For the second year in a row, I brought my own family with me to the university’s Family Day. If you have to work on a Saturday, this is a nice way to do it.
Archive for September, 2008
21 Sep
Apple picking with Grandpa
Doug was kind enough to pick me a bushel of apples while we were visiting last weekend. Ava was on hand to help out, along with Scout. We’ve put them to good use–sauteed over pork tenderloin, in apple crisp… …and in this Streusel Kuchen Ava and I made for Bry’s company picnic this afternoon: What [...]
20 Sep
Quilt Weekend Wrap-Up
A week later, I’m finally posting photos from the quilting weekend I had with my mother-in-law and sisters-in-law in Nebraska last weekend. Thanks to Doug, Bryan, Jason and Josh, the kids were completely entertained allowing Karyl, Jess, Debbie, Laura and me to focus on quilting (and wine). First, the kids. They guys took Ava, Olivia, [...]
18 Sep
Just a bit longer…
I’m having what Josh calls bloguilt, but instead of actually taking time to write a real post, I’ll just ask you to hang on a few more days until work allows me to breathe again. Coming soon…a quilt weekend round-up, picking apples with Grandpa, a bit of baking and fun at the dentist. Check back [...]
16 Sep
Overheard
Ava, while out on a walk tonight: “Mom! What’s that noise?” Me: “I don’t know, maybe locusts.” Ava: “No, cicadas.” Me: “Cicadas?” Ava: “Yeah, cicadas. Cicadas are good. Everyone loves them.” Me: “How do you know about cicadas?” Ava: “Mom, I just KNOW.” — Check out the bonus Doug added to the grandparents’ edition of [...]
11 Sep
Ava at Nine Months
Liana’s request has sparked a debate in our house. Does Olivia look like Ava? What do you think?
11 Sep
Snickerdoodle Sandwiches
I meant to share this recipe for Snickerdoodle Sandwiches–I made these at my mom’s a couple of weeks ago, and they were wonderful. It’s risky having an open jar of marshmallow fluff around, but it’s worth it.
10 Sep
Olivia Fix
And, also, this weeks marks two important dates–my mom and dad’s birthdays. Dad’s was yesterday; Mom’s is today. Happy birthday!
