i CAN count to eleven

did you catch my mistakes?

the whole eleven in '11 idea kinda means listing eleven things.

not ten.

which is what i did in both round-ups from last night. :)

so i went back and added something to both.

for my "projects and parties" post i added the 2011 in 2011 challenge.

(ready for an update on that?)

so far, we have purged 1269 items .

the plan is to continue until we hit 2011 and then start over for a 2012 in 2012 challenge.

this is really really good for us.

as for an eleventh "moment with little harts", i picked this photo:

oh, that boy.

this used to be a daily occurence last spring and summer.

 but no longer.

which is why i take the time to document our stories in word and photo.

eleven in '11 (moments with little harts)

time for a little look back at 2011.

these posts help me remember the joy chosen and the beauty found.

they give me time to savor the time given and the stories told.

blogging has helped me document family memories and for that i am thankful.  the big events would be documented and remembered, but in this season, life is more about little moments filled with little harts.
let us celebrate some everyday bits.

indoor snow play

these make me smile

cool little dude with big attitude

comfort in a cup

yep

tea party with gia

best answer ever

roommates

delight (defined)

the animal protector

in between the crazy

eleven in '11 (projects and parties)

time for a little look back at 2011.

these posts help me remember the joy chosen and the beauty found.

they give me time to savor the time given and the stories told.

here's to the loving hours put into projects big and small.
here's to the sweet times celebrating with family and friends.

the new firepit


a star wars movie party


lighting up the back patio
(there was never a post dedicated to this other than here, but it was much more than just purchasing LED lights and stringing them up over a table.  we attached a cable from the house to the tree, which is easier said than done.  let's just say, it was definitely a project!)

a house concert with karla adolphe

operation tree fort
(still in progress! we are excited to finish up this year.)

gia's new all-girlie room

the boys share a room

the front porch makeover

time for a tailgate 

 

the dollhouse

2011 in 2011 challenge
(no, i don't have a photo of the boxes and bags dropped off at goodwill.)
so far, we have purged 1269 items .
the plan is to continue until we hit 2011 and then start over for a 2012 in 2012 challenge.
this is really really good for us.

eleven in '11 (DIYs and crafty bits)

time for a little look back at 2011.
these posts help me remember the joy chosen and the beauty found.
they give me time to savor the time given and the stories told.

first up, the craftiness that made its way to the blog.

favorite cardigan turned pillow


embroidered lamp slipcover


bienvenue printemps wreath


scrappy rainbow felt mobile


custom rose trellis
(built in 2010, but finally enjoyed as the roses bloomed in may 2011)


pretty gift card envelope


sailboat restyle


bird embroidery


stamped doily hoop art


yarn and doily wreath


advent banner
(which i never blogged about, but it was cut from the prettiest muted turquoise and white patterned paper.  this tutorial might be helpful.  and it was such a sweet way to be greeted each day.)