spring means mud

its been a while.
so now i have to look back at the good stuff and try to catch you up on life here in my little corner of the world.
and there's nothing like mud to make for a fun play date.
and despite the pathetic, sorry-looking faces,

you can't come in until you've had a bath.

book club

the reasons to come to my book club meetings:

• theme food- caramel cake and chocolate pie
  
• an era-appropriate play list
• a china-set table
• good conversation
  

who's in?

birthday

a rainbow of fun for my birthday celebration
mom and friends and homemade tortilla chips
laughter and lots of food...
who needs more?

friends

sometimes the cup of friendship just seems to be overflowing.

work in progress

organized and ready.

seeking inspriration

waiting for me in my craft-supply-filled closet.

soft

my gratitude
is overflowing

for the relaxation of break.
the peace of swimming laps in a pool
and the reflection underneath your rhythm.
the feeling as you cross a finish line
and know that you have taken every step with pride.
the embrace of a warm cuddle.
the smell of good food cooking
and the expectation of guests.
the sound of children playing outside
on a finally sunny day.
the hope for all the joys to come.

hope

question in math book:
which one of these events is certain?
a. you will be a famous rock star
b. you will fly on a rocket
c. the school lunch will be candy
d. spring will follow winter
this question,
and the answer,
give me hope.

hope that spring is on its way.

adventures in the kitchen

home baked veggie pizza on whole wheat crust
rich homemade blue cheese dressing on an iceberg wedge
creamy irish cream (aka bailey's) for our coffee (on the week-end)
valentine triple chocolate cake

i am pretty much obsessed
with delicious treats

and love, love, love
finding new things to inspire me.

thank goodness for vegetarian times
trader joe's
and allrecipes.com.

yum.

in the closet

for christmas
i asked santa
for a closet organizer.
for president's day,
i got the time to put it up
(with a little help from my hubby...
okay, a lot of help).
then, i got to spend
magical hours
sorting and organizing
and making it my own.
the best part is
there's still room to grow-
so i can go shopping. :-)