The Waning Days of Summer

Mom returned home this past weekend. It was the longest she had ever been here - ten weeks . She was a tremendous  help around the house and great company.
I've started making my Christmas gifts although it's been a little uncomfortable knitting even the smallest wool project in this high-summer heat.
My little knitter keeps chugging along. She went to a favorite knitting store recently, Little Red Mitten in St. Thomas, Ontario. She was treated royally I'm told - who wouldn't just adore a little knitter like this?