Maisy eyes up the raspberries at my Dads, her hair is getting longer and curlier after having been so short and neat for so long.
A little post paddling pool cuddle with Rachel, my step mum.
Poppy all big brown eyes and fluffy hair.
Mmmm, raspberries.
Gabriel my little brother,
It was hard to drag her away from the raspberries once she had discovered the joys of a food supply you can help yourself to, I am surprised she didn't get a tummy ache.

For the Rose Fairy

flutter
Originally uploaded by clothkids

lift me up.
(the full story is in the post below, and over at Froken Skicklig)

Clover, Poppies, Buttercups, Herb Robert, Daisies, Scarlet Pimpernel, and some big blue bell flowers.
Bringing the flower fairies alive, a little beetle walks on buy.
Poppies grown for Poppy, silk petals on the breeze, little seeds.
Maybe Poppy will find the book when she is older and will remember days in the garden with her mummy, looking in her flower fairies book, and making collection of things as the days go by.
Poppy lays the flowers in the fairies hands,
Then we make a little headdress, for a real Poppy fairy.

Chronicles for http://frokenskicklig.blogspot.com/ and the Rose fairy.

I need purple nail polish

I need purple nail polish
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Yes I broke my foot and then I posted a couple of pictures over at flickr, and in less than 24hrs I had over 130 views, lets put that into context, one of my other shot that has had a similar number of views has accumulated them over about 5 months. So I am think there are some people out there with a serious foot thing going on. Not sure what to make of it really. Glad I buffed and polished them though.

I have broken my foot.

I have broken my foot.
Originally uploaded by clothkids

I didnt even fall, I just went over on my ankle, I thought "that made a nice clicking sound." but on reflection that was probably the sound of my bone snapping! Very glad they took this super heavy plaster cast off today and I now have a light and purple one in its place. Now I have to keep Maisy off what must look like an ideal saddle to perch on for "horsey, horsey."
This will be a nice way to remember it, with Poppy's doodles and a damsel fly resting upon it.

Caught you

Caught you
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Maisy likes to sit in water, be it a puddle, stream or sea, fully clothed if necessary, so lots of catching need to happen if dry(ish) clothes are required.

Like mother like daughter

Like mother like daughter
Originally uploaded by clothkids

What can I say!

Jumping

Jumping
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Talland bay in cornwall, she arrived at the beach in a coat and wellies, and left in her knickers!

Tractor tyre sandpit

Tractor tyre sandpit
Originally uploaded by clothkids

An attempt to stop them digging up the plant, I got a tyre from the farm, cleaned it , painted it dug out a hole to set it in, lined it with weed suppressant membrane, and tipped in 4 bags of sand. Its been a big hit. now I just have to get used to sand everywhere!

Back seat naps

Back seat naps
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Peace and quite! They don't very often both sleep in the car. Poppy will fall asleep instantly but Maisy is hardcore at staying awake back there.

Family Picnic, a proper one when we packed a hamper and went for a walk and found a good spot to sit.

Happy Easter!

This is Poppy in her easter bonnet! (paper plate), and feeding the lambs where we live.

Maisy is in our garden playing.

Poppy is perfecting her moaning skills currently, and driving me mad. We have made chocolate crispy cakes and decorated the porch Eastery, so currently she is going ON and ON about the cakes and when they will be ready to eat.

I Have a SHOP on Etsy, finally. I am still stocking the shelves, at the moment it has just jewellery, but I am planning to add some other things, little dolls maybe. anyway the link will always be in the "sites I like" bit on the side, but as its NEW here it is in its own little post

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7102696

The Clothkids Shop

My princess and the pea. For the full story go to Froken Skicklig blog and check the comments.

The Princess and the Pea

The Princess and the Pea
Originally uploaded by Fröken Skicklig

Froken Skicklig princess is looking for a new home, make someone feel like a princess by leaving something special under there pillow.

POP!

POP!
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Daddy gradually got cross that all his best bubbles got Poppy'd.

fruit and veg

fruit and veg
Originally uploaded by clothkids

Poppys groceries.

Sweet Pea's getting big.

Daddies are there for climbing on.

People I miss

Jennifer, your worship and your dancing.










Heather, Your Warmth, your intellect, your reading.
Lynsey, Hot chocolate and cakes around the table.

Sheba, your gentleness, your kindness, your friendship.

Christy, I do not miss your grief, but I do miss your insanity, you see the world through different eyes and that sets you apart.

Amber, your laugh, your company, your accent, to walk and talk, Honesty, living.

I can see these moments and I know they're past separated by time, distance.

I miss laughing with you when I am sad. I miss the love and company of others.Have I made mistakes or are these circumstances perfect, holding me in place. I dont know how to find friends like you again.