Rainy Afternoon

Alix and I escaped to the library to spend some time on this rainy afternoon.  We grabbed a stack of magazines and plunked down in a couple comfy chairs.  

Then just as it began to really pour we were off to join all the umbrella toting parents to pick up Chance at school.

 

We were happy to have Brandi stay with us again this year.  She's such a sweet thing. I think I miss her the most.

Sweet Dreams

I cannot help but wonder what they are dreaming about.  

Meeting a Blogging Inspiration

I had the delight of meeting one of my favorite bloggers at a book signing at our local independently owned bookstore.  I have been following Amanda Blake Soule's blog SouleMama since 2006.  She's incredibly creative and inspiring.  Her photos are wonderful to look at.  Plus she has the cutest family.  Her blog would be one I'd want to have with me on a desert island.

Amanda was in Concord promoting her second book Handmade Home, a collection of simple sewing and crafting project for your home.  After she answered several questions from the group we were each able to chat with her personally as she signed books.  I was starstruck.  I completely over-analyzed what I was going to say to her.  Thankfully she is down-to-earth and she was able to put me right at ease.  She's just so sweet.  I'd like to think I am a bit like her -- a woman, wife, and mother who fiercely loves her family and likes to show her love in many ways. 

Getting Ready

This past week's warmer weather gave New Hampshire a taste of spring.  Temps were in the high 60's.  Alix and Chance took every opportunity to be outside.  There was barrel walking and rollerblading.  Bike washing and tire pumping.  Walking and jump roping.  

The spinach and lettuce we planted in the fall were happy to spend the days uncovered.

How Many Pencils Does It Take?

When I came out to pick up the table for lunch I stopped and laughed at how many pencils Alix and I used this morning during Math.  Seven may be a little excessive.