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June's Finished Block

I guess it’s technically May’s block, but it’s finished in June. I cut out the pieces several weeks ago, but they’ve sat in my bag, awaiting a fire to be lit under them. I got them out earlier this afternoon and was sewing them together, but then nap time was over and life happened. Given [...]

May's Block Challenge

I finally got around to sorting out how to fix the blog. All it took was a little competition to get this block posted in time! I also got some great mail today! I’m participating in the Wee Tiny Sock Swap this year over at Yarn Miracle. I’d actually completely forgotten that it was happening [...]

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Tired

Tired of fighting with my laptop/camera to get this to work. Posting from my phone so at least I keep up with Amy and Ashley for our First Saturday ’09 Challenge. Hope this works!

Antiques Roadshow

We watched the American Experience episode about J Robert Oppenheimer. The husband succinctly summed it up “Man, the feds can hose a brother.” Indeed. Antiques Roadshow is now on and every time I see this show, I wonder about the crap people keep and then wonder if any of the crap I’ve kept is worth $75,000. [...]

Sunday Drive

I subbed for a class over in Larkspur this afternoon. The drive was long, but the day was gorgeous.  

As promised.

Pictures to accompany yesterday’s post:

Little Moments

In the middle of uploading pictures from our lazy Saturday, Tweety woke up for about the 10th time since I put her to bed a little after 7pm. I know it’s completely normal for 14 month olds to drop a nap and only take one, but it seems a little cruel from someone who only [...]

Finger picked

Knitpicks’ needles are known and liked for being sharp. Sharp is good for lace, intricate knitting and the like. Sharp is not good when you’re driving size 4s through p3togtbl. I have the puncture would in my index finger to show for it.

A week of dinners

Monday: It was a “logical Sunday” so we had pizza. Tuesday: Leftover Alton Brown fajitas Wednesday: Chicken with prosciutto, sage and fontina, rice, spinach with raisins Thursday: Roast pork loin with peach glaze (canned by dad), black rice and sweet potatoes, fennel and orange salad Friday: Curried carrot soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

It's a good thing she has a cute smile…

Two hours of sleep oughta be enough for any adult, right?