"mommy, what's holding the ground up?"

I love that I am home to hear these things that are mused upon while lying on the couch before daybreak because we had a 'bad dream about a monster' from my dear three year old. If I were rushed to get him and his older brother to a school in another location, these things would be passed by, ignored because we need to eat, get dressed, get your sister up, get out the door! ...now!! I am well aware there will be a time for this rushing out to make practice, meetings, dates, etc., etc....these are the foundation days to enjoy like a hot cup of tea..linger and savor the time at home. We are feathering the nest in this season of our lives. Here are some shots over the Christmas and Birthday season.

I just insist upon vintage glass Christmas ornaments. Good news, several casualties but no glass in any one's feet, hands, etc.

Twas the Night Before Christmas Marionette Playhouse at our house! I don't think the children noticed much when the puppeteer passed out to them her business card...I was mortified. It took away some of the magic for me. I wish she had told me she was going to do that....otherwise, it was delightful.

First the original reading and then a marionette interpretation with all the bells and whistles. Think 'Sound of Music' except the children do not perform....yet. ;-) I have dreams of making puppets and a theatre for ourselves in time.

The birthday boys. W3 on November 24th and G6 on December 11th.


For T1's First birthday, January 10th, I made her my first knit hat. It has since been altered to an elf hat...it was lots of fun to make though!

This is my gorgeous sister Rhonda and the birthday girl on her birthday. That morning, I woke up early just knowing I had to make her a warm, new appliqued poncho. It was a cold January day. She looks good in pink, no?

W3 constantly steals her hat.

Driving with the brothers.

soaking in the sun

I love post holiday sales. I am not crazy though..I go after most things have been picked over and hope to get lucky to find something fabulous like these Santa mugs. The boys can't wait to use them next Christmas.

Celebration day at Mimi and Poppy's house with all the cousins. My premiere video blog post! The ice cube trays held gobs of M & Ms for the kids to decorate her cake. Thanks to The Pioneer Woman Cooks for the cake idea. Do you see the love in Mimi's eyes?