clara and killian

jake and killian

Pictures for Papa

Alexandru, Clara, Margo, Doggie, William, and Jacob




The above, plus Aidan




I haven't taken many pictures this year, sorry!!

St Louis 2010

The kids and I went to St Louis to see Grandma Agnes. 5 days after we got back, she passed away. I'm glad we were able to see her one last time. We didn't take any pictures with her, but here are some of our trip. We'll be heading back out there tomorrow for the funeral and services.

Being eaten by the hippo at the zoo.


Otter face


Driving the jeep with Audry


Happy to see the elephants


Walking with Audrey


Stopping to pose with Audrey (Abbey was riding in the wagon)


Silly with Aunt Marisa, Uncle Randy, and Uncle Don


A more serious one.


Sitting with Aunt Ellen, Abbey and Audrey


Babysitting the twins


Playing charades at the nursing home Grandma Agnes was at.

Some new pictures

Clara hiding at the park


Taken by Jacob


my messy faced boy


She loves to swing


The diapered dog, and her best friend, sleeping on the new dog bed


Excited for Christmas


She decided she could like OSU


Talking about something important I'm sure


They really wanted snuggies



Happy for a CD


More toys


Opening a present from Clara


Santa Ears


Visiting Grammy at the hospital on Christmas Eve

Homemade potstickers

I tried making these last night. Total pain. But they tasted pretty
yummy. Next time I'll either find a pasta roller to use, or buy
premade wrappers cuz the dough was a little thick and became kinda
gummy at times.

I posted another post right before this, since I can only post 1
picture per post ;)

Quilt for Clara

It's a dark picture, and Mollie wouldy move from the bed, but here it
is. She's getting it for Christmas and think it's going to Grammy ;).
It's a lapquilt, but perfect for Clara

The Nutcracker

Here's my little snowball for the second year in a row. I love the
performances twice a year, but I'm exhausted from today and yesterday!

Gift bags

I'm making a few of these little drawstring origami bags for Christmas
presents. Fill with goodies or a small present and I'll be set.

Baking

I finally decided to attempt soft pretzels. I got this recipe from Smitten Kitchen. It was pretty easy to follow, and over all took a couple of hours, but most of that was proofing time for the dough. They turned out yummy and salty and warm--so good!

Some new sites I've been enjoying are: Smitten Kitchen, Color Chic, and Sew Mama Sew. I don't know how many recipes and tutorials I've printed out. Now to actually make some of this stuff!

Indy 2009

Fwd: It's bright in here...

I swear I was working...

Sent from my iPhone

Sent from my iPhone

For Papa

Margo joining in on Clara's ballet class


Freaks of nature. Best buds Bailey and Oregon


Hanging out in Uncle Ricky's backyard


Crazy cousins


Clara getting to ride Welly at a birthday party


Montessori camping trip


Clara with Miss Megan


Prepping to climb the wall!


Smily boy


S/P silly string fight


Happy Birthday Amanda!

Playing in the water.

Just a few pictures