December 02, 2009
December 01, 2009
November 30, 2009
Strawberry Tea Biscuits
Oh how we love these yummy little biscuits. They are the perfect size to accompany a cup of tea.
375 degrees for 15 minutes in the oven, and they are hot and fresh -- ready for a plentiful helping of strawberry preserves.
Where do you find these? The big secret -- Walmart's freezer section :)
These yummies make me happy I had the fortitude to work on my strawberry-growing techniques this summer and look forward to making some more strawberry preserves next year.
November 28, 2009
The Difference
The Difference between shooting in P Mode...
The difference between being hungry...
And full!
Moral of the story? Learn how to better use my Rebel (camera) and don't forget to enjoy the props when finished. Back to studying, today is my last day before the much-anticipated week-long break, which is code for run around like crazy to gear up for the next (and FINAL) class!
November 27, 2009
Dear Hairdryer
Dear New Super Cool Plaid Hairdryer,
Upon seeing a picture of me prior to being pregnant with my sweet boy, my friend remarked this past week “Wow, You definitely didn’t look like a Mom then!” Yeah, I’ve rarely styled my hair, and even more rarely applied makeup since Coe Polk was born. I mean, really, the doctors understand why I look like I do…and his therapists…and my friends whom I never seem to see much of anymore. I did manage to get mascara on one eye and some lipstick for church the other day. Well, then I spotted you, you pretty hairdryer at one of my favorite stores – Target, of course. How could I resist your cotton candy pink, butter mint green, creamy caramel, and cocoa brown stripes?
Upon bringing you home, I decided to not only dry my hair, but curl it, as well. And so, upon looking at myself in the mirror, I remembered what it felt like before I was a mother for a brief moment. I’ve decided to start using you much more frequently than my half-dead, yucky, old blue dryer that is most definitely going in the trash. While I’ll always be a mother, some days I just won’t have to look so much like one – all thanks to you!
Love,
Your Proud New (Semi-girly) Owner
November 26, 2009
Our Thanksgiving
We have so very much to be thankful for this year! We delighted in the company of our loved ones today and warmly remembered those who couldn't be with us this year. May you have many blessings to be thankful for in the months to come.
October 28, 2009
Courage
I've been away lately, but wanted to share a quote I was reminded of this morning when looking at this image of myself in the miror. These words are so very fitting for life with our sweet boy right now -- "Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.'" And so, my son, we will, together, try again tomorrow...and tomorrow...and a thousands tomorrows after that.
October 13, 2009
Tricky Treat Totes
We are on our way to the doctor’s again shortly, and have been trying to get sweet boy’s providers switched for his new therapy program. ICB-9 codes, developmental doctors, sensory profiles, swallow studies…my head has been spinning. With all these tricks, I wanted to take a quick time-out to share a fun treat that I recently made!
These were made from a die cut, glittery dyed cardstock, hand-dyed silk ribbon, a few punches, and one super-sweet Halloween stamp from my favorite rubber stamp store – The Rubber Stamp Fantasy. There is a learning curve to assembling the die cut once it has been cut, but they are pretty easy-peasy after a little tweaking.
Layered-punches...
Spooky silk ribbon from my previous post...
And yummy treats...what is your favorite Halloween candy?
When I had finished my little project, I looked over to find the image below. I hesitated to share because the lighting was terrible -- thus a blurry image -- and we are generally so very careful with the American flag. However, this was the best treat of all. When I saw him curled up sleeping in freedom, I knew then he was undeniably my child.
October 11, 2009
A Cameo Appearance
I enjoy molding chocolates and even worked once for a chocolatier. One of my favorites are the inch-long cameos I recently made. They were very easy to make and solidified quickly. One of the most important tips I could offer would be to not overfill your molds -- add a bit of chocolate, tap gently (clearly the trapped air to prevent bubbles), and then fill until the chocolate barely sits below the rim of your mold. I've always loved Cameos and decided to look at their history -- surprisingly they date back to well over 250 years before the birth of Christ. I wanted to share with you some of the photographs I took of my recent endeavor. I love to add them to a scoop of ice cream for an easy touch for a pretty dessert or top off a cupcake with a contrasting color.
These remind me of jade.
This saturated pink fondly reminds me of Fauchon.
Wouldn't an initial out of these pretties be the perfect touch to a simple birthday cake?
Sweet boy has spent a lot of time at the doctor lately, so we're off to take him out to the store as soon as he wakes up. His Nene volunteered to ride him in the scooter while I checked off my "To Buy" list. I'm still trying to figure out who enjoys the ride more -- Coe Polk or my grandmother. Wishing you a happy week ahead!
October 07, 2009
These Boots Are Made For...
This is the preferred attire lately -- the ever-so-fashionable Thomas the Train boots! Sweet boy has some sensory problems, so he doesn't care too much for shoes. However, I hit the jackpot when I found these fun covers in our local Stride Rite store! So where are they going today? These boots are going to the horse farm to check out Coe Polk's new Hippotherapy program! We are very excited and hope to see some positive results from offering him therapy on horseback...
