Time With the Ones I Love

Him and I . We took a trip down to see our son with the four other children in tow. Two of them are really not children now but what else do we call them?

There is the oldest. He lives here, in a Yurt, without running water or electricity. He is fine. He is doing very well. He teaches during the day at an alternative school based on homeschooling. The children love him, of course.

Here is the second oldest. A natural writer, and thinker. Such things that go on in that mind. We have such intense conversations right now. Still searching for the best way to be. I remember those days. Very glad they are past.

My baby boy. He wouldn't like me to say that. Thinking about getting out in this big world away from the family. Hard for us to think about it, but he is ready and will do amazing things. Always busy creating some sound or song for us.

My first little girl. She is growing up so fast. How can I slow it down? She loves everyone. So very happy go lucky.

My baby. Surrounded by older ones always. She is a thinker as well. So smart, so sweet. She is the type of child you just want to squeeze. Which of course I do, a lot.

Such a nice day we had. The times we get to spend all together are fewer now, but the times that we do are so special. We really have the best time together when we are together and outside enjoying nature.

Pin, Stitch, Iron, and Repeat

With the Red Sox playing on the TV in the other room I was in my sewing room in a quilt block fever. I am thankful that the Red Sox are still in the series because it keeps my husband occupied. I get to pop in and watch my favorites (Ortiz and Pedroia) when needed. The rest of the time I have my ear to the game and my mind on the sewing.

I have made two of the four blocks for the Quilt Along. Two to go! Last night it was literally pin, stitch, and iron until the block was done. So much fun!

Here is block number one finished!!

Block number two, finished!!

No one was able to sleep with all the excitement of the game. The girls came down to my sewing room needing to 'do something' too. They both decided to pick up their knitting again after a busy summer. I spent a little time helping them cast on and off and start new projects. They are getting very good at knitting. Makes me happy to see them using those little hands for something beautiful.

Fall Here in Mine

I am very fortunate to live in Maine. I am even more fortunate to live in an area of Maine that has lots of land and woods and wildlife. I am not really far from a town, but far enough to feel very sheltered and cozy.

Yesterday I went on a bit of a walk around my parts here and got some shots of the wonderful colors of this time of year.

Walking down the hill into the woods. There are a few trails down here that I like to walk.

A lot of the leaves are falling, but we have mostly oaks and there are so many more to come.

These are so amazing how they show the progression of color change.

Maple! I just opened the last jar of maple syrup this weekend. We will really have to do more sugaring this spring!!

Here is a shot of my raspberries and blueberries with sumac and birch and ash trees in the back. Makes for a pretty shot.

Here is a shot off my front porch. Soon all these leaves will be on the ground. It has been so warm here in Maine though. 50's and 60's. Not normal but nice. I love the extended season. Winter is on its way though. I can smell it.