Isn’t that ladybug amazing? Having been nicknamed Ladybug as a kid, I have quite a collection of these, but I was so amazed to find this little pressed tin one that is a pincushion and a tape measure (look at the little behind!) It’s missing one googly eye, but I’m gonna do my [...]

love love love this kid.

The last two nights I’ve had the opportunity to spend my evenings out of the house. This is rare. Garth and I have pretty much given in to the fact that having a toddler that goes to bed at 7pm means that our evenings now consist of watching movies in bed with ice [...]

Trash has given us an appetite for art.
Pauline Kael

…and messes

I’m still not sure how all of our dishes coordinated with each other and the box in the recycle bin- it was some mad crazy coincidence.

We’ve got McGuires tonight, the market tomorrow, and grilling, lounging, fireworks, cart vendor french fries, and a no-work Monday to take in this weekend. Have a great and safe weekend everyone!

good news came in today. lots of it. i’ll spill soon.
elle

These so remind me of after-soccer snacks from when I was a kiddo. It’s the only time I remember oranges being cut into wedges.

Serious making happening here. I make bow ties and it’s wedding season- so I am a busy busy bee.

speaking of bees… my Mom keeps them (raises them?) and I think [...]

where does all of the time go?
This week has been so busy and lazy, all at the same time.
Garth had the week off.
Jack was blowing kisses and letting go of my hand to wander off.
The In-laws were in town.
There were custom wedding ties to finish and awesome new bow ties to work on.
I [...]

Jack and I spend most of our time in this room- and it usually looks just like this. I find that I can get more done if Jack is allowed to make messes, even though it bothers me that our home is often disheveled. We live 15 minutes away from a stunning beach- [...]