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I caught myself saying this today. I think it describes pretty well how I feel these days.

My Homebirth Story

Crafting Along With needle and thREAD

As I have been starting to plan for our beach trip next weekend, I though it would be fun for Bunny to have her own bag. We usually just put all of our stuff together, but with having to pack for an extra person this time, we needed more room.

I was planning to buy some nice thick fabric at Joann's, but the prices seemed very high (or maybe I am very cheap) and I figured I could just use some fabric that I already had in my stash. In my disgust at the high prices, I left the store, completely forgetting to buy the zipper I needed to make the bag. I didn't realize that I had forgotten it until I was home. I was pretty bummed and tried to figure out how in the world to make a duffle bag without a zipper.

After much thought, I began rummaging through my stash. hoping to come across some inspiration. Inspiration appeared in the form of a sweater. It was green, cable knit, 100% wool, and had a zipper right down the middle!  I sorted through the rest of my sweater stash and found two other wool sweaters and a wool scarf that would all go together quite well. I drew up a plan and after scratching it out and rewriting it a few times, I finally came up with an idea I though might work.

I cut out the pieces and sewed them together. Once that was all done, it needed a little zipper pull to make it easier to open (hello unused key ring.) I came up with a little leather heart to add a sweet touch! Last, I  covered  a piece of cardboard, with material from an old tan sheet, to sturdy up the inside bottom and ends.  Project complete!

As for reading.... again I blame this lovely babymoon and have to admit I have only read books to Bunny, and none for myself.   Someday.

Linked up to--
Whimsy Wednesdays
Homemade By You
Let's Pour Tea 

Frugal "I Did It" Tuesday
Tip Toe Thru Tuesday
 Too Cute Tuesday
Busy Monday
 Make It Yourself
Made With Love
Cure for the Common Monday
A Pinteresting Party
Sharing Saturday
Pity Party
Made U Look
Delicately Constructed Friday
Friday Flair
Do Something Crafy
Weekend Wrap Up Party
Friday's Nature Table
Creative Friday
Keep Calm and Craft On
needle and thREAD
WIP Wednesday
Wonderful Wednesday
Adorned From Above
Mommy Moments
Show Off Your Stuff
What I Learned Wednesday
Eco-Kids Tuesday

Wonderfull (Full of Wednesday) Wednesday

Looking for the wonder in everyday life! 

I'd love for you to join me on this journey. 

If you find wonder along the way, please leave a link in the comments,

so others can share in your wonder!

 I was all set to post some beautiful wildflowers that are oh, so wonderfull! But.....

the fact that my little mini-me loves braids and tie-dyed headbands rocks my soul!

 

 

If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in” ~ Rachel Carson

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Magic of the Mundane

A Tisket, A Tasket

We love our handy basket!

Lately, we have gotten into the habit of taking a basket with us on our two+  hours, outside adventures, each morning.  Our snacks, water, a wet washcloth, scissors...whatever we or the children think we might need goes into the basket.  On this day, some books and a boat for the creek got tossed in, as well. 

Soon, flower chains got added by little girls who wanted to rip and run and feared their newly-made crowns might fall off.

About thirty minutes later, the basket had apple cores, saved to feed the chickens, along with a large brown leaf that "feels like paper" and Queen Anne's Lace to dye that afternoon.



Later that morning, after feeding the scraps to the chickens, we were blessed to get to fill the basket (and our bellies) up with garden goodies to take home for lunch: kale, cucumbers, peppers, a cantalope (which had been nibbled on by a mouse or some such animal), and broccoli.  The empty water jars got refilled with tomatoes! 

Yes, we love our handy basket!!!

Linked to~
Tuesday Tots, Teach Me Tuesday, Friday's Nature Table, Sharing Saturday

One Month

A whole month!?!? How is that possible? 

Squirrely seems to be waking up from that newborn stage. She has preferences and opinions and knows what she wants. She likes to be held or at least set somewhere that she can see all the goings on. She still loves to nurse. Especially in the evening. She tanks up all evening, then sleeps a 4 or 5 or 6 hour stretch at night. She is growing well, too. She has all but outgrown most of her newborn sized cloth diapers, and her newborn shirts are starting to show her belly.

Bunny has moved into the big sister role quite well. First thing when she wakes up, she has to say good morning to her baby. She loves to hold her hand and "help" take care of her. It is pretty sweet. I still have to remind her to be gentle from time to time, but she is getting better about remembering on her own.

I am feeling great. It took me months to feel this good after having Bunny. Really.... Months! I am already back to (actually a couple pounds under) my pre pregnancy weight. I want to lose right around 25lbs before being where I want to be, but this is a great start. After seeing the great results of following the Brewer's Pregnancy Diet, The Hubs and I have a new resolve to eat and live healthier. He has already lost some weight, too. It feels so good to feel good.

Linked to--

My Pregnancy Journal and Mommy Moments

An Enchanted Childhood Playschool ~ Summer Break

Each week is so full of so much fun and natural learning experiences!

The children think these thrifted garden ornaments are awesome!

But the real thing is even better!!

It has become a yearly tradition to make flower crowns with the Black-Eyed Susans!

Buidling with the tree blocks is great fun!

There's always work to do!

And picnics to take!

They never tire of the Big Creek!

 Or climbing!

But when the calls goes out, "LUNCH TIME", they all come running!

Oh and yes there are always pink butterflies to catch!

Bunny's favorite thing to do is pretend she catches butterflies, frogs, all sorts of little creatures!

See?!?!?!

Linked to~

Happy Family Times,  Country Kids, Summer Bucket List Party 2012,  The Sunday Showcase, Summer Blog Carnival, {into nature}, Hey Mom, Look what I Did, It's Playtime, Unschool Monday,  Kids Co Op, For the Kids Friday,  Outdoor Play Party, and Come and Play Outside

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A photo 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.

{this moment}

Summer 2012

{that moment}

Summer 2011

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Summer Bucket List Party 2012
Sharing Saturday
Magic of the Mundane
Country Kids
All Year Round Blog Carnival