I’m afraid I may have given my little knot fairy a bit too much encouragement by showcasing her work not long ago. The knots have progressed in skill and structure. She came up to me with this nicely tied gummy worm, pleased as punch with herself. I have to admit, I was impressed. A mark of […]
Last night we headed out to visit the Bass Pro Shop. Caleb and Zia made pounded leather keychains with David by the fish tank. Zia is blurry because her whole body went up and down with the hammer each time she pounded. It was hilarious. Caleb got this kit to make homemade root beer. There […]
Caleb is here again, this time to spend nearly half his summer with us. We are all so excited to have him back…especially the little sleepyhead nestled right there in bed with him. Since we picked him up at the airport last night, she insists on spending her every waking (and sleeping) moment right next […]
These balloon heads are easy to make and so funny and squishy to play with. Zia has made several, and she took some to the playground just to find kids to give them to. The kids were thrilled. No one could figure out the secret ingredient inside! Materials: good quality balloons flour kitchen or automotive […]
Over the weekend we headed south to Canon City. The wild lands out there are so beautiful, and there’s always lots of wildlife. Last time we were there we saw the bear… …this time lots of deer and a few turkey vultures who were enjoying a fresh roadside kill. We hiked in the woods, where […]
