*let’s count to five*
ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE Happy birthday, Sweet Pea! (For more 5th birthday fun, check out this photoset on flickr.)
Fri, April 23 2010 » Uncategorized » 2 Comments
*doll quilt*
Can I show you my doll quilt? It’s all finished except for the binding. Everything I’ve read says that binding by hand is the only way to go, which means it might be a while before I finish it. I used the same fabrics as the octopus dress and accessories. If you’re getting sick of [...]
Mon, March 9 2009 » Uncategorized » 2 Comments
*happy valentine’s day*
Valentine’s Day has never been a huge occasion for me — too close to my birthday. Pea is really into it this year, though. She needed handmade valentines to give to the kids in her class, so we did tissue paper stained glass hearts. I was pretty pleased with the results. The thirtieth anniversary of [...]
Sat, February 14 2009 » Uncategorized » 4 Comments
Fri, February 13 2009 » Uncategorized » 14 Comments
*thankful thursday 1.29.09*
Today I am thankful for: ~feeling good about myself when I am taking good care of myself. ~Pea’s love for school. ~David returning to work after a nice sabbatical. ~sleepy mornings. ~sleepy evenings. ~our stinky-breathed, poorly-behaved, unconditionally loving poodles. ~coconut paletas. ~celebrations. ~granola bars. ~exceptions to rules.
Thu, January 29 2009 » Uncategorized » No Comments
*because i have to write something*
~ People who work at deli counters should know basic measurement math. Yesterday a certain someone at the Publix deli counter tried to pass off .05 pounds of pancetta as 5 ounces. He couldn’t fool me, though. ~Today in the bath Pea noticed a container of lotion called “Dream Cream” in my basket of bath [...]
Thu, January 29 2009 » Uncategorized » 4 Comments
*cookie morning*
The delightful Meredith invited us over for lunch and cookie decorating this week. Meredith’s gift of hospitality is unrivaled, and a visit to her house is always inspiring. There were cookies and icing, sprinkles and colored sugar, delicious soup, and all this with sweet baby John strapped to her chest. Meredith, Malia, and Michelle [...]
Tue, December 9 2008 » Uncategorized » 1 Comment
*thankful thursday, 8.30.01*
(Somewhat late due to caring for a sick Pea yesterday, last night, and this morning.) Today I am thankful for: ~yesterday’s rain — the most since mid May! (Not quite an inch, but still.) ~washable crayons, washable markers, and washable paint. ~love from the poodles. ~Yo Gabba Gabba! ~routines, where they’re called for. ~spontaneity, when [...]
Fri, August 31 2007 » Uncategorized » 1 Comment
*brushy brushy*
Last night I walked into the room while David was reading Pea a bedtime story about hands and feet. I arrived just in time to hear David making fun of me because I prefer not to drink water out of my hands after brushing my teeth. Minutes later I read about the Brush & Rinse [...]
Tue, July 17 2007 » Uncategorized » 6 Comments
*thankful thursday, 2.15.07*
Today I am thankful for: ~birthday phone calls from Mom, Dad, the brother, and best friends. They all sang for me except for the brother. ~nice birthday presents, including things to read, things to wear, and things to listen to. ~the tiny cheesecake waiting for me Tuesday morning, and David and Pea lighting a candle [...]
Thu, February 15 2007 » Uncategorized » 2 Comments
