born imaginative.

En route

Last week we went to Florida and truth be told, our little family is having trouble getting back into the swing. Although we had a fine time and enjoyed family, we could use a staycation after our vacation! Isn't that the way? Because life doesn't stop while we're away, that's for sure. We're slowly getting back into the groove and I have bunches of pictures to go through.

For today, here are a few pictures from traveling (minus the scary Nor' Easter we traveled through to get to the airport). Nothing like experiencing aviation 1st hand.

And to the six, count them, SIX, different people across the various modes of transportation we experienced, who made a point to offer their praises regarding my children's behavior or my commitment to choosing books over media, thank you. It's not easy traveling with three littles, those words of encouragement meant a lot. I think I'll try to offer a few more words of encouragement to others today. It's a good day to offer love and support. I bet quite a few parents could use a little encouragement after the time change anyway!

Peace...

An afternoon stitching on my favorite porch. That's what I have in mind to do this Sunday afternoon.

Living History

What an awesome living history event we were fortunate enough to attend! Lots of old time handcrafts! I've never seen folks cook fish on a plank fireside. (I tasted it, so good!) We spent a lot of time with the shoemaker and I was intrigued with the rolling pin making setting up. Plus they had a military draft. Soldiers signed up or got drafted, then got paid for their duty. Then they marched and learned about serving. After serving, they were able to go to the general store to purchase goods with the money they earned serving their country. Such a neat learning opportunity for me...err...the kids. Plus a photo op for Anna-Kate. I am certain we'll put this event in our schedule next year.

Thrifted

A size 5 Columbia jacket. Reader'sDigest Reference book (these are so good, snag them when you can. I think I have 5), a serger book, two infant outfits and a cast iron spoon. $2.95. I kid you not.