Winter took its time reaching us this year, but I'd say we are in the thick of it now (a Texas version, anyway).
Last week was one of those dreamy ones. The ones in which we lose track of the days of the week and linger a bit longer in the doing not much phase, just because there's no better way to enjoy the damp and cold weather, in my book. Beatrix and I kept the house lit in candles, sipped on tea, and pretended for brief moments here and there that the rest of the world simply faded away (or at least I did). She danced around the living room to The Nutcracker about 987 times. Good times. I think she's got the stage bug. Her expressions crack me up.
Here's a few photos that I snapped during the quiet and spare moments of the first days of the new year.
Ah, our days have been all candlelight and tea as well. And the Nutcracker too! Both Juni and Owen are enamored...
Posted by: Catherine | January 11, 2013 at 07:58 PM
Claire is so into the nutcracker these days as well..... and that first picture is so cozy! if only we were neighbors, we could watch as the girls dance around to tchaikovsky while we sip coffee at that little table...... ahhhhhh.
Posted by: amanda (sweetpotatoclaire) | January 13, 2013 at 09:37 PM
Don't even tease me with that image, Amanda! Our girls, some Nutcracker dance craziness, and coffee at the table sounds divine.
Posted by: Nichole | January 14, 2013 at 09:16 PM
In reply to your comment today...Funny, I come here too but don't always comment. I'm always drawn in by your beautiful photos. It's nice to know we enjoy each other.
I remember when you couldn't get rid of that nasty heatwave, and now here you are feeling cold...
; )
My girls were obsessed with the Nutcracker for about 1 year. Now, they've burnt all of us out, including themselves. That said, whenever I hear the score, I will think of them at 6 and 4 dancing, dancing.
XO
Posted by: ladycordelia | January 18, 2013 at 10:10 AM
I too am drawn by your photos. They really capture the true beauty found in an ordinary day. I also love your mix of Montessori and Waldorf. I love both and am always thinking of what they have in common and how to bring them into my home. Indeed they make for a beautiful environment in which to raise a child.
Posted by: Mindy | January 30, 2013 at 09:51 AM