Last year was our first effort at a family Easter. This year there was no snowshoeing, but we did dye and hide eggs. Baguette hunted them, with help from Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. Then there were deviled eggs. And Mr. … Continue reading
I spent much of my adult life across the country from my best friend. But we still managed to watch the Oscars together–we’d just call each other 20 times during the broadcast to say, “That dress is amazing!” “That dress … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned, we’re not a big Valentine’s Day family. But that doesn’t mean I neglected to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to Mr. Sandwich this morning. I’m not a monster. And we’re not neglecting Baguette. Last week we went to … Continue reading
1) A Christmas Story–It was funny once. But every year? 2) Miracle on 34th Street–I’d probably love it if it were 45 minutes long. But it isn’t. 3) Home Alone–AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! 4) The Polar Express–So creepy. 5) Love Actually–I actually don’t … Continue reading
This holiday meme was stolen from Katherine of Somewhere in the Middle. Enjoy, and pass it on. 1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, definitely! 2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Neither–Santa leaves … Continue reading
I’m really not sure I can express how thankful I am for my family. For my parents, who taught me their values and how to determine my own. For my brother, who loves me even though I may have been … Continue reading
The other day, my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him that I had thought of something a few days earlier, but I’d forgotten what it was. This is typical for me. When I was a … Continue reading
Weeks ago–right after Baguette broke her leg–we went to Costco and explored the Halloween costume options. Mr. Sandwich brought her an array of choices, and she picked the elephant. It promptly became a stuffed animal. So we weren’t sure whether … Continue reading
These days, I have trouble coming up with Halloween costumes. But that wasn’t always the case. Of course, back then I also had a moving box full of “dress-up clothes” that offered inspiration (and parents who were able to fill … Continue reading
