Here are a few shots of the Flatirons Community Garden as it looked this past weekend, on May 22-23, 2010. The first photo is on Saturday, and the second on Sunday. The garden has been plowed, and the plots are quickly coming to life! We are getting a late start due to a very unpredictable, and at times harsh, spring. My husband tilled the plot for me so we're all set to go now. This week, the kids and I will be doing our planting, mostly seeds but some plants. They had a fun time at the garden and are (perhaps?) learning patience as we get the plot to the point where they can really help. Below, they are pictured "helping" and then the plot is shown being tilled, and then as we left it. There IS some nice soil under there! I planned out a potager style garden plot with a bean/pea/nasturtium "wigwam" in the center, which is why there is a circle. The cross is the walking path.
I've been continuing to take a break from the shop to work on personal projects (Annie's Waldorf doll and the silk scarf) but that break will soon be coming to an end due to lots of fun opportunities coming my way! First, I was invited to do a collaboration with Amanda of Nacho Dipes on Hyena Cart, as part of her shop's grand re-opening in early June. This will involve doing three appliqued t-shirts and a knit/fabric dress, all using or inspired by the Very Hungry Caterpillar fabric line. That will be so fun, and I expect to do some duplicates for Annie's wardrobe! Next, I've been asked by two different local yarn store owners to knit some samples for them, to showcase their yarns. So, I have the opportunity to knit items of my choice using top quality yarns that are new to me. I plan to do some baby hats and something else...I need to browse patterns and make a decision! Lastly, I will be making a size 3-6 mos knit/fabric dress and matching knit booties for a custom request, so I will be doing that in the next week, as well. Must.be.disciplined!
I am preparing to go back to work full-time as of July 1, which will obviously be a huge shift for our family. It looks like the final weeks of my leave are going to be quite busy indeed. :) I am so grateful though for the abundance of opportunities that have come my way...thus the title of this post. Being grateful for all these positive things in my life creates a feeling of abundance and "fills my cup," something I need on a regular basis.
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