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More about the pink …

Some great names have been suggested. I’m particularly fond of Edna, Ethel and Maude. But you know what? I may just end up calling her Pinky – I uttered that name spontaneously as I was working on her tonight. Has … Continue reading

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My first sewing machine

Here she is, in all of her mid-century pink glory. Well, she wasn’t mine actually, not until now anyway. This was my mom’s sewing machine, the first sewing machine that I learned to sew on. It’s an Atlas model from … Continue reading

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Pictures from Florida trip

Well, it has been a long time since I posted anything on my blog, hasn’t it?! We were gone to Florida for a couple of weeks visiting my mom, and we got back last week and are just now settling … Continue reading

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Sometimes the heart breaks into a million little pieces

My phone just rang at work and it was my mom in Tallahassee. I could tell something was terribly wrong when I heard her voice. My cousin Renee has two boys both of whom are on active duty in Afghanistan. … Continue reading

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Juliette’s first birthday party

Well, it has taken me long enough. Here are some pictures from Juliette’s first birthday party last Sunday in our backyard. I especially like the cake pictures. Funny, she wasn’t such a fan of sweet icing, but playing with the … Continue reading

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Creation

Here is the paradox: At the point in my life in which I find the least time to indulge or express it, I find the impulse, the need, to create is stronger than it has ever been. Now, don’t get … Continue reading

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Garden Beauty

The first is of Iris “Beverly Sills” planted from a friend last year and look at how spectacular it is already! Slide Show + -Full Screen

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Cute baby in sunglasses alert

I defy you to avoid smiling when you look at these pictures. Sure, just go ahead and try!

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Who’s a sleepy baby?

Last week, J cut her top two teeth. She was kinda cranky much of last week, but is much better this week. Here are some photos of her taken last week one morning when she just didn’t want to wake … Continue reading

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She Crawls!!!!!

I know it has been (or seemed like) forever since I’ve posted recent pictures. Well, today I have good reason. Juliette has been trying to learn how to crawl for weeks, but reverse was her only gear that worked. Not … Continue reading

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