Simplifying

Eric and I have started reading Simplicity Parenting.  We're excited about this book!  It was first recommended by some farmer friends who blog at Radical Farmwives, and then by a few local mamas.  Admittedly, we have a ways to go.  But we're jumping right in.  We started with Justice's room (from the chapter on Environment).  I really hope this carries over into our own bedroom :)

Next, on to Rhythm, Schedules, and Filtering Out the Adult World.

The increased space has been welcomed with creative play and lots of dancing.  Justice is loving it!

Field Trip

Eric, Justice and I took a trip to Michigan this past weekend.  We took advantage of a Southwest sale (back in February), and flew up for a long weekend.  Despite a short bought of sickness, we had a great trip.  I've been calling it a field trip because Justice (and Eric) got to see and experience so many new things!  Already looking forward to coming back in July!

Ella showing Justice "these horses!" 

 Eric splitting wood

Tractor!

Petting the horses

Park-date with mama's girlfriends!

Modeling a new dress made by great-grandma

Spring

I realize my posts have been quite sparse as of late. Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks.

Grandma & Grandpa Paul's visit

Top of the hill with Daddy! 

Hugs for Daddy! 

Bare feet at the grocery store.  This girl won't keep her shoes on!

Trying to come DOWN the steps by herself... we're still practicing! 

Pictures

Just found these pictures in a draft that never got posted. Oops! Enjoy. 

And take time to stop and smell the flowers:)

First Words

We've been able to snag a few of Justice's first words over the last two months.  This is not all encompassing, as she's always learning something new, but it's a cute sampling :) 

Making Bird Feeders

Justice has a love for the birds.  This week, we made bird feeders.  Our adventure started with finding pine cones...

Then we took a swing and play break.

And then we dipped our pine cones in peanut butter and seeds.

Someone may have been sneaking seeds for herself!

Good thing it was a combination of seeds I found in our cupboards :) 

What? What!

It's huge.  And if you look close, the top stitching isn't symmetrical.  Which really makes me crazy. 

But I'll carry it proudly with my beginner badge.  

And now that I've completed 2 projects this week, it'll be a good 2 months before I do another ;)