Merry Christmas
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas to all our wonderful friends and family!
New website – please visit!
November 29, 2009
Well, we have a new website up. I’ll still be using this one for family stuff, but J. and I have a new one at The Finish Line. We are selling some art we collected from a local Maplewood artist – we still love it all, but there is only so much you can hang on your walls at one time.
I’ll also be selling some hand knits (and I hope in the future, hand woven items). My knitting blog is moving over there, too. Please go check it out, and if you know of anyone who might like to buy some paintings, let them know about the website! We appreciate it.
Not Predicted
September 17, 2009
14 and a half years ago, I didn’t predict that this would ever happen:
A special note to Emily and Tony — you may encounter something like this happening in your household 14 and a half years from now.
Just so you can’t say you weren’t warned.
First Day of School
September 3, 2009
For the 10th year, I managed to take photos of the boys as they head out for the first day of school.
Adidas:
Do not adjust your set – these ARE his shoes:
And here is Spragoon, with a 14-year old, I'm not a kid anymore, mom, smile:
And the truth of it is, he isn't a kid. He's off to High School.
It sure is quiet here today.
Bad Mother Report
August 20, 2009
This was Adidas’ breakfast this morning.
Yes, that’s a chocolate chip cookie under all that whipped cream. Yes, I knew that’s what he was having for breakfast. I guess I need to go to the supermarket today, huh?
Sailing Lesson
July 12, 2009
Our friend RN graciously offered to give Adidas a couple of sailing lessons. Today was the first.
The boat’s a little Sunfish, perfect for our the little lake.
They had enough wind, but not too much.
Today Adidas learned the theory and got used to tacking and the feel of being on the boat in the water. Tomorrow, weather permitting, Adidas will take the ropes.
Happy July
July 2, 2009
A sun-shower today resulted in this beautiful rainbow:
Photo by Adidas.
Rest in Peace
June 1, 2009
You were a good companion. You were with me during almost all of the good times – family vacations, birthdays, holidays, soccer games, concerts, the first days of school. I couldn’t have blogged without you. You didn’t even belong to me, but Jill always let you share yourself with me. You weren’t the fanciest, or the newest, but you always did a good job. You traveled all the way to China and back, but couldn’t handle a trip across the street. [That may have been due to being hit by the car(s), of course.]
I will miss you. Thank you, Adidas, for lending me your camera so I could take this picture:
(And if anyone knows of an inexpensive used Canon for sale, please let me know.)
Who Could Ask for Anything More?
May 15, 2009
Looky what I got for Mother’s Day!
3 bags of potting soil – for my patio pots. I’m going to grow grape tomatoes and basil on our deck.
(The other plants in this picture are Jill’s – Helebore and heirloom tomatoes.)
I may not have rhythm, but I have potting soil, and 3 big ol’ green pots.
Happy Birthday, Spragoon!
April 24, 2009
(Photo from my Mom's 76th birthday party, 10 years ago)
