Not so long ago, when our power went out for the weekend, we entertained ourselves by digging our old tents out of the barn (completely untouched by mice, much to our delight!) and putting them up (much to Bastien’s delight!). … Continue reading
Why hello, July. And where have you been all year?
As the photos suggest, it was really, really good. Like, spectacular. 100% worth risking late bedtimes for.
Oh, squish! A new baby for JBP! I mean seriously. Do they get any cuter? This one can come roll around here again, any time he darn well pleases.
My mom has been like a texting maniac lately. That’s what these smart phones will do to you. One day you’re dabbling, the next you’re a full-fledged texter. That’s fine, I like a good text, like getting a private note … Continue reading
If you really want to know what’s been going on around here lately, it’s this: And if you just hit replay 5 or 50 times, well, you’ll get the idea. PS. She’s so adorable, I can barely stand it.
I have to be honest, I was sweatin’ the fact that I hadn’t roped the kids into any hand-crafting for Father’s Day this year. Time has been a bit harder to come by these days. And then there’s the whole … Continue reading
“Summer is the time when you take your shoes off as often as possible, leave work as early as possible, and head for the lake or beach as often as possible.” Bernie Sheahan Soul Searching “Summer is the time when … Continue reading
As it turns out, there’s nothing better for your self confidence than planting a handful of pea seeds. I mean seriously, next year I might just turn our property into a pea farm. A 1′x2′ plot of our garden produced … Continue reading
Why babies are worth coming home from a weekend away.
For the past three years I have been searching for “the perfect clothesline”. At first, I bought the pulley system kind, like the ones you see strung high up between buildings in Italy. My thinking was I could hang clothes … Continue reading
Not saying it was easy or that any of us is up for this becoming a regular occurrence, but we managed to get by for a couple of days.
I will be here: While Jim is here: Pray for him.
One day a week, for the past seven weeks, I had a guaranteed nap time break. Not because Bastien was sleeping mind you, but because I sent him to Terrific Twos at the YMCA. I was skeptical about this class … Continue reading
I love our hometown. For their free picnics. With their free hot dogs. And their free ice cream sandwiches. And their free crafts. And let’s not forget our brave firemen. Brave enough to let Bastien drive. Need I say more?
This weekend we went to this festival on top of the old garbage heap beside I-96. It’s a local favorite place for flying kites because of the wind off the freeway. On the day of the kite festival however, there … Continue reading
Jim’s been doing some fun late spring shoots over the past few weekends. Thought you’d like to see. His summer’s looking pretty full. But if you need (or just plain want) an appointment, I bet he’d do it. He’s such … Continue reading
This week has been full of ups and downs. Let’s see, big time nap rejection, best behavior at school ever, CA-RABBY teether, securing my favorite babysitter EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, ALL SUMMER LONG! Among other things. Due to the mind-numbing pace … Continue reading
Pillowcase dresses are pretty much the standard gift for any girl I know turning one. I love their versatility: can be worn over tops, leggings, or stand-alone as a dress. I also love that they grow with the girl for … Continue reading
Dear Hadley, I bet every mother who writes a letter to her one-year-old starts off by saying, “I can’t believe you’re one already!” Well, it’s the truth. What happened to my roly poly baby girl? So many times in your … Continue reading