I made L some new mittens.  They were easy to make, and the pattern is free on Ravelry.  The original pattern was sized for 12 months, so I adjusted to make them a bit bigger.  They’re a tad on the large side, which hopefully means they’ll fit this winter.  L has been insisting on wearing them despite the fact that it’s been 70 degrees.

On a side note, our hydrangeas are beginning to bloom, and they are beautiful.  When I moved in, we had no hydrangeas.  Now we have about 20 bushes, mostly the traditional blue, but also a few variants.  They continue to be my favorite plant.