For the first time in his little life, Atti actually has a tan. He’s been playing outside so much that he’s turning a beautiful golden brown despite my diligent sunblocking. And during all that time outside, he is making a…
Mormons at San Francisco Pride 2013
We’re having a crazy heat wave here which knocked the power out yesterday. Not only was it awful because I was entertaining Atti in the heat with no relief, but because I’ve been dying to share these pictures with you!…
Project Put Together: Gizmo Edition
Gizmo, our big dumb boy cat, is part ragdoll and part persian. And this time of year that part persian is really showing as this giant puffball leaves clumps of long white fur on every surface he touches and you…
Year of Pleasures: Farm Fresh Eggs
Bear’s colleague in Placerville has a ranch with goats and chickens and sheep and cattle, and he has sent Bear home with coolers full of goodies. Including these gorgeous eggs. Can you believe the colors?? Can you believe this is…
Year of Pleasures: View from a swing
When I miss having seasons, I’m going to look at this picture. California is wonderful.
Tutorial: Family Goal Ornament
This week is a big one for sharing new traditions. Since New Year’s found me in a bit of a funk (if by a bit of a funk you mean clinical depression), and Atti’s birthday comes right on top of…
Year of Pleasures: Potato Chip Ice Cream
For all the times ice cream has shown up in these Year of Pleasures, you might have noticed that I have very strong feelings about it. I’m always searching for unique flavors that aren’t cloyingly sweet, and if it somehow…
Fresh Orange Creamy Slush + A Giveaway!
Whenever Atti or I go to the dentist, or when he’s had a particularly challenging day at therapy, or basically just whenever I feel like we’ve earned a little reward, we go to the drive in and get milkshakes. Atti…
Pigs in Pudding – A treat for sick day!
When I was a kid, chocolate pudding was our greatest treat. It’s not like it’s so exotic, so I don’t know why we got so caught up in it, but pudding was the holy grail to us. Now that I’m…
Recipe: Chocolate Cheerio Cookies
For Atti’s birthday last week I wanted to bring a special treat to his class to share with all the other kids. I started thinking about what treat would make Atti the very happiest, and the truth is that, still,…