Small Things

Yarn Along

2012-02-22T00:34:56Z

~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your [...]

A small change.

2012-02-21T22:15:02Z

That was fun! The girls’ pouring supplies. (Most bought over the years here.) Larkspur finished a project she has been working on and she’s very pleased. (pattern adapted from this book.) She’s also started writing love notes for her baby brother. He likes them. Mister Seahorse has long been a favorite book at our house. [...]

the big boys’ room (with a new place to keep books and treasures)

2012-02-20T23:55:23Z

You might recall that I trespassed into Seth and Gabe’s room not too long ago. I threw away some things I shouldn’t have and got myself into trouble. That episode motivated me to beg Jonny to tackle a little project that we have talked about for well over five years. He built simple oil rubbed [...]

Catching snowflakes

2012-02-20T01:46:05Z

It snowed a bit this evening, but has already stopped with no accumulation. My kids are disappointed of course. (but wait, it’s picking up again…maybe we’ll have a bit of snow on the ground yet.) Beatrix stood in the snow happily catching flakes in her mouth for some time. Jonny I were afraid that Intruder [...]

a croupy baby and some finished things

2012-02-18T03:31:09Z

Poor Silas has croup. I have had a wheezing baby before, but croup is new for us. Croup is scary! After a seemingly healthy, happy day, Silas woke in the middle of the night last night barking and sounding like he was struggling to breathe. Jonny and I were like nervous first parents, “What do [...]