Little Pillow

These little beds were passed down to me from my mom. Lyric loves to play with them and put his little dolls to "beepies" (sleepies). I decided it would be fun and easy to create little pillows and blankets, and I finished my first pillow. I used felt and wool roving.

Fantastic Five

Hilary, Kevin, Me, Tristan and Kimberly.

Sibling Love

Portrait of me, Hilary and Tristan taken by my dad the day after Christmas.

Precious Boy

This morning Lyric was helping Daddy build a fire. He loves to crumple the paper and throw them in, I'm certain he'll be able to build a fire on his own at a very young age. He is so observant, and takes in so much of the world around him.

One of the first things he wanted to put on this morning were the beenie and boots he received from Santa.

We are having a nice week, family is in town. Miles brother and his 3 girls are having a fun time, Natassia is in heaven spending so much time with her cousins and having late night slumber parties. This morning Miles made the most incredible waffles with a recipe I found. They were a hit, and will be made again soon!

Today we are going to a pool party, I know we are some of the very few across the country going to a pool party today--most people would need to bring ice-skates to a pool party this time of year.

Happy New Year.

Yarn Dolls

While packing and organizing I came across these yarn dolls I made a few months ago. The blue one was my very first, the little one was my second and the bright green and pink was one that I made during Lyric's class. Really fun and easy to make.

Purple Handmaid

My first wool felted doll. I made her for my mom, for Mother's Day. I was inspired by the dolls at Sanderling Waldorf and Lyric's teacher, Ms. Jennifer, showed me how to start it. I've started my second one, but not working as diligently as I did my first time around--maybe it's the summer heat...or the packing that needs to be done for our upcoming move....or chasing around a toddler....

A Perfect Day

Yesterday was perfect. Miles, Lyric and I went to the beach in the morning. Miles caught a few waves, whilst Lyric and I built sand castles, err, actually I was building, Lyric was demolishing. It was so much fun. Lyric was a bit weary of the water rushing up to his feet as he tried to fill his bucket with water, but we worked as a team, and had great success.

After that we went to the Beach House and had brunch. Then back home, where Miles and Lyric napped and I snuck off to lay by the pool and relax in the warm sun. Then Miles and Lyric joined me at the pool. After some swimming, we went to El Callejons for our usual faire. Perfect day all around. I love summer.