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Norah’s Quilt

    Before Norah was born, Cate fell in love with two quilts from one website, both a very crisp and fresh plus pattern. But not knowing whether Norah was going to be a boy or a girl, ordering one wasn’t an option. After Norah was born, the very one that Cate wanted , in the perfect peach and navy blue, was… Read More »Norah’s Quilt

    Inside Now that Winter Arrived

      Winter arrived late in Maine this year. Well, actually, we had a lot of snow early in November, and then it stalled, even warming a bit, and revealing the bare ground – such a strange sight in January. But now that there is a blanket of snow on the ground, and the temperatures have dropped to the much chillier, but… Read More »Inside Now that Winter Arrived

      Going off list

        Hello! Thanks for visiting. And Happy New Year! We aren’t the New Year’s Resolution type (see here and here) .  We take stock in what we do on a regular basis, and make adjustments and changes as needed. We dove into this past holiday season with our eyes wide open, knowing that we were going to be making changes once… Read More »Going off list

        Words

          I’ve posted a few of Silas’ cute quotes and a couple of stories on facebook, but I want to be able to remember them later, and since I don’t have a journal, this is the best place to share and save them. Silas: (limping in to me) “Mama, I have only one leg.” Me: “Only one leg? What happened to… Read More »Words

          Waking to Narnia

            In true New England style, this post is mostly about the weather. An early snow came to our home over the weekend. Forecasters had predicted about 4-8″ for our area, but we ended up with far more – about 16″.  Our Middles were gone for the weekend, having taken a trip to Maryland with their Bible Quizzing team, and we… Read More »Waking to Narnia

            The Village Blacksmith

              Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands. His hair is crisp, and black, and long, His face is like the tan; His brow is wet with honest sweat, He earns whate’er he can, And looks the whole world in the face, For he owes not any man. Week in, week out, from morn till night, You can hear his bellows blow; You can hear him swing his heavy sledge, With measured beat and slow, Like a sexton ringing the village bell, When the evening sun is low.  And children coming home from school Look in at the open door; They love to see the flaming forge, And hear the bellows roar, And catch the burning sparks that fly Like chaff from a threshing-floor.  He goes on Sunday to the church, And sits among his boys; He hears the parson pray and preach, He hears his daughter’s voice, Singing in the village choir, And it makes his heart rejoice.  It sounds to him like her mother’s voice, Singing in Paradise! He needs must think of her once more, How in the grave she lies; And with his hard, rough hand he wipes A tear out of his eyes. Toiling,–rejoicing,–sorrowing, Onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night’s repose.  Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend, For the lesson thou hast taught! Thus at the flaming forge of life Our fortunes must be wrought; Thus on its sounding anvil shaped Each burning deed and thought. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Every time my husband fires up the forge,… Read More »The Village Blacksmith

              Baking Tooth Fairies

                Poor Sophie really felt like she missed out. Her birthday was a little over a month ago, and we celebrated with gifts and a treat at Sweet Frog with some friends. But she didn’t get a birthday cake, and she’s been asking for one ever since. So when I was looking for something quick to bake for a day of… Read More »Baking Tooth Fairies

                New from Old :: Girl’s Apron

                  Emma had a summer dress that was a favorite. White and pink and touches of ruffles and eyelet. She wore it every chance she could. I don’t remember where I got it, but I’m pretty sure it was thrifted. Well, my husband needed to seal our driveway and she wanted to watch. And she was wearing her dress. And we… Read More »New from Old :: Girl’s Apron