Today is a rainy day... and it's a Monday.
But we had a wonderful weekend full of food, friends, sunshine, and many exciting outings in celebration of my guy's eleventh birthday. Of course all those photos are on my point and shoot camera (which my husband accidentally took to work) so today I will share what I have.
This amazing kiddo, who whittled the wood to create this bo staff, is smart and wise, positive yet realistic, caring and thoughtful, and an all around pleasure to parent. He loves books and spends hours each day reading, he conducts research and sets up experiments to solve science and math questions, and these days he is passionate for the art of taekwondo. On Saturday he turned eleven which means he is big now - but still young enough to want to spend time being silly with his mama. And this mama could not be happier.
Happy Birthday my sweet eleven year old kiddo.
I finished his Spring cover just in time with some quick squiggly quilting and fun red binding.
Here's a close-up of the quilting and binding. (all my cute photos are on the other camera)
I have been busy on the home front with sports tournaments, school events, another birthday to plan... But I have so much I want to share with you including two small tutorials (because you asked) and a giveaway that will be hosted on another blog later this week. I also received a beautiful blogger award from my friend Rose of Sand in My Yarn where I am supposed to tell seven interesting things about myself but I have been going so fast lately that the only interesting thing I can think of is that my current favorite snack is chai tea with bananas and walnuts - eaten together. It's the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and crunchy. Yum.
And I'm sipping tea out of my new Liberty of London cup that I got at Target this weekend. (the Target just happened to be across the street from the space museum where we celebrated Ezra's birthday and my kiddos were so exhausted from all the fun they didn't even complain - and even kind of enjoyed - a bit of shopping with their mama.)
Happy Monday everyone!
Sounds like it was a great weekend. Happy Birthday ! I love your Liberty Mug. I can't wait to get somethig Liberty the next time I go by Target. You've got me hooked on Chai tea.
Posted by: Beth | March 22, 2010 at 05:06 PM
wow. such a fun post! Love how you described your boy - mama's know their kids best : )
okay, now I am tempted to go to target...
Posted by: Denise | March 22, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Happy Monday to you too! I love the new bed spread.
Posted by: christina | March 22, 2010 at 05:25 PM
wow--11! his quilt turned out great.
that snack does sound yummy. I sometimes eat dried cranberries and nuts together (sweet / tart / salty!) and I am *always* up for a cup of tea.
The Liberty of London stuff has been absolutely snapped up around here--your mug is really pretty.
Posted by: Nancy | March 22, 2010 at 06:36 PM
larissa - i bought that exact same mug as part of my liberty/target haul this past week. yay!!
love the quilt so much - you are such a great mom! happy happy birthday to your sweet boy!
Posted by: seashoreknits | March 22, 2010 at 06:39 PM
The blanket came out more then lovely...and I love chai tea too. I'm so glad I found your blog....
Posted by: alyssa spring | March 22, 2010 at 07:41 PM
I need to go to Target immediately. And that quilt, such a wonderful present.
Looks like a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Julia | March 22, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Lovely photos of a special day! (Despite your good one's being on the other camera).
The quilt is gorgeous and fun and a great gift he'll always remember.
I love my gala apple with fresh walnuts in the morning - but now I'm curious what a banana would be like!
Posted by: MrPuffy | March 22, 2010 at 10:56 PM
What a great weekend--and I share the mug love! Eleven! That just doesn't seem real, does it? I swear time is moving faster...
Posted by: Meg Evans | March 23, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Oof - seeing your son's quilt (love the red binding!) reminds me I have some un-sewing to do so I can get restarted on my daughter's "big sister" quilt. Sounds like a wonderful weekend! Many Happy Returns to your son!
Posted by: Jenny | March 23, 2010 at 09:25 AM
I've been thinking since yesterday how cool that spring quilt is. It's wonderful that you can pull it together so well. I'd be mired in too many questions. I bet he had a good nights sleep under that quilt!
Posted by: Beth | March 23, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Sounds like good birthday fun. Your quilt turned out great, as usual. I'm sure it will be appreciated forever.
And Liberty of London at Target? Since when? Oh my, I must head there on my lunch break.
Posted by: Jodi | March 23, 2010 at 09:57 AM
he sounds like one heck of a cool kiddo! i am jealous of your liberty mug and chai...may i ask how you prepare yours? i can never get my chai right...
Posted by: kaet | March 23, 2010 at 01:12 PM
happy birthday ezra! hope this year is full of wonder and blessings for you! larissa, i love your cup from target...too cute! sounds like you all are so enjoying this season. the quilt turned out wonderful...looks like one he'll love for many many years. you're such a great mama!
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 23, 2010 at 01:19 PM
His quilt turned out so nice, I'm sure he loves it! I love the last photo of your daughter holding the daffodil :) And walnuts and bananas...hmmm I'm going to have to try that! Sounds yummy.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 23, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Love that quilt, and your fav snack, and the blowing out the candles pic, especially with the uncontrollable excitement expressed on the little sister's face.
:)Lisa
Posted by: Earthmama | March 24, 2010 at 08:40 AM
you're one awesome mama!!
Happy Birthday Ezra!
your quilt is wonderful and perfect for a big guy's room.
I've been to every department at Target looking at all the Liberty of London items! they're everywhere and oh so tempting!! so I love your new tea cup.
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