Re-entry, and barely springtime

We thought we would sweeten the hard re-entry by getting some baby chicks, 

well we where planning on it all year actually, but the timing was right.

The kids are smitten, there are 5, they are all girls, and they all have names.

This lovely storm greeted us, much to hubby's chagrin

from sunshine to shoveling

snowpants, and ready to go back to school (kinda)

we had our own little egg dying party, very gaudy colors, but hey, whatever they wanted! its what happens as they grow older

 this girl had been practicing her lines for the play back in Panama, 

Joseph the dreamer, she was Levi

rare photos,  Easter morning

oh my, its a real one!

egg hunting at frog belly farm

and a few snapshots from home

Zi painted and wove this basket, and planted grass seed, so beautiful

Imani spring decorated

the chicks first day outside

he was not impressed

Happy tuesday

Estes Park wool market

Thank you to my aunt K who insisted we visit this wonderful fair.

It was amazing to see so many beautiful well loved fiber animals and get to witness the connection from them, to the precious wool they create.

Newly shorn Alpaca's, with their funny long spindly necks

rabbit wool

spun into this , fluffy cloud feel

and knit into this

from batting to thread!

from thread to cloth

this guy

tired and whiny, nothing new!

beautiful creations, i loved the felt succulent planters, woa!

spindles

waiting for their haircuts. So amazing to watch that wool pelt come off in one piece

And finally, inspired by all the cute llamas and Alpaca's, and Mermag, a llama craft!

what I left with, glorious mustard wool

Happy Monday