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An egg!

Big day today: we discovered the first egg!

The clever girl moved both fake eggs into one nest; so cozy!

Luckily we were all home to celebrate this happy occassion.

Who dunnit and will there be another egg tomorrow?

Having chickens is fun!

Ode...

... to the girl that made me a mother almost 11 years ago <3

Ottobre Ruska raglan blouse

I made a blouse for Amber using an Ottobre pattern (autumn 2008). It wasn't commissioned by her, so I knew I was taking a bit of a risk by just sewing for it her. The lady is developing her own taste and is known to be quite demanding.

The fabric I used came from my stash. I love it and I've been holding onto it for years. The owl application was Amber's choice, I bought that and a few others in a drugstore the other day.

The blouse came together pretty easy and I'm satisfied with how it turned out.

However, little Miss thinks it's too wide... so I will contemplate whether I will think it will be worth making alterations.

PS I only allowed the uncombed hair because we are on school holiday. And even then... a disgrace ;)

Under the weather

Just him and me and lots of cuddles today.

He is four

And he was the man on his birthday. Good day.

Here, there, everywhere

Busy days in our household. Lots of things going on, mostly good. Some not so good, but mostly good...

We've been out and about and a certain little someone is about to celebrate his 4th birthday. Big stuff!

A shirt with cars on it

I finished Linus' birthday shirt with SIX days to spare! Amazing, isn't it? I love my sewing class where I can steadily work on my projects every week.

I used an Ottobre pattern and the fabric came from the Ottobre Etsy shop. I'd never sewn a polo shirt before and it wasn't particularly difficult, just quite a few bits and pieces. I made two (small) mistakes, which I'm not going to point out ;) I'm thinking of sewing up another shirt, but then without those mistakes. Me, a perfectionist?!

Anyway, I'm really pleased with how it turned out. And I know for sure that Linus will like to wear it on his birthday. Now I just need to finish the trousers that I'm also making for him. They are nearly finished. Will this mean that I will have no last minute stress sewing this time? There must be something wrong with me ;)

My youngest

These cute little feet and the rest my of my youngest child went to school for the first time today.

What a heartbreaking and beautiful moment!

After a bit of a rough start he came home full of enthusiasm and cool stories to tell.

Be still my heart... they grow (and grow and grow) and that's the way it's supposed to be.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Just the four of us today

Great day. And no need to feel sorry for the girl as she was having fun with the oma's!

Drifting ice

The children and I took a nice little trip to see the spectacular drifting ice. It was only a 45 mins drive, but it seemed we had landed upon the North Pole. The children loved it, Simon especially. It was great to see them have such simple fun. What a trio I have... I'm one lucky mother <3