Mayfly: life and life lessons

We're plugging away around here trying our best to enjoy as much of this ride as we can. I'd like to say THANK YOU for all of the kind comments you leave. Keep 'em coming! But forgive me if I don't answer as many or I leave fewer for you than I have been. It's just life getting in the way, and that's a good thing. Spending too much time staring at glowing screens can make a girl's eyes hurt, you know?

Tuesday we delivered a newborn rabbit to a wildlife rescue facility. His brothers and sisters met a brutal fate thanks to the neighbors' cat, and we just didn't have the heart to leave him for the same. Then yesterday we found this flightless fellow on our patio with an injured wing. Surely he'll die too, perhaps become a meal for a bird. So it goes. Needless to say, we have been discussing life and death. A lot.

What else have we been up to? Baking. Listening to thunder storms. Learning addition and subtraction. Digging in the dirt. Dancing. Hanging out with friends. Playing outside. Making stuff.

These are for our newest friend, Colette. The booties are from this free pattern, and the bib inspired by my incredibly productive and talented friend, Lori.

I hope to be back (in moderation of course) next week. Have a wonderful weekend!

Comments

the butterfly wings are gorgeous. wow. hope he makes it.;) love the list of what you've been up to: thunderstorms, baking, adding and subtracting. somehow it just all sounds so lovely. xo

Posted by: shari | April 27, 2007 9:46 AM

Very sweet and thoughtful, Alicia. Beautiful photos, as always, and I really like the booties and bib for your new little friend!!!

Posted by: Grace | April 27, 2007 9:54 AM

Thanks for the props, sweets. Those look great! And that butterfly - splendid. And those life and death conversations - a bit agonizing.

Posted by: laeroport | April 27, 2007 10:42 AM

awesome bib and booties! those slippers have been on my list of things to do for awhile now. love them! there is simply nothing like trying to explain the mysteries of life and death to your children.

Posted by: heidi | April 27, 2007 11:38 AM

The booties and bib are gorgeous. Perfect for a little baby girl.

It sounds like you've been quite busy with your family. It's all good. Have a great weekend.

Posted by: lera | April 27, 2007 12:07 PM

Poor little swallowtail. It looks like his wings never got fully uncrumpled when he came out of his crysalis. Maybe he can at least enjoy a few good meals of nectar before becoming someone else's good meal!

The booties are adorable.

Posted by: kristi | April 27, 2007 12:30 PM

with ya on the screen issues! be well my friend. enjoy! xo

Posted by: tracy | April 27, 2007 12:32 PM

Katie had an outfit when she was an infant with butterflies just like the ones on those booties. I loved that outfit...

Posted by: Mama Urchin | April 27, 2007 1:08 PM

those butterfly pictures are beautiful. sounds like life is good these days and full of lots of important lessons.

Posted by: molly | April 27, 2007 4:06 PM

I have seen those booties around but did not know where the pattern came from---thanks for the link!

Great butterfly photos!

Posted by: Amber | April 28, 2007 12:20 AM

Sounds like you have been having lots of quality family time. The booties and bib are great and will no doubt make the perfect baby gift.