tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49315395569958774772012-02-10T21:10:53.772-07:00A mother hen clucking about the sky falling and other not so newsworthy things...Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-81303613602880171052011-02-04T11:01:00.000-07:002012-02-10T00:40:51.183-07:00

Top Row: Embroidered Place Setting Montessori Placemat - littledenim - $20 Vintage Forest Friends at the Chalet - sassboxclassics - $60 vintage RED plastic LETTER of your choice - recycledcharm - $3 Middle Row: Vintage Bird Wood Stool - vintagejane - $36 NEW Red Cowl Dress - heidiandfinnstudio - $42.95 Mid Century Wood and Metal Tiny Chair - therelictrail - $28 Bottom Row: If I Knew

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-48441381290049513192010-09-17T10:58:00.003-06:002010-09-17T11:15:42.240-06:00

One of my good friends is having a baby soon and very soon; and I am tickled pink, er, I mean blue; it's a boy!  Leading up to her shower there was a flurry of homemade baby gift making going on, because, you know, homemade baby gifts are simply the best.  With all that, one of the last things on my to-do list was a "Family Tree" guest book.  A kernel of inspiration prompted me to create my own

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-78867642585682725542010-08-13T08:27:00.000-06:002010-08-13T08:27:18.323-06:00

First Row:Vintage Forest Green Square Cotton Handkerchief with Initial R - artemisiascloset - $2.50Soft Gray Jersey Scarf with Luna Moths - prettypennydesigns - $25 green mccoy planter - simplyobjekts - $65  Middle Row:Franciscan Ferndel Fruit Platter - ravennagirlsvintage - $23.25Retro Vegas Chairs - ReclaimTheThrone - $700 Red Heart Bowl / Handmade Wheel Thrown Stoneware Pottery - patspottery

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-91716595694495418352010-07-17T07:00:00.008-06:002010-09-17T11:15:04.760-06:00

I have been eyeballing this beauty for a while; the swimsuit, of course (although the lady is fantastic as well)!  I don't think I could quite pull it off, but it is perfectly retro and hip none-the-less.  var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-65464975365389308252010-07-02T15:19:00.002-06:002010-07-02T23:51:51.093-06:00

First Row:nautical picnic beach blanket - SewnNatural - $140 Baby Boat Mobile - madeleinesargent - $50Denim Jean Diaper Covers - mabellabel - $20 Center Row:Vintage 1950s Leaf Pattern Serving Platter - alamodern - $16Fireworks and M - luneluxe - $40Me and my sister- printed art - talchen - $20 Last Row: Strawberry Red with Neon Pink Screenprint - WrenWillow - $20girls eco summer sailor dress -

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-18135849383008559602010-06-10T07:06:00.002-06:002012-02-10T20:46:15.126-07:00

Well, #2, how are you?  I garnered my second Etsy sale last week and we sent a sweet crown to a darling little prince, I'm sure.  I hope you enjoy your new birthday crown Mr. Milo!  We made it with love, so wear it with pride on your special day... and all the special days that follow it!   PS - And Mr. Milo; my Margot just loves saying your name, "Mi-lo."  It just rolls off her

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-47700161446336772132010-06-08T07:01:00.007-06:002010-06-08T07:01:00.433-06:00

We most definitely have been basking in a post birthday twilight around here.  The party was success and most of all, the party girl thoroughly enjoyed herself, there were no meltdowns, let-downs or accidents, even good byes ran smoothly; the guests were sufficiently wished an energetic, "Good bye!  See you next time!"  From the freshly anointed three-year-old.  The party was casual,

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-42336001346478406512010-05-28T07:08:00.008-06:002010-05-28T08:19:45.404-06:00

Top Row: Yellow Balloon Set of Two Prints 4x6 - LilaB - $20 Yellow Original Fine Art Photography 8x8 Print - jljjld - $25 Let the Sunshine In 8x8 Fine Art Print - saranorris - $25 Center Row: Balloons holga print with mat - Frankenkitty - $28 High quality print of Flying - edieart - $20 Things Are Looking Up Print - InklingPaper - $15 Bottom Row: Fish out of water ACEO print -

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-53502690888677061742010-05-27T15:06:00.000-06:002010-05-27T15:06:49.401-06:00

Whoo-hoo!  I finally had my first bona fide Etsy sale!  A sweet organic blanket customized for a sweet little babe in West Virgina.  I hope she is enjoying herself in her cozy new blanket and many congrats to her mother and father, I'm sure she is a true bundle of joy! As you can tell, my bundle of joy thinks Mama's handiwork is the cat's meow!  Here she is giving a little shout out to her peer

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-91446098857910248032010-05-20T07:03:00.001-06:002010-05-20T07:03:00.618-06:00

Seed germination for our first batch of seeds has come and gone. Low and behold, we have basil seedlings, people! I am quite proud and amazed with those little buggers pushing up dirt. It is a miracle that always gets me; something so tiny and seemingly dormant can move earth, in a week! We are so amazed at our house that my toddler and I and went out planted carrots, and then we bought more

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-19537483743358798382010-05-17T07:08:00.003-06:002010-05-17T07:08:00.348-06:00

{images via Flickr} My husband has left me, rather, left us; for a week. Some good friends of ours drew a permit to float the Smith River in central Montana and invited us. My husband and I were both stoked. Neither one of us had been on the Smith, let alone on a week long float trip together since our engagement. Then, reality set in. We both agreed it was not wise to take our two children on a

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-66236321977075777732010-05-14T07:05:00.001-06:002010-05-28T08:20:53.508-06:00

First Row:Welcome Sunshine Rag Rug - SallyRags - $90Pyrex Casserole Two Piece Set w/ Lids - AngiesIris - $30Noritake Rose 175 Gold Scroll Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers - IndigoHeirlooms - $25 Second Row:Forsythia Simplicity - chanb - $10Bunny Print 5x7 - berkleyillustration - $10Princess and the Pea Quilt - littlelegwarmers - $60 Last Row:Mod Quilt - TheBobbinsNest - $60Golden Bellflower

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-61885685131577628172010-05-10T07:00:00.005-06:002010-05-10T07:53:50.729-06:00

{images via Flickr} Mentally, we (I) am very busy planning a THIRD birthday party this month.  What?  Where has the time gone?  And after lots of conversation on the topic, we (my daughter and I) have decided on a Rainbow-themed birthday party. Happy Monday readers, and enjoy this rainbow inspiration to start your week off right.  Now we are off to the library for some rainbow themed reads...

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-16160476090317770672010-05-07T07:01:00.024-06:002010-05-08T16:55:13.093-06:00

 A Mother } When you're a child she walks before you, To set an example. When you're a teenager she walks behind you, To be there should you need her. When you're an adult she walks beside you, So that as two friends you can enjoy life together... ~Author Unknown {photo via leapinggazelle}

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-38669177552950424962010-05-06T07:06:00.004-06:002010-05-18T22:23:14.666-06:00

After my previous post, I would like to mention, and I forgot to; I am participating in a fellow and local-yokel, mama blogger, Dig This Chick's, Virgin Harvest.  I encourage you to do it too; well, of course I would like you to do it too... There are so many exciting benefits, especially for the kiddos!  What I like about it is there is no pressure.  This isn't an exclusive

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-74809368976549867902010-05-03T15:49:00.005-06:002010-05-18T22:22:42.061-06:00

Spring is in the air, and there is a new spring in my step!  In the words of Eloise, "Oh!  I love, love, love..." Montana in the spring!  It is mainly the smell that gets me; so very fresh, and wet and, much to the allergy suffers' dismay, pollen-y.  But I think there are few sweeter smells; a baby head perhaps?  Visually, the best part of spring is the new growth, the budding trees, the

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-87496860070924235052010-04-30T07:00:00.006-06:002010-04-30T07:00:02.943-06:00

{In honor of Mother's Day, today's post are sentimental Etsy finds that remind me of my wonderful Mother...} Top Row:Vintage Toy Pink Stove Empire Toys Electric Little Lady Works - bluebonnetfields - $541957 Recipes for Boys and Girls... Betty Crocker Cookbook - theclassicfarmhouse - $14Set of Two Fire King Meadow Green 1 Qt Casseroles Round / Rectangular - TheCottageCheese - $16 Middle Row:

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-70352360306101283212010-04-22T07:02:00.003-06:002010-04-22T07:02:00.113-06:00

I completed my first Etsy Treasury!  I know, I know, its really not that big of deal, but really, I am quite proud of myself.  After many failed attempts to get a spot on the coveted Etsy Treasury I decided to forgo the gamble and wait game and head on over to Treasury East for a sure bet.  What is Treasury East you ask?  Well, in the words of its creators, "The Treasury is an ever-changing,

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-36032258155518431672010-04-19T07:08:00.006-06:002010-04-19T07:08:00.420-06:00

This weekend's painting led to some colorful times during April showers.  I thought you might be inspired by my toddler's creative use of paint too... Happy Monday!  

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-79957250606745941602010-04-16T07:04:00.002-06:002010-04-16T07:04:01.101-06:00

First Row:Down the Rabbit Hole Kimono and Shoe Set, 0-6 months - flipskipjump - $40Organic Hand Knit Lace Kimono Layette - ziaandtia - $125Spring Bouquet Dress, sizes 3 through 10 years - koolmono - $49 Second Row:Little Mouse Felted Merino Baby Ankle Booties, 0-3 months - prettylittle - $38Wrap Around Kimono Dress with Chocolate Brown Organic Cotton Top - HappyBanyan - $48Brunette Two-faced

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-8649540168871059402010-04-14T07:08:00.003-06:002010-05-06T09:48:16.347-06:00

Spring is here and it is probably the first year that I can remember that it is actually felt like spring on the first day of spring! None the less, one of the winter rituals around here has been bread making and it is taking on a new form now that we can bake it during the cool morning hours and after nap time gobbling it up fresh from the oven outside on the stoop or sandbox-side. We are also

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-41821768871130727152010-04-12T07:04:00.011-06:002010-05-01T17:13:37.771-06:00

I went out thrifting last weekend and came across these beauties.  Ooh-la-la!  The estate sale I scored them at had place settings for forty; FORTY people.  Can you imagine?  They wanted to sell the set all together, but where would I put all these dishes?  Goodness.  Luckily another gal was also interested and she and I convinced the ladies running the sale to split it up.  I scored a lot of

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-5371518539184927452010-04-09T14:43:00.001-06:002010-04-09T23:25:16.224-06:00

We had a lovely and quiet Easter week around here, if you can say that when you have a two year old.  But, really we did.  We had some egg dying... Some nest building... I had a momentary lapse in memory and forgot my toddler doesn't like sticky and doesn't like messes.  Um, Mama doesn't either.  But it was a good reminder, so Mama did all the nest building, save two strips of brown paper. 

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-28428400197415251802010-04-02T07:02:00.002-06:002010-04-02T09:12:45.091-06:00

First Row:Transportation Set - Imaginationkids - $28A Single Rose, Hand Forged 14K Rose Gold Ring - seababejewelry - $78Organic Nesting, Sorting, Stacking Bowls for the Nursery - salinascraftroom - $35 Second Row:Buttercream Bunny with Cashmere Ears - Creamsicle - buttercupbloom - $27Babushka Doll Alice, 2 Faces Asleep / Awake - bushels - $48Soft and Sweet pinks, greys and yellow with Organic

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-91394479055177287302010-03-28T07:06:00.000-06:002010-03-28T15:30:23.635-06:00

By Sara Jo Poff re-published with permission from Mothering.com "Feeding three kids on one income can be tough," says Shari Fisher of Andover, Minnesota. That is especially true when you want your kids to have the healthiest choices available. Like most Americans, Fisher is prevented from buying more of her family's food from the organic section of her local market due to the price difference

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-33427077008806301332010-03-25T08:49:00.000-06:002010-03-25T08:49:13.510-06:00

My birth story is featured today by Amy of Progressive Pioneer!  I am honored to be in such good company and able to share my empowering moment with other women.  Sneak a peek...

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-80534556047416999622010-03-24T07:02:00.003-06:002010-03-24T07:02:00.096-06:00

I am on a gnome kick right now. It is something about spring, but every year about this time I get gnome fever and seek out those little buggers in the corners of my life. I have been working on a few things for Easter baskets of my girlies, and also made a little something for my niece turns ONE year old this month. My how time flies. I must say I am rather proud of her. She is constructed

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-27876820713739053572010-03-22T07:09:00.049-06:002010-03-25T22:50:09.162-06:00

So, every once upon a time, it happens. I see a great fabric and I pass it up. I spend plenty of time thinking, "Oh, I will wait until it goes on sale... Some other time... etc." And then after thinking/obsessing about it I realize I aught to have just bought it then and there, and then, it is gone. After many bouts of remorse, I have learned my lesson! When I saw this fabric, I went for it, and

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-42853892688249570852010-03-19T07:07:00.013-06:002010-03-21T00:45:10.029-06:00

Top Row: A Little Birdie Told Me - ForevermoreCreations - $11 Set of Four Small and Colorful Prep Bowls - LynnCardwellPottery - $32 Franciscan Dinnerware Cups and Saucers- Blue Coronado Swirl Pattern - foundhousewares - $18 Middle Row: Waldorf Inspired Garden Baby Red - blossombabies - $60 Handmade Irish Shamrock Linen Baby Bonnet - embroideredheirlooms - $25 arcadia boxes - - baby wall

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-41739063126600817462010-03-17T07:05:00.002-06:002010-03-17T09:03:14.126-06:00

As the the weather warm up here in Big Sky Country,we are spending a lot less time indoors during these days. Yes, we did tackle the garage cleaned; to the tippy top and bottom. Now everything is nice and neat and labeled... thankyouvermuch. Among the great finds were one, a giant mouse nest (well done little mouse, nice nest, but alas, poor site selection) which we immediately eliminated and set

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-32539880333612456552010-03-17T06:13:00.000-06:002010-03-22T16:15:43.096-06:00

Well, well, well. A new format for bigger, better pictures! Thanks, Blogger! And I hope you all appreciate it as well. Now if they could just reinstate the spell check... {image via google}

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-84702022817859950032010-03-12T16:01:00.009-07:002010-03-22T16:21:11.886-06:00

Well, here we are, enjoying the thaw. Those are snow droplets re-frozen after their initial thaw. It has been very nice and sunny around here and we have done our best to enjoy it. We are awaiting the forcasted snow/rain for the weekend and will most likely be transported to another winter wonderland, if just for a morning. Hopefully it warms back up for part of the weekend as I plan to engage

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-6508191279514038302010-03-10T15:02:00.001-07:002010-03-11T16:02:21.816-07:00

Okay, back to fabulous children's illustrations. Today's feature is Petunia, the lovable goose in Petunia, Petunia's Christmas, and Petunia, Beware a trio of books by Roger Duvoisin. We spent a lot of time reading Petunia's Christmas around here leading up to the Christmas holiday, and then some afterward, just for good measure. I must say it is my favorite of the three. The storyline is gentle

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-38462002997167085662010-03-08T07:09:00.017-07:002010-03-21T00:45:42.643-06:00

First Row:Heather Bailey, Nicey Jane, Green/Cream, 1/2 Yard Set, 6 Total - fabricworm - $25.50 High Flying Easter Bunny - Springie - BlissForest - $18White and Avocado Green Thermos Insulated Pitcher - caffeinequeenie - $10 Second Row:Vintage Asian-Inspired Print Fabric - Designs by Shoji - caffeinequeenie - $25 YAVA Glass - Recycled Boylan's Soda Bottle Glasses (Variety Set of 4) - YAVAglass

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-86456371396922343862010-03-05T09:37:00.007-07:002010-03-22T16:03:58.944-06:00

Just a few pics of the quilter's progress... I have the binding fabric ordered a plan for the quilt back and aside from a few (okay, a lot) of mistakes I am nearing completion. So readers, how is the progress on your crafty resolution(s), do tell?

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-58405615008697321502010-03-03T12:08:00.002-07:002010-03-22T16:05:26.415-06:00

The Stella Pixie Hat from Vintage Baby Knits I commissioned my mother to knit for me, oh, make that, for my sweet baby girl, has finally arrived! I love vintage and I love baby knits, so it was a must have from the moment I saw it here. The hat was started a month or so ago and has finally arrived in the mail. I spent a long weekend at my parents house a week back and we worked on the hat

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-78552598142940988912010-02-23T10:22:00.024-07:002010-02-23T11:46:57.658-07:00

Sunny days are here again, and we don't know how long they are going to stay, but if we can't have snow, I will gladly take sun. So we went on a balmy walk though the neighborhood park looking for signs of spring. We weren't disappointed, but they were a bit more subtle than expected. A babe not nestling in for warmth, but peering out for the sights, sounds and smells...A pup frolicking about in

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-31249460762778390782010-02-19T07:06:00.008-07:002010-03-21T00:46:20.540-06:00

First Row:A Deer Wearing Gym Socks - charmaineolivia - $20 Pixie Doll - warmsugar - $62 Knitted Beard and Hat - wifeofbrian - $68 Second Row: Garden Flower Stud Earrings - sammi84 - $18.50 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - HeyYoYo - $4 Little Red Riding Hood Linen - felicitysui - $3.80 Last Row: Japanese Wood Serving Bowls - thewildplum - $18 Bunting Flags Orange Pink Owls - littleredcaboose

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-53150036226830443122010-02-15T15:58:00.012-07:002010-02-15T16:45:58.736-07:00

Well, our Valentine's day was a hit... the best part, family time! A few snapshots of our day yesterday. I hope yours was delightful as well. If you are wondering about the homemade valentines, they are a combination this valentine, and this one.

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-44431927806003104812010-02-10T07:05:00.001-07:002010-03-22T16:04:17.261-06:00

So, I sewed! I made the Oliver+S Lazy Day Skirt. So easy and swift! An almost instant gratification sew. I used the new Hush-a-Bye Baby fabric from Moda, available locally and online at Selvage Studio. I think the fabric is perfect for a spring sew, sweet pastel raindrops in a light cotton. The finished product is so twirl-worthy and until it is actually spring, it looks adorable with lights or

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-3628234291208649112010-02-08T07:21:00.000-07:002010-02-08T07:21:00.624-07:00

Ah, February. A month of love... or a month to love? Hard to say. Either way, I love the vintage Valentine vibe. My daughter received a 1950's era vintage valentine from her cousin for her very first Valentine's day, so sweet. As a lover of all things vintage, it was a Valentine after my own heart. So in the spirit of Valentine's Day, I am featuring a few of my favorite Valentines of an era past

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-44987608604030890252010-02-05T07:34:00.029-07:002010-03-21T00:46:55.656-06:00

First Row:Rosy Earrings - sorellina - $16 My Heart is Divided Tee - chopshopstore - $23Where There is Love There is No Darkness - julene - $65 Second Row:Love Fairy - warmsugar - $29Love Bird Clutch - CutOutAndCollect -$35 Pixie Hood - bluejeanmama - $18 Bottom Row:Custom Heart Tree Pillow - cozyblue - $30My Heart is Yours, Gold Vermeil - sammi84 - $25.50 Cute Swedish Horse and Bird Fabric -

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-44308781081056389372010-02-03T07:09:00.003-07:002010-02-03T07:09:00.201-07:00

A sunny day and new fallen snow remind me to savor the simple joys of a morning walk:A white blanket...Holding Mama's hand...Animals prints, remnants of the first dash through the fresh powder...A fluffy warm dog in his element; the contrast of dark shadows and bright white... The possibilities that lay ahead...Beauty and peace.What do you love about new fallen snow?

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-14296558908977218922010-01-31T07:09:00.001-07:002010-01-31T13:31:24.827-07:00

Okay, installment two of young children's books with awesome black and white illustrations! The ABC Bunny written by Flavia Ga'g, lettered by Howard Ga'g and illustrated by Wanda Ga'g is a well-read gift from the cousins and filled with wonderfully detailed, hand drawn black and white artistry. This book is a gentle story although somewhat dark, a common characteristic of Ga'g's work, probably

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-77016002317197055032010-01-27T07:00:00.003-07:002010-01-27T14:38:30.224-07:00

This weekend our family attended its first hockey game. Long overdue, I must say. It was a good time, and we were in good company. With all the ice around here talking up the ice hockey game was quite easy and our two-year-old ate it up. She spent most of the game on her father's shoulders watching as close to the ice as possible, which means right up against the glass. I was surprised at how

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-2345573244530030452010-01-25T07:00:00.002-07:002010-03-22T16:04:41.430-06:00

I have been thinking for a long time, years now, about making a quilt, but the task is so daunting... all the cutting, and so much sewing of tiny pieces, and the binding, and the batting... uhg. It is just all so un-motivating. Then it happened. I found this post for the 3-2-1 Quilted Throw Tutoial, early enough in the Christmas season to think I could actually accomplish my first quilt, and by

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-5520099875059617322010-01-20T13:52:00.029-07:002010-01-20T23:51:21.351-07:00

We have been reading The Story of Ferdinand quite a bit lately; written by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. Our copy is one of the few things that belonged to my father's as a child, and of course, is in pristine condition as almost all of his belongings are. My toddler loves Ferdinand and my infant is intrigued by the high contrast illustrations and the story's meter. Ferdinand is a

Crystal Pencenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931539556995877477.post-36836495297647645352010-01-19T16:11:00.005-07:002010-01-19T16:33:38.246-07:00

Here I am, on an overcast winter's day thinking about dreams. Like my dream to start a blog, and that people might actually read it. And to do so many of the New Year's resolutions on my list; like be kinder and gentler with my toddler as she exerts her independence, sew something simple for each of my girls to wear, make a quilt, just for me, bicycle to more places, for everyone to get more out

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