a little laugh for you...

... this is my mom at age 2 maybe??... poor kitty

seriously, my mom is the biggest animal lover I know and wouldn't hurt a fly, but this is too funny!

Process

Saw this great behind the scenes video on EZ's blog Creature Comforts... once again a daily source of inspiration and loveliness! Its about Kim Westad and her beautiful ceramic pottery. It made me think of Mel who has recently started a ceramics class of her own and I know will soon be creating beautiful handmade things! Now that I spend most of my days getting up early and staying indoors with a fairly strict routine, I long for the quiet of a potter's wheel, soft knitting in my lap, a great book, or the rhythm of my sewing machine. For five minutes I felt calm and happy watching Kim's "process". I hope you all take a little break from the day and enjoy! luv, ab

cute as a button...

these are inspiring me to bake! And eat of course! Cutest cookies of all time as seen on the blahblahblagh ... and you can find the recipe here!

YAY for Giveaways... hehe that rhymes...

Creature Comforts is hosting another great giveaway! So be sure to go over to her blog and enter to win this super cute necklace by Annie and Imogene! Or you can blog about it yourself for a double change to win! Even though it would be a tad late, this necklace would make a perfect mother's day gift for my mom this year. She is moving to northern Africa next month and I could just see her wearing this as she walked along the coast of the Mediterranean sea! Plus it would be something meaningful that she could bring from home that would remind her of us kids and that wouldn't take up much room in her moving suitcases! Thanks EZ for another great contest! You're the best!

cooper in love...

i love this... i wish someone would bend my antennae into a heart... delightful.
In other news... apparently my hospital has become the center of attention this week thanks to piggie flu...
Mom and Dad are still moving to Lybia in June and I've decided that we must plan our first family rendeveux in Italy, possibly Greece for mid fall... Anyone been to either one of these places and have any suggestions for places to stay/things to see??
Does it really look like this??






Lastly, but not leastly...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my big brother B... I LOVE YOU & I'm glad that you were borned!
HAPPY almost BIRTHDAY to my baby brother J... I LOVE YOU & I'm glad that you were borned too!

pretty imac

this pretty iMac is now sitting in our living room... yay for finally having a "family" computer! I'm excited too for video chatting now that mom and dad are moving to Libya this summer. Most days I find myself wishing I was born in the days wear women still wore only dresses and knit socks... but today I'm happy to be in the 21st century... thank you mac... i heart you. ab

mel + etsy goodness

completely stole this from mel's blog, but I agree that they are the cutest slippers I've seen in a long time! Please go visit Elephant & Chickpea's etsy shop and browse all of the styles for endless fun. At Mel's suggestion, I'm seriously considering these for mother's day gifts this year... so fun. xoxo ab