Life is Good

Life is good....my summer in pictures

200 Fan Giveaway!!

Hurray, I am so excited. My KittenYarn facebook page just reached 200 likes. To enter the giveaway, go to my facebook page here----->  https://www.facebook.com/kittenyarn 

Just share the 200 Fan Giveaway post and leave a comment under the picture so I know you shared it. I will be randomly drawing a winner on July 1, 2013. The prize is $20 worth of KittenYarn handmade items, your choice. This includes things already made in my etsy shop and custom items that are made to order.

Mothers Make the World Go 'Round

Just wanted to say a big Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there. I include mommies whose babies/children are not with them today for whatever reason. I include all those ladies who have made the loving choice to be a mommy to a little one, even if for 5 minutes. Those 5 minutes, those little hugs, those encouraging words.....they all made a difference.

I am glad my mom is close enough that I can see her and talk to her regularly. Even so, life gets busy and I find myself forgetting to call or forgetting to check on her. So sorry, mom. Even though that's part of the regular cycle of life after kids grow up, I know moms everywhere are still thinking about their babies, no matter how old they are. Well, mom...you're babies are here. We are still thinking about you, probably more than you think. We are sorry we haven't been more appreciative or thoughtful, but there is a love between mommies and babies that can never be erased and forgotten, even if words are not spoken.

I am blessed this year. My babies have all made me several homemade cards and pictures. My littlest came up to me yesterday while we were at Jazz in the Park, gave me a hug and a kiss and said, "I love you Mom. Tomorrow is your day. Happy Anniversary." He's only 5 (for a few more weeks). His words were so sweet to me. I know he was saying Happy Mother's Day. My daughters have been whispering about secrets all week. They both gave me pictures and poems that made me cry, as it should be.

Only one week of school left until summer break. Our first year after homeschooling has been quite an adventure. My babies all loved school, just as I knew they would. I have gotten so many compliments from teachers about how well the transition went, and how much that reflects on me as a mother and a teacher. That has been one of my biggest blessings and sources of encouragement this year. I know that God placed each of my children with just the right teachers for them. I have loved seeing the joy my kids had at school each day. Last year at this time I was fighting hard to let go of homeschooling. I didn't want to do it. I knew, however, that the time was right for my family. I think that being a mom is a lifelong process of learning how to bond and love and how to let go.

I love you, Mom. I am so glad God chose you to be my one and only Mom. I hope my children feel the same way!

Kitty in a Box

Kitty thinks she's hiding in that box, but I see her.

Tiny Treasures

After the first crocuses of spring, my next favorite spring milestone is when the hostas pop up through the soil. I could have a whole yard full. The last picture is a peek at my messy little windowsill above my kitchen sink. The girls and I went for a walk and we picked white and purple violets, dandelions, and fleabane. The little green vase is one I had when I was a little girl. I have no idea where I got it. I found the little gold and blue ones at a yard sale. It works out perfectly for three children who like to pick little flowers. When the sun shines through the pretty glass, it makes even my messy little windowsill pretty.

Fire-Red Infinity Scarf

Pictures just don't do justice to this beautiful yarn. I got it from my friend. A few years ago she got some sheep so she could learn to spin wool. This wool is so soft. It is hand-spun and hand-dyed by my friend. The color is a beautiful vibrant fire red with orange highlights.

Take your needle, my child, and work at your pattern; it will come out a rose by and by.  Life is like that - one stitch at a time taken patiently and the pattern will come out all right like the embroidery.  ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

you can see it here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128454762/fire-red-mobius-scarf-crocheted-wool