Bryan’s parents visited us last weekend–we had a fabulous time hanging out downtown (and at home)! I shot this photo with Doug’s camera, though the photo editing credit goes to him…
Archive for August, 2011
29 Aug
Overhead: Smith family edition
Olivia, talking about a dog hanging out at swimming lessons tonight: “Why is that dog sad? Where is his mommy?”
Swim instructor: “He’s not sad, he’s ornery.”
Rebecca: “Hmmm. Sounds like someone I know. Do you know anyone else who’s ornery, Liv? Hmmm?”
Olivia: “Wyatt.”
28 Aug
All the small things
I keep a ceramic cupcake on the kitchen window sill, and it’s filled with little things we’ve collected around the house. Mostly, they are small items like Barbie shoes and crowns that used to pose a choking hazard for Olivia, but now, she loves to look through the container and show you everything she finds. There’s a pretty hilarious range, from rocks…
To rings that my mom wore in high school…
To buttons…
And shells…
Wine charms (which double as rings for little girls)…
Thimbles…
And more shells.
It’s amazing what passes for entertainment around here, but it’s infinitely better than Dora!
25 Aug
Keeping up with Katie
As you probably know, it’s sometimes hard to keep in touch with Katie. So, I thought I’d share my exchange with her from today—just in case you had the same questions I did.
24 Aug
Strawberry Meringue Buttercream
I made these (giant!) cupcakes–topped with strawberry meringue buttercream–at my friend Carly’s request. There were a couple of other girls that appreciated them as well!
19 Aug
Wish I was here…
It’s been a very long work week. While I’d appreciate a vacation, I don’t think that’s an option again this year. So, I am looking forward to what I hope will be a restful and relaxing weekend, or at least one that gives my attitude the tune up it needs.
