The coming holidays

We have decided that this year (and hopefully forever after) we are going to buy only consumables or things made of paper, wood or materials that will decompose rapidly. It is going to be our effort to reduce the mass of "things" that end up in the land fill. This will hopefully make for very creative holiday gifts and we invite you to join us in this effort. Please pass on any good ideas you have for gifts that don't "cost". We would love to hear what you are doing.

Knitting done

It has suddenly turned quiet cold here and so I have been inspired to finish up some projects. This sweater was intended for Eoin but turned out big enough for Liam so he can pass it down when he is done. This is the great advantage of having four boys age range from six to two I don't have to be too careful about guage - it will fit someone!
The second is an Elizabeth Zimmerman hat that I love she is genius. It is a Norwegian design I think but it taught me how to use two different colors at once. I can't wait to try it in a sweater.

Cauldron cakes

These are the best cakes in the world. Jonathan makes them without sugar but with the darkest richest chocolate available. He is only allowed make them once every few months as they are just to good to have around:) Intoxication is the word for these.

Stripes

This little sailor sweater for Eoin turned out even better than I hoped for. I think I will stick to making stuff for the kids it turns out better than adult projects and they get done quicker too. The wool is a very soft cashmere mix which is lovely to work with but I suspect won't stand up to wear and tear. We will see.

Halloween

Liam took these photos of our Pumpkins. He is only three so I miss calculated and thought he would be able to get closer to the floor than me. Obviously not!
Being six months pregnant I am not able to bend over easily any more.
We had a great Halloween - Maxim declared it the best day ever. I mean what is better for little boys than getting to dress up and go out in the dark with a flash light AND everyone gives you candy. Wonderful holiday maybe a little too much sugar for us moms but other than that very entertaining.