chess

The boys are still very much enjoying their chess club and had a friendly match yesterday. I love seeing such concentration on their faces and am amazed at how quickly they picked it up. Only proving that when you are really interested in something you will learn it. William tries to teach me but I am not crazy about it so I keep forgetting how to play- which is my case in point. But at least they are loving it and have each other or Dad to play at home.

heart # 3: needle felting

This is something I have been wanting to try for so long. Today was the day. We all learned how to do it together and totally loved it. So easy. We did a little research and found here to be the easiest to follow.

I used what I had on hand, so no reds and not too much pink was found in our basket, but I think they came out lovely with the colors we chose. And I love the ideas each of the boys had. I may soon become addicted to this new craft. I have a few recipients in mind for gifting. I would definitely recommend giving it a try. 

cold fresh air

Sunday was beautiful. After a lazy morning and huge breakfast of eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes I needed to get out of the house with my family. We had a pleasant walk and the air just felt so invigorating.

heart # 2

Saturday's heart was quite simple. The boys ski all day long so they are pretty tired when they come home and there isn't too much down time before bed. It was something they could do while waiting for dinner.
Coffee filter hearts decorated with glitter and foam sticky pieces. We will hole punch them for hanging.

Sunday Smiles

fragments

odds and ends

thoughts that have crossed my mind

each one not enough for its own post

but giving you a small glimpse 

 into this daily life of ours

**We had frozen pipes last week with the cold snap. Eric spent an entire evening, up until 12:00 getting them to work. Now we have a big hole in the wall in the bathroom but at least we can get at the pipes easier.**

** Jaxson had his first bath in our tub. We were gone for a long time and the poor baby had an accident in his crate. I felt so badly for him having to sit in poop. He seemed to enjoy the tub though. Just let us wash him up and didn't move around too much.**

**Landon lost his second tooth. The Tooth Fairy apparently can't fly when it is below zero because she missed a night, but made up for it the following evening.**

**We got new stools for the counter so now we can sit and do projects closer to the fire. The boys love having their snack there as well.**

**The baby turned around! We are very happy about that. Only two more weeks to go. I just can't wait.**

**Had family movie night recently and ate popcorn for dinner.**

**William is going through a rough patch at the moment and keeps forgetting or losing things wherever he goes. We are trying to come up with ways to help him be a bit more responsible for his stuff.**

**Books I am reading: Help,Thanks,Wow: The Three Essential Prayers 
The Simple living Guide**

**Eric's been working late to accumulate time when the baby comes. We have missed him this past week.**

**Got my knitting groove back. I usually end my day by knitting. It feels so good.**

**Still in awe that I am going to be Mom a third time around. So grateful for answered prayers.**

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

fourteen days full of hearts:: birdfeeder hearts

From February 1st to the 14th we have decided to create some sort of heart.
I have a few ideas but they are not all planned out. I am hoping to share them all with you here.

For today, we decided to make something for our feathered friends. The boys really got into it and are so excited to see who comes to visit. They hung them up so they can be seen from their rooms. William is planning to sketch the birds that he sees. Just hoping the squirrels don't get to them first.

 Directions:
Trace and cut out heart shape from cardboard
Punch hole and tie a knot in string to secure to heart.
(I made mine a loop but the boys left there ends free and it made it much easier to tie to a tree limb and we are thinking it won't get blown away. Since mine was a loop I just put it onto a branch. Not sure if it will be there in the morning.)
Spread both sides with peanut butter
Sprinkle bird seed on both seeds.
Go outside and hang up.
Hope for birds!
 

 WILLIAM'S

 

LANDON'S