We celebrated Maddie’s fifteenth birthday recently with a simple day. She wanted to go shopping, something we don’t do very often, so Maddie and Zach and I drove to the nearest mall (45 minutes away). I don’t remember the last time I spent a day with just the two of them. While Zach was a little out of his element… Read More »Fifteen
We spent yesterday at the Windsor Fairgrounds at the annual Maine Fiber Frolic. It was very overcast and rain threatened all day, but it held off until the very end. Talking to several of the vendors, they said that Saturday was full and even crowded, but while we were there the crowds were minimal, much to my rather introvert… Read More »Fiber Frolic
This past weekend, I happened upon Silas in the back yard, working as hard as his little shovel and four-year-old body would let him. I asked what he was doing. “Diggin’” was his reply. I asked what he was digging for. “Treasures”. Of course! And on his way he went. I don’t know if his work was rewarded with any… Read More »Treasure
Inspired by my friend, Tonya, the Littles and I made “May” books last week. It hit the creative spot for them. The books didn’t turn out quite like I had imagined, as I thought we’d fill them with all things about May, but they girls decided to fill them with anything they thought about that day. Perfect, yes? The little… Read More »Making books
I opened my new order of wool stuffing and started on a couple of new dolls. I also ordered some labels that I need to have for government compliance. (Do you have any idea how many rules you have to follow to make things for children?) I still have a couple of details to finish up on the others I’ve… Read More »Wool for dolls
I’ve been working along with others on Mandarine’s May Knit Along. I chose the Moonlight Garden Shawl for my project and I’m making it in this gorgeous yarn – Rios by Malabrigo. I’ve knitted with yarn by them before, and it is SO soft and easy to work with. I feel a bit behind on my project, as I made… Read More »May Knit Along, a Pillowcase, Play
Emma celebrated her eighth birthday recently. Eight. I know, I’m like a broken record, but honestly the speed that my children age astounds me. She had a pretty simple wish list – a new sketch book, some colored pens, and a new leotard for ballet. She’s so incredibly easy to please, this one. I wanted to do a little more… Read More »Emma’s Art Bag
Growing up, I remember being told that April showers bring May flowers (what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!). But that was in a state a bit south of where we live these days. And the April showers are more like April snows. The showers come in May (though some of the flowers do too. ) This week has been mostly rainy,… Read More »What do May Showers Bring
Husband was working on a project over the weekend and needed to run to the local hardware store for more caulk. Not because he needed more, he had plenty on hand, but he recently cleaned out his work space and rearranged everything and the previously purchased caulk was no where to be found. So a quick run to the store… Read More »Baby Chicks
The pictures have nothing to do with the words today, but this is what my flower gardens look like this week. Thought I’d document them and share, because they’re so very pretty. I know, I’m supposed to write these things down somewhere. But I rarely do. Sometimes I post them on facebook, but then they get lost. So I’m going… Read More »April garden and old quotes