July Vignettes

Wilderness Survival Camp

Jason Drevnak & the mancub

Wilderness Survival family camp out

Gift from Lille Diane

summer blanket forts

dive in movie

Polyphemus Moth Larva

lego raptor

cupcake gifts from two mighty girls

Sunflower fields McKee Beshers Maryland

Mind controlled Shark

bedside dragon

Walking Stick Workshop

“As you start to walk on the way, 
the way appears.”- Rumi 


Another gem of a workshop at Walker Nature Center...

He chose three stamps for his grip, (Native American) and he created a vertical totem of sorts.

- Thunderbird (top):  Thunderbird foretells victory.

- Turtle (middle): a sacred figure, represents Mother Earth.  Signifies good health and long life. 

- Kokopelli (bottom): Spirit of music, dancing and joy, Kokopelli carries unborn children on his back and distributes them to women.  *Later I told him that when I was undergoing IVF to conceive him, one of the doctors that I worked with posted a picture of Kokopelli above my desk.

"I want to go to the frog pond",  he said.

"Frog pond or Sweet Frog", his dad asked.

"Frog pond then Sweet Frog",  he replied.

"Make a choice", his dad said.

"I choose both",  he answered.

Butterfly Flutter on Parenting

We were tickled to discover that our butterfly feeder that we made some years ago made was featured on Parents Magazine's website, Parenting.com!!!



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Riotous Makings & Doings

And don’t think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter.
It’s quiet, but the roots are down there riotous. ~Rumi
Scenes from the makings and doings of winter holidays...

Family Calendars

Invites for our annual Solstice Party...

Teacher Gifts: Paperwhite bulbs for forcing

Class gifts: Wintry paint swatch bookmarks

The Sunshine of the Light

 "The art of art, the glory of expression..." - Whitman






















He still loves Ed Emberley.

Handmade & Heartfelt: Holiday Recap

“You have no idea how hard I've looked for a gift to bring You. 
Nothing seemed right. 
What's the point of bringing gold to the gold mine, 
or water to the ocean. 
Everything I came up with 
was like taking spices to the Orient. 
It's no good giving my heart and my soul because 
you already have these. 
So I've brought you a mirror. 
Look at yourself and remember me.” ― Rumi

This year Satch wrote, illustrated and published a book as a Christmas gift for his cousin about her adorable dog, Frannie.























He worked on it during our Spring break road trip to visit family...a very long drive.

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Frannie viewing her book.

December brings with it a furry of creative endeavors.   There's our seasonal greetings and... 

our annual gratitude cards handed to everyone from the postman to barista making tea before the holiday parade and...
 

our family calendar project filled with snapshots from our favorite moments throughout the year.  (Below: a screen shot whilst working on the project.  September is Satch and the Wood Trush)













There's paper snowflakes, solstice parties, and holiday magic of every variety.

Farewell December, you creative crescendo of the year! 

Welcome 2014 and the blessings you bring.

Persisting Stars 2

"The universe and the light of the stars come through me." - Rumi

Here's a cool rainy day project from my son inspired by the Perseid Meteor Shower and constellation tote that I made...

1.  Have a parent google your constellation, then print and punch out the stars with a hole puncher.

2.  Tape it down on a black or navy T-shirt.

3.  Use glow in the dark 3D fabric paint to fill in the holes that you punched.

 4.  When it dries, use a light blue fabric paint marker and a ruler to draw the constellation lines.


















 TA DAAAH!