some new headgear in the shop.

toadstools - turquoise and spring green;

toadstools  & hedgehogs;

A is for Apple. What’s your favorite? red delicious, golden delicious or granny smith?

laundry day;

matryoshka;

Easter bunnies;

i love them and we have been so lucky.

tomten hat from Tava (it’s a hit despite the warmer weather!);

awhile back  i came across this swap celebrating handmade and was connected with Amy Quarry, another BC mama who uses soft recycled sweaters in her projects. With this adorable owl she also sent an upcycled denim apron, a sweet hand stitched toadstool embroidery hoop and other gifts which have all found their home before the “photo shoot”. Thank you Amy - we love them!

my end of the deal;

Jimin and i have been trading some as well. i am so in love with her Smallville designs. i wish i had a better photo of these awesome softest wool pants;

and the couch… not sure if it was traded or bought from friends who miscalculated their space but lucky for us it appeared one day. it’s the kind of couch to actually sit on rather than slump into. i like that a lot.  it’s also a hide-a-bed and little A likes that a lot. George? he just likes everything a lot including dressing up;

day 1;

day 3;

day 6;

day 7;

 it was a beautiful day for a ride (and walk) in the park. this was yesterday. we did something similar today. he so totally loves his bike. um and i am so totally camera happy.

(my mom played Anne Murray 8 tracks in the station wagon)

finally! he wants to ride. starting now with some practice up and down the alley and then soon, with some real good helmet persuasions…i’m imaging some good rides for us this summer. daydreaming.

these boys together nearly melted me. my little one has only ever connected so easily with one other. it’s so sad that they will be moving too soon.

my mind is spinning circles with day dreams. the little one is spinning circles really truly. i thought to unwind with him in a living room dance session but now my daydreams are just muddled by the repetition of ’sally go round the sun’ (i’m grateful it’s not Raffi - i’ve so been there done that).

so i dreamed of Italy but could only manage Bellingham at the last minute and round trip in 12 hours. it was a good day for a drive - over the bridge, through the tunnel and across the border.

i think i’m going to make like doudou here and flop my weight down. i wonder what he’s dreaming about.

Samarina is fond of balloons and birds;

Little A is fond of hide and seek in the park with little friends;

we are fond of hanging things in the front window;

i am rather fond of crows (except when they perch themselves on top of the stroller);

i know that if you’re coming from flickr that you’ve seen these all before but nonetheless, i am fond of color coordinating my moo stickers;

i was tagged by Fliss from Udder.

“Open the 6th picture folder on your computer, open the 6th photo and blog it. Write something about it. Then tag 6 more people to do the same”

While i almost always shy away from the game i was quite curious to dig through some old photos sooooooo in my 6th folder (2007) 6th subfolder (June) 6th sub sub folder (June 8th Kits Beach) 6th photo;

From nearly 2 years ago, this is little A’s little friend B on one of our many beach play date.

i also found this awesome shot of Anna’s skirt;

i’ll tag Anna of course, Kyrie, Emma, Jane, Sharilyn and Nicole. Play if you like. i understand completely if tag is not your game. i’ve been tempted to write in my “about” page “do not tag me please” and yet here i am and Anna’s skirt is making me real happy right now.

it’s been so gorgeous these past few days and today was no exception despite less blue and more clouds. Little A and i packed a snack tiffin, some beginner bird books, a little wild bird feed and headed out to the duck pond again in search of hungry ducks;

the ice has melted since last week.  i think the ducks were happy to see us and they seemed to love the feed much more than the few crushed up and stale cheddar bunnies we had to offer last week. i know i know but it wasn’t bread right?

hello handsome;

“mommy why are they all splashing away?” it was quite a mud splash that  reached me and my camera;

and then right before my lens - a juvenile goshawk with a duck in tow. wow.

amazing to watch so close;

i knew little A would be totally cool to stay and watch as he had seen grandma’s cat catch and eat an entire bird in close proximity and found it utterly fascinating down to the crunch of the bones.  i was completely surprised by his cool. i didn’t expect it. yay for grandma telling me to back off that time.

So hawks prey on other birds. A juvenile goshawk has yellow eyes. A female is much larger than a male. Goshawks were extinct for awhile in Britain.  a pretty cool learning experience - much more than we had anticipated.

we also saw a blue heron but she didn’t want us to get close to share some of our bird seed;

As far as holidays go i’d like to skip Valentine’s day altogether but red is the little one’s favorite color so there is an immediate appeal. Also he has some ideas of treats and projects in mind and he’s been gifted irresistible sweets already. This is what he ate just after breakfast the other day. He enjoyed it thoroughly and ate every last crumb.

some of the February “nature table”

i look forward to seeing what seasonal projects you’re all working on because i’m at a loss. Anyone got favorite Valentine books?

Valentina;

pink and green owl bunting;

so sweet crown;

a little love for the adults;

scarf - a walk ;

(i have listed some items in the shop on SALE. go have a peek if you so desire.)