Monthly Archives: May 2011

Make new friends but keep the old (May sewing)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Laura

One is silver and the other’s gold. (Anyone else remember that song from Brownies?) That’s the song that kept running through my head as I sewed this bag for my dear friend Julie, who was one of my first friends … Continue reading →

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All By Herself

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Laura
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Delicious Alchemy

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Laura
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How to Make Popsicles (without a popsicle mold)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Laura

Unlike my lucky family up in Alaska, we are suffering from a heat wave here in Maryland.  So for my Maryland readers, here’s a quick and easy way to make popsicles, even if you don’t have a popsicle mold. 1.  … Continue reading →

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Kisses

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Laura
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Maybe Dan has a future in stock photography?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Laura

We were a little late getting to the park when we took Ellie’s 7-month pictures, so Dan kept himself occupied by taking pictures of the flowers.  I think he should try to get people to pay for these.  Amazing!  

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It’s worth it

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Laura

I didn’t write anything about this at the time but Ellie and I had a very rough start to our nursing relationship.  She had what is known as a “shallow” or lazy latch.  This basically meant that she didn’t stick … Continue reading →

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In which I give you a garden/yardwork update and betray my snobbery

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Laura

First the update: 1. Garden: Our first harvest (besides the overwintered carrot): arugula (not pictured) and radishes! 2. Yardwork:  The progress continues.  I’ve completed the mulch circles/rings/keep the push mower away under all three trees in A1 (find the map … Continue reading →

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Sleeping

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Laura

I love how squishy her cheeks look when she falls asleep like this!

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Giveway Winner and Your Awesome Recommendations!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Laura

Everyone, thank you so much for your great recommendations!  I’m going to be able to sew for years based on all your ideas!  I decided to go through all your comments and compile them here to make it easier for … Continue reading →

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