sweetly dreaming
One more warm welcome to Madeline Rae, born May 29. We are so happy to have a new cousin! Congratulations to Mommy Rae and Daddy Matt on your sweet baby girl!
Archive for May, 2011
raw recipe: coconut date balls
The other day I had a hankering for a little something sweet, and yet something that would hold me over for a while, too. After briefly scrounging around in the kitchen, I came up with this yummy snack ball recipe. It was exactly the ticket – sweet, satisfying and nourishing all at the same time. […]
hello madeline
Zia’s cousin Madeline has made her entrance! She was born this morning at 9:07. Her royal cuteness is 7 lbs. 13 oz with little dark curls, sweet pink lips and a tiny button nose. Of course, I have to hear all this from 2/3 of the way across the country, so I haven’t seen her […]
lots of knots
The Knot Fairy is in the house. As I was weeding out Zia’s ever expanding toy collection, I came across several interesting and ingenious creations. It seems she’s become just a little bit knotty. First up: the fashionable show pony, bedecked in pearls and a knotted sash. Next, this traumatized animal that was mercilessly roped […]
kids craft: making a kitty
Materials: a small box 3 popsicle sticks 2 bottle caps 3 sequins a pipecleaner tissue paper straw from a broom masking tape & glue. 1. Prepare the box (body). 2. Add legs, head, and ears. 3. Tape securely. 4. Tape on a pipe cleaner tail. 5. Cover with tissue paper and glue in place. 6. […]
