A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
From the monthly archives:
Princesses first grade class exchanged “Flat Stanley’s” with their NYC penpals. Each class then took their “flats” on a walking tour around their school neighborhood. We couldn’t think of anything quite as different from subways, taxis, and Lincoln Center, then a trip to the Agriculture Science Dept at the high school down the street.
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Ever since my sister brought a water jug bat to our family camp out years and years ago, I have been wanting to make my own. It’s a seriously fun game for all ages. The Water Jug Bat in action at a multi-family BBQ at the park.
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When it was Pumpkin’s turn to try out the third wheel during our family ride, the ride was no longer quiet. She yelled continually for about 1/2 hour–not out of fear, but out of true joy and excitement. Each person we passed got a “Good Morning! Look at Me! I’m going fast and I’m not […]
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We finally took our first mountain bike ride as a family since Baby Brother was born. I pulled the trailer and Todd pulled the third wheel. Nature was out in force– ladybugs, butterflies, lizards, and much to Todd’s delight, we spotted two snakes.snake #1snake #2
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In case you hadn’t heard, Tuesday, May 19th was Kit Kittredge’s Birthday (at least that is what Princess saw on some American Girl calendar way back when). Princess planned and hosted a very cute party for her. She also decided party planning is hard work when Mom makes you do most of it yourself.The Invitations […]
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When princess came to me on the morning of the Young Author’s Faire with the idea for an“I Heart Books” shirt, I got out the freezer paper and happily obliged.
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And this is when I decided he’s not quite ready to self-feed.
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BEFORE: Cute vintage dress, but the length made it a too “prairie”. AFTER: Much better with a little length removed and the addition of a thrifted belt and boots (love my boots-so glad they didn’t fit you chloe!).
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At the same time I was searching for a “new” desk, our neighbors were trying to get rid of an old desk. After a few cans of spray paint, a couple sheets of sandpaper, and a call to my expert friend, I have a perfect desk for the corner of our bedroom.
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You couldn’t ask for a better ending to a child’s introduction to art history, than a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the real deal. Lucky for us, a trip to NYC to visit friends was already planned for the end of Spring Break. Van Gogh Picasso Pollock Monet
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