Friday, March 28, 2008
I wish I had found this card sooner...but now the beard has been gone for nearly a week. He wanted to get some sun on our vaycay to Palm Springs and he shaved it all off. So darling, it is a titch late but I just wanted you to know.... :)Thursday, March 27, 2008
Being swept off for a night out just for two...no idea where we're going, but I can't wait.Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Oh how I love being in a land where sun-ripened fruit dangles from trees nearly everywhere I go...the culinary possibilities seem endless, especially for lemon anything. I've been thinking about lemon curd since my one year anniversary trip to London was this month and my favorite food experience across the pond was cream tea and the most delicious scone with lemon curd. I've researched around the web and the recipes aren't too intimidating. I might give it a go...Tuesday, March 25, 2008
It's only Tuesday and we've already crammed a week's worth of fun into our spring break. On Sunday, we had an amazing Easter egg scavenger hunt followed by lovely church meetings. (Not to forget the tasty Easter dinner Grammy prepared for us!) Yesterday we made sure to have a non-stop party for Max's birthday...(I'm working on a collage of party pictures to post later.) The day of course included golfing and swimming and far too much sun. We are in Palm Springs after all! Today we took the kids to "The River" in Rancho Mirage and had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and then off to "Horton Hears a Who" - two thumbs up for sure. Each evening is always concluded with a dip in the pool. Ella, feeling rather sassy in her sunglasses and summer clothes, has a favorite saying this week which sums it all up - "Ahhh...This is the life."Monday, March 24, 2008
Dear Max:Sunday, March 23, 2008Saturday, March 22, 2008
We made it! After finishing a lighting demo for my last photography class this morning, we jumped on the road and made it all the way here. It was a looong trip, but the kids were so great. (Gameboys and Leapsters are true angels sent from roadtrip heaven.) Even Miss J hung in there like a champ. We went from 37 degrees in SLC to 89 in La Quinta. Can't wait to wake up in the morning to this view. *Good Night*Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Doesn't this contest look fun? (If you are a seamstress, that is.) Unfortunately, the deadline has already passed...Bryce just sent me the link to the winner. (Craft Magazine is an O'Reilly Media publication, hence the only reason he knew about it in the first place :) I think the bag that won is simply fabulous. Then again, anything with Amy Butler design makes my heart skip a beat...
Today I went with the 4th Graders on a field trip to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. We were able to see the extraordinary exhibition "Suitcase Paintings: Small Scale Work by Abstract Expressionists" and also a wonderful solo exhibition of large-scale acrylic landscapes by artist Susan Swartz (a resident of Park City). It was a wonderful and enlightening outing and I loved spending it with Kalli and her friends.Wednesday, March 19, 2008
With all the craziness that this week has brought...I've forgotten to mention the latest amazing business trip B has gone on without me...my only consolation is the carrot he dangles in front of me for a trip to the UK together in August. Until then.....*sigh* :)Tuesday, March 18, 2008
We're heading to a bridal shower for my niece, Alyx tonight. I am presenting her with two necklaces - one for her and one for her maid of honor. Her colors are turquoise and white. There are many still to be made and I am finding it challenging and yet very rewarding to produce a sort of a "collection" - where all the elements are cohesive, but not identical. I'm happy with the direction my "collection" is taking...and thank heaven she is too!Monday, March 17, 2008
I just had to share this great T-shirt my mom and I made for Max...it takes going green to a whole new level.
On St. Patricks Day, the Leprechauns are known to be quite mischievous around our house. Some years they leave rainbow fruit roll-ups in the kids lunches, sometimes our pancakes turn out green, and other years they've left gold coins in hidden corners of the house. We never know what tricks they are going to pull on us. This year they came in and turned our milk green and told us if we drank green milk for breakfast we were sure to have a lucky day. Ours was, and we hope yours was too.Sunday, March 16, 2008
Here's a yummy Easter treat that my kid's just adore. Best part - they take about 20 minutes from start to finish...no baking involved.Saturday, March 15, 2008Friday, March 14, 2008
Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to post a comment for the earring giveaway (see March 10th post). It's been really fun to see some new names and faces on Show and Tell. We'll draw the name tomorrow morning (hopefully before our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt)! Good Luck!Thursday, March 13, 2008
One of our kids' favorite thing to do is put on "shows" (I use the term very loosely) for Bryce and I. These usually consist of several dance numbers always in costume and usually accompanied by a comedy act (intentional or unintentional, I'm not sure). These days I seem to be going everywhere with my camera so I shot these at their latest production. Can't you just feel their energy? They absolutely crack us up.Wednesday, March 12, 2008
As I was going through my photos from the birthday dinner last night, I couldn't help but share these two shots of holiday cupcakes. The Halloween ones were made by Kristin H. and the Easter ones by Cami F. Aren't they amazing?
Dogwood Clothing is a local company that sells high-end, trendy boys clothing internationally. The perks of having such a great company in my own backyard are the warehouse sales! If you're in or near the area don't miss the spring warehouse sale March 17th-22nd @ 3855 S. 500 W. Suite F. in Salt Lake City. This is always a great "stocking up" sale for Max. Happy shopping!Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Our church ward hosted an all inclusive birthday party this evening for the women in our neighborhood. 12 different people signed up to decorate tables for each of the 12 months of the year. I signed up for the month of June and had a lot of fun putting together my table. My favorite and least expensive tip...12x12 patterned paper for placemats. They added a lot of punch for very little cost - 69 cents each. I wish the picture of the painted branch in the blue vase turned out better. I found the branch on a walk last week and made Bryce haul it several blocks home. It was huge - at least 8 feet. He knows me so well by now, he just rolls his eyes and doesn't ask any questions :) I hope you enjoy these pictures of my little project.Monday, March 10, 2008This is my 100th post, and I've decided to celebrate by hosting my 1st giveaway. I am up to my ears in jewels right now as I'm designing my niece's wedding party pieces and thought I might whip up a pair of earrings for this special occasion :) These lovelies are made from a gorgeous chartreuse disc shell and a lavender dyed fresh water pearl. (They hang on a silver fish hook.) What do you need to do to have these shipped right to your door you ask? Just leave a comment before Saturday, March 15th and I'll put your names in a hat and choose a winner (I'm thinking my small handful of faithful commenters have a really good shot here). Happy 100th post Show and Tell!Sunday, March 9, 2008Saturday, March 8, 2008Friday, March 7, 2008
looking for table decoration inspiration and ran across this...who wouldn't want a sweet sixteen party this chic? My favorite part? The giant crepe paper centerpiece. I bet I could make one of those...
I've always thought my brother Scott has the coolest handwriting. This website has been floating around several of the blogs I read and it converts your own handwriting into a font for only $9. I would NEVER do this because I hate my handwriting...that's why I do most things typewritten. But Scott, I think you should do this!Thursday, March 6, 2008
This is a fairly new product that we have just loved for breakfast this winter. The flavors are delicious and it has loads of fiber and whole grains. It is so simple to make - just add 1/2 c. boiling water. I also love to add a couple of tablespoons of milk and 1/2 banana or some blueberries from Costco (Costco has the best blueberries!). Just thought I'd share a recent favorite. What are some of yours?Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I just found out that this wonderful little boutique is having a spring show on May 9 and 10th. It's down in Provo but so worth the drive...have lunch at Ottavios on Center Street as long as your going. (I'm already planning the day, can you tell? Hmmmm a babysitter...) I got some lovely little lovelies at their winter show. It's one not to miss!Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Max talked me into a game of Candyland this morning. How can I resist that face? We had such a fun time playing and it still cracks me up how different playing a simple board game with a boy is when I've had plenty of experiences playing with the girls. He likes the game pieces to karate chop and run into each other and this is something I'm still getting used to. (And he's almost 4!) What a lucky mom I am to be able to enjoy life's simple moments with my one and only Max.Monday, March 3, 2008
*image credit to TwigSunday, March 2, 2008
Kalli is getting quite accomplished in the kitchen. She is proud to add Tollhouse pie to her repertoire of dishes (I only helped with the pie crust.) Move over mac and cheese...a budding chef is on the rise!Saturday, March 1, 2008
We had a great dinner tonight with some of my brothers/sisters at a new gelateria in the Salt Lake Valley tonight called Citta. Let me just say, I only wish it was closer. (Or maybe not!) It was so yummy - I had an amazing tomato bisque and Bryce had roasted tomato sandwich and of course the gelato - WOW! Some of the flavors we tried were biscotti, yogurt with sour cherries, tiramisu, chocolate hazelnut, and almond. Here is a quick shot I took with my iPhone...drool away!
This deserves way more than just a personal thank you - so I just had to share! I came home today to a surprise package in the mail - and guess what was inside?! This AMAZING Cupcake book from Marcy! Marcy is a dear friend way back from kindergarten all the way through our senior Year at Cody High School. It's not even my birthday month - it's hers! There is no better gift than one "just because." The book is an absolute delight to look at and the recipes sound amazing. I can't wait to try them out! Marcy, thank you so much! You are a gem and you absolutely made my day.Friday, February 29, 2008
Thank goodness for Leap Year! If I didn't have this extra day today, I wouldn't have been able to complete my project of the month. In February, I wanted to put something up on ebay for sale and I can't believe the end of the month has already arrived! (Procrastination is not a trait I'm proud of. It doesn't happen ALL the time, but it does happen :( I am determined to get my item up by the end of the day.Thursday, February 28, 2008
Have you noticed that my blog is all about my life's "goodies"? I normally don't care to share the whiny, frustrated, irritable, downright ugly moments that all too often occur. But, yes, they happen frequently enough in my life. Like last night and today - I caught the flu. In my humble opinion, it is one of life's terrible injustices - mommy getting sick. As I was on the phone last night in a delirious rant, begging Bryce to end his business trip early, he promised to send in some back-up. And that he did - Merm to the rescue. By some miraculous interference, his mom and dad hadn't yet returned to California. So Merm (as I affectionately call my mother-in-law) came and saved the night and day. I think I'm finally breaking through to the other side because I've been able to spend a good portion of the day in bed after a horrible night. Thanks a million to Merm and here's hoping to I can get back to a "goodie" post tomorrow.Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Kalli is about 3/4 of the way through this book. We love Shannon Hale - she is a local talent and has earned a Newberry Honor for her book "Princess Academy." My favorite of hers is still the "Goose Girl." (Maybe because I read it in Hawaii one year? Oh, the memories of that book still bring back the tropical scent of the islands.) I will start "Book of 1000 days" as soon as Kalli is done.Tuesday, February 26, 2008
If you are a Martha Stewart fan, you saw this book on her show this week. I loved it and absolutely have to get one. It is a Japanese craft book translated into English and includes dozens of instructions on how to make cast off socks and gloves into charming little knit friends - just another example of how crafting has evolved from silk flower arrangements and toll painting to unique, even contemporary projects such as this one.
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