December

 Is it December?

The elves say that it is.

I think we are a slumbering bunch

here.

Lots of woodfires to sit and play games,

knit and crochet,

and drink hot cocoa beside.

Friends come to visit, Holiday cheer all around.

It's a quiet peaceful restful time of anticipation.

Everyone loved visiting with Santa this year!

Mama has a new knitted winter shawl.

Daddy will be home soon.

Soon.

Happy December to all. 

xoxoxo

6 months

Has it really been that long?
Is my life dashing before my eyes?
My beautiful ones all around me ,;
these are days to remember.

Happy Friday !!!

Shoes = Moths = Spinning

Hello .

We have pantry moths . All food had to be thrown out . Cupboards washed in soapy water and left empty for 3 weeks . So far I have done the food part . It is so hard to find time to unpack and clean with a little baby .

My cotton has been popping open, one by one . It is so exciting to produce your own fibre. It makes me feel I could be living on the prairie , making my own clothing and bags , ropes , etc.

I have been watching youtube videos on spinning raw cotton seeds . This one is so wonderful !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4kU9-ThVpM

I also watched this one . 

It is in forward motion , and I really have no idea what she is doing . 

But I like her shoes at the end . 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G4FQHBiOQY

Speaking of shoes , I have finally ordered myself a pair of new shoes . 

I get very attached to shoes . 

The last time I bought shoes was over 5 years ago.

Check them out .

Bit Alice in Wonderland ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai_LEBkWW-U

September