a little inspiration

Lake Montebello walk , originally uploaded by Mr & Mrs Speeed . Today I am grateful for: :: Walks by the lake in perfect weather. :: A smiley, sweet boy to spend the days with. :: Two days in a row of starting and finishing a project in the same day. :: A long weekend coming up where we can spend some time just enjoying each other. :: A clean enough kitchen. :: Friends so helpful and sweet.

One day last week I could feel September in the air. I somehow ended up at Anthropologie recently and found myself trying on sweaters and capes and all things fall/winter. I am very excited about the feeling in the air today, the clothing we will all soon be wearing and of course, the chance to dress the Bug in beautiful handmade items. So I got out my crochet hooks and checked in with Ravelry to find some fun things. And then I got to work. Last week I finished this little sweater as much as I will until I think he is ready to wear it. It may fit just the way it is or I may be adding to it. He grows so fast I have no idea. It was super quick, easy and so sweet I want to eat it. I made it from the yarn I had left over from the cloche I felted last year. Such wonderful wool! This hat I started on Saturday and just finished up. I used two strings of sock yarn to get the gauge and I think it will fit him by the winter. It is a merino bamboo blend. Yummy. All of this is a li...

Emerson four months with burger , originally uploaded by Mr & Mrs Speeed . You: Hum almost all the time. Are very interested in food. Are still all about the ladies. Grab and pinch a lot. I keep saying "no pinchos" to keep you hearing some Spanish. Like to bite fingers ( your own and other peoples.) Are an obvious extrovert and enjoy hanging out with everyone more than staying home. Weighed in at 14lbs 9 ounces at the peditrician's office. Love to stand in laps, on tables or wherever we can help supprt you while you look around. Sleep in your own room every night. Love bath time with papa. Have started "petting" (grabbing) the dog and cat.

crochet, sew, baby bits , originally uploaded by Mr & Mrs Speeed . Remember when this was a craft blog?

1. the Bug has slept in his own bed for two full nights in a row. Of course, this morning the monitor turned itself off and the dog had to wake us up so we would hear him crying. I don't know how long E was upset but he calmed right down so I can't think it was too long. Go Zo for playing Lassie! 2. Water in the basement. Again. 3. Fans in the basement. Again. 4. A fantastic art opening where the Bug got to meet many cool new creatures and friends. Go see it if you're in town. 5. Gazpacho! 6. Mom Mom visiting today :)

I saw this over at Waldorf Mama and wanted to join in as I have been feeling pretty lucky lately. a day to reflect on our week and the things i am grateful for. :: a peaceful corner :: cooler mornings allowing us to ease into the August days :: the kindness and generosity of family and friends :: the chance to watch my little guy grow and change :: tomatoes ! :: a good friends chance to share her beautiful work Have a happy weekend!