By henryjn, on November 27th, 2007%
I had grand ideas of spending the long weekend in my sewing room and working on some crafty projects, but the warm outdoors called us all out to enjoy some time together as a family.
After way too much turkey and pie, 3 different kinds I might add, we ventured out to one of my sister’s new house projects, both have been involved in house construction projects lately. 
We enjoyed a picnic by the pond and then we headed off to Spring Park in the nearby town of Green Cove Springs. It is a really nice park right on the river with great Live Oaks, a stream that flows into the river, perfect for Pooh sticks, and a reallycool pool that is fed by a natural spring.
  
We are thankful for our family and friends close by and far away and we want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers for us while we have been adjusting to the new business venture. Jay is very busy and the business just keeps coming in and he plans to take on a partner in the New Year. One last thing, as the next holiday quickly approaches, here is a resource for focusing on Christ during this Season. May you and your family be blessed.
By henryjn, on November 21st, 2007%
Watch out people! This little one is on the move. She is just as determined as her brothers and enjoys getting outside and exploring.
See those teeth? That’s the reason for all that drool on her neck and clothes. Speaking of clothes. I used this great fabric that I was given for my birthday by a lovely friend and have not known what to make with it, until now. Erin was crawling on the driveway and made a hole in her pants, which needed to be patched of course. So I patched the pants with circles of the polka dot fabric and made a reversible dress out of the coordinating fabric. The pattern came from my Mom’s stash which is from the 70’s and so easy, it only took an 1-1/2 hours to complete.
We celebrated Thanksgiving with my family last Sunday and are gearing up for more Turkey on Thursday. Compared to our first meal, this one will be low key. I’m making green beans, buying rolls and baking a pie. Ian has requested chocolate.
Thank you all for your kind words about Annie. I have wanted to work with Ian on some sort of paper collage and haven’t gotten him motivated to work with me, so I had to just do it myself. It was such fun to sit and work with paper an use the inspiration that I’ve been exposed to through children’s books and blogs that I frequent. Anyway, Ian and I have some ideas, regarding the future of Annie, brewing in our minds. I’m hoping to work on some of them soon!
Have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with family!
By henryjn, on November 15th, 2007%
to Annie’s acorn house in the woods.
Lately, I’ve been inspired by work from here, here, and here and some acorn inspiration from here. During quiet time, I settled down with some paper, watercolors, an exacto knife and some glue and I came up with Annie. The background is a watercolor wash and the rest is paper collage with accents of black felt tip pen. I really like how the acorn house turned out. I made the roof by taking some cream colored card stock and covering it with brown watercolor and then dabbing my finger all around the create the texture.
We’ll see if Annie is up for some more appearances.
By henryjn, on November 8th, 2007%
Can you believe this little cutie is 10 months old today? Me neither. These days are passing way too fast and I’m just an innocent bystander watching it all go by. Watching my little ones grow up is bitter sweet. Some days I long for the time when they can all get dressed, make their own breakfast, tie their own shoes and wipe, you know what I mean. I know I’m going to miss these “carefree” days, when they are little and sweet. This blog will help me remember these times and I’m thankful for it. Goodnees, I got all sentimental.
On the 31st, the babes dressed up and we went to the Family Fun Fest in town and played games and accpeted candy from strangers, well we knew some of them. The boys bounced in houses and Erin rode along in the backpack and took in all the excitement while pretending to be being the cutest bunny ever! The costumes were handmade, recycled from the dress up closet and store bought. The bunny ears were from a baby blanket that I cut up and reworked into a headband with pipecleaners in the ears. Sean raided the dress up closet for his pirate costume. Ian wanted to be a ninja, so I went for a store bought costume, but had to cut it up because he’s just too tall for a size 4-6 jumpsuit. I also had to make a belt, because when you go to the store the day of Halloween, there just isn’t the best selection and the inventory has been rifled through a few too many times and things go missing, like belts off ninja costumes.
No progress on any gifts for new babies let alone Christmas yet. I’m hoping to get going next week on some things. We’ve been busy entertaining and this weekend Jay’s brother is staying with us all the way from Thailand, so the sewing room will be occupied.
I’ll probably be absent from the blog for a bit, but I’ll check back next week if there’s time.
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Welcome I am Nancy Henry, mother to three really cool children, wife, designer, crafter, camera girl and a struggling writer. I share some of our life here when I get the chance. The focus is on the everyday and the beauty it beholds. Enjoy your stay and let me know you stopped by!
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