Simply Still Day 6 and 7

Simply Still Day 6

Not sure where these animals came from, but we've had them since Matt was a baby. I love how they sit on our bookshelf. Don't mind the dust...the cleaning lady has been busy blogging and flickring.

Simply Still Day 7

My grandmother's clock hung in her tiny Connecticut kitchen. Every summer we would spend two weeks at my grandparents home. I loved to lay in bed in the morning and listen to it chime. My husband had it refurbished after I acquired it. He doesn't like the chimes as much as I do.

When we travel to Seaside, one of the activities that's always on the list is sandcastle building. We prepare what we are going to make and then my brother assigns (orders) everyone a task. I'm the official photographer since the day I couldn't make the dragon claws to specification. (not harboring a grudge or anything...) It's quite a production and many stop to comment on the day's work.. Personally, I think it's an excuse by all the men in our house to have young, bikini clad girls stop and talk to them. Gives the the guys quite a thrill!

Simply Still Day 4

Simply Still

Day 4

We are anything but simply still around here these days. Spring cleaning has taken on a new meaning as drawers are rid of too small clothing, flower beds cleaned of the winter leaves and cupboards rearranged from winter's nesting. Many of these things can be tackled later than sooner, but when I'm on a roll I better stick with it.

Ry with his uncle

2003

Oh and by the way...no one can walk through the house without mentioning the beach.

The first year we made our grand excursion to Florida, Ryan was three.

Audrey, Uncle Tim and Ryan

2007

Six years later, we have added another very special family and share wonderful times. Oh... I can't wait...can't ya tell?

Simply Still Day 3

Simply Still Day 3

And speaking of sock yarn (and Melena can back me up on this)... Get on over to sKNITches at 12:30 pm today and stock up. I simply adore their yarn! Unfortunately I will miss it today because I have to volunteer in my son's classroom. It's probably a good thing since I can't keep up with what I have in my stash!

Dreaming of the vacation to come...

Simply Still Day 2

Okay, I know my refrigerator is a stretch for Simply Still Week. Not quite a study in still life photography. But, it was awfully still this morning in our house while I was making the boys' lunches so I thought "what the heck!" Please don't fault me for the food choices I make. We try very hard and the boys are good about eating veggies and fruits.

This material has been calling me to sew it up into another skirt. I'm thinking I might shorten it a bit. When I was trying it on I had my athletic socks on and it just wasn't creating the look I was going for! The color combination is one of my favorites at the moment. I love the look of teal and brown together.

Since it is almost noon and I have procrastinated all of the morning away I better get to some household chores. Spring cleaning is calling me!