Lovely....

There are so many lovely things in life. As I type I am listening to George Winston December cd. Lovely.

I am also amazed at the blog world. So many amazing blogs. So many talented people with lovely things on them. I want to make them all!!

Most of all, my perceptions have changed a bit, or may I call it a paradigm shift? I think that simple things are the most lovely of things. A simple smile from my baby, laughter from my boys, or just watching them interact with one another. Lovely memories. Why does time march on so? Can I just stop and pause as I soak it all in? I rocked my two year old to sleep today. Just yesterday he was a wee on in my arms. I was up all night with him, feeling fatigued as ever. Now he sleeps, or runs around. Not much time for rocking and gazing into his blue blue eyes. That could be said of all my boys. Time marches on....

I am grateful for the lovely things in my life. A simple life. For moments I will cherish and miss one day. I am trying to soak it all in as time is marching on.

Hats....

Having a baby girl, has given opportunity to explore some hidden talents of mine. One is crocheting. I found a pattern in the blog community, a little beanie hat. I said to myself that I was going to try to make it. I know some basic stitches of crochet. So off I went to make it. It turned out super cute.


So I decided to make another hat to go with a sweater that I bought and a skirt and shoes that I made. That turned out beautifully! I also made a flowers to put on her skirt and the top of her shoes. The photo doesn't show it.



Then I came across one more pattern that I liked. So I had to try it.



She wore this little white hat Sunday to church with a white dress, white stocking and slippers. She was adorable!! I need to take pictures of her in her dresses.

Christmas Break...

This is our first Christmas in our new house. As the decorations were found, I found myself wondering where everything would be placed. As I arranged and then rearranged trying to find the perfect fit to create the perfect Christmas cheer. Where would our try be placed? After much discussion, we decided to place it in our front entry. Decorations were up, school winding down, and a chill in the air helped to fester the holiday spirit. I am ever aware that Christmas's with my boys are fleeting. Time seems to move ever faster the older I get.

Daniel turned 14 on December 23. He was able to attend the New Year's Eve dance. He had a great time. Although, I know that he wished that Nathan could be their with him.
Richard took Daniel, Nathan, and Qualan to see the movie Tron for his birthday. It's not something we do alot and so it was a special treat for them.

It was nice to have Richard home for the holidays. He cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. Oh yes! He cleaned the pantry out and rearranged it. He cleaned all the boys room, draws and closets. We also rearranged the game room. He cleaned our closed and bedroom and did some rearranging. He also cleaned the garage, a must needed place to be cleaned I must say! He also fixed broken toys for Chiron. Oh yes, he was very productive. He also was able to read. I much needed outlet for him.

I cooked. I made fudge and cookies, peppermint bark and oh so much more. I assure you that my waist can tell that everything taste good! Never mind the endless soup and bread recipes. Oh, winter season is time for some delicious soups.

This Christmas was a well needed break for our family. A time to create some fun memories to fill this new home of ours. Richard took Daniel and Nathan and Qualan to play laser tag. What fun they had. They enjoyed themselves!

Everyone is back to school and Richard is back to work. Back to the normal rhythm of our lives.