Pillowcases

 

Been on a burrito pillowcase sewing kick lately. 2/5 of the latest pictured. The spring to do list is long, a brief reprieve at the sewing machine makes no sense in some ways, but makes all the sense in others. Sometimes doing what you love instead of that to do list is just as fulfilling. 

Out of Doors

 How nice that my husband got the outside dining area all set up!  This set we have moved all over the property, but I think it has found a steady home under the maple I so lovingly have encouraged along.  A plan for this year is to move more granite stones around to have a high and solid fireplace area for open fire cooking. 

This little one foraged for asparagus. (She thinks she found it anyway, really I planted it).  She decided it was all going to be for her since it is her favorite.  She loves her asparagus.  The first of many meals of asparagus, I hope!

At home

 Yesterday we were home all day.  You know it's funny, some folks assume that because we are homeschoolers that we must be always home and often bored. Not true. It is very very very rare that we have a day with nothing going on.  In fact, most days we have many things going on. The kids always seem to have an activity, a virtual class, a service project, a playdate...something.  And I still do my regular job as a speech language pathologist and have regular meetings and commitments for all my volunteer gigs.  Sometimes it's hard to fit in the homesteading that I also try to keep to.  Yesterday, we had nothing on the calendar.  At first my kids were trying to get me to add something to the calendar.  The tide shifted as the girls remembered their old fashioned dresses. They suddenly had loads of ideas and found plenty to do at home sweet home. 

I suspect these two prefer the days our calendar is filled. 

More Nature

Another day, another hike with my nature loving crew! Spring is such a great time for discovery. 

Picnic Season

 The warmer weather reminds me it's time to switch over the car bags from mittens and hats to more seasonal clothing. It's also the time of year to stock our trunk with our picnic gear.  I try to keep a picnic blanket, silverware, napkins and our tinware in the car at all times so we are ready for a spontaneous picnic. Over the years, I've aimed for a picnic a week.  I think it's about time to start up our picnic fun again! My friend introduced me to this insulated camp crock (although it was less than half that price for a Christmas sale). It's a game changer! So easy to toss hot food in, seal and tote along.  We started with a gorgeous spot, Hamilton House.  More picnic ahead, I guarantee!

Thrifted

 Thrifted.  $2.00 Keen boots for Adrian in GREAT condition.  All those books for 5 for $1. 

Flannel sheet set for $6...for crafting or for using? Haven't decided. Always pick up field guides, especially for $1.  A Havaheart for $5.  

I love Thomas Locker (beautiful pictures), Crocks knockoff, new socks and homemade socks.  $5.

Daddy 'reads'

 I had a week with many meetings.  My husband was very 'helpful' for bedtime readings, lol.  As a fun bonus, you can see the kids almost always wear their mama mades for pjs.