taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: our pup, kona, continues to be a source of joy in our home...can you stand the cuteness here, cuddled against my husband? i mean, really... :: the kiddos dreaming and scheming...they drew out a plan to knock out the wall between their two bedrooms {not going [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: this week was the first week of jennifer's present round of love notes...it felt so good to craft a little note of love and send it out into the world...my daughter was inspired and made her own note which i included as well. i know some of [...]
my kiddos have been busy elfing around here. here's a peek at their most recent project... step one: they painted paper to make covers for the jar lids. {fun} step two: they unwrapped candy canes and pounded them with a rolling pin. then they spooned the crushed candy canes into 4 oz jelly jars. {loud} [...]
november 12, 2012 i am feeling grateful. :: there are pom poms scattered about our house...hanging from a lampshade, strung from a stairway spindle, sitting on a windowsill...all made by my kiddos...and every single time i look at one of them, i feel happy :: the colors of autumn...some still clinging to trees, some found [...]
the other day we visited good friends who we've not seen in months. the kids played; the mamas chatted. it's so good to catch up, to settle in right where you left off. during our visit, we picked blueberries that were gorgeous and plump. they hung in clumps from the branches, beautiful clusters...hues ranging from [...]
taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: puddle stompin' and rope jumpin' :: my kids' violin recital...i love that i am able to accompany them on the piano each time...so fun :: beginning to catch up on my project mentioned here :: appreciating the way technology can connect us with people with whom [...]
...taking some time to reflect upon my week... :: making love notes :: baking heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies :: crafting magic wands with my kids :: finding surprises while walking through the woods :: feeling the goodness of soft clay while taking a ceramics workshop with my kids :: looking around me and feeling so [...]
