saturday

this moment.

{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.

-Amanda Soule (SouleMama)

Happy Friday!

We got lots of wind and a little gal's first dentist appointment today.

She has her support system ready to go.

(And a hot chocolate to look forward to afterwards.)

Have a wonderful weekend.

RING. RING. "It's me, Minna..."

"Get this...

my mom has been crocheting like crazy!"

"She finally finished my dress! Yes,

The Mina Dress. Almost like my name!"

"Pretty much fits like a glove."

"She made a hat that almost matches. It's The Gretel Hat."

"I wear it a lot."

"She also made a billion pairs of slippers.

She never makes stuff for herself, but she made a gray pair of her very own."

"Does your Mom crochet this much?"

"Have a good day!"

saturday and sunday

This Moment.

{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.

-Amanda Soule (SouleMama)

We are buttoning up for a blizzard.

Movie night and lots of yarn and blankets ahead for us.

Happy Weekend to you!

Walking On Water.

Did something today that I swore I would NEVER-EVER-EVER do.

I mean, NEVER!

I let my boys and the dog walk on a frozen lake.

Like, in the middle!

Then I let Minna do it.

Yes. Yes I did.

Then I let myself do it. (I know!)

I really truly meant it when I said I would never do it.

Too scary.

It's just not right, I thought.

Downright crazy.

Well... it was kinda scary.

But I lived to tell the crazy tale.

And, it was all right after all.

Yeah, we walked on water.

Jan-yew-lary First.

2012. New calendar. New goals. New ideas.

I made everybody write or draw some

goals/dreams out and tell me about them.

ME- Plant a fat garden and actually take care of it. Find my kitchen mojo again. Enjoy our own chicken eggs and maybe sell some. Complete my 365 and hang them somewhere...public. Re-decorate our bedroom in an awesome yet, thrifty way. Get strong and flexible.

JEFF- Finish teardrop. Take steps towards providing our own food completely, by growing, hunting, raising animals, canning, etc.

MINNA- Go fishing with Dada. Practice dance things.

COLYER-Play soccer. Do gymnastics. Play more video games. (Well, these are dreams too.)

SULLY- Learn to hunt with Dad. Earn $100 by selling flies or being a handyman. Practice archery. Eat more vegetables and fruit. (Not kidding you here. Proof above!)

Off to a good start.

Welcome 2012.