baking & such

i love this picture.

bret wanted to make chocolate chip cookies on sunday so it

became a family affair in our tiny little kitchen. (well- not including me. i just took the picture.) luke was there by his brother's side the whole time- as usual.i love moments like this.

(and how about that darling little apron noah got at a friend's birthday party.)

memorial day.

"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers."

"Give me the money that has been spent in war and I will clothe every man, woman, and child in an attire of which kings and queens will be proud. I will build a schoolhouse in every valley over the whole earth. I will crown every hillside with a place of worship consecrated to peace." -charles sumner

xo

I was looking through some old emails that bret & i wrote to each other during the four months that we were engaged (living in different places) and i came across a bunch of poems he had written me. i'm sharing a few because hey- it's my blog and i can do whatever i want. (ok and also because i like them.)

Time keeps a steady beat

The grass grows up beneath our feet

The leaves fall down, without a sound

But when springtime comes, the skies will clear

and our treasure will be found.

***

I'd trade all my adventures

for a moment at your side

and I'd trade all the world's treasures

for the sparkle in your eyes

I'd trade all the world's paintings

for one sketch of your face

and I'd trade the light of the sun

for the warmth of your embrace.

-aug 2000

i envy this guy's (many) talents and think it's cool that somehow i made him think i was worthy of a poem like that. thanks hon. (he probably won't even see this.)

(the obligatory photo)

on our honeymoon - the oregon coast

dec 2000

quote

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world

belongs to you. 

- Lao Tzu

one of my favorites

spring so far

how i spent my evening while bret was at the U2 concert.(making this photo montage which took me like an hour.)

i have a great life.

*art by noah hanson- age 5

note to self...

until you have mastered the art of

self-control, don't EVER buy these again.

my boys.

Noah...

loves his bike.

loves soccer.

loves his cousin kate.

loves fun.

Luke...

loves his scooter.

loves to laugh.

loves to attack.

loves his brother.

i love them.

things.

danish butter cookies

it's ridiculous how much i love these things.

(thank you Walgreens for always having them)

imogen heap

favorite musician. talented, beautiful, innovative, british...

love her.

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and it's all Small Stuff

by Richard Carlson. this book will be a lifelong resource for me.

                                                                                     Modern Family

by far the funniest show on tv and the only one

that rivals Seinfeld and The Office in my opinion.

                                                                                       will ferrell

the funniest man alive.

i considered doing a post just in honor of him.

                                                                                      Automoblox

a refreshingly cool kids toy.

Denny & Marilee. circa 1970 something

i actually just came across this little gem of my parents that i forgot i had. i'm sure my mom will be mad that i posted it, but i think she looks beautiful. (and how about my awesome dad.)

thank you Jack Handey for brightening my life.

cherry blossom girl

it fits.

it's the title of one of my favorite songs (by the band Air-

youtube it) and i love blossoms.

for anyone who cares.

wise words

i just wish it wasn't so hard.

posting frenzy

there are a lot things i feel like sharing on my new little blog, but i'll try to pace myself. one thing i feel i must share is this book i purchased the other day at the book store. i absolutely love it.

this guy is a genius. these are all so funny and so true. i think i love it so much because i get annoyed with so many things and because of the random factor. here are a few of them for your enjoyment.

1.Wondering if the appetizer you're sharing with a friend is being divided evenly.

3.That Barry Manilow didn't write his hit song "I Write the Songs'.

6.Walking by the same person you've already walked by in the dairy, produce, and frozen-food sections.

21. When your nieces and nephews reach the age where they can distinguish a cheap gift from a valuable one.

27. When a woman calls out "Thanks a million!" and waves as her car pulls away, and you realize that you just gave her totally wrong directions.

33. That nursery school is just another forum for bullies.

36. The feeling you get when you clip your nail too far.

45. That bands named after a city, state, or continent are usually lame (e.g., Asia, Kansas, Alabama, Europe, Chicago, Boston, America, Berlin).

46. When your thigh rubs against a leather chair, emitting a loud, ripping noise, and every time you rub your let against it again, in an attempt to make the same noise to prove to the public that it wasn't a fart, it sounds nothing like the initial noise.

51. Feeling like an idiot when you realize how common the word is that you couldn't think of.

64. When the brief thrill of making the yellow light ends and you're bored again.

70. People who exaggerate the danger of picking up a piece of broken glass.

73. When the person you are waving hello to doesn't see you waving, but then catches you awkwardly retracting the wave.

100. Wondering if the guy whop prepared your meal is the same guy who scribbled SHOVE IT! on the sign that reads EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER USING REST ROOM.

(there are too many to not want to post them all. more to come soon.)

something pretty

i found this ring on Overstock.com a few weeks ago. i wanted something different just for fun to take the place of my wedding ring from time to time. i love it. it's so nice when you find something you love that is exactly what you wanted and doesn't cost a lot. yay me. i look forward of a long & lasting friendship with this little guy. (gal?)

mother's day.

a few from the archives

                             fall 2008

chunky butt

                            fall 2009

                            summer 2009

swan valley,id

which font to use...

i'm going to possibly join the world of blogging. maybe it's time.. maybe not. we'll see.

(i think i'm going to go with courier.)