Intermission

Hello all. I have realized that I do not have enough time to blog. It saddens me to say that I have to take a hiatus. As much as I love to write to you, I have realized that the stress of blogging was prohibiting me from enjoying my surroundings. I was trying so hard to document what I was doing that I wasn't opening my eyes. I love you all and I love the connections I have made with fellow bloggers but I need to focus not on documenting my life but living it. I will be back I am sure but until then you can always stop by my etsy shop and see what I am up to. Thanks for looking. Love, Ms. Kate.

Wilder

Yesterday my nephew turned one! This year was absolutley amazing for a variety of personal reasons but none as fantastic as the birth of this little guy.

His parents are doing a bang up job of raising him. He never sleeps and I cannot imagine the pain my sister must endure at three in the morning when Wilder just wants to hang out. Being an aunt is terrific. Although living almost 4 hours away, I don't get to see him as much as I would like. With his big blue eyes and a two tooth smile he is just too cute! I wish I could kiss those cheeks everyday.

Wilder with my brother. Both have those ice blue eyes!

Being an aunt has made me think about my own family. Parenting seems to be a lot of fun but also really, really exhausting. Millions of people have been doing it for hundreds of years, but it appears that one is never really prepared, each family is unique and you never know what the day will bring. To be a parent you must rise to the occasion and I must say, my sister and brother in law are doing a remarkable job.

We love you Wilder. Happy Birthday!! I love being a part of your life.

Do any of you have nieces or nephews? Any advice? Thanks for looking. Love, Ms. Kate.

gratitude

Day after thanksgiving and I am still stuffed!!

Pat and I decided to stay home and enjoy a quiet turkey day. Just the two of us. We went for a long walk, wrestled a turkey breast into the oven, and watched Charlie Brown.

Although part of me was a bit envious of all my friends with their driveways full of cars and thirty people sitting around the table... it was fantastic to play some records, drink some wine and enjoy some quality time with my husband. Our lives have been so busy and it was nice to simply hang out. No agenda (except eating) and no place to be. We turned the phone off, turned John Denver up and relaxed.

Also, I finally got to use the china that was passed down to me! It was my great grandmothers which she purchased in the 1920's. They are wonderful with little red fruit and tree branches. The back of the china has a stamp that says "oven safe" but nothing about microwaves or dishwashers. That is because the china was around before the microwave was invented! So cool. It is so neat to have a tiny bit of my mother's history. 

This year has been such a whirlwind and there is so much to be thankful for. I love our home, our family and the life we have made together. My mother told me she was "so happy that I lived such a creative and busy life" and I have to agree. To always be moving towards art, culture and love has made me so grateful and so aware of how lucky I am. Hope you all had a fantastic holiday. Thanks for looking. Love, Ms. Kate.