October 2011

Isn't this October calendar page sooo atmospheric and Autumnal? Little B (who LoVeS ducks) has enjoyed this month's picture and has regularly been found quacking at the calendar. 

So...October has been and gone, it's felt like a long month! I've been looking back through my photo archives to remind myself what I've been up to during the past 31 days. Honestly, my memory is seriously shot through, I can hardly remember yesterday let alone weeks ago. I just realised that I've slipped out of the habit of making my monthly mosaics, no reason for it mind you, it's somehow just not happened. However, I felt inspired to create a visual summary of October, so here it is.......

...doesn't seem quite as colourful as usual, but it does perfectly sum up the month for me, most especially the change of seasons. September still felt very much like it had it's feet rooted in Summer, whereas October most definitely swung itself into Autumn.

We've had some incredible skies throughout October, with some awesome bright and clear sunshiney Autumn days.....

.....some incredible early morning sunrise colours.....

....and some magical early evening sunsets.

It makes me smile to notice how many of my photos each month are taken with the camera pointed sky-wards! I never tire of observing the weather, the light, the clouds, I'm continously enchanted by the rhythm of the seasons played out in the skies.

Last week as I think I mentioned, the family was roosting at home for half term hols and during this time I tried to take a few pics of the way we spent our at-home days. One of the things I adore about blog writing (more so the longer I stick at it) is the way it allows me to capture a tiny bit of the Little People's childhood. I look back at my blog writing over the years and I am incredibly grateful to myself (!!) for taking the time and effort to photograph and write about our Ordinary Life. It allows me to peek back through a small window into the past if you like. Posts like this, this and this. Just plain ol' family life at home, but oh so precious for their Ordinariness.
So in no particular order, here are some visual snips from last week's activities....

:: chalking pictures on the road outside the house ::

:: Little Lady, bubble blowing for her wee brother ::

:: Little Lady's Knitty Suitcase after a knitting spell on the sofa ::

:: den-building. The sofa was pulled forward and a long, thin hideaway was created behind ::

:: Little B loving the Brio train track, inherited from his big brother ::

:: Little Man, hanging on the street with four of his buddies, all on their wheels ::

:: helping Little Man to master simple origami boat building (instructions here) ::

:: me, working on some ideas for new Christmas decs (tweaking still needed) ::

Sigh. They grow sooo fast don't they? Heart warming to see that some simple things are remaining constant across the years (bubble blowing, chalking, den building with blankets).

Cripes, I am sighing a lot writing this post, I'm glad you can't hear me!! I'm feeling quite reflective I guess. It's good though, to look back and view the patterns of one's life. Good in a sighing sort of a way.

Right, lets view some Views shall we?? A selection of October vistas from the Attic window then....

Lovely.

Last week we finally felt the cold creep in and lit the fire for the first time, more than a month later than last year. It was absolutely wonderful I have to say. Makes the Autumn season Official somehow, when the first frost has been and the first fire's been lit.

Only sixty one days left of this year you know.

*Sigh*

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Comments

[Jess]

Hi Lucy
Would you mind sharing the exact locations of these playgrounds as we will be staying in Yorkshire soon and my near 2 year old would love these! Thanks.

[Alison]

are you a member of the cloud appreciation society -http://cloudappreciationsociety.org/ ? If not you might like to be.
From an Attic24 appreciator

[Jeanne]

Such gorgeousness!!!

[BarbaraSchaap]

Haha, at first glance I thought the den was a car! I'm not the only one I see. :-)) Thank you for sharing again!

Barbara

p.s. Yesterday I bought really pink yarn of 'different textures' (woolly, shiney, fluffy etc) and I am going to make my first Lucy-inspired ripple-ripple-ripple cushion for my little girl Charlotte (almost 3, loves everyting pink)!

[all8garden]

Autumn makes me happy to be outside too. What beautiful scenery, you are a lucky lady to live in such a place. Enjoy your time while your babies are young, the older they get (or maybe it's the older I get) the faster they grow. Have a lovely week.

[eva]

Lovely and charming post once again, as usual.

[Taylor]

I love your fireplace! I wish mine was all ready to go!

[Lindy]

I love your blog!! I live in Dallas Texas and we just survived the hottest summer (71 days over 100) and continuing worst drought in our history. Seeing your photos of gorgeous England is pure delight. Your words and photos remind me of the beauty and value of small and large delights in life. I have two major surgeries coming up and am home most of the time so your blog is a wonderful escape. Have you always been this cheerful, optimistic and able to see the beauty in life? Thanks again!!

[Adaliza]

I have that calendar too and October was my favourite picture 'cos the ducks too! Show Little B pictures of Flora, my little duck who I rescued last Spring ... http://adaliza.wordpress.com/category/claws-paws/
She's just started laying eggs too!
I've just started a granny square blanket with amazing wool from the US - have you seen Webs the 'closeout' store - great bargains but huge shipping costs unfortunately. Just this once, I treated myself!

[Julie]

A bubble tub, my all time favourite thing, so much fun. Half term hols sound exciting at your place.

I experienced Yorkshire for the first time late september, a truly wonderful place

[Disou]

Lucy you are such a joy to read! Your posts are a constant cheer-up! Thank you!
bisoudisou

[Val]

Thanks for sharing all of the photos. I especially loved the ones of your Mum's cottage the other day. They were so English-y looking! Made me want to take a trip out there!Love your blog, keep up the good work!

[Joan]

I've been following your blog for a few weeks now and just want to say how much I enjoy each and every post! What a wonderfully creative and articulate young lady you are! Thank you for your granny stripe pattern, I've made a cute baby blanket with it and it came out beautifully. I've been 'hooking' since my mother taught me as a child and it's so refreshing to see younger artists (and you ARE an artist) make it their own. I smile to see all things 'granny' come around again, as they were so popular when I was a teen in the 70's. You've inspired me to start my own little journal blog to keep track of my art and crafts projects. I agree wholeheartedly that photos are a marvelous way to hold onto your memories. How wonderful for your children to have a such a smart and talented mum!

[Heather]

WOW would love to see a full bigger picture of your newest ripple afghan. It has grown quite a bit since you last posted a picture of it. from what I can see of it, it looks wonderful!!

[nicola pengelly]

Hi Lucy, Can i just ask, how do you make your photo mosaics? Are they hard to do and do you need software to do them?

Many thanks,

Nic xx

[Robin]

Your pictures make me miss living in England soo much! Absolutely lovely, and I love the riot of color on your couch. :D

[Guillermina]

Lucy!!my kids do the same with the sofa!!! it turns into a castle, a house and many magical things more!! blankets are really useful to play with.

[Donna]

What a lovely post Lucy- the chalk on the ground took me right back to my own childhood.It's lovely seeing kids being kids :)Happy autumn!

[Susanne Tyree]

Being ordinary is a blessing. It gives us time to catch our breath and refuel for the times that drain us of energy and leave us exhausted. My daughters are grown and believe me, I still miss the days when they were little. There was no such thing as blogging back then just snap shots to capture those moments in time. Enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing.

[sell wow acounts]

really lovely sky shots :)

[Jess]

That's amazing views you have from your attic window! It's lovely to see the change in the landscape over time isn't it? You're so right abuot the ordinary things being so precious and just as important as 'events'. I wish I was blogging when my children were small, never too late though! :)
Jess xx

[angela-southern USA]

So sweet to think of Little B quacking away:)That October photo reminds me,I REALLY need to rake some leaves:)Memory..whats that??I tell my Girls I'll soon have to wear a name tag so I'll know who I am:)Love Little Lady's knitting case!I miss those den building days.Although.. maybe not, now that I think about it,my Girls would remove ALL the cushions from All the furniture and bring the cover from their beds to the living room too:O Love the pics, Been thinking about a"sweet" Chrismas tree this year,with crocheted candy,doughnuts,cookies etc.the no calorie kind:)Your blue chest by the fire place has inspired me to paint a recent purchase from an estate sale,a chest painted a very ugly shade of green.Thanks Lucy:)

[Bonnie]

They DO grow so fast...SIGH!

[Claire]

How cute is your little ladys knitting set, reminds me of one I had as a child. Lovely sunrise photo

[Amelitienne]

Hi Lucy! I really falled in love with your blog, I will get married on Semptember, and when we will buy a house, I would like a house similar to your house, I really love all the things you do! Best wishes
Amelitienne