Sunday, March 29, 2009

Today

Matilda cut her first tooth. Ouchy. Lots of tears, although you can't tell from this picture. Sweet baby.



This adorable poncho was a gift from my sweet and missed friend, Margot.

My genius husband found a perfect rain barrel and then made it fit perfectly in our garden.



He cut part of the gutter to attach a flexible piece that would flow in to the barrel, he also stapled a piece of mesh to the opening to catch debris and hoisted in up on cider blocks to allow easy access to the hose. I will probably plant something around the blocks to make it look a little prettier.





and I made this:



© copyright homemade grits

3 comments:

jess said...

Love the rain water waterer... and the owl. So great! What a wonderful day!

Lesley said...

It was pretty awesome. I'm looking forward to some warm, sunny weather.

kate said...

sam is brilliant, you are creative and matilda is adorable!