From the Archives: September 2012
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First of all, thanks to all of you who gave input on the boy hairstyles…very helpful. I learned what a faux-hawk was which was pretty exciting!;) In other news, one of my newest friends Mimi asked if she could do a little interview for Handmade News a couple of months ago. I was happily surprised…
What an awesome day! The girls all wanted to draw and color today and they actually stayed busy doing it long enough for me to finish this little Valentine girl (and then, are you ready? They slept for 2 hours). I’m working on making a few things to sell for Valentines Day and this is…
I know, I know it’s January 12th and here I am posting about Christmas! I hope this doesn’t give you the feeling seeing Christmas trees still in peoples homes or lights still lit in February gives me.:) But I thought you might indulge me: The start of our newest tradition: We gave each of the…
I know I don’t have to tell most of you how quickly these little lives seem to go…I always get a little bit teary when I think of how fast it is going. But it’s so fun to watch them grow too and to get to know them and I’m so glad they are healthy…
Here at Lily and Thistle, we talk a lot about art and nature. In all of my research, I’ve found that the foundation of creativity and happiness for kids is PLAY. Do you remember what it felt like to play as a kid? I’m talking about real play, the kind initiated and driven by kids. Building tree…
The girls and I have had a busy one already. Jumping on the trampoline, picking up rocks (more on that later) and after putting Norah down for her morning nap, drawing. Here’s a peek: Hope you are having a great day…time for lunch over here (and laundry, ugh)!
Fun, fun! I didn’t know shaving cream could be that fun! My nieces and nephew are so cute!
We did this a few weeks ago, too. It was one of my favorite activities when I was in kindergarten. My son immediately started “washing” his hair. It was hilarious, and everything smelled great afterward.