… included these two guys! They’re our niece’s (Hi Kate!) dachshunds, Austin and George. I’ve known Austin since he was a tiny little furball puppy- he’s actually nephew to our Elwood- and the genetic link is obvious, as they are … Continue reading
Well, I first “met” this guy in early June. He’s a blue dasher (or Pachydiplax longipennis [please tell me I'm not the only immature one who snickered at that]) dragonfly. There are bugs that I hate- cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, … Continue reading
This is one of the daisies Gabe helped me pot up for the porch this summer. It had a sad bloom when we bought it, and absolutely nothing since. Until this guy (and two BUDdies- har-har) popped up this past … Continue reading
I love how downright hairy plants look when you get good and close.
Stringing up some sparkly glass beads and faux pearls for pictures- found a nice set of them for $5 (after coupon/sale) at Michael’s, we had a horrible time finding a cheap string of fakies, so I’m just doing it myself.
Finally got around to potting up some daisies! It feels like spring. A warmer than usual spring- but, spring.
Woooooosh. There it went! The time between Gwen having enough hair to justify hair accessories (okay, barely)… and between her figuring out how to take them off. Darnit. On another note, doesn’t she look smashing in her new polka-dotted bow-tie?
Pureed sweet potatoes. They really don’t taste much like anything. Her responses ranged from this uncertainty- to massive smiles- to big fat tears. I’ll average them all to a “meh”, which is about right. Sweet potatoes are just not that … Continue reading
Oil, water. Red food coloring. A macro lens and a flash. It’s almost a kaleidoscope.
It’s hard to believe that the tiny little newborn we brought home 6 months ago, has grown into such a beautiful big girl! It’s so true what “they” say- time absolutely FLIES when kids enter the picture. And I swear … Continue reading