Wednesday, April 30, 2008

4.30.08 gratitudes

oooh, school has been so much fun lately....
the sun is out and although its still cold, the kids are feelin' the itch of spring, and everyone is in a much better mood these days....

we've been studying Japan, and I must say, it's been the most fun all year.  There are at least 5 first graders who know 25 Japanese Kanji like the back of their hand.

dokki dokki!!

we even tried ikebana.......







Friday, April 11, 2008

alright Ginny....

Alright Ginny Branch, you've done it now....
you've reminded me of all the little things I should be thankful for everyday, and given us all a way to document those things on a daily basis.

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. This is usually not so true, but please take this as a 'thank you' for shaking me up and getting me back to loving the ants and the trees and the hum of the bees:)

My gratitudes. 11 April 2008.


a hammock for my yarn n' things.


art4life (the best job in the world) and all the people that make it special.....
Jaime, Miki, Lauren, Gabby....:)



lumpy. handmade my molly girsh. age 8.
he started out as a tooth, and ended up as a bush baby.
...with a tail 3 times as long as his body....as all bush babies have.


shown here...


flowers bought especially for following ones bliss




transits. never heard of them until Betty. thanks Betty, for providing hours of intrigue.


beach branches collected on Bainbridge Island over Thanksgiving.
treasures!!!



wyatt's mom's piece is in its final stages!



a little circle of dandelions just sprouted around our stump.
we're comin out of the rainy season...i know it.



failed packaging-turned-wall-art.
reminds me of a circus tent.