In other, totally unrelated news, Yana from Heart Go Boom-Boom is expected her first little bundle of joy! I am thrilled for her. Since we spent a semester as college roomies, I probably should have done a whole separate congratulatory post, sans moths. But really, how fun would that be?! Anyway...Yana, you are destined to be an incredible mother. I am so excited for you and can't wait to see tons of belly pics and get a little peek into your journey into motherhood. Enjoy every moment, and rest up...you're building a baby in there! It's a tough job, but definitely quite an honor!
Monday, June 29, 2009
What's On Your Doorstep?
In other, totally unrelated news, Yana from Heart Go Boom-Boom is expected her first little bundle of joy! I am thrilled for her. Since we spent a semester as college roomies, I probably should have done a whole separate congratulatory post, sans moths. But really, how fun would that be?! Anyway...Yana, you are destined to be an incredible mother. I am so excited for you and can't wait to see tons of belly pics and get a little peek into your journey into motherhood. Enjoy every moment, and rest up...you're building a baby in there! It's a tough job, but definitely quite an honor!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Birthday Blues And Totally Unrelated But Adorable Pics
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Everyone Needs A Little "Dur"
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tag Time
I've been tagged by Monica from Moon Over Maize. If you've never checked her out, you certainly should. Psst...she makes really cute jewelry! So, on with the meme:
The rules:1. Respond and rework; answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
2. Tag eight other people.
What is your current obsession? Growing food and going to the farmer's market...and, of course, chopping and cooking all those really lovely, yummy veggies.
What is your weirdest obsession? The spider living on my front porch. I check her out every day...possibly with more frequency than I check my garden. She's moved to three different spots and molted twice. She also might have eaten her husband. I don't know, but she sure looks mean. He's been hanging out in her web for a few days now, and he's mysteriously disappeared. So, either he's found himself another web or she ate him.
What are you wearing today? Rolled up jeans, black flip-flops, and a blue tank top...not exactly my most stylish day. Comfy, though.
What’s for dinner? Probably baked sweet potatoes, steamed kale, and a squash and green tomato something or other. It's still a tad up in the air.
What is your favourite book? I only get to pick one?! Hmmm...I'll have to get back to you on that one.
What’s the last thing you bought? I assume this means something other than food, so that would be some cute clothes from Goodwill.
What are you listening to right now? The air conditioner.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Um. All of them.
What do you think of the person who tagged you? She's a pretty cool homebirthin', jewelry makin' momma!
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? Here. Does that sound ridiculously provincial? I just like Mississippi.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour where would you go? To Italy for lunch.
Which language do you want to learn? I'm pretty happy with English. Previous attempts at learning other languages have led nowhere fast.
What gets you motivated to clean? This would be part of rule #1. I was about to write a post begging for cleaning motivation. Seriously. I'm not the world's best housekeeper, but I'm not usually the worst either. Lately, though, zero motivation. I look at my house, and wish it would clean itself. Maybe I should throw a party. That's definitely one way to get me to clean up, but then I'd have to clean up after the party too. Ugh. I so need a cleaning pep talk. My attitude towards housework has gone way down hill. Any good advice? Or, bad advice? I'm pretty desperate at this point. ;)
What is your favourite colour? Robin's Egg Blue.
What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe? That's a tough one. There's a pink skirt in there that I love. And, a little black dress...duh! And, some pink shoes.........
What is your favourite magazine? I have two. They're actually the only magazines that I ever read, but I read them cover to cover at least twice. . . Mothering and Quilting Arts.
If you had a £100 now, what would you spend it on? Is putting it in savings an option? I'm turning into such an old lady...can't believe I just typed that. But, yeah, savings sounds good.
Favourite artist/s? Oh. my. stars. All these favorites questions are getting me. The list would be insane on this one. I don't even know where to start.
Do you admire anyone’s style? Yes. ;)
Describe your personal style? Comfortable but cute...except today, it's just comfortable. I am a mommy after all. And, I got thrown up on this morning. Oh, yeah, and peed on...not exactly inspiration for a stylin' outfit.
What are you going to do after this? A nap sounds good, but not terribly practical. I think I might muster up some cleaning energy. Or maybe, I'll just say to heck with it and go to Italy for lunch.
What are your favourite movies? The Princess Bride. Truth be told, I don't watch a lot of movies. I think the last movie I saw was The Business of Being Born...very good by the way.
What is your favourite fruit? Blueberries!!! And, strawberries.
What inspires you? Things around me....nature, Levi, my family, and friends.
What music do you like this week? I think this meme is revealing how truly dorky and homebodyish I am. I'm pretty sure that I haven't heard anything except children's music in the last month. We're pretty big into Julia Norton's Lullaby Island. I especially love that it puts Levi to sleep...works like a charm, every time. I'm thinking a little Etta James is in order for the day. Levi's horizons are in need of some broadening.
What is your dream job? Being a mom!
What is stopping you? Nothing. God is very good!
What is your favorite season of the year? Um, all of the above. But, especially spring and autumn. This 100 degree weather is certainly making me look forward to autumn's cool crispness.
Something about yourself that makes no sense? Ha! Does any of it make sense?
Okay, now it's tag time. So, you're it:
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Parched
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Need
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Rain!!!
You know it's bad when even the succulents are looking parched. Despite lots of sprinkler action, my garden is unhappy and wilty. There's really no substitute for what God pours down from the sky. I've considered collecting rainwater to use in the garden, but that would require me to put my thinking cap on. In this heat, my thinking cap doesn't work so well. Oh, yeah, and I'd have to build stuff and move heavy objects, and when the temps hit this high, I feel no desire to do anything but sit...inside...where there's air conditioning. Thank the good Lord for giving us the brains to invent air conditioning.
Hmmmm....
Maybe a rain dance is in order.
Oh, wait. I nearly forgot, It's way to hot to dance. Maybe a rain sit would work....
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Pretty and Yummy...Now That Can't Be Beat
Monday, June 15, 2009
Curious
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Can't It Always Be This Good?
We've gone to appointments, run loads of errands, possibly skimped on the housework (but whose counting?), gardened, worked, and, of course, played.
My sister, Annie, came up for the weekend. We had a blast running errands, chatting, and playing with Levi. Saturday, we left extra early for the Farmer's Market, so we could run other errands before nap time. Being the genius that I am, I managed to lock the keys in the car which put us behind schedule by two hours while we waited for help to arrive. We still had fun though. The market was hopping, so there was plenty to look at and enjoy. Not to mention it was a gorgeous day, so how could a little thing like being locked out of the car put a damper on things?! We even managed to get all our errands run and get Levi down for his nap on time. We must have hit a time warp! That evening we went to a cookout hosted by some friends. Grilled eggplant was on the menu....Yummy!!
Speaking of food, my garden is becoming quite edible and oh, so yummy! I have 11 tomato plants, and they are huge and overflowing with lovely green tomatoes. I even broke down and fried some up. Generally I steer clear of fried food. I love fried green tomatoes, though. So, I finally found some recipes and tested the waters, or should I say oils? Mmmm, mmmm, good.
Some of these plants are as tall as me!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Chase Is On
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Taking It For A Spin
So, we venture in, and finally make it back to the toy section. Levi is already showing signs of crankiness. But, I persevere. We get to the trikes, and lo and behold they have that cute red Radio Flyer. And, better yet, Levi beams over it.
If only beaming was where the story ended. After putting the trike in the buggy, Levi's crankiness turned into giant, horrible sobs and screams. Passersby actually had the nerve to comment. And, of course, it took another half hour just to get out of the store. Oh, my.
Full On Red
Monday, June 8, 2009
Basket Case
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Red Where I Want It And Red Where I Don't
Speaking of things growing around here. Ahem...we finally have ourselves a tinge of red!!!! Mmmm....my mouth is watering.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Bugged Out
Other than the Summer villains, the bug world is pretty spectacular. This beauty landed on my screen porch. He was none to keen on me invading his space with my camera. Sorry, little fella!
Are y'all up to any bug chasing adventures?