a bit of joy...

{this moment}-A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple,special,extraordinary moment. Inspired by Soulemama's blog.

rainbow!

WE spotted a beauty yesterday evening. I consider April to be the best month for rainbows here in Oregon. A few years back we saw 4 in one day, it was awesome. Here is the view from our living room window.

weekend wanderings

We wandered to a local Earth Day Celebration over the weekend. By wandering I mean we took one very ambitious 64 block walk(counting there and back). Yes, It was good!

In the Forest...

{this moment}-A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple,special,extraordinary moment. Inspired by Soulemama's blog.

Happy Earth Day!

Hunting river agates...

Something happens to me when I get near water....it doesn't matter if it is the ocean, a river, a lake, or a creek. I have a serious rock hunting habit. Thanks to my dear husband for his patience because as soon as we hit the beach, I am off leaving him to chase the kids. Thank goodness for him too because Solomon has outgrown the Ergo for the long extended stooping and standing that is required for hunting agates.
Agates...agates are what I am after. I am like an eager treasure hunting child when it comes to finding agates. I warn that the windows of my home when I am an old lady will be filled with jars and jars of my precious stones (That is what I do with them after I find them,jar them, and window them..he he).
Something about rock hunting is so meditative for me. I love being near water the Pisces in me craves water. When ever we leave the city to explore nature we always head towards water...the ocean.. or a river. Although there are several rivers in our city come to think of it.
I just wanted to share some of my treasures from this past weekend, a weekend with incredibly warm sunny weather and two separate trips to nearby rivers(outside the city).
For more info on agates and other Oregon beach treasures look here.......and here for my past agate posts.

Sailing faerie ships....

{this moment}-A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple,special,extraordinary moment. Inspired by Soulemama's blog.

Some spring knitting...

Spring is most definitely here now, and the trees have been blooming now for over 8 weeks.
I know the thrill of knitting for some is getting old, and it is now time to bust out the sewing machine and start making cute skirts for summer, but I just wanted to post a few knits that I have neglected to share. I may even find the time to update my Ravelry ( although it is "mama movie time"..so I doubt I will) which is why I posted these in the first place. ....sigh, it has been a long day. Some leg warmers for myself...they have come in SO incredibly handy this spring. I need to make many more. For the pattern I just cast on 40 sts with worsted weight wool...I think I used size 7 dpns...did about an inch and a half of P2 K2 ribbing on the top and bottom and the rest was just straight knitting. I tried them on several times while in progress to make them the length I needed. Simple as pie. I have worn them many, many times and they still stay up very well. Does this look familiar? Seen before here.

And a pointy elfish hat for my little guy. Out of the many, many hats I have made for him since his birth two years ago, they have all been pointed, I just can't resist. Again a pattern that I just made up. I won't bore the non-knitters with the pattern details, but if you do care to have it just leave a comment and I will do my best to get it to you. Does the yarn look familiar? It is part of my guilty stash from this fun day.
..... Now on to some sewing.........athough I am a helpless year-round knitter....

How to sooth a weary soul.......

Find a beautiful waterfall...

Hike down next to it......Run behind it.....
Come out the other side elated and quite damp...

(Find an insect bathing it's self in the mist at the bottom).

P.S. We are still trying to figure out if this is a bee or not? I thought it was a bumble bee and my husband claims that it's not. If you know what it is please leave a comment.

{this moment}-A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple,special,extraordinary moment. Inspired by Soulemama's blog.

Chicken Easter Egg Cozies

Here is my finished Craftalong project for March. Chicken Easter Egg Cozies! So quick and fun to make! These are sure to be part of our Easter tradition from now on.
It is never too late to join the Craftalong. If you are interested please click the link in my sidebar.

Rainbow cats and sidewalk cakes.....

Somebody rolled in Sophie's sidewalk cake causing their fur to be quite colorful......silly cat.

This isn't the first time our little Milo has sported a rainbow coat, I think he does it on purpose.

9 times around the sun...

Happy Birthday to a wonderful, not-so-little girl!

this moment...

{this moment}-A Friday ritual. A single photo-no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple,special,extraordinary moment. Inspired by Soulemama's blog.

Dinnielynies

This is what my buddy calls his favorite flower or "fowry".......... dinnielynie.
I love being a mama.