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Autumns Arrival

23 September 2015 by Naomi Leave a Comment

As I’m sure you already know, especially if you have seen google today, it is the autumn equinox. Now I am not particularly interested in celebrating the equinox exactly…. but I am very happy to be welcoming in the change of season. I think autumn and spring are the best seasons and autumn is perhaps ever so slightly my favourite.

Autumn foliage

I love that meals start turning towards heartier stews, soups and slow-cooked food. I love the warmth of the colours that start to appear everywhere from the outdoors to clothing to decor. I love being able to wear big cozy jumpers, scarves and wrist warmers. I love that my crochet finally feels like it fits the season! Most of all I love the trees and foliage that turn from green through every shade of yellow, orange, red and brown. The beauty of nature at this time of year is undeniable and I just have to get out and walk in it.

Matthew and mummy

So yesterday afternoon we did. It was raining and everyone was feeling tired and grouchy but we pulled ourselves together and got out. We pulled on the relevant wellies and raincoats (for those that have them, some of us need to get new ones!) and resolved to enjoy the wet weather. We also got to test out our new baby carrier and it’s rain cover (an Ergobaby Original) which was a great hit.

Emma in puddles

It was a wonderful walk in a different area of our go-to local park. Even better we found some trees that have already turned red. Emma had the best time splashing in huge puddles and picking up leaves and twigs, she arrived home her pockets brimming with acorns and miniscule spiders that hitched a ride.

The autumn weather and scenery perked us up and saved our sanity yesterday afternoon. It was much needed and I am glad it is here, rain included.

Red leaf

This morning Emma unexpectedly presented her nursery teacher with a lovely fallen leaf. I think she just needed to share some seasonal joy too!

Are you pleased to see autumn? Or perhaps sad to see summer go? I’d love to hear from you!

Naomi x2

Posted in: Lovely Little Family, Things We Do Tagged: autumn, happy things, nature, outdoors, parenting, walks

Little Ripple Blanket

19 August 2015 by Naomi 1 Comment

A couple of days ago I actually finished a crochet project 😮 I have sooo many unfinished WIPs hanging around here it is shameful. But for once I actually picked up something I thought I would never complete and made myself get on with it. To be honest I didn’t even really like it until it was finished.

Matthew and RR blanket

Towards the end of my pregnancy I had wanted something easy to do that didn’t require any brain power on my part… I didn’t have much to spare! I decided to start a small blanket using up the odd bits and balls of Stylecraft Special DK I had hanging around. I grabbed any colours that could be deemed ‘boyish’ and chose the neat ripple pattern from Attic24.

Random. Ripply. Relaxing.

Of course a few stripes in my little man made his appearance and it has been sat in a basket going on 4 months. So last week, needing to get my cro-mojo back, I set to it once more. I really was not happy with these colours together for a long time, but having finished it, bordered it and put it to use I really quite like it’s slightly vintage/retro vibe.

RR blanket bench

It is only small but just enough for a travel blanket for the pushchair or car seat. It measures around 25″x31″. For those interested in the colour shades they are Aster, Spring Green, Spice, Turquoise, Mocha, Aspen and Gold.

Matthew RR blanket

Yay! Now I feel less guilty to start something new… and leave all the other unfinished projects just a little while longer…. 😉

Naomi x2

 

Posted in: Lovely Little Crochet Tagged: acrylic, blanket, crochet, neat ripple, outdoors, stylecraft, yarn

Simple Saturday

18 July 2015 by Naomi Leave a Comment

Today is the last day of Vince’s holiday and it is sunshine and blue skies! We are keeping the day simple, just the 4 of us at home doing a few errands/jobs with a little barbecue later for dinner, and a film this evening for us once the kids are in bed.

It has been a lovely few weeks and our activities have ranged from exciting & energetic days out, through to a day spent watching Disney films with huge amounts of popcorn and everything in between.

I think I’m ready for tomorrow, the start of a new week, Vince back to work and a slightly more usual routine for us all. So for now I just thought I’d share a few favourite photos taken recently.

peeping emma

strolling emma

running in the park

superworm

bedgebury pinetum

I hope you are all having wonderful weekends and enjoying the sunshine!

Naomi x2

 

Posted in: Lovely Little Family, Things We Do Tagged: Bedgebury Pinetum, Emma, family, forestry commission, nature, outdoors, summer, sunshine, superworm, walks
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