Greetings! Thanks for stopping by to visit.
I am a blessed, busy wife who enjoys the simple things in life but adore most of all my beloved children, each one uniquely and marvelously made who are the joy of my life, and whom I treasure. I am often captivated in watching them , as they delight in the world around them. I learn many things from my children... one is to enjoy this great life journey we have been blessed with.
Growing up in a home where the piano was heard for hours daily and the sounds of music resonating throughout my home, I have a love for music. Every morning I enjoy listening to a variety of pieces, ones that bring awareness and solace in the morning... jubilance in the afternoon or comfort in the evening. Music not only inspires me but is a balm to my soul. It can bring comfort or induce passion. I am enchanted when my daughters dance around the house or play the violin. We all enjoy scripture CD's which we listen during the day and story CD's at night as we settle in for bed. If I could keep only one material thing it would be music.
This weekend we stayed in as it was chilly and I was a bit under the weather. We were not unproductive however! I woke early one morning and filled the sink full of warm water. I added some of Mrs. Meyer's Cleaner and was inspired to clean from it's fresh lavender scent. I scrubbed the kitchen until it shined and smelled of lavender . I even tackled the refrigerator :). There is nothing like putting your groceries in a freshly cleaned refrigerator! I have noticed the girls going through a growth spurt so decided to set to sewing a couple of skirts and dresses. Little hands are always eager to help and one set to making her first little pillows for her and her sister as well as their doll house beds. She was so proud of her first sewing projects and we chatted while we sewed. Little feet can help by pushing the pedal.... what pleasure children find in the smallest things. I let them each pick out a fabric they liked for dresses... (notice the emphasis on they :) The tiered skirts were simple and made quickly with scrap fabrics I had lying around, and more importantly they had a good twirl factor, which is necessary when you are a child.
It began to snow later in the afternoon, big fat fluffy flakes that I love... I couldn't help but feel joy watching the snowfall as music reverberated throughout the house along with the sound of the sewing machine humming and the children reading and chattering in the background.... What a simple, wonderful life.
Tiered skirt
Tiered skirts and little hands...
Testing the twirl factor...
She likes a lot of swish in her skirt....
Oh yes, this skirt has lots of swish to it..
twirly girls...
Fabric of choice... hmmmm
Little hands working...
Big hands working.....
I hope you have a delightful day full of simple pleasures!
