New Beginings.

We are entering a period of change over here in Goose Beary Land. It's March which means that even though the temperatures are still a bit on the cool side the sun has taken on the qualities of spring and birds are starting to chirp again. Some times it seems like a cruel joke to wake up to chirping birds, overwhelming sunshine streaming through your window, and 30 degree weather. But at least there is the promise of spring in the air.

There are changes taking place indoors as well as we pack up the little duplex we have been living in for almost four years and prepare to move across town into our very first home. We are thrilled to set down some permanent rooms and to have more space for our little family. It will be sad though to leave this place. It is the only home our marriage and our daughters have ever known.

Goose is growing like a weed and is now pulling herself up on things and standing. She even lets go and can stand rather firmly on her own to feet. That is until she realizes she is doing it. Then she becomes so tickled she laughs until she falls down. She can also climb stairs, though we discovered this morning that jeans slow that process down considerable so I will be hitting up the second hand stores in town to try and snag a few more pairs.

Lastly my etsy shop is finally up and running. I am scared stiff that it will be a total waste of time and not come to anything. But I am determined to give it a go. Hope you have a happy weekend!

My First Give Away!

It's finally here! My first give away! My blog has been up and running for a year now. While I am still not updating as much as I would like I have become a lot more consistent. I have discovered an amazing community on here and have had a wonderful time. I look forward to the next year. Now, on to the give away.

 
 

As promised I am giving away the above book mark. I also decided to add in a cupcake washcloth since I had such positive feedback. To enter the give away leave a comment bellow. Becoming a follower of course gets you a second entry. Please leave a separate comment to let me know.

Good luck! I will be choosing a winner next Sunday evening.

Inspiration and a Dolly

And adorable little gal I have been working on for my sister to give as a gift. She is ten inches tall and I am absolutely in love with her. She was a practice doll with a pattern I drafted myself so I made her with pollyfill and a cotton blend interlock. Can't wait to make one up with real materials!

So what is inspiring you today? To be perfectly honest I am packing and my house is a disaster so I'm not feeling inspired at all. I am often very inspired by a clean home though so maybe I should get off here and clean so I can feel inspired. I will let you know how it goes.

Inspiration Part One

 

 This topic has been rattling around in my head for months. Maybe even a year now. It intrigues me. It fascinates me. It is impartial and available to any one. It does not discriminate. It does pick favorites. It cannot be controlled. It happens when it wants, how it wants, where it wants. And yet it is unnervingly personal and intimate.The act of being inspired is communal. However our personal response is ours alone.

 

What inspires you may have minimal affect on me. And even if we both were inspired by the same thing there are hundreds of way we may each chose to respond. The same poem may inspired on to write, one to sing, one to paint, one to sew, one to bake break, and one to express affection to a loved one. 

"My kitchen is a mystical place, a kind of temple for me. It is a place where the surfaces seem to have significance, where the sounds and odors carry meaning that transfers from the past and bridges to the future." Pearl Bailey

I am continually inspired by this quote. What is your response? Does it inspire you? 

Inspiration

I was planning on writing a post about inspiration. But three hours of crying (screaming, howling, tantrum throwing) babies has drained me of all inspiration. So maybe tomorrow. :)

Crazy Life

I haven't been on here as much as I planned. February has been full of life. In the best and the worst ways. Josh's grandfather passed away last weekend. We have spent time grieving with his mother. We have also had the chance to celebrate with my brother and his amazing girlfriend as they got engaged over the weekend. In the midst of all this Josh and I have made (multiple) offers on a house and finale had one accepted. We have a home inspection tomorrow morning. YAY! As I said full of living life. The ups and the downs. Good, bad, and beautiful. In the midst of all this, I have actually found some times for a few projects.

Some wash clothes. 

 

All bundled up around a ring pop. 

 

Some beautiful felt I bought off of etsy.

 

Quilt squares waiting to be put into use. 

 

A doll in progress. Still needs some hair.

So there is a little glimpse into my life these days.

Apology

I haven't been writing much. I had such good intentions but February has been a much crazier month than I expected. Josh's grandfather died last Friday. We have been trying to spend extra time with family during this difficult time. I do have a bunch of projects I've been working on. I will have pictures tomorrow. Just a reminder, if I get 5 more followers before the end of the month I will add something to the give away. I'm thinking of making up a new pattern I am working on. Will show pictures tomorrow.
~Joy