http://allkindsofjoy.com sharing the good things in life Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:18:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en went to work, grocery shopped, talked on the phone, kissed my husband, and made hard-boiled eggs look pretty. Then I went to bed early! http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1199 Today is the last day of summer break. Teacher work days start tomorrow; and then, September 7th, starts a new school year. Not only has the calendar reminded me of this upcoming event, but nature has begun to drop her hints as well. The bright green leaves above ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1189 There has been some crafting going on around here this summer and a lot of it has been for me!  Of course I am planning on making many clothes, toys, nursery things, and blankets for my baby; I'm also participating in a fall craft show--but between my growing belly and ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1140 Thanks to many generous gifts and cherished hand-me downs, we are building quite a collection of baby goods!  Kevin and I love the tiny items that have found their way here, to be used and loved by our babe.  We have recently decided to get down and dirty with our ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1175 Caitie's red ride, the orange rocky shoreline, a yellow life vest & light wooden canoe parts, green trees, bright blue waters of Lake Moomaw, and the hazy violet fog over the campsite early in the morning (also referred to as the 4th time my baby likes to wake me up ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1177 If you are happily anticipating the birth of your first child by preparing your home for baby, and have started several home improvement projects that take over every space in your little place, after a few days of hard work and decision-making, it's best to leave it all and go camping with ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1170 I love the creativity behind this mama's lens: http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com/ But of course, I love the sweet bundle in front even more! http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1165 and it's what I started to do as soon as my feet hit the floor... I used flour, sugar, eggs, and fruit... BAKE! Oh yes--2 loaves of banana bread, a dozen blueberry muffins, and a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Although I used recipes found in this cookbook, here are similar recipes ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1158 our house has been open since the beginning of summer. We've enjoyed the company of friends and family, spending hot days in the sunshine and cooling off in the evenings on the screen porch. Skylar has shared her dog bed with lots of friends, and even a bone or two. ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1155 It's Tuesday morning. My car is unpacked, clothes are being washed, and the dog is glued to my side. After a full week away from home (and Kevin and Skylar), I returned around midnight last night.  The little one was excited to be on vacation, as evidenced by ... http://allkindsofjoy.com/?p=1148