http://www.kidding-around.net Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 14 May 2008 19:48:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last night, we had our official "spring thunderstorm". Complete with a scary sky, thunder, lightning, high winds and a rainbow popping up in the eastern sky! Our house is also seeing some cute rainbow shorts I made Ellie. Here's the low down: I spent about $1.50 for the fabric... they are ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/05/14/seeing-rainbows/ don't you just love giving a gift that you wished was your very own? that's how I feel about this year's mother's day gift for my mom. i selfishly want it all for ME because i know i won't take the time to make it myself. it's completely practical, but totally ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/05/10/for-my-mom/ My sister asked me a few weeks ago to make a "table dot" for a birthday gift. So last week I decided to get my act together and start making at least one for her...The shop update needs to happen, I know. But let's enjoy the flowers, shall we? I used ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/05/07/stitched-flowers/ Yep, Nathan and I were able to celebrate his birthday this past Saturday. We took the train in to Chicago and ate at Frontera. And were lucky enough to get tickets to the Edward Hopper/Winslow Homer show at the Art Institute. So we started off our celebration with margaritas, Mexican beer ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/05/06/date-day/ Quandary: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. The above definition is definitely the feeling I have had over the past month or so...we are seriously considering homeschooling for our children. This is nothing new to our family. My husband, along with his 6 ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/05/01/quandary/ happy birthday nathan! life is good because your in it... now enjoy your strawberry/rhubarb pie, sorry I am working! http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/04/30/nathans-day/ The past 5 days have been full in anticipating Pascha. We are all a little bleary-eyed, but content and joyful. The above image is the procession right before Midnight on Saturday night. The whole congregation walk around the church with candles, icons, and banners. Everyone is full of excitement. Our small ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/04/28/the-feast-of-feasts/ Here is the latest skirt for Miss Peppy's wardrobe. We are all about the skirt. Yesterday, Peppy stared at me and declared, "Mama, you look so fancy today!". To say I was surprised by this is an understatement. You see, I had my muddy Crocs on (just came in from ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/04/22/skirt-splendor/ My life has been basically consumed with yard work and sewing. I like it. The whole family was out today trimming bushes, raking, making fairy soup, and lots of teasing done by dear Simon. I had to show this cute skirt I made out of a vintage tablecloth. (Hillary, do you recognize ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/04/20/busy-day-in-the-yard/ Dear Mothers and Fathers of Girls, Please don't assume that your daughter is always nice at school. Please don't deny that she could exclude, gossip, and completely ignore others. It doesn't take much to have open conversations and ask if they are being kind and respectful. It also doesn't take much ... http://www.kidding-around.net/2008/04/17/a-request/