tents in the back yard and the simple act of creativity

Everday is a gift. Especially days like this...Days when my youngest is discovering the joys of tents made of sheets and blankets thrown over whatever will hold them up.

I remember that....do you? I remember the simple joy of creating my own space, the peace within it. There was a feeling of quiet joy...peace...limitless hope...

She gathers her favorites toys as her companions...her dog is her audience...her art supplies...and her favorite blanket as her super hero cape... and she creates... She smiles...proud of her artwork...and in that moment...she reminds me of the beauty and wonder life that we often forget as adults...such a gift...

Color is our friend - outdoor table project

When it is warm enough...

WE GET OUTSIDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!...

Sometimes we just play, run around, or dig in the garden. 

Sometimes, we PAINT!

 At one point in time, being the recycling sort that we are, we found an old hardwood pallet and a metal frame. 

( We have no idea what the metal frame was originally use for or taken from, it has been a source of great mystery for the entire time we have had it.) 

When, put together, these two items have been given new purpose in life by becoming  our outdoor table. I have been dying to paint this table for a very long while now. So, since the youngest likes to paint, I like to paint, this was a no-brainer. We were just waiting for the weather to cooperate to let our outdoor creativity explode. (Thank you Spring Break for some lovely weather!)

Morning Painting Session

I love sharing creative time with my children.  

In the morning, Mini and I like to sit at the table and do a bit of painting.

She can be very serious...

Sometimes her puppies and giraffe friends like to watch...

I've been working on a daily "vision board" in my altered book...I like seeing what messages spring forth.

Mini thought it needed some more color.....

Sometimes we use our fingers to paint.