baby scarf

My very first knit scarf for baby Jackson? Done, done, and done!  One very small feat, I admit, but, it feels great to just complete something!  Here he is trying it on for mommy and wearing the finished product before we went out for our Sunday walk through the neighborhood.  The yarn is so beautiful and soft with multiple shades of blue and gray splashed with purples and dark blues.  Love.

felt love

To celebrate this colorful season and my love for felt, here are some finds - wool wreath, felt bows, and this fantastic rug. A friend from work made the wreath from the instructions on the website which is totally fun; and how pretty would it be to receive a present wrapped with that felt bow on top? 

a year of magical thinking

I remember the day we brought him home.  The sweet smell of him.  The tiny weight of him and feeling nervous that I could break him. I felt anxious and happy - like I had butterflies in my stomach.  I remember thinking "wow, he has a whole lot of hair!" I look back at these pictures now and think of what a magical year it has been and how immensely lucky I am to have this little person in my life.  

I'll leave you with some shots from Jackson's birthday party at my parents' house over the weekend.  We all had a blast - thanks to everyone who came to celebrate!  

Jackson eating his birthday noodles

bean bag toss

wagon ride for the birthday boy

ring toss

pumpkin hunt

pumpkin ice cream cake with loads of blue icing

homemade goodies bags with apple prints

a little inspiration

How pretty is this pile of felt fabric?  I love every color!  A bit of sunshine on such a gloomy day outside!  I just wanted to share since I am so excited for Friday.  Jackson and I are going to head into the city, pop into Purl Soho, and take a gander around at the lovely fabric.  I hope I won't get too overwhelmed by it all.  I am in search of a little inspriration for a craft project I have in mind for Jackson's first birthday (well, more like his Christmas present...!)

Here are some projects that are truly adorable!  Jackson is a mad-man now and will simply not stay still on a playmat.  So...hmmm...maybe for the next one!