Friday, November 18, 2011
Wayne's 'Hand'iwork
Here's one of Wayne's latest glass creations made for an elder of our church in honor of his 80th birthday...
Captain Reviewing the Family Album
The other day Katelyn was reading an Encyclopedia of Dogs. Captain found it very interesting...
Of course, this was his favorite page...
Of course, this was his favorite page...
A New Addition to the Farm
A friend talked to Wayne a few days ago about a 7 month old black lab that needed a new home where there would be plenty of activity and attention. We hesitated taking on a new dog, but thought it wouldn't hurt to meet Raven. After meeting her, how could we say "no"?! 
She's a sweet girl who loves to play and take long walks in the field. The kids are having so much fun with her and it's nice to have a 'big' dog part of the family again. We've really missed Brittany and Raven is settling in nicely to fill that void on the farm. I'm sure you'll be seeing more of Raven in future blogs.
She's a sweet girl who loves to play and take long walks in the field. The kids are having so much fun with her and it's nice to have a 'big' dog part of the family again. We've really missed Brittany and Raven is settling in nicely to fill that void on the farm. I'm sure you'll be seeing more of Raven in future blogs.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Just "Kid"ding Around
No, this isn't a post about baby goats. I just thought I'd share a few pictures of our "kids" being themselves...
Dad wanted to get some pictures of "his girls" when they were dressed up for church...
Jonathan was trying to grow a beard and mustache with bubbles. He discovered that this type of "beard" tasted a bit soapy when mixed with his juice!
The two youngest boys have been having a lot of fun the past few weeks playing with their wooden train sets and re-enacting Thomas the Tank Engine stories. It seems like just a couple years ago Marc was at this age and enjoying these trains/stories. Some toys are timeless and each generation enjoys them...
Katelyn is working on making a quilt from patches of old jeans...
This is what Matthew calls, "Ian being a pill"...
Wayne found this Thanksgiving decoration a few weeks ago when we stopped in a store after one of his doctor appointments in Albany. It's a good reminder for every day of the year.
Dad wanted to get some pictures of "his girls" when they were dressed up for church...
Jonathan was trying to grow a beard and mustache with bubbles. He discovered that this type of "beard" tasted a bit soapy when mixed with his juice!
The two youngest boys have been having a lot of fun the past few weeks playing with their wooden train sets and re-enacting Thomas the Tank Engine stories. It seems like just a couple years ago Marc was at this age and enjoying these trains/stories. Some toys are timeless and each generation enjoys them...
Katelyn is working on making a quilt from patches of old jeans...
This is what Matthew calls, "Ian being a pill"...
Wayne found this Thanksgiving decoration a few weeks ago when we stopped in a store after one of his doctor appointments in Albany. It's a good reminder for every day of the year.
Return of the Great Pumpkin
When I was growing up, the end of October brought the family favorite of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" We'd all look forward to watching this show each year.
Our family has a new version of "The Great Pumpkin"...
Marc's goat "Pumpkin" is great with developing babies. Marc took the time of October 31st for the "Great Pumpkin" to make an appearance in the pumpkin patch.
Somehow I don't think this is Linus's version of the Great Pumpkin!
Our family has a new version of "The Great Pumpkin"...
Marc's goat "Pumpkin" is great with developing babies. Marc took the time of October 31st for the "Great Pumpkin" to make an appearance in the pumpkin patch.
Somehow I don't think this is Linus's version of the Great Pumpkin!
Freecycle Find
Those of you who know me well, know that I really enjoy handcrafts--especially the traditional handcrafts. I love spending time creating something with my hands that will last more than 5 minutes (unlike clean dishes!). When I went to Rhinebeck last month I kept stopping at the booths with looms and watched the process of weaving. "Someday I'd like to try that, but looms are too expensive so it'll have to wait." is what I told myself.
In our area (and probably in yours, too) there's a neat program called "Freecycle" where people can list items that they want to get rid of or items they are searching for. I've given several odds and ends away to others that we no longer needed, but were too good to throw away. I've also been able to find some terrific treasures for our family to use.
A couple of weeks ago I was browsing through the new postings on the website and was surprised to see a listing for a free weaving loom. I emailed the contact person and after several emails we made an appointment for me to come look at the loom.
It's an antique 4-harness loom which needs to be reassembled and restored, but the parts are all here and it'll be a fun project for Wayne to work on during the winter months. It was formerly owned by an 80-year old German woman who lived outside of Philadelphia who said it was her mother's or grandmother's loom. She had shown the woman who was giving it to me beautiful items that were products of this little loom. The woman who listed it on Freecycle had started restoring it, but since she wasn't a woodworker and would rather put her time into weaving, she kept putting this project aside and did her weaving on another loom.
As we talked, the woman mentioned that she was also giving me a rigid heddle loom (complete in its box) to have fun with. I was thrilled since this is the type of loom I had been considering at the fiber festival. When I told her this, she asked if I'd like some more rigid heddle looms. It seems that she had bought several through e-bay with plans on teaching weaving, but soon discovered that she was not a teacher. If I wanted all the looms, she'd gladly give them to me to use with the children or however I'd like.
As we left her driveway, I turned to Katelyn and said, "I can't believe that woman just gave me all those looms!" Katelyn rolled her eyes (she didn't understand the magnitude of the gift) and turned on the radio to a kids' show which at that moment had a character say, "Sometimes God performs miracles in amazing ways." She looked at me and said, "Now that's a God thing!"
Later that evening I got an email from the weaver. She had a warping reel that she wanted to give me also and would deliver it at our shop within the week...AMAZING!
So in the winter months ahead, when I'm not spinning or knitting, you'll probably find me sitting with book in hand learning to weave on my new looms.
(A scene from our first 'big' storm with accumulating snow)
In our area (and probably in yours, too) there's a neat program called "Freecycle" where people can list items that they want to get rid of or items they are searching for. I've given several odds and ends away to others that we no longer needed, but were too good to throw away. I've also been able to find some terrific treasures for our family to use.
A couple of weeks ago I was browsing through the new postings on the website and was surprised to see a listing for a free weaving loom. I emailed the contact person and after several emails we made an appointment for me to come look at the loom.
It's an antique 4-harness loom which needs to be reassembled and restored, but the parts are all here and it'll be a fun project for Wayne to work on during the winter months. It was formerly owned by an 80-year old German woman who lived outside of Philadelphia who said it was her mother's or grandmother's loom. She had shown the woman who was giving it to me beautiful items that were products of this little loom. The woman who listed it on Freecycle had started restoring it, but since she wasn't a woodworker and would rather put her time into weaving, she kept putting this project aside and did her weaving on another loom.
As we talked, the woman mentioned that she was also giving me a rigid heddle loom (complete in its box) to have fun with. I was thrilled since this is the type of loom I had been considering at the fiber festival. When I told her this, she asked if I'd like some more rigid heddle looms. It seems that she had bought several through e-bay with plans on teaching weaving, but soon discovered that she was not a teacher. If I wanted all the looms, she'd gladly give them to me to use with the children or however I'd like.
As we left her driveway, I turned to Katelyn and said, "I can't believe that woman just gave me all those looms!" Katelyn rolled her eyes (she didn't understand the magnitude of the gift) and turned on the radio to a kids' show which at that moment had a character say, "Sometimes God performs miracles in amazing ways." She looked at me and said, "Now that's a God thing!"Later that evening I got an email from the weaver. She had a warping reel that she wanted to give me also and would deliver it at our shop within the week...AMAZING!
So in the winter months ahead, when I'm not spinning or knitting, you'll probably find me sitting with book in hand learning to weave on my new looms.
(A scene from our first 'big' storm with accumulating snow)
Katelyn's First Concert
This semester Katelyn has the opportunity of playing with a local youth ensemble. She is really enjoying the experience and making friends with other young people who enjoy music.
Last month the group had a special opportunity of playing in a concert with the world famous violinist Mark O'Connor. He did a special concert for school age children on the Friday before he did an adult concert at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday. The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble played with him during the special concert held at the state university in Oneonta. Here are some pictures to commemorate the occasion...
Dad & Daughter before the concert...
Katelyn in her 'official' Little Delaware Youth Ensemble t-shirt...
Warmed up and ready to play...
Mark O'Connor warming up and getting ready to play...
Last month the group had a special opportunity of playing in a concert with the world famous violinist Mark O'Connor. He did a special concert for school age children on the Friday before he did an adult concert at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday. The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble played with him during the special concert held at the state university in Oneonta. Here are some pictures to commemorate the occasion...
Dad & Daughter before the concert...
Katelyn in her 'official' Little Delaware Youth Ensemble t-shirt...
Warmed up and ready to play...
Mark O'Connor warming up and getting ready to play...
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