A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
From the monthly archives:
Real track, real starting gun, lots of kids running thanks to a Community Foundation whose motto is “Give Where You Live.” Love it.I told Princess she’d better win first place (I don’t pressure, I tease).She told me if she came in first, I’d have to come in first in my next Triathlon.Touché.
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Grandma came through with the most adorable mini-sock bunnies for Easter this year. Each one made from one child’s sock (+decorations).
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A perfect day to be outside and try out our new “Playground Scavenger Hunt Cards”.
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I spent this last weekend at the Startup Princess Academy at Disneyland. The amount of information and inspiration I glean from the successful, creative and fun women I meet at Startup Princess business & networking events continues to amaze me (although it shouldn’t by now). September’s Touchpoint Conference is already on my calendar.
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Made for a little girl who LOVES her “Ellies.”Pattern via Etsy.
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Here’s a sneak peak at the front: Yes. that is my self-portrait–a self-portrait I have because my mother helped me keep a journal when I was five. I totally remember that dress I’m wearing. It was denim, Jordache I think, with little southwestern metal “buckles” on the belt. I loved that dress.
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Princess was an amazing traveling companion and conversationalist. I no longer wish to travel with any child under the age of 6. Watching her soak in all the sites and sounds of the city was a joy. But, when asked what her favorite part of the trip was, she responded “Shopping!…at Claires!” Glad we traveled […]
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We squeezed in one last activity before catching our flight home after a whirlwind few days in NYC–The Annual Astoria Ward Easter Egg Hunt. When it began six or so years ago, there were just a handful of kids and I don’t think any one of them was over 3 years old. And we always […]
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We visited Daddy’s school and the Upper West side making sure to hit an old favorite, Mill Korean, for some Bim Bim Bop in a Hot Stone Pot. Princess discovered a new favorite food: Miso Soup. She downed two full bowls. Who woulda thought?photo via Columbia website
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The zoo wasn’t the only place we ran across amazing animals in Central Park. We met a few dozen dogs and their “pack walkers” chillin’ at the park. Bernice, the St Bernard was our favorite.
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