Sampo in a tree

Even if it is cloudy today Sampo insisted that it is his turn to go out. It appears that he has not got enough attention lately and really wanted to show off...


When we got to the forest, he found a tree and did all the antics he could think of. It was a good thing that the ground under that little tree was covered with soft grass and moss. Sampo did not fall down, he proved to be quite a little monkey boy or an acrobat.













Sampo: Hello everybody! Did you see everything I did?

To calm him down a bit I made him pick some flowers and pretend to send them as greetings to all his big and little friends all over the world.

Sampo: Are you done photographing?



Sampo: May I throw these stupid flowers away now?

Well, well, well. My little hobbit is as crabby as ever. I think he had a good time, however, though he does not want to admit it.

Umbriel on the balcony

It is a cloudy (but warm) day again, so Umbriel could play on the balcony without fear of getting too much sunshine (and turning yellow).

He wanted to show what the farmer's market looks like on a nice summer day. There are flea market and crafts sellers at the left end and farm produce sellers on the right - lots of fresh berries and vegetables.


Besides doll clothes I have been sewing things for the house, I made patchwork covers for the balcony chairs. The loose covers can be easily thrown into a washing machine when they get dirty (there is plenty of dust and soot and pollen in the city air).

Umbriel is testing the smaller chair. He has noticed that the plaid patch next to his head is the same fabric as Nemo's shirt!


The bigger chair has a similar coverlet.

Rocking chair

The two little demons found a rocking chair that looks just about the right size for them.



Of course they both want to try it at once...



After lots of shuffling and pushing and poking they finally agree to take turns...



But the other is always standing by saying it's his turn NOW!


Two demons and one rocking chair does not seem to be a very good idea...