Anya had whittled a few things (even a crochet hook!) with her multi-tool, so I bought a set of actual wood carving knives, safety gloves, and basswood cubes. She’s been doing a lot of wood carving this summer, and she’s gotten really good! The left-hand owl was coated with linseed oil and submitted for a local art showcase. The snowman has the cutest (and pointiest!) little stick “carrot” nose.
We’ve taken the UTV through a few places in the woods that could have used a flailing first … however clipping a hornet nest was still a surprise! Luckily no hornets followed
I’ve always known that half of the local library looks like a barn – cute, and keeping with the rural roots of the community. I never really questioned the aesthetic. Anya has been volunteering at the library a few days a week this summer. We took a walk around the property checking it all out after her shift one day — yup, half of it looks like a barn. But!
At the corner of the building, they have sculptures. A pig, a mouse, a goose, really realistic corn.
And an archway with a metal “spider web” that says terrific … the entire area is designed after Charlotte’s Web!
Sliced grilled steak, fresh salsa, and a tortilla toasted on the grill. Very tasty, but I’m looking forward to using all these not-spicy jalapeno peppers so I can get something else!
