Archive for the ‘Earthy Possessions’ Category

5 pillows and a bench

Posted on August 25th, 2011 by mountain girl  |  3 Comments »

I know I am over-enthusiastic about these new pillows. I keep posing them plumped on different pieces of furniture – inside, outside, all around – and everyone is strictly prohibited from using them. Until we move, that is. I made them in celebration of our soon-to-be new home. It seemed we should have some fresh pillows, especially since […]



of beach girls and bikers boys

Posted on August 20th, 2011 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

A few days ago, I took the kids to the lake. Caleb fished awhile, then we hit the beach for a couple of hours. That girl loves a good crowd. Her mamma? Not so much. But I had a ball anyway – of yarn. Although I am rarely a sunbathing beach babe, I am always a […]



of cars and cowgirls

Posted on July 16th, 2011 by mountain girl  |  Comments Off on of cars and cowgirls

These remote-control cars have been the main thing around here. The red one is Caleb’s and the yellow is David’s – and Zia is fascinated by them both. She goes from being the incessant tormentor of Caleb’s car to a sweet admirer of David’s – “Daddy, can I please pet your car?” Gently she strokes the […]

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present #564

Posted on June 28th, 2011 by mountain girl  |  Comments Off on present #564

Not really, but it sure feels like it. I won a giveaway, and the box arrived today.  Inside were a very nice hardcover Writing with Ease textbook and four beautifully thick workbooks, together covering four years of writing instruction for levels (grades) 1-4, along with a CD audio lecture by the author. Although I’ve only glanced […]

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a big birthday box

Posted on June 25th, 2011 by mountain girl  |  5 Comments »

I’m just a little overwhelmed, in a good way. I ran over to Vitamin Cottage for hot dog buns for the boys, and it seems that while I was out, a rather large birthday box arrived. For me. It was a Tribest Sedona Dehydrator, no less than the very best dehydrator. I don’t even remember […]