There is a lot of stress happening around here at the moment as we are preparing for the next phase of change in our lives. After a diagnosis of breast cancer just before Christmas, lots…
Choosing Gratitude in the Unknown
beautiful things , family Jan 22, 2011
Snowy Days
kid projects Jan 21, 2011
What do you do on a snowy winter day when your parents are doing their own thing and not paying attention to you? Draw on the window, of course!…
More Fairy Crafting
kid projects Jan 20, 2011
We’ve been at it again making clothespin/felt fairies (more of these). This one below was intended as a gift for a neighbor’s 5th birthday, but the little fairy was so beautiful that Ashton couldn’t part with…
The Start
kid projects Jan 19, 2011
… of a lifetime of lego loving, I’ll wager. Just like his dad, his dad’s dad, and many others before him. It is really a joy to watch this boy growing before our eyes, deepening…
Building with Popsicle Sticks
kid projects Jan 18, 2011
What do popsicle sticks and glue equal? Anything you want! Glue them, build them, cut them, watch them fall apart in the tub (I think we need some waterproof glue next time), and, of course,…
Dangerous Thing: Deconstruct an Appliance
family , kid projects Jan 17, 2011
Next up on the 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Children Do itinerary is… drumroll… #34: Deconstruct an Appliance. Actually, a camera we picked up from the thrift store, although we would like to deconstruct a…
Happy Weekend!
family Jan 15, 2011
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Flitter Fairy Love
kid projects Jan 14, 2011
Ashton’s thumbsucking days may officially be coming to a close. After 20 days of no sucking, her flitter fairy arrived in the mail (on the exact day, thank goodness!), and she is really so happy…
Together
beautiful things , family Jan 13, 2011
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Mama-Made Cloaks
mama's projects Jan 12, 2011
Since I finally got a good shot at photographing them, I thought I’d share the cloaks I made for my kids several months ago. I always enjoy seeing my kids (and their friends– pictured below)…