{pretty, happy, funny, real} on March 14

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

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Spring is on the way! While my northern relations are still dealing with -30s, we are getting above freezing now most days. There are some benefits to living on this island. :)

{pretty}

A book rest turned into a real rest

{happy}

Yesterday was warm and sunny! It was +10! We all went out together for a mid-day tramp.

Jack loves being outside, especially in the backpack. It's the best way for me to get out with the kids too, since he's so content up there and I have hands free for Arden. We are trying to go outside every single day, no matter the weather. Of course, there are some days when a combination of high winds and precipitation make it basically impossible with the little ones, but we are trying for consistency! It's good for all of us.

 And of course, we are now into mud season! Arden is in her glory.

Arden calls the polka dots on her boots "jelly beans." Definitely Daddy's influence!

Getting a head start on gardening!

We surveyed our riverside property too. I'm looking forward to getting some more work done as far as garbage pick-up and brush clearing this spring.

We found this nest in some of the bushes in the old barn foundation.

Time for clean up!

{funny}

I would like to present Jack's very first crayon creation. The other day, instead of only eating the crayons in the easel, he started waving them around in the general direction of the paper, and even made a few markings! I guess he's seen his big sister do it and figured he wanted to try it out too!

I think Arden is telling him, "Not in your mouth!"

Do you see the brown marks? They are all his!

Oh yes, we have an artist in the making.

{real}

I found this picture that Micah took when he was out for a walk with Arden. They must have gone over to the bridge and were sitting on the big rocks with their feet dangling over the water. I just think it's cute. Arden loves her Daddy.

Have a great day! Hope signs of spring are on their way where you are too!





~lg

{pretty, happy, funny, real} on March 8

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ 

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{pretty} & {happy}

Soft winter morning, fluffy falling snow . . .  perfect for snowman making with Daddy!

Have you ever seen this book? It's one of our favourite winter read-alouds.

Flannel Kisses by Linda Crotta Brennan

Now that it is March, I am getting anxious for spring. But I can't help enjoy a pretty winter day when it comes our way.

{really} not {funny}

I am sharing these "before" pictures in the hope that I will get the "after" pictures up as soon as possible! This is the office. Out of sight, out of mind . . . out of control!

Yikes! Stay tuned.



~lg

morning gift

To see the morning as gift – this is the prayer of the tired mother. When even the day itself threatens to become one big inconvenience, it must be remade in this whispered offering, made into the day I can rejoice in. To let go of the covers is to give up the warm comforts of self and most coveted sleep, and I open my hands and stumble down the hall and into what I hope is grace to make these steps firm today.

Cries from the crib change to coos in my arms and a big flannel smile. The fire flickers into a blaze and the coffee blooms in the French press, and I can feel some warmth seeping in. It’s not the warmth of the bed, no; it is the warmth of a day begun, a day chosen. A day I may have to offer again so I can live this gift and not let it slip away, not stomp all over it because it is not going my way.

A little boy bounces with joy, wide eyed for the wide open day, and I smile too, whisper a thank you for the day – yes, even the morning.

~lg

{pretty, happy, funny, real} on March 1

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

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March is here - hooray! (Or as Arden says, "hoo-hay!")

{pretty}

Arden helping Daddy with maple tree taps 

Pretty carnations last a long time!

We made pipe cleaner jewelry this week.

{happy}

Nothing says happy like flannel jammies! 

Jack is crawling and cruising everywhere these days.

{funny}

The cats have claimed the news chairs.

{real}

Micah got this cute cast iron pan as a Christmas present. It came with a brownie recipe, but it's perfect for one egg!

Happy March to everyone!




~lg