Checking in...

It's been a lovely few days... the kiddos where here. I swear, they seem more like real grown ups all the time...

















I've had the chance to put a few things up, although the trees are still out. I made these guys this year. They spent the season hanging from the mantle, and I like them so much I really don't want to put them in hiding. At this point, they have found a home on a small table. Not sure they will stay there, but we'll see.









My Big One loves Moleskine notebooks, he carries one around with him everywhere, which is pretty interesting... I just read a report that suggested that creative people do that. I wanted to give him one as a gift, and while out searching for his black one I found a set of three covered in a "craft" paper sort of covering. While I am not as much a fan of the Moleskine (I hear you all gasping now...) how could I pass up that blank cover? I did a little doodling.


And, this morning, while gazing out the kitchen window sipping my coffee, I saw the dogs nemesis... He's made his home in the huge holly trees I have out back. A few days ago, while I was taking the dog out, he came out of his nest to investigate what was going on. The dog, totally oblivious to everything but the scents on the ground, totally ignored him, prompting the little guy to come a bit closer, then a bit more so... until the dog noticed... and tried to pull my shoulder out of joint to get to him.

He obviously thought it was quite fun, as he now seems to lie in wait for the dog to torment. Could be a long winter... wonder if my shoulder will stay intact.

Now... the rest of the house cleaning will wait... I am off to begin a project or two, or twelve...