Father Daughter Moment

We found some tree stumps on the side of the road the other day and added them to our backyard. We are trying to keep the outdoor play space natured based and Waldorf like. I got the stump idea from the school we attend playtime in. There school grounds are just so simple and enchanting. That is what I am striving for in our yard. The other day Brian took a moment to teach Violet how you can tell how old a tree is. It was sweet!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Earth Day 2010

Here are some photos from our Earth Day Celebration! The celebration should continue into the weekend. Enjoy...

Outdoor Challenge and Violet Harvest

We have lots of wild violets in our front yard. Today was a beautiful day to harvest them and make violet ice cubes to enjoy on special occasions. We also went to the garden center today and bought a beautiful violet plant and bleeding heart plant to add to our garden. Thank goodness Violet is finally enjoying the outdoors. I will share with you the story I made up about Vincent the bug that I think helped ease her fear of bugs.

Did you know?

This week is national turn off your tv week. We don't watch much TV around here. Except Annie. I think we can live without it all week quite easily. I suggest you all try it too. I am also participating in The Great Outdoor Challenge. This has a been a little difficult because of VV's new fear of bugs. But we are finally participating and getting over that fear. I learned a lot of great tips from the Waldorf School. We are loving this great New England weather!

Happy Monday!

Today was Marathon Monday and boy do I feel like I am running a Marathon these days. Chasing and potty training a 2 year old, trying to keep the house organized and clean, helping with the Airstream and not sleeping at night= EXHAUSTED! I had amazing energy up until a week or two ago...I hope it's not gone. I still have lots I would like to do before this little person makes it's debut....well at least we finally have some names picked out.

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Spring Garden 2010

Here are a few shots of the garden. I can't believe how early things have bloomed this year!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Big Work in Progress

We have lots of little project going on around here like organizing and decluttering the attic and cleaning up the basement. Throwing out or donating anything we have not used in the last 5 years. But a fun work in progress is restoring and redecorating our vintage airstream!

Easter 2010

What a fabulous day! Great weather...great time spent with family. The Easter Bunny left a trail of carrots to lead VV to her basket which was filled with a couple new books, make up brushes, a wooden bunny and a wooden farm animal set (that daddy made) and a basket of eggs filled with $ and a little sugar, but today VV didn't even ask once for candy. Thank goodness!

Castle Egg Hunt

We spent the morning at an Egg Hunt hosted by the local Castle. It was a little chaotic, but fun and Violet and her friend had a great time. We are loving this warm NE weather!!!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.