So much to show, but not enough sun!

I have so much to blog about but the Sun just isn't in the mood to let me take any pictures! I'll at least tell you a little about it all.... Molly is sewing clothes again. Perfect. You are going to love it. Enuff said. I cut up an old bag and a pair of cords to make a sweet little cross-body purse that I want to show you. I'm such a minimalist when it comes to shopping, I hate to carry extra things, so this bag will be well loved. I can't wait to get a good picture. We got a new puppy a few days ago, Zoe, and she is an angel. You will get to meet her soon. OH! I've been using homemade laundry soap, LOVE IT, I'll never go back. I'll have my comments and recipe here soon. And I'm really going to try to have the homeschool planner up by the end of the week (as long as nothing else crazy happens in this house!). WOW, I have a lot to catch up on!

But for now....Today we decorated our tree! So at this very moment I'm sitting next to a pretty tree and looking at my little man play by the fire while one sister takes her nap and the other finishes up her school. It's so peaceful and cozy here right now, unlike a few hours ago when Tim dropped a whole box of ornaments down the stairs, so I snapped a couple of pictures to share with you. I think Tim and I may sneak some hot chocolate with marshmallows while we have a few moments alone... I'll be back in a bit and show those lizard pictures I promised a few weeks ago.

Comments

Lauren said…

Love those quiet times when you get some good one-on-one with one of the kids. Glad to see you enjoying the simple pleasures that this time of year brings :-)

November 30, 2009 at 6:59 PM

~cjoy said…

Oh, I can't wait to see your recipe...I think my homemade laundry soap is better than the store bought! Looking forward to seeing your pics you'll be posting soon...

November 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM

Virginia said…

Love to make homemade stuff - but I've never made laundry soap. I'm looking forward to your recipe. New bag, new puppy, tree looks great and very festive - enjoy your treasures - your family most of all. Blessings to you this Blessed Christmas season. Jesus is the Reason after all.

November 30, 2009 at 9:36 PM

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