Under construction...

Construction in the house finally started last week. Stage one should be done sometime next week. Renovations are moving at a very decent pace. I suspect Anastasia's crew, met in the kitchen last night, to have something to do with it. The kitchen already has a nice, working, french door to the garden, and the nice hole in the ceiling should welcome a lovely skylight today.

We can always retreat to the swimming pool on the deck, which is mostly enjoyed by the contractor's dog lately. When I told Kyan that I would rather go to the pool at the university since, at least, I can fit in it comfortably, he told me I just had to say "Criss-cross applesauce", and I would be the right size for the kiddie pool. Hard to fight such argument...

The hedgehog and the fox

I saw the patterns for these two adorable creatures on a book, and made them my own way, with whatever fabrics I had laying around in my many boxes (yes, it's quite impressive what we can find in there). I only bought a tiny bit of rousset fleece for Kyan's fox, who still preferred the leftover fleece in bubblegum pink.
Quickly made, thanks to Anastasia's precious help. And yes, the fox may appear a bit naked, but he soon should get a pair of stylish flowery knickers...

Yummy...

Michael is very much into Jamie Oliver's cooking and philosophy these days. Last night, we had chicken wrapped up in parmesan and prociutto, with rice, broccoli, and a fancy side thing made of spinach leaves with pecan, pine nuts and dried cranberries. I leave you admire the dessert (watermelon and cheddar cheese). It was all delicious.

Busy busy...

A few more steps in the adventures of my little business, The Lazy Giraffe. More contacts with boutiques where I'm starting to have more precise requests. Among others, owls and little dresses for next Spring, and soft hats in organic cotton for babies for the Winter. So far, I've made a few hats with whatever material I had laying around, but it's slowly taking shape.

The feel for speed...

We'll have to brace ourselves for Anastasia's future experiences. After the tractors, she quickly took up to the ATV and didn't want to stop. Luckily, her cousin Christina was in control of the situation.

Visit at the Dodds

A few hours spent with Cathryn, Michael, Julia and Cathryn's parents at their house with a fabulous garden...

Oh Canada...

Back home after a ten day visit to Michael's family, North of Toronto. Lovely family time, and a chance for Kyan and Anastasia to spend time with their cousins.