ramblings from home
This is the view at my back when I sit to use the computer. I was talking to Noah when I noticed how pretty the light was coming through the skylight. Thank heaven for skylights, I love them so. The orchid on the trunk was a little gift from Mark, picked up while he was doing some grocery shopping. So thoughtful of him. When we were dating I was still in high school (I was 16, he was 19) and sometimes when I would leave in the morning to walk to school there would be a bouquet of flowers sitting on the doorstep that he left for me before he went to work---he definitely scored some big points with that move (are you reading hon? BIG points!)
I got some time last night to work on my spring totes (that's what these will be ) by adding just a little bit of free-form embroidery to the fronts. Sometimes I'm bummed that I can't get most of my projects done faster--then I remind myself of all the other things I need to do during the day--homeschooling, making dinner, laundry, yard work, errands, playing with Noah, spending time with my older ones and providing taxi service, eye doctor appointments, orthodontist apps., paying bills, trying to fit in fun family stuff in between, spend some time with friends, etc..etc.... Oh yeah. Thats why.
We found this trampoline for Noah at the thrift store yesterday. It's only a small, one person one so he can use it in the living room. He's jumping to the moon non-stop. Seriously, this was one GREAT purchase and I highly recommend one for any young child that is full of crazy energy like Noah is.
Actually, now that I think of it, it should be on your list of essentials :)
Very pretty view.
Posted by: AJ | March 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM
You're home looks so beautiful - I love the colors you use...very serene.
I have one of those same kind of trampolines! You should jump on there from time to time - it's supposed to be great for heart and more effective than jogging (and more fun!)
Posted by: T | March 19, 2008 at 12:32 PM
How beautiful; it looks so serene at your house. And what fun you found a trampoline for Noah; he's going to thoroughly enjoy it.
Posted by: June | March 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I agree with you that your view is beautiful. I love trampolines and we have one just like that too.
Posted by: Dawn | March 19, 2008 at 04:25 PM
The view is beautiful, looks like a magazine layout.
Posted by: Sheila | March 19, 2008 at 05:05 PM
The story of your husband bringing you flowers when you were both teenagers made my day!! SOOO cute. Love the picture of your living room.
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | March 19, 2008 at 05:47 PM
You home is very beautiful!
How lucky of you to find that trampoline! I'm actually thinking about buying one because jumping is on of the only things to get your lymph system flowing and working out the toxins in your body. They also look so FUN :D
Posted by: Jennalou | March 20, 2008 at 07:03 AM
I just recently found your blog and I love your style. What's funny is . . . I homeschool my kids, I have "simple" in my blog name, and I have a Noah that is full of energy too! What a coincidence.
Posted by: Heather | March 20, 2008 at 08:18 AM
such a pretty, cozy home. i love that noah got a trampoline. my kids would be so excited if i got them one.
Posted by: jen b | March 20, 2008 at 11:04 AM
I very much appreciate hearing how you manage to find creative time and still keep your priorities as a mom. As the mother of a two-year-old with another to be born very shortly, I often get frustrated at the lack of time and energy to do artwork. Your blog inspires me to keep at all of it, and roll with the seasons of life. Thank you!
Posted by: Anna | March 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM
My eldest son requested a small trampoline last year for Christmas. He remembered a used one we destroyed when he was four (he's 12 now). For some reason the trampoline became known as the Latin trampoline because the boys would recite their Latin vocabulary while jumping on the trampoline. As soon as I would say Latin time, they would pull out the trampoline. I guess all that jumping activated their memories for vocabulary. Boys need action!
Posted by: Beth | March 20, 2008 at 06:16 PM
What a lovely room, such soft peaceful colors, with a few pops of bright. It looks so serene, even with a bouncing boy on the other side of the room :)
Lynn
Posted by: Crosspaws | March 21, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Well, if this was my blog, I'd use that picture of the trampoline with feet flying as my banner pic! It is JUST adorable!!
Molly
Posted by: Molly | March 21, 2008 at 08:00 AM
gorgeous home!
and yes trampolines and boys are a match made in heaven!!
Posted by: monica | March 21, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Dang..that's the view from your computer desk?? Niiice. I refuse to show mine. Ahem.
Your Mark sounds like SUCH a mega sweetie...awwwwwww.
Posted by: muralimanohar | March 21, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Love flying Noah! Even his little feet are just too cute!
Your home is lovely. Show us more!! I need the inspiration!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 21, 2008 at 03:51 PM
what a beautiful home! :)
i sometimes forget about everything "else" going on in my life too, when I get frustrated with the little amount of progress going on in other areas of my life.
and yes... i DO agree with the trampoline! heaven help us it has been a Godsend :)
Posted by: Kristin | March 21, 2008 at 08:56 PM