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L:    You're 3.5 years old and you still ride this little bike with amazing skill. How you don't scrape your feet and still zip around on it is a bit of a mystery!

H:    Your first class"performance". You'd been sharing your "secret" song with us for weeks and the excitement was huge! And a zebra on a zebra crossing for your group t-shirt design... could it get much better?

A:    After so much practice, you were the sweetest wee thing up there with your class performance. The week ended a bit rough with you dragging yourself off to bed and sleeping in the middle of the day... something you haven't done since you were 9 months old!

And then I had to include this photo of you 3 doing the haka... you 3 crack us up with the different moves and interpretations!
L xx

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Hello Lamppost, whatcha knowing

Have had this little ditty stuck in my head all week...

Have a groovy weekend everyone!
L xx

Show & Tell: Springtime Sunshine for Winter Warmth

Here we go again!

After the first flowery hottie cover a few months ago, I received a request for another... in yellow and blue! Two of my favourite colours!

In addition to all the pretty blue flowers, I added the wee white blossoms for a little extra dimension. I was thrilled with how it turned out.

The feedback was so lovely - all that umming and ahing well worth it. Always a bonus :)
So what have you clever creatives been up to? Looking forward to seeing what you share.
Have a sunny day!
L xx

The patterns for the hottie cover and mushrooms are avaiable from my Etsy shop. Or if you're super keen you can order your own custom version too xx



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H:    Such sheer delight in jumping in puddles. A moment of sunshine after all that rain and then the bonus of splashing to your heart's content. Asking you about your day at school is always interesting... we get a blow by blow of the whole day with so many details. A huge contrast to big sis who occasionally, and still, only gives us a headline or two. And you always fill the house with your singing... all the time, usually stuck on repeat but ooh so delightful.

L:    You still wake up a bit early some days and will come and cuddle with me in bed before we all rise for the day. I love those cuddles and you are so good at snuggling right into me - so delicious. Lately H has been asking exactly what your colour hair is called... as you are always collecting wee sets of "golden treasures" (which is pretty much anything shiny or in short supply), we now call your hair "golden" because it glows like treasure in the sun :)

A:    So many ideas, so many plans, so many schemes and so many stories in your head. A treasure trove when it comes pouring out. Often it seems your body cannot contain or control of all of you and your enthusiasm.  Can't wait to see where your beautiful thoughts lead you one day. x

L xx

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Turn the pain into power

Love this song - awesome encouraging lyrics.

Enjoy peeps
L xx

Show & Tell: Pixie Shorts for Elfen Treasures

Hello Lovelies,

In general I don't find a lot of time for clothes sewing.  So when the opportunity arose to do some pattern testing for Lisa from Big Little, I was in! There is nothing quite like committing to something like this, to get one started! And it helps to be a bit of a fan too ;)

They were easy to whip up and fun to make - even an inexperienced clothes sewer like me didn't struggle with it.  Confident beginner is the skill level I would assign to this item.  The wee pockets were essential as we never seem to have enough vessels for all the treasures that are collected... I can confirm that they can hold quite a few seashells! Of course, you can sew them without the pockets if you chose to.  Our pair are from denim for year round versatility and they look adorable with or without tights!  Of course you could make them in heavier fabric for winter or something light-weight for summer.  Oh so many options and possibilities!

They were well received by my little model which is always helpful. And I know I am biased but seriously - those shorts on my little treasure... too much cuteness!  I must get around to whipping some up for my two bigger girls ; )

Now for some happy news.  Lisa is offering 15% of the Pixie Pants Pattern and the Pixie Shorts Pattern for the duration of the blog hop.  All you need is the coupon code PIXIEPANTS15 (valid until Tuesday 23 September).  Be sure to check back in on the Big Little blog on Tuesday for a giveaway too.

Today was my stop on a Lisa's Pixie Shorts/Pants blog hop. Do go check out what deliciousness these ladies have created with the patterns:
Monday 15th -  Lisa @ Big Little
Tuesday 16th - Leanne @ Paper Moon
Wednesday 17th - Jenny @ Mend & Make New
Thursday 18th - Leonie @ Sunshine x 3
Friday 19th - Aimee @ Small Steps Big Noises
Saturday 20th - Brooke @ Gracenuts
Monday 22nd - Orsolya @ Borsoo
Tuesday 23rd - Viki - posted by Big Little and a GIVEAWAY!

Of course don't forget to link up your creations from the week! Cant wait to see what you've been up to!
Happy Friday eve!
L xx



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A trip to the beach was just the ticket for us girls this week.   A break from the usual post school routine, we headed to the beach for a change of scenery, fresh air and some fun.  Amazing what a difference it made, and how refreshed we all were for it.

A:    What a week we've had. On Monday night you lost your second tooth... unfortunately the tooth fairy was a bit preoccupied and forgot to visit during the night. Cue a very sad you on Tuesday morning... However, on Wednesday morning you awoke to a coin and a teeny card written by your fairy in her teeny writing explaining that she had an influx of teeth and had to attend a very special mouse birthday but had not for one minute forgotten you. You were so chuffed to have received this personal note and the tooth fairy's halo was restored.

L:    Wheeeeeeeee! Your grammar and language is evolving rapidly, though I still delight in words like "bumrella" instead of umbrella. I've also enjoyed watching you play with little friends lately in a much more mature fashion - playing together, interacting and compromising at the next level - well beyond the toddler "individualistic together" play.  I've been asked a few times, and again this week, you must be starting school soon? Not for anther 18 months if I can help it!

H:    You are such a technical girl with a mind for facts and data. Grilling me on all the details and technicalities of exactly how Josie was going to make it to Heaven. It made for some very creatively detailed conversations... You also received your first certificate at school assembly on Friday and were bursting with pride : )

L xx

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