Hitting the highlights

not much going on around here. my machine is home, so i've been sewing my fingers to the bone trying to catch up on orders. when i sew a lot, that leaves emily and ethan to their own devices (not for long) -- until, that is, i hear suspicious conversations like; can you reach the paint? or, i fink de plants need watering. or, how about we get a snack? it's hard to cram what i need to do for cutesy cloths when elliot only sleeps a short time. i've been totally spoiled with his napping for long hours...i guess i'll have to adjust. :) i've also taken a break from formally homeschooling until i can get caught up. i feel bad, but they don't seem to mind.
elliot was napping, but he and ethan matched.

we have planted a garden of sorts in the back yard. watermelon, a variety of herbs, flowers and tomatoes. dan also built a compost pile. not because we really want to go green, just because he would rather put clippings and leaves in there so he won't have to bag them up. the kids like to catch rolly pollys, worm and other insects and throw them in there. so if you are around here come on by next year and get some compost. and ashawee, i think pasta is okay - probably better than the eggshells we threw in there this weekend. :)

watermelon

tomato

playing in the mud from the garden project

emily at the egg hunt sporting her new dress i made her.

silly ethan

sweet kids

70's film star in the making

favorite quotes from this week:

mom, where in the WORLD did you hear about washing mouths out with SOAP? that can't be right. emily

(on the same subject) i fink you should just put hot sauce on our tongues.

(okay. the quiet game starrrts now!) i love the quiet game! ethan.

i love whack-a-moley sauce! ethan