Thursday, December 19

Snapshots

I love that Poe is old enough to do really start enjoying some crafty things.  It's a fun way to spend time together that isn't playing My Little Pony guys (ugh)  //  We still love these DIY drums from last year-- how was that a year ago already??  //  A custom pup I made for a friend's mama-- getting plush pets to look like the real thing can be tricky, but you can totally see this pup's personality in his soft counterpart  //  Our gingerbread house this year  //  I love how much Hope loves books.  I know I probably sound like a broken record, but it's so special how much she enjoys reading.

As I've been trying to regain a handle on the tidiness of my house (bedroom, mostly), I've been cleaning out my closet.  If you are interested, I'll be putting some more stuff on Swapdom and doing a closet clean-out sale soon!


21 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    That little puppy is so cute! And I totally understand the reading thing. My mom raised us to read all. the. time. That's one thing (among many) that I'm so grateful that she did for us. We practically have a library in our home thanks to that wonderful habit.

    xoxo
    Taylor

    www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  2. MorgHarpNich.comDecember 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Aw, I love that she's holding a Nancy Drew book!
    Those books were the story of my childhood...I'm still holding onto them for my kids someday
    I'm new to your blog so I hadn't seen the drums, but those are truly remarkable.

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  3. floating thru fieldsDecember 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    oh my gosh that little dog is so adorable :) what a sweet gift :)
    and your gingerbread house is so fun. YAY for family crafts

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  4. kaylaDecember 19, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    those drums are so cute! And my daughter has pajamas just like those :)

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  5. CharisDecember 19, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I love to read... and it's essential for an active imagination!

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  6. HelenDecember 19, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    I love the picture of Poe absorbed in making, so determined!
    you're so clever with your soft toys, sewing with that fuzzy fabric must be so tricky!
    http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. UnknownDecember 19, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Such sweet pictures. Glad you're getting a break from those ponies! ;)

    http://sometimesgracefully.com

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  8. IndyDecember 19, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    That is great she loves to read! When I was that age you could always find me with my nose in a book (aka N.I.B., as my mom would say, haha). My favorites were the American Girl series. Not only did they portray strong independent young girls as the main characters, but they also taught me a lot about history!

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  9. Sarah :: Plucky in LoveDecember 19, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    I love the way you capture memories. When your girls are older, and when they have families, it will be such an adventure to stroll through memory lane as captured in your posts and photos. I love it!

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  10. Hanna LeiDecember 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    That stuffed animal is awesome. -Hanna Lei

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  11. Bekah WarrenDecember 19, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I love that Hope loves to read. That was so me as a child, and it really is so helpful for success in school later on! Good job, mama. :)

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  12. bashashhazbazDecember 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    great pics! i remember when my boys were that age and it makes me smile! thanks for refreshing some memories with your post!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I absolutely adore those drums!! I tried a DIY of it and failed miserably!!

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  14. MichelleDecember 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    You have such a cute family! That puppy is so cute too!

    Blog: mooeyandfriends.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownDecember 19, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    That last picture - I love it! Good for you, momma. I was the same way as a kid. Watch out when she gets older, she may want a bunch of literary themed tattoos - like me. Not that is a bad thing. ;)

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  16. Anna ZimmermanDecember 20, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I love that little gingerbread house! It looks so great.

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  17. Nikki WilliamsDecember 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    that gingerbread house is too cute!

    xxoo,
    nikki

    www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Your Gingerbread House is so cute! Love it! :)

    Love & Kisses xoxo

    missvickiangel.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Stacia, Paper Swallow EventsDecember 21, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I loved Nancy Drew growing up! I read them all multiple times. She was such a great heroine to look up to!

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  20. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Those drums are just precious. How sweet that she is enjoying reading! I love when everyone in the house is curled up with a good book. :)

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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