After the rain....

                                                 It's been a real soaker here this past month...

A good pair of rainboots are a must and our hands are muddy...

We remained indoors for one playschool day this week, and emerged the next...

it was like a huge exhale.

Sadly, our fairy woods did not survive all of the wind and heavy rain.

Have you ever pulled a 9 foot tall sunflower out of the ground?

Man! I nearly fell backwards every time.

I am so sad to see all of our flowers go.

They brought us much joy and shade.

I'm thinking ahead to Fall mums, though...

This was our first week with our new(ish) Fall rhythm.

It feels good and natural to me.

The roofers and the tall ladders worked their way into much of the play..

I've found a new and much easier way to dye rainbow silks.

I'm working on a tutorial this week.



We've welcomed a set of twins into our growing group and they fit in so, so well.

They are great caretakers of our dolly corner...and my little boy, too.

The bandshell at The Rose Garden park down the street from us makes for great fun..

The mud and dirt after a good rainfall can't be passed by...

a handful becomes a necessity.