in the sun
I'm feeling quiet and sleepy this morning. (okay, confession: four years behind the masses, I just started watching LOST from the beginning. And I'm staying up far too late watching just one more episode each night, and scaring myself silly.)
So I'm going to hang on today through the bumps and the waves of the day, until this afternoon when the spring sun warms the newly-opened sunporch enough so I can steer us all out there. Where Ezra will play the drums with wild abandon; Adelaide will take the farm animals on a camper journey, narrating the entire trip; Steve will pick up his guitar for some more lovely sound; Calvin will come to the door every five minutes with a building status report on his bike-ramp-in-the-snow; and I will lay on the floor with handwork by my side, but likely ignored, while I close my eyes and let the sun and sounds stream in. A little bit like yesterday.
Sounds like a lovely day - I love the sun. Also, where did you get the wooden camper? It is really cute.
Posted by: Dallas | March 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Sounds like a lovely day - I love the sun. Also, where did you get the wooden camper? It is really cute.
Posted by: Dallas | March 26, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I feel compelled to welcome you to the world of LOST. Isn't it awesome? My Husband and I have been watching since day one, and it is sooooooo good. And I commend you on waiting till now actually, because you won't have to wait with baited breath through that ridiculous hiatus they took this year. Seriously, that sucked!
Anyhow, enjoy the twists and turns and even the silliness where the characters never run out of a variety of clothes. I mean, I know they had strangers suitcases to ransack, but I seriously doubt that Kate would always find pants that fit that well, and looked that good. c'mon.
Posted by: Andrea | March 26, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I got on board with LOST last year... it is addicting.
Sounds like a nice day!
Posted by: amy | March 26, 2008 at 11:20 AM
okay, really too funny, because I too am WAY sleepy from staying up late last night to watch last weeks episode and reading these two theories on the whole thing... I mean, mirror matter moons and other sci-fi stuff that makes your head explode, well, that will keep you up for sure.
Here are two links to the most popular theories about it all, very interesting!
http://mirrormattermoon.blogspot.com/
http://forums.abc.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messagelist&webtag=lost&tid=581
okay, I feel sufficiently dorky now. :) have a nice day!
Posted by: Barbara | March 26, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Sounds like a lovely day - I love the sun. Also, where did you get the wooden camper? It is really cute.
Posted by: Dallas | March 26, 2008 at 11:41 AM
The sun is so much needed this time of year! We plan to soak some up today too! Yours is the third post on music making at home that I have read in the the past day or so. It must be time to open the windows and make some noise!! Usher in the sun and warm breeze.
Posted by: Kristen | March 26, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Sounds like a lovely afternoon. I could use some sun warmth. Also, where did you get the wooden camper toy - its great.
Posted by: Dallas | March 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I've been doing the same thing with LOST! I finally hit the end of Season 3. It will be nice to remember to go to bed at a decent time soon :)
Posted by: Carrie | March 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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Ack! I'm not alone in my LOST insanity. ;) It's so dangerous having the entire season ready to go...one...after....another. ;)
Dallas & Annie -
The camper is from Magic Cabin a few years ago - but I can't seem to find it on their website. Sorry!
--amanda
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Posted by: SOULEMAMA | March 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Lost! Amazingly addictive.
We almost got cable just to see the new season, but a kind friend volunteered to tape them for us.
My husband likes that it is the only show that makes me drop my knitting needles or cross stitch project.
Posted by: kerri | March 26, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Lost is the only show I watch on a regular basis and I'm completely addicted to it. It's also the only show that leaves me very tense and sick to my stomach. Sort of like drugs, but legal. :)
Posted by: rebekah at elizabeth anne designs | March 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Enjoy your nap in the spring sun !
Posted by: ilse | March 26, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Lovely day listening and tired, surrounded by family. Wish it was this kind of day for me too.
Posted by: Shelley | March 26, 2008 at 12:05 PM
back to say... i just watched the pilot episode of lost. all the past shows/seasons (i'm not really sure, there's just a ton) are available online via the abc site. can somebody now virtually kick my butt so i don't get immediately sucked into episodes 2... 3...4... must begin spring cleaning...
Posted by: beautythatmoves | March 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM
oh, LOST. What can I say? I am so hooked. We are watching Season 4 in The Netherlands, season 3 is a masterpiece and 4 it's going that way too. Keep it up, it's so worth it! one of the best shows I have even seen. All the names make reference to something or someone, everything is linked and just when you think you know what is going on, you realize you have no clue! ok, I'll stop now.
Lucky you got some sun too...
Posted by: Andrea | March 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM
we caught up on LOST - the whole thing - this past month, too. now we actually have to -wait- like everyone else. :P glad you're having fun, even though it makes the days sleepy.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 26, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Love the baby feet.
Posted by: RachelMM | March 26, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Hi - I am also keen to learn where you got your camper from. very fun.
megan
Posted by: Megan | March 26, 2008 at 12:40 PM
sorry, saw you answered it already.
Posted by: Megan | March 26, 2008 at 12:41 PM
A ha! I was wondering where the drums had gone to.
Posted by: Allison Fouse | March 26, 2008 at 12:42 PM
i think i have a crush on your little family.
hearts.
Posted by: emily | March 26, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Ah Lost, give it a couple of Seasons and you will be well and truly LOST *lol*. But it's very addictive and great viewing. Stick with it. Lovely photo's of a chilled day btw.
Posted by: Carol | March 26, 2008 at 01:10 PM
No shame in liking LOST, it rocks!!!
I got a package in mail today from Amazon and I was SO excited b/c I thought it was your book. Can't.....wait.....much......longer! Tracey
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | March 26, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Sorry to change the subject... but...
I GOT YOUR BOOK IN THE MAIL TODAY!
YIPPEE!!!!!!
Sunny spot... Here I come!
Posted by: Ginger&Pickle | March 26, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Lost is great fun. Glad you are in on it! Beautiful pictures. Makes me want to sit in the sun. :)
Posted by: Carolyn | March 26, 2008 at 01:52 PM
I am glad I started LOST at the beginning or else I would be up every night too. Sounds like a good day, despite the sleepiness.
Posted by: Ericka B Traven | March 26, 2008 at 02:10 PM
I am among those who have not watched LOST. Maybe someday...
I love the how to make a button link. Where do you find these things, Amanda?!
Posted by: Lisa Z | March 26, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Sounds idyllic. Enjoy!
Have you seen/heard this youtube? For some reason it reminds me of your blog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd1Ie370rHk
Maybe because it makes me happy, and your blog makes me happy too.
Posted by: krystal | March 26, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Welcome to the land of the LOST - Fantastic show....I don't want it to ever end!
Posted by: Kate | March 26, 2008 at 02:51 PM
Hello, Thank you for your blog. I have a question about the wooden camper. Is it still being made and, if so, do you have any ideas where to purchase a similar one? Thank you, Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Mauro Hicks | March 26, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Oh my goodness, are people already receiving the book? Mine has been on preorder since day one. I'll be watching for it! The timing couldn't be better as I'm home for two months with a sick child.
Posted by: Mary Beth | March 26, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I got my full dose of LOST last summer after my best friend BEGGED me to start watching it. I was reluctant at first, but headed to the video store one day. After the first episode, I went straight into the second, and then couldn't bare to wait another day to start the third. This continued for about a week and by the end, I was caught up to watch the start of this season.
I just love it when the word LOST comes up on the black screen with that music... gives me goosebumps every.single.time.
That show is 100% addictive. And I love every second of it! Glad to hear you are enjoying it as well!
Beth
Posted by: Beth | March 26, 2008 at 03:28 PM
You're watching LOST!!! haha... I was quite sure that you guys never watched TV (with the exception of the World Series). Anyway, isn't it great? And it just gets Better. It definitely raised the bar for us, and now we're very hard to please when it comes to TV. So we hardly watch anything else. Except Project Runway. And that's just me. :)
Looks like you've got a family band on your hands... As always, love the pictures.
Posted by: kristena | March 26, 2008 at 03:55 PM
ahh, sounds like bliss.... i am enjoying the same sun as we slip out of summer and into autumn.....
Posted by: claire | March 26, 2008 at 04:26 PM
I have that same blue silver buckle case, and I too use mine to tote around half finished prodjects in! Kutos!
Posted by: Tierra | March 26, 2008 at 04:36 PM
this is what I am doing this afternoon...reading your book! It just came in the mail! Woohoo!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 26, 2008 at 04:52 PM
It just occurred to me that you might like this, if you haven't come across it already: http://www.the1920snetwork.com/ It's radio music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Posted by: Sasha | March 26, 2008 at 05:09 PM
What a wonderful toy camper van
- Kylie
Posted by: Kylie | March 26, 2008 at 05:24 PM
beautiful photos. and beautiful pictures of one day.
i really love your blog and your cretaive family.
enjoy the spring
sara
Posted by: sara fiordiviola | March 26, 2008 at 05:34 PM
wonderful the light in your sunporch! and special pictures of your moments in there.
have a lovely day.
Posted by: kosenrufu mama | March 26, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Where did Adelaide get that amazing wooden camper?
Posted by: JenC. | March 26, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Cool Couch guitar straps (I just checked them out online), bacon chololates, Ottobre magazine... your blog now my go-to place for all things I never knew I needed. Thanks!
Posted by: Beth Workman | March 26, 2008 at 06:37 PM
is that a hair cut i see on your young drummer? ;) cuteness.
Posted by: molliegreene | March 26, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Posts like that make me want to quit my job and stay home...shame the bank wouldn't agree.
Posted by: Jude | March 26, 2008 at 07:18 PM
LOST is great, huh? like a lot of TV series, i reckon it's best watched on DVD allatonce. in a row. season by season.
my husband and i watched Season 1 whilst on holidays in New Zealand a couple of years ago. then Season 2 on our honeymoon in the Cook Islands. now THAT was creepy... the LOST island was eerily similar so i was thoroughly scared every night. how romantic is that!
one day i'll get around to Season 3. how many seasons are there now??
Posted by: lindsey clare | March 26, 2008 at 07:23 PM
...Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it's all right....
Sounds like a wonderful day.
Posted by: jen(storiesfromthemouth) | March 26, 2008 at 07:30 PM
this is me! I am about ot start watching it. We have no tv here.
I watched all 5 seasons of Alias like a fiend last year.
Posted by: leilalu | March 26, 2008 at 07:36 PM
this is me! I am about ot start watching it. We have no tv here.
I watched all 5 seasons of Alias like a fiend last year.
Posted by: leilalu | March 26, 2008 at 07:37 PM
this is me! I am about ot start watching it. We have no tv here.
I watched all 5 seasons of Alias like a fiend last year.
Posted by: leilalu | March 26, 2008 at 07:42 PM