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Category Archives: Playing/ Free Exploration
Making Butter
I made a bit batch of beef stew for dinner this weekend – enough to last for two meals. We rarely eat beef or pork (other than a small amount of ham or bacon to flavor veggie dishes), so it … Continue reading →
Out in the Chill
Some images from the garden this week: My little garden helper. Love spending time out in the garden early in the morning, just me and George (and the poultry, of course). We found some gorgeous mushrooms (Turkey Tail?) growing on … Continue reading →
Late December in the garden
Our Christmas was the first spent at home in Oregon, instead of visiting Grandma and Grandpa B. We had a peaceful and happy holiday. Since, in the past, the children and I have been in Florida for 4 to 6 … Continue reading →
Christmas Preparations
We’re finally getting the sewing cleared away and readying the dining nook for Christmas dinner. (That big bag of oats will shortly become granola for Christmas gifts. ) And putting out some last-minute decorations… and making our traditional holiday persimmon … Continue reading →
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Holiday Sewing
Today is dedicated to finishing up Christmas sewing projects. A three year accumulation of thrifted holiday fabric was sitting in a box upstairs, and the time had finally come to do something with it all, or donate it back. So, … Continue reading →
The Tomten and the Fox
Needle felting is one of those crafts we feel drawn toward more in the winter months. Both of the girls really enjoy making Christmas ornaments and decorations. Harold is learning to use the needle tool safely, and often prefers playing … Continue reading →
L’Arche Christmas Tree
Each year, we visit the same tree lot to pick up a little table-top Christmas tree which will sit in the window seat. It is a tradition we really enjoy, and we’re thankful to be able to support L’Arche … Continue reading →
Stockmar afternoon
Late afternoon -that time in the hour before dinner, the hour before Daddy gets home – is so often a strain on family harmony. We’re all hungry, low on energy, short on tempers. I struggle to find ways to keep … Continue reading →
This Moment
Joining Amanda for This Moment.
Play Kitchen
George’s favorite place to play of late. Who knew an old beat-up play kitchen set out by a dumpster would, after a little TLC, find years and years of new life, providing so many hours of delightful imaginative play … Continue reading →