{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Amanda, aka Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

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In gratitude this week for:

• Good Friends
• Lots of hugs and kisses
• A enthusiastic knitting student
• Good Whole Food
• Lots of mama learning

Wishing you a glorious weekend!

Yarn Along

Joining in the fun of the weekly Yarn Along hosted by Ginny over at Small Things. In Ginny's words:

~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~

Just off the needles is my Age of Steam and Brass Kerchief Ginny's versions were so inspiring, I though this would be the perfect going away present for dear friend who is moving at the end of the month. It was knit with a super soft wool bamboo blend that I am just loving. The color in the photo is horrible. Oh so need someone to give me some photography lessons. It really is beautiful shades of purples and greys.

On the reading front I am working my way through Organized Simplicity and really enjoying it. Thanks for all the web recommendations for this book. I love the author's point that simplicity will look different for everyone. And that simplicity isn't about a plain style or giving up what you love or never indulging, but rather more about living with focuses purpose and making choices that support that purpose.

Don't forget to hop on over to the Yarn Along and see what others are knitting and reading.

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Amanda, aka Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

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In gratitude this week for:

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  a evening of swimming with friends


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  good food


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  smiles and laughter


• 
  
  warmer weather
  

Wishing all of you a glorious weekend!

Window

Just want to share this lovely drawing done by Sarah. She just felt like drawing. I think she was inspired by her new curtains. I love to find these little glimpses into my children and their talents. I think she should draw more often. What do you think?

Happy Valentine's Day

Some lovely mama's organized a Valentines Day celebration at the ski mountain yesterday. It was a day early, but who cares? There were lots of lovely treats. The girls decided it would be fun to make our own candy conversation hearts. We thought larger ones would be easier to write on.

Rebekah loved writing "XOXO" with edible markers. To her that was the best part!

The candy mixture was simple to make, but not at all healthy. I am working on healthifying this recipe, as I thought they would be fun to make for other holidays as well. So stay tuned, you may see an Easter version of these.



Hope your Valentine's Day was sweet!

Yarn Along -

Joining in the fun of the weekly Yarn Along hosted by Ginny over at Small Things. In Ginny's words:

~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs. I love seeing what other people are knitting and reading as well. So, what are you knitting or crocheting right now? What are you reading? Take a photo and share it either on your blog or on Flickr. Leave a link below to share your photo with the rest of us! ~

It has been a while since joining the weekly Yarn Along, not for lack of knitting or reading mind you, but just not the time to blog about it.

Last night I was able to finish this scarf that a woman in town has asked me to knit to match one of her favorite hats. What an honor. I have never knit for anyone except family and a gift for my best friend. So being asked to knit for someone I hardly know was a true blessing and honor. Thanks to the ladies at our local yarn shop, Close Knit Sisters, for all the help selecting the perfect yarn. You can find the free pattern and my notes on Ravelry. Those that know me, know purple is my favorite color. I would really love to keep this for myself. I just hope the recipient loves it as much as I do.

As for reading, I have been busy working my way through the Family Herbalist course from Vintage Remedies. WOW! I am learning so much. It is so freeing to know I can have such a positive impact on my family's health. Thanks for my mother-in-law for such an awesome Christmas gift.

Don't forget to head on over to this weeks yarn along and see what everyone else is knitting and reading. There's always so much inspiration.

Menu Plan - Week of February 5th

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Green Smoothies
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

MONDAY
Breakfast: Blueberry Almond Muffins
Lunch: Ski Picnic - Hummus, Veggies, Fruit, Cheese, Kale Chips
Dinner: Apres Ski Party - Pizza

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Oatmeal with all the fixings
Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Dinner: Cod, Barley and Mushroom Casserole, Creamed Kale

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Polenta Chicken Nuggets, Apples and Veggie Sticks
Dinner: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes
Lunch: Mac & Cheese with Mixed Veggies
Dinner: Meatloaf, Fried Potatoes and Corn

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch: Tuna Wraps with Butternut Squash Chips
Dinner: Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Lunch: Quinoa with Roasted Veggies
Dinner: Baked Chicken with Brown Rice and Carrots

SNACKS for the week: almonds, bananas, oranges, yogurt, cheese & crackers, apple sauce

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Amanda, aka Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

~~~~~

~~~~~

In gratitude this week for:

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  a great day skiing


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  good healthy food


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  grass fed beef in the freezer


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  lots of giggles, hugs, and kisses
  
  Wishing all of you a glorious weekend!