Hoops + yarn

I came across this blog post. It looked so simple and easy for a nice quiet day inside activity.

I started a hoop for Master B. I used an empty hoop and some white wool.

He picked out the colours of wool he wanted. I was surprised at how quickly he picked up the basic idea weaving the wool between the sections. up down up down up down.

The needle I found had a large eye so he could re thread the needle himself.

I just love watching his fingers work and the concentration on his face.

Such a fun easy project that grew so quickly. Well done Master B!

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where did 6 years go?

Today my baby is 6. You can read his 5 year old  post and 4 year old post.

I think about where 6 years has gone and realise that most of it we have had sleep deprivation and many trips to the doctor and more hugs than I can count!

I am so very thankful you now at 6 you can sleep through the night. (whooo!!!!)

You have grown up so fast!

Everything you do is with care and compassion and curiosity.

You love your brother and think the world of him. 

You are loving school and love to learn. You are becoming so independent.

We are not lacking photos of funny faces!

You love the time with us and  there is always a hug when you need one

You love lego and building, creating, drawing

And sometime soon I can see you being taller than your brother

Happy Birthday Master W. We love you to the moon and back in a row boat with rocket boosters xxx

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Christchurch Brickshow 2014

We ventured out to see the Christchurch Brickshow 2014. The boys had a blast. So much to see, do and enjoy!

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Project Life 2014 Week Twenty-eight

We have survived the first week of the school holidays. This has done with the help of many play dates it being Mr B's birthday and Mr B's brother visiting for a few days. Sadly Master W hasn't been very well so we have spent a few quiet days at home.

So thankful to see the sunshine!

We enjoyed the Christchurch Brickshow. So much Lego to see and enjoy!

I have really been enjoying walking the dog in the late afternoons as the sun is setting.

Week 28

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Project Life 2014 Week Twenty-seven

It was a very busy last week of the School term. We had the art auction, shared lunch, basketball. busy busy busy. 

Master B lost tooth number 5.

I have noticed the height difference gap is closing with the boys but Master B is still taller. just.

I really enjoyed playing with picmonkey and taking the 9 photos in a row I took of them standing next to each other and putting them in the 3x3 and printing 6x4.

Week 27

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Where I am at right now (taking stock)

Making : crochet headband/ear warmers for a friend
Cooking : crumpets (toasting is cooking right?!)
Drinking : nespresso coffee 
Reading: peeking over Mr B's shoulder as he is enjoying books by Harlan Coben
Wanting: a full nights sleep every night!
Looking: forward to my visitors coming in a few weeks to stay a week
Playing: lego checkers with Master W
Deciding: what birthday cake to buy
Wishing: it was summer already
Enjoying: staying in bed longer in the mornings 
Waiting: for the sun to appear
Liking: my new fleece jacket I picked up for $12 on our Op shop day
Wondering: what's causing Master W to not be feeling 100%
Loving: these 3 right here

Pondering: how we can have so many crumbs under the kitchen table?!
Considering: buying clothes on trademe
Watching: the boys build amazing lego creations
Hoping: that the sun comes out for the rest of the school holidays
Marvelling: at how amazing the sunsets have been this
Needing: some crochet into embroidery hoops
Smelling: the jonquils I picked from my gardens 
Wearing: my $4 pj's I picked up from the Postie sale last week
Following: a crochet pattern....and hoping I don't run out of wool
Noticing: how nice it is to have clean floors 
Knowing: my bed is warm and cosy 
Thinking: I should really be going to be soon
Feeling: so warm and cosy in front of the fire
Admiring: how fast my boys have grown this year through my PL pages
Buying: Christmas presents 
Getting: exercise walking the dog
Bookmarking:things I really should be getting done in my planner 
Opening: happy post 
Giggling: at the funny things the boys say
Feeling: content

You can find the list here

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