waving to the "flying banana" as he's known in our family. even my grandmother called up, "are your girls outside? the flying banana is here!" He flies this thing around with what looks like a glorified box fan strapped to his back. I'm not sure how he does it....but he does put on quite a show.
I know this is nothing new, but I've never done it before and man, was it fun. The girls and I made apple prints yesterday on some scraps of linen. They went crazy when they lifted up that apple to see the first print underneath. (I kinda did, too.) We couldn't stop ourselves. There are scraps of apple-stamped fabric hanging around all over the house.
We also made some applesauce yesterday, too. It's hard to make the picture look as good as it tasted. Yum.
Can you tell we just finished up our short vowel sounds? a-a-apple?
I love the prints! That would look cute on a canvas tote...hmm...wheels turning...
Also, love your little bowl. My mom had a platter that matches that set that I stole the last time I was home. With her permission, of course.
Posted by: Jen | 20 September 2007 at 08:32 AM
Did you use fabric paint, or just regular paint for your apple prints?
Posted by: Michelle | 20 September 2007 at 08:57 AM
oh the apple prints are lovely!!
Posted by: stephanie | 20 September 2007 at 10:02 AM
we did apple prints recently, too - so pretty to look at and pleasing to do. but to do them on fabric - brilliant! (or cle-e-e-ver if you're on to the short "e"!)
Posted by: emily | 20 September 2007 at 10:15 AM
Those apple prints are cool!!
Posted by: Heather | 20 September 2007 at 11:09 AM
i really like the whole apple print idea!!!
Posted by: amy | 20 September 2007 at 11:43 AM
LOVE that bowl. The apple prints are lovely!!
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | 20 September 2007 at 11:45 AM
Now I have that song stuck in my head thank you very much!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | 20 September 2007 at 01:42 PM
Love those apple prints - something else I'm going to have to try!
Posted by: Lesley | 20 September 2007 at 02:13 PM
love the prints....we may have to try that, too. and homemade applesauce is one of my favorite things. enjoy!
Posted by: erin | 20 September 2007 at 03:07 PM
I have been making homemade applesauce, too. it is so yummy. last night we opened a jar of store bought applesauce and my son said, "this doesn't taste like moms!" i smiled...it's nice to know that you are appreciated.
love your apple prints.
Posted by: amandajean | 20 September 2007 at 04:47 PM
nice apples! I had not seen such a thing before and I think they are gorgeous. And your applesauce looks mmmm-yummy. Though I am sad that summer is almost over, apple season is some consolation. :)
Posted by: julie | 20 September 2007 at 04:50 PM
cute! I want to make some now!
Posted by: Courtney | 20 September 2007 at 07:21 PM
what a fun project! i can't wait to hear more about your homeschooling. my daughter is only 3 1/2 but i'm considering it as well. i've done a ton of reading lately and it's been so inspiring. so is your blog--i came over from a link on twostraightlines (love that one too!).
it was very interesting to see the books you're reading. i am reading three of the same ones. well, two technically--last child in the woods and the simple living guide. but i am also reading the well-trained mind and plan to read the well-educated mind afterwards. wish we could have a book group. :)
Posted by: amber | 20 September 2007 at 08:59 PM
The apple prints look geat, especially on that fabric!
Posted by: Emma | 20 September 2007 at 11:08 PM
what a fun day, what will you do with those adorable prints?
Posted by: Blair | 21 September 2007 at 12:37 AM
Our "flying banana" is green but the kids love to see it in the sky. It flys over the soccer field when all the kids are practicing and the kids jump up and down and wave.
Posted by: melissa | 21 September 2007 at 10:01 AM
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Posted by: Candace | 21 September 2007 at 12:19 PM
Those apple prints are awesome!
Posted by: beki | 21 September 2007 at 02:02 PM
Those apple prints are wonderful! I'm inspired :)
Posted by: Nichola | 21 September 2007 at 08:25 PM
How great is it that apple season comes in September? We have been doing the same thing with apples! I love the apple prints on the linen! You could make a skirt or smock. Very cute!
Posted by: JoAnna | 21 September 2007 at 08:32 PM
Fall is here! Adorable, inspirational blog. Loved the grocery tips. I will be back.:)
Posted by: Jessica | 22 September 2007 at 08:51 PM
Love the apple prints (and the dish that the apple sauce is in)!
Posted by: Chara Michele | 24 September 2007 at 02:28 PM
Ok, I'm really going to have to make some of these this weekend. Along with some fresh applesauce. Yummie...
Posted by: Laura | 02 October 2007 at 03:22 PM
Ok, I'm really going to have to make some of these this weekend. Along with some fresh applesauce. Yummie...
Posted by: Laura | 02 October 2007 at 03:22 PM
the apple prints are really perfect!
does someone have an apple tree in the garden maybe?
OOOOh it makes me think of apple crumble and custard! yummy x
Posted by: Bev | 03 October 2007 at 09:09 AM
Oh, I WISH my kids liked applesauce. It stinks to just make one helping of it--lots of work.
Love the prints. Never thought about doing it, but am going to have to try it now. We're going to two apple farm get-togethers next week!
Posted by: Deb | 18 September 2008 at 04:11 PM