Curious Bird

twinkies

We just returned from having a lovely Sunday brunch with friends. I didn't even notice before leaving that Felix and I were dressed almost exactly alike! It was unintentional, I swear. Remember this cowl tutorial  I shared last winter? I made Felix (otherwise known as Junebug back then) one and saved it for him...and now we're cowl twinkies. Ha!

Stay warm, friends

L.

It has been a crazy week. 16 inches of snow. No school. A scary flight out of town that ended with our plane turning around to land a few minutes after take-off. Remember the plane that landed in the Hudson
River because of a birdstrike? Well, we hit a bunch of birds (scary sounds/a strange burning metal smell/sweaty palms!)and had to be towed back to the gate due to engine damage! We were assured by a very professional pilot that everything was fine, but I'm feeling extremely grateful to be back on the ground safe. Poor birds.

After having such a whooper of a week, I'm going to treat myself to some fresh baked cookies (in about five minutes), and later, takeout will be ordered and movies will be watched. I will have a dance party with my baby and may even take a long, hot bath if I play my cards right!

Before I go, I wanted to share a sweet moment I captured earlier this week. Geez, I love that kid. He is starting to give kisses and it is the cutest (drooliest) thing ever. The mirror shows just how sloppy things can get.

Have a sweet weekend.
Stay warm!
L.

{this moment}

A Friday ritual started by SouleMama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Have a nice weekend.
Stay warm!

uh oh. this could become very addictive

I did it. I completed my very first knitting project. And the great thing is, unlike my first foray into knitting about eight years ago (not good, so I'm not counting it), it looks like an actual hat, a warm, functional, nice-fitting hat for my sweetie. I learned a lot during this project -- not simply how to knit and purl, but also how to slow down and enjoy the process of knitting. Slowing down is something I'm not very good at and it was quite difficult at first. But then I got the hang of it, and, like savoring a good book, it was even more enjoyable and exciting. Also, I absolutely love the feel of knitting, but even more, I love the combination of  knitting and the way my mind wanders as I knit. Very relaxing and meditative. Now I know what all you knitters have been talking about...this is good stuff (albeit a little expensive!). So, it's official, I'm hooked.
Project #2 is already in the works.  

**I don't have a link to the pattern I used as it was just a simple pattern my friend used to teach me. Also, I didn't block the hat before I took these photos, but it has been blocked and all is well. I followed this very helpful blocking guide.

Stay warm!
L.

shots from the weekend

 

Getting started with the week is a little challenging with the weather outside so dreadful, but we're doing our best. The long weekend was lovely, though. We attended a sweet baby party on Saturday afternoon (where Felix was a total toy hoarder! so funny) AND Dustin and I went on a date on Saturday night, our second since Felix arrived!! Also, at some point, grilled cheese puffs were consumed. Good times indeed.

More soon,
L. 

{this moment}

A Friday ritual started by SouleMama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Have a lovely weekend!

looking forward...

to these beauties arriving on my doorstep.  gold herringbone TOMS, ah yeah.

Congrats, Jenna.

The random number generator has spoken and the lucky winner of the yarn giveaway is: Comment #14

"oooh, this looks like heaven. perfect new year yarn"

Posted by: jenna

Thanks to everyone who commented. So glad you were excited about Kathy's lovely creation.
Speaking of Kathy, if you have a minute, please go check out her new e-book,
Handmade Time: how to squeeze in a little more crafting everyday

Squeezing in crafting time is something I think about almost every day. Perhaps she knows a secret. I'm very intrigued.

 

Happy Happy

Our baby boy is 7 months old today -- it makes my head spin to see that I just typed a 7 before the word months! How the heck did time pass so fast!? I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that 7 months ago today I was sitting in a room holding Felix and inspecting every inch of his sweet newborn body. And today, I watched him whack some measuring cups together while squealing in delight and had a good laugh when he twisted his face up upon tasting green beans for the first time.

D and I are having so much fun getting to know our boy. He is becoming more social and interactive, but is still very, very snuggly. I live for those snuggles...

Highlights of the last month include:

Lots of jabbering. He is quite fond of the sound Bah!
We started using some simple signs with him (more, mama, daddy, milk, kitty).
He loves peek-a-boo and playing with silky scarves. Lots of giggles and smiles come out when we play "where's Felix?"
He has only two teeth right now. However, the drool faucet turns on and off without warning, so more are most certainly in the works. We had a little biting incident last week -- it was super traumatic (for me!) but we've worked it out and are back in business. Awww...teething!

Happy 7 month birthday, Felix Augustus!

May the longtime sun shine upon you.

Love,

Mama + Daddy

p.s. As you can see, these days, the paper sign is for eating, not holding.

splish splash

Bath time is still a favorite around our house.
It has become a little more raucous than the early days, though -- lots of kicking and splashing and the occasional cup of water overboard. Good times indeed.

Have a wonderful day,

L.