This guy greeted us the other morning on our front step:
I thought he was half-dead, as he was on his back, and moving his legs in slow motion. I flipped him over, and he was motionless. It was only after I tried to shoo him off the porch that he took on his “DON’T MESS [...]
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So, I was visiting How About Orange the other day, and was inspired to share some of my artwork from what seems like a lifetime ago. Believe it or not, I used to be a painter/illustrator. It’s what I went to school for, although I don’t think my talent ever reached anywhere near her’s… but if you check out [...]
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Some families read together, some ride bikes. Still, others maybe play board games or sports. We do those things, too, but when we’re really itchin’ for some fun we make…..
…..FAUXHAWKS!!
Nothin’ says family bonding like some shared product and spikey fun…
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It turned out to be a pretty nice weekend here, a little warm, but not over the top. It was productive, getting some cleaning & yard work done. Since December, all house projects have come to a complete halt, and the garage, the landing pad for any tool or other miscellaneous item without a home, [...]
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You’d think with several pictures like this, Wyatt would be my sleeper. He’s not. Still, he apparently has his limits. The poor little guy, I guess the hot dog & cucumbers were too much for him. Off to sleepy land we go…
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A couple of weeks ago, we were invited to a friend’s farm for a day of strawberry picking, tractor rides, and hangin’ with great people. We all had a blast & I thought I’d finally share some photos (of my kids only since I didn’t ask anyone else for permission).
Three pigs… you decide.
In the bean [...]
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Yesterday was my first Father’s Day without my dad. I wish I could say we had a great tradition for him on this day, but it was always pretty low key. Still, I found myself in a bit of a funk all day. I’m not sure if it was specifically because I was missing him, or another [...]
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When you think about it, two years is a long time. It’s also a short time. When you’re waiting in line for gas (ok, maybe it only felt like two years), it’s a long time. When you’re talking about my baby boy, it’s an amazingly short period, and it somehow snuck up on me.
Yesterday was Wyatt’s birthday. [...]
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Here is what’s been keeping me busy for the past several weeks:
This dress x7. The request was for something simple and beachy, with a “Love SIC” applique (Sea Isle City). The fabric is an aqua batik with lots of color variations. It looks very water-like, and the print is reminiscent of coral. I think it’s a [...]
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Today we celebrate the day my sweet & wonderful (and occasionally infuriating) husband came into the world. My life is infinitely better because he is in it. If you get a chance, stop by over at P&B & give him 38 or so cyber-slaps…
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