I'm not really sure what normal means or if anything about my life could ever be described that way, but we started back to "school" this week or home educating as some of my friends call it, and it felt good.
On a purely personal note, since the little toadstool, I have been getting back to "normal" by making a few other things. Inspired by this and this, I made this fairy crown for Lulu's Birthday Party.
I really love the way it turned out, even if it isn't a soft looking as the original felted version. It's supposed to go to a guest. But I might have to keep this one. I have three more to make.
After Susan, Kelly's precious mama and my adopted mama :), sent K.T. and me these lovely aprons,
someone became a little jealous. So I made her this...
Apparently, a photo-shoot wasn't how Miss Lulu wanted to spend her time. So sorry Miss thing!
I guess all this "making" is contagious. Kathryn made these the other day...
And Gabe, who is reading Robin Hood for school, made Solo these...
along with a belt and a cape.
{Unfortunately the cape has been the victim of some misfortune (I'm sure the result of some battle to protect the poor), and the photos I took pre-incident are on my camera and the little dodad that allows me to put the photos on the computer has gone caput! All the lovely (note the sarcasm!) pics from today's post are courtesy of iPhone. Anyhoo, photos of the two foot Robin Hood will have to wait.}
To celebrate a successful first week of "school", we had a delicious breakfast
peaches, pears, and cherries
topped with oats, flour, and butter
Baked to bubbly perfection!
So good!!!
So there you have it. I could show you much more. There's been drawing, book making, sewing, baking, and other fun stuff going on. It has been a good week. I think maybe "normal" means creating here in this happy, madhouse. I wouldn't have it any other way :)
Thank you to all the supportive comments. They mean so very much to me. Wish I could give you all a big hug :) It is my hope to post at least once a week, so you'll be seeing more of me.
Take care and have a great holiday weekend!!
Your family is so creative Kandyce, it is inspiring to see all that you are making!
ReplyDeleteI lovelove Lulu's fairy crown and Kathryn's shoes and hat are amazing!
I agree with you, it feels good to get back to homeschooling... we never really stop yet this 'first week' has more of a rhythm to it, it has been very nice! Glad to hear the same for you! Love you xoxo
(Your littlest one is getting SO BIG! Cute pie!)
I LOVE everything and seeing those creative kids:) LuLu's apron is so cute and she may not be appreciating the photo shoot now, but I bet she loves it. I can't believe what a big boy Solo is; I guess he's getting ready to be a big brother to his newest little sister due soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be visiting Notions & Threads again and does seem like normal may be possible. I love you, dear daughter, xoxo
Wonderful, beautiful, lovely. Thanks for giving me the warm fuzzies! xo
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to have you posting again, Kandyce, to see all the LIFE happening in your home. I can feel Kelly with the biggest smile, and know that's what she wants for all of us--to keep living, to feel joy even as we still feel so sad. The picture of the messy faced baby is the best! May the light keep shining on and through you.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to have you posting again, Kandyce, to see all the LIFE happening in your home. I can feel Kelly with the biggest smile, and know that's what she wants for all of us--to keep living, to feel joy even as we still feel so sad. The picture of the messy faced baby is the best! May the light keep shining on and through you.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to have you posting again, Kandyce, to see all the LIFE happening in your home. I can feel Kelly with the biggest smile, and know that's what she wants for all of us--to keep living, to feel joy even as we still feel so sad. The picture of the messy faced baby is the best! May the light keep shining on and through you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fall post! love the aprons and the Robin Hood get-up. Precious.
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