yard sales, a new nephew & market preparpation

It has been a busy and surprisingly productive weekend.

The three of us awoke early on an overcast Saturday and decided to head out for some spontaneous yard sale-ing.

Mike, who usually tolerates my quest for old "junk" on  good day found himself quite taken with the thrill of the hunt and developed keen reflexes for all neon and hand drawn signs directing our way.

I am most excited about the perfect old folding screen {75 cents} I can easily use for an earring and pendant display and a well worn clock {1 dollar}

Mike was most excited about the brand new baby gate we found {5 dollars}, and a new Bathroom Reader {50 cents}

I think Poppy was most excited about the haystack cookies they were selling for Haiti and the many smiles she collected along the way.

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We came home to find out that my step-sister was in labour and later in the afternoon, gave birth to baby Oliver.

I don't have pictures yet, but we will be making the trip out to see them next weekend and can't wait to meet the little soul.

I am inspired by her positive and natural experience to re-visit the VBAC route I have been in fearful denial about.

Also thinking I may take Miss Fawn up on having a doula-in-training with us this time.

I felt so unsupported by my midwife last time and hope this time will be better.

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I have been in a frustrating little lull of waiting for market supplies ordered online to start showing up so I can begin creating again.

I finally got my hands on some new beads and earring hooks and made 30 pairs since last night.

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For supper, I am dreaming of corn on the cob, potato salad and bbq'd organic burgers.

Yum.

go gently & be wonderful

e.