A Post From J

Today at lunch, this big buck decided to chase does and rub trees in the backyard.

So it only seemed logical to try and call it in.  Benji is sitting on the kitchen counter with the window open.  And he actually did call it in, although you can't tell in the video.

A Hot Tub Story

J and I decided when we moved into our house that there was perfect nook in our garden for a hot tub.  This summer we made that dream a reality.  Here is the process.  J did all the work, and lucky me,  I get to enjoy the fruits of his labor!

Our garden before...

B saying, "This would be a good spot for a hot tub."

September, August, July, and June

Where did the summer go??  B started school this September and could not be happier to go everyday.   I have been making the most of my alone time and cramming in as much as I can each day.  It's great!

 Chillin' w/ gramps.

 J started a massive project, re-doing the shingles,  that took him about 4 weeks (not including the prep and clean-up).  Here is the worst of the mess...  I compensated by keeping the house uber-clean because I couldn't stand looking out the window seeing this.  At least that project is over.

 We went to our favorite places in Maine.  B still talks about the lobster he ate and asks when we can go back.

 Lot's of yard work!

 An awesome train ride.

My cheering squad at a 10k.

We have been....

 Building beautiful tables

 Hanging with friends

 Learning how to dress

 Mulching the garden

 Looking for worms

 Hanging out and going to concerts

and Sewing furiously!

these are the patterns I have done with links:

card holder, http://craftycupboard.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-business-card-holder.html

pleated pouch (above) http://craftycupboard.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-business-card-holder.html

zippered pouch, http://sew4home.com/projects/storage-solutions/661-back-to-school-zippered-pencil-a-school-supplies-case-

bike bucket, http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/06/bicycle-bucket-tutorial.html

and last but not least new curtains for my kitchen!!

Botanical Gardens (We Love!)

March and April

 Cornmeal + Lentils + Tiny Trucks= Sitting for 2 hours!

 Building!

 Good day for a hockey tourney in March

 1st horse ride.  He looks miserable but he was enjoying it- really!

Dapper Fellow at Easter!

In Print!

Circle and Sprout's Apple Branch Pendant was featured in the April 2012 Rochester Magazine. This is our first print publication (in less than a year!) and we are super thrilled.

(and honored to be in the one with the Wegmans on the cover!)

Same pic different year

April 2011

January 2012

Random pics

I found these picts on my old phone and thought I'd share...

Driving with Ginger

Ginger helping us unpack when we moved from Utah

B is 3!

An awesome new chair (not for sitting but throwing around and jumping on).

Birthday boy on his birthday morning!

My attempt at a train cake.

Our favorite January Pic!

Good morning!