They were very good.

It’s still tomato season.

We have a spider problem!

The girls had Friday and Monday off of school so Brian and I decided to take a very impromtu vacation. Brian used his airline points (perk) and found a place to fly directly.  I found a hotel – a very unusual hotel. The place was really a series of very old buildings that were purchased by an artist and turned…

I don’t want moments like this to end. Moments where we lose ourself in the simple fun and the bright colors. I know we will always be crafty and we will do new and different crafts that little kids can’t do… but these simple sessions, I feel them slipping away while my girls are getting…

We had a delightful little visit from Aunt Sandy and Grandma C. What a treat! I showed off the kitchen and they brought treats for all of us (including delicious pear cake!). And then when the girls were at school and Brian was working we had the most pleasant walk at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It was…

I feel like I haven’t taken enough everyday photos of my girls lately. Here are a few of our little beauty, Claire. We went to the the neighborhood Catholic Church and their Oktoberfest on Saturday. Claire made a little sand art thingy. She is so slow and meticulous lately. We stood there and chatted with friends…

Welcome to my downstairs bathroom. Now that the kitchen is nearly done I need to tackle this bathroom. Right now it has horrible chinoiserie wallpaper, and painted tile that is in bad shape. With the kitchen makeover it got new floor to match the rest of the back area of the house. And it has a…