The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The harvest all is gathered in And chilly north winds blow. Orchards have shared their treasures, The fields, their yellow grain, So open wide the doorway… Thanksgiving comes again!
Bunny Ears
When shopping for kids’ shoes this past summer I had specific requirements: No elastics, no velcro, no zippers. I was looking for good old fashioned LACES. They aren’t easy to come by on kids shoes. My goal was to force
Bye-Bye Dirt Pile
Going . . . going . . . GONE! “The dirt pile” was part of our life for a little over 4 years and 9 months. But I’m not counting or anything ;o) I remember snuggling my 2 day old
Making a Toy Canoe
On a recent walk on the local trails my daughter who loves all things Native American, found a dead White Birch tree. She was thrilled to be able to bring home a piece of bark. It sat in my car
Lessons from a cookie
I have been away for a while visiting my sister. In my absence the kids (all except the tiny baby) stayed with their dad, playing, working outside, and generally having a great time. While I was gone I worried –