s is for sheep!

the sheep are getting brave. the kids enjoyed hand feeding them. they've surprised us with lambs in july this year too!

o is for outside in winter

preparing for winter outside-ness:: gumboots, raincoats, overalls, woolly hats, all at the ready.

i is for inside in winter

organising for the winter inside-ness:: blankets for huts, reading nooks, games & puzzles, play oven, art supplies, new playdough, library books and story cds...

m is for mid-winter

today we mid-winter feasted. thankful for good food and warmth. rejoicing in the slowly-growing-longer days.

b is for blankets

piling the blankets, lighting the fire, filling the hotties, chasing the sun, finding the warmth. it's winter.