Cheese

We recently got a little Joby tripod for the camera. Super cool. I was messing around with the kids, trying to get pictures using the timer thingy on the camera. I need a lot of practice. Geesh!

Too far away, with too much extra junk.

Uh. Too close. Not centered.

Hello. Why am I bending over?

Head chop.

Never mind. I'll just take a picture of the kids...

The Rest of the Story

Spicy Grilled Shrimp - the recipe that got me to like shrimp

Avocado Fries - these were tasty, funny little things.

sauteed Red Chard

Rib Eye w/ Blue Cheese

Lime Vodka & tonics - Hangar One Kaffir Lime vodka was a Father's Day gift...

Let's Hear it for the Boy

My kids are all napping. Scott is out pollinating his raspberries. My own dad is vacationing with the fam in Montana. I am wasting time on the Internets.

I might as well tell you what we will be having here for dinner, to celebrate Scott. One of the world's 2 best dads. Mike Lutz is the other one. (I realize that some may disagree with my declaration. But, keep in mind that I have witnessed Mike Lutz's fathering my entire life. And, I have witnessed Scott's fathering ever since he was first a father.)

menu to be continued.... all 3 of my kids just woke up.....

here's what is marinating...

Self - Potrait

Mother & Child

Yesterday afternoon, Moira & I just had some quiet time in the rocking chair, while the other kids were napping. She looks a little jabba-ish here with her chub. But, still cute, in my opinion.

She just had a check up & is now 10 lbs. She is growing up. She is still a sweet baby & we still love her tons & tons.

Felt Sweeties

For quite a while, I have been planning on fashioning a new mobile for the nursery. The airplanes are still hanging in there.

It looks little bit boy.

My idea for the new one is to make little felt sweets, like candies, cupcakes, etc... Since, girls are made of sugar & spice. I thought that would be nice.

I haven't started the project at all. The thought occurred to me today that maybe I could buy someone else's felt sweets off of Etsy. I found some I like....

Tasty

Delicious

Perfect

But. This lady isn't just passing out her felt artwork. It would end up being a pricey mobile to buy a collection of her treats. I think I will have to use the photos of her work for inspiration to make my own. Do check out her work. British Cream Tea on Etsy.

My Baby

This morning...

A Makeover

I don't know if anyone recalls some of the disasters that involved our poor couch - such as this one... You know, the one that is the color formerly known as white?
Well. She has had a makeover!

Katie Baker of Sew That's It made this great looking & fully washable slipcover for the couch. It has been wonderful. And, washed twice in a month.

Poster Child

I was thinking of calling McDonald's to see if they are looking for a new poster child...