Songbird

Sometimes it just feels right

2012-02-17T15:20:00.000-05:00

Sometimes it just feels right to pack it up and get out of town.
And that's exactly what we did a couple weekends ago.
I didn't even bother packing everyone a separate bag,
I threw everyone's clothes (since they needed to be folded and put away anyway)
into a laundry basket complete with laptop, camera, knitting, snacks and
headed out.

Before arriving at mom and dads we stopped off at a Creamery that just opened to buy some fresh milk, chocolate milk, peach ice cream and some beef.

The boys and I stole my mom for the day and did some local shopping and lunching!

I think it's about time for another visit!
xo
a

Love Letter

2012-02-10T23:06:00.001-05:00

xo
a

Love Letter

2012-01-27T08:15:00.001-05:00

xo
a

I'm still here

2012-01-24T12:08:00.003-05:00

I'm still here.
I was going back through my photos and trying to figure out the best way to start back.
So, I'm starting from today and going back...

I finally made some more English Muffins!
Yay for me!!

They have been on my list for probably over a year.
Check!

I did lots of yummy Holiday baking

I finished some arm warmer for an order I had received from a
sweet girl I met at the Hemlock festival.
She wanted them made for her and her best friend.

I love the way these turned out. I knitted an extra stripe of light blue to each of the arms for an extra touch of friendship.

We've had sweet playdates with homemade snacks and tattoos.

Oscar decided he wanted to be a tattoo artist. He set up shop complete with a 50's phone, a jar of plant based markers, probably from A Small Green FootPrint, a sign and of course his own work done all over his body, face included. He's moved on from this and wants to start working with henna.

I was a little behind with the advant calendar this year. It was more of a morning, "oh no, I forgot to add to the calendar." and promised to get one in before classes ended that day.
I hope to be more organized next year, I mean, how hard is it to put a message in the calendar for a month...really?!

We had a really fun time with all the families for Holidays.
Oscar set out to be the Gift Elf this year

Some of the cousins here...so cute!

I bit off more than I could chew this year with all the local Holiday Markets.
I worked and worked and worked, with help from family until after all the
markets were finished, right before Christmas I got sick.
My body was done.
But, I produced some really beautiful candles and lots of soaps!

Well, I think I have done some damage tonight.
I will return with more updates.
xo
a

Happy Beginnings

2011-11-20T21:10:00.001-05:00

Another market down...

6 more to go!

Last weeks goal didn't go so well.

3 batches of soap to make.

Not.

Disappointed.

One was made.

New goal for this week,

2 batches of soap.

Pray for me, it's the holidays!

Other news, we now have a stair climber on our hands...

And,

we have a leopard who has payed up a visit

I think he's here to stay awhile

happy beginnings of the week

Support

2011-11-15T12:04:00.001-05:00

This time of year is filled with many Holiday Markets.

Too many for me to keep up with!

Yet, I make it.

My set up is a bit more involved than the regular vendor.

It's more like my living room picked up and dropped off at market location.

I sling, feed, nurse, nap and play in this area from the time market starts to its ending.

(Luckily for us, this market we were placed in a sunny spot.)

An outside market with freezing temps is not any fun, especially with baby!

As much work as it is to get prepared for, organized, to get set up and sit outdoors all day,

I continue to be inspired and deeply honored to be involved in such talent.
And I thank those responsible for getting the markets put together.

I feel blessed to be engulfed in such a wonderful community full of talent, wisdom and beauty!

So, to that I say

Shop and Buy Local this Holiday Season

Support your Local Community and Artist!

Feeling Blessed...

Love Letter

2011-11-13T07:56:00.000-05:00

It's Sunday

Thank goodness!

Weekend

2011-11-12T08:30:00.000-05:00

Off to another festival this weekend

Leaving you with this juicy fridge note

;)

After the Storm

2011-11-08T21:33:00.000-05:00

A couple months ago I
signed up for a 3 day Festival.

As much as I was thinking
??What?? I signed up for a 3 day festival!?
I meet and hung out with some of the most incredible, sweet, lovely people and had such a great time!

All the while, my sweet kids were being cared for by my lovely wonderful helpful family.
So, upon returning home all I wanted to do was to hang out with my boys.
So, after a brief morning meeting on Monday morning with my kiddos, we decided to go outdoors and
do nothing.
And that's exactly what we did.

Well, we went to the park, hung out in the grass and played frisbee.
Oscar was doing some serious entertaining!
Man, I love these kids!!

Bring it on Holiday Markets!
Happy weekend to you
xo
a

On a Search

2011-11-02T22:50:00.000-04:00

On a search for some leggings.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, stockings/leggings/tights is what I wear.

Not only a way to stay warm, but also to wear some of the summer skirts that you would have normally worn with nothing underneath.

So, my findings:

Love these here

and here

Wonderful knitted ones here

If these were made in my size, they would totally be mine!

My research concludes that Sock Dreams has the best selection.

Whatcha looking for?

Polka Dots? Rainbows? Plus Sizes? Striped? Alpaca? Cable Knit? Bamboo?

Anything sock related is just a click away!

I could really do some damage to my 1800's wooden dresser AND my wallet!

Any combination of these will surely treat me right; Peacock, Algee, Space Grapes, really any of these!

If any of these are sent my way, I'll make sure you hear about it!

On another similar note, if I could really sew good, I would be making some of these!

Sleep Tight friends

and

sweet socks!

It's November!

2011-11-01T08:05:00.000-04:00

Mr Wolfe's nieces birthday was yesterday, turning the big 10.

I decided a Halloween/Birthday card was in order.

Especially after seeing this here card, who could resist? right?!

So Happy Bat Birthday Savannah!

On another note, did I ever mention that I have an eater on my hands?

Well, I do.

His name is Zeke,

and his mouth almost always looks like this

If you are eating, a bite must be headed in his direction also.

If not...

well, you will be hearing from him.

Yet another note:

The felted soap is stocking and packaging ready!

You can get yours here

One last note:

Jenga and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies DO go together!

Happy November to you!

Happy Halloween!!

2011-10-31T10:12:00.000-04:00

Trick Or Treat!!

After the charades of Halloween draw towards a close there is going to be a whole lotta this happening around here!

Happy Halloween to you and to yours!

Rockin Weekend

2011-10-30T21:37:00.003-04:00

The weekend is coming to a close

Being so tired last night, I didn't think I would make it downtown for the Halloween Festivities...

Thankfully though I did because a good time was had!

Man, what a Wild Rumpus it was....some pretty awesome costumes.

I got several pictures but then my camera decided to shoot me an error message! WHAT?!

Here are the shots recovered from my lovely camera:

Devo!!

My dirty pumpkin! ( he may have gotten some kisses from a masked man)

Some were very creepy but oh so creative!

Happy Halloween!

Halloweening

2011-10-28T22:15:00.003-04:00

I can't believe it's already Halloween again! Seems like just yesterday Mr Wolfe and I were walking up the streets of Athens with the rest of the Wild Rumpus crowd.

Me, expecting my second baby and out too late, but oh, having such a good time.

I remember thinking then, LIVE IT UP!

The next night I got to take my love out trick-or-treating.

And now,

today,

it's with a little addition, pumpkin picking, more cute pumpkin pictures,

my oldest one actually cutting the pumpkins this year, making seasoned pumpkin seeds, hayrides, ghost stories and again we'll make our way downtown to trick-or-treat and to the Wild Rumpus!

Did I mention cute Halloweenpictures?

Oh yes, I have taken many, but hereare just a few:

The decorations are hung, the pumpkins are carved, the seeds have been eaten and the pumpkin soup has been made...

Now,
what costume will I wear tomorrow night!?

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?

~Living it up...always

Many Hats

2011-10-12T08:45:00.000-04:00

My boy wears many hats

they don't stay on very long but he already has many

Happy Hump Day!

Lazy Days

2011-10-11T12:11:00.002-04:00

I love a lazy day.

The only day to do that around this home is on Sundays.

The day calls for:

a playful morning in bed with all the babes,

fresh brewed coffee, (because some days it's a warm up in the microwave day),

a big homemade breakfast,

some knitting,

and a ride out to the countryside.

Besides baby naps that is the only thing that a regular scheduled event in our home,

Lazy Sundays.

(photo by Oscar)

Happy Tuesday to you!

Love Letter Wednesday/Monday ;)

2011-10-10T11:52:00.001-04:00

4got to post my love letter from last week

so here it is...Happy Monday!

One To Remember

2011-10-07T12:54:00.002-04:00

Have a Lovely Weekend!