colourful things
The first flowers we've seen in what feels like a long time.
Capturing Keira reading her favourite story to Pinky without her knowing.
Finishing this little smock (from 'Bend the Rules Sewing') for a friend turning one today. I'm thinking it will fit her next spring, or when she's ready to start painting, maybe.
Awww I had a Pinky when I was a kid! (Okay it still lives in my room) I love all the things that you sew!
Posted by: Sandra | February 21, 2008 at 04:13 AM
ohh, i love that pic of k reading to her pink. dont you just love when you catch loved ones just being themselves and totally unaware of anyone else?
xo
g
ps. i know i havent commented in a looong time but i have still been here reading every post and enjoying your adventure.
Posted by: ginny | February 21, 2008 at 04:31 AM
The picture of Keira is so cute! Her little legs crossed at the ankles, Pinky in her lap, with the book resting on his? her? tummy - and the wonderful expression on Keira's face - precious!
Posted by: Kelly | February 21, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Keira looks so pleased with herself! Great photo...wonderful smock too!
Posted by: Amy | February 21, 2008 at 05:08 AM
oh melissa i love that fabric. and keira is priceless in that picture!
Posted by: heidi | February 21, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Great smock! I love the picture of your daughter reading to her toy! Way cool that you captured it!
Posted by: Di | February 21, 2008 at 06:46 AM
I only read that to my boys the other night- from the original copy I had as a child.
Lovely smock- I think I need to make an adult version of that.
Posted by: janet clare | February 21, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Oooh is that The Tiger Who Came to Tea that she is reading? I used to love that story! The smock is lovely.
Posted by: Louise | February 21, 2008 at 07:35 AM
I love that book!! but not as much as Where the Wild Things Are, or The Very Hungry Caterpillar...
Posted by: Amy | February 21, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Sweet little Keira, she sits like a ballet dancer, with her back wonderfully straight and her feet crossed, lovely to see Pinky again too.
Posted by: Sally Anne | February 21, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Not only are the flowers tonic for the soul, but so's that drawing behind them. :D
The picture of your daughter reading to her doll is just priceless!!
Posted by: Barbara | February 21, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Oh, dear god, so cute! :) (The drawing, the child, and the smock!)
Posted by: K | February 21, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Lovely picture of Keira! Gorgeous smock, that one's on my list of things to make.
Posted by: Ruth | February 21, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Is that the Tiger Who Came to Tea - I read that to my boys back in the 70s - I also have the original tattered version - and my grandchildren love it just as much ! Your little girl is just darling !
Posted by: lizzie | February 21, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Love Keira's "headband" ;)
Posted by: libby | February 21, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Oh that smock is wonderful. I love the colours. The Tiger Who Came to Tea was my favourite book when I was little too ;)
Posted by: Rebecca | February 21, 2008 at 11:44 AM
what more can be said, she's a little doll. that photo is classic and I won't be surprised if it turns up at her 21st :)
good on you keeping things colourful.
-k
Posted by: kimberlee | February 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is my favourite children's book ever. I can recite it from memory. Not a very useful skill, but there nonetheless.
Lovely photo and memory you've captured.
Posted by: Ali | February 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Such a lovely photograph of Keira
Posted by: carolyn | February 21, 2008 at 01:03 PM
That picture of Keira reading is so cute! The smock is lovely. I love that fabric.
Posted by: Taimarie | February 21, 2008 at 03:43 PM
i like that picture of Keira reading without her knowing! and the smock is lovely! i ought to try that!
Posted by: joanna | February 21, 2008 at 10:00 PM
love that first picture...and the wee smock - nice colours. Cx
Posted by: caireen | February 22, 2008 at 01:10 AM
"Pinky, Pinky are you listening? You need to pay attention."
What a doll!
Posted by: Rachel | February 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM
That photo of Keira is adorable. That smock is lovely too.
Posted by: Chara Michele | February 22, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I love her little toes, pointed in concentration.
My boys can recite The Tiger Who Came to Tea from memory. As can I, I believe.
Posted by: suse | February 23, 2008 at 11:31 AM