by Kristin Esser
If you came here thinking you will read something about wholesome, nutritious food, then avert your eyes, because we went the other way for Boy 1’s birthday. I found this cake on Pinterest one day and after I repinned it, I had something like 30 […]
{this moment} – Inspired by Soulemama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Share List
Happy New Year! I know I have been away for a long time, but you know, it was just that time of year. I am glad to be back and reflect on 2011 and dream about 2012. We had a lovely Christmas, starting with a […]
Taking joy in pulling out all the Christmas decorations and piling them on the dining room table. Then trying to remember where I put them all last year when I felt that I had finally stumbled upon the perfect place for everything. I love decorating […]
I know I’ve been absent from this space for a couple of weeks. Life gets busy and a little overwhelming sometimes, you know? But I’ve got so much to be thankful for this year. The first thing that comes to mind is health. On Thanksgiving […]
A day off from school. Do you remember what a treat that was? The kids were so happy to be able to sleep in yesterday and get a head start on the weekend. It rained on and off all day, so that kept us indoors […]
Boy 1, the Boy Who Loves to Cook, was up for Kids Cook Night this week. He picked Spicy Manhattan Clam Chowder, since he is also the Boy Who Loves Soup. The Husband walked them all through the recipe and it was a huge success. […]
Halloween. A year of firsts. The boys designed and carved their own pumpkins completely by themselves. The Girl went trick-or-treating with a friend this year instead of with the family. (sigh) She’s growing up. But she still wants to be a princess. (smile) The boys […]
Boy 2 is a serious handball player at school. If you add up all the recesses and the time he plays at home, he probably plays at least an hour a day. He will actually play until his hands are bloody. Seriously. Bloody. To fix […]
I actually finished this quilt, for Boy 1, a couple of weeks ago, but just got around to photographing it. These are not the best pictures, but they will have to do. The pattern is Wonky Canasta by Elizabeth Hartman. The fabric was a custom bundle […]