written...

I was so sad when everyone went back to school/work. The holidays and Christmas were prepared for and thought about for so long in my little world...having them over was a bit of a downer for me. Coupled by freezing cold temperatures just made it a bit more of a bummer. So it goes....

(taken with my iphone: snuggling with my little guy: early morning)

I was so thrilled today to see that Sharilyn had restocked her shop with much coveted address files. I've been wanting one for quite a while, and ordered one in maple. I can't wait to fill out those little cards with friends and family....addresses, email addresses and phone numbers....a little treasure of information. Handcrafted goodness. I've enjoyed reading through her blog as well...good stuff!

11 months old...be still my heart

My litttle man is 11 months old today...I can hardly believe so much time has passed. I can hardly believe I'm already planning his first birthday party. He is loving black beans, anything sweet, music, his big sis and as of a few days ago, walking. I look at my two little ones and see my heart outside of my body. I see miracles and am reminded how blessed I am...I am reminded how amazing my God is. My faith is instantly renewed.

I came across this little "letter" of sorts through a blog I read, and it moved me, hit me hard....
the idea of "leaning in"....hmmmm....
http://www.mommycoddle.com/2009/12/a-christmas-letter.html

I was thrilled to get my handmade bag from moop....came today...
pretty package with handwritten note....

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37688267

I LOVE IT! It is more beautifully made than I could have imagined. The color is dark and rich, and just what I wanted. So happy with it. I need to clean out my old bag, and switch over my wallet to this one I purchased from Anthro.... (in taupe)

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=943336&navAction=jump&search=true&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS

Supporting fellow crafters is important to me...and the products they make are so superior to mass-made items.

My amaryllis in full bloom....she bloomed Christmas morning....right on cue!

I put a little birdfeeder outside on our deck, and suddenly our backyard is ALIVE! I could sit all morning and watch the beautiful birds feed. SO MANY! The bluejays love the sunflower seeds. Isn't he handsome?

Cheers to knowing how to build a sustainable fire that allows us to use our woodstove and turn off the heat when it is well below freezing! I'm proud of that accomplishment!