what are we up to?

Remodel fever has taken over our home. We are redoing the kitchen from top to bottom and possibly putting on a new front porch (pending lots of city permit approvals). So our weekends are full with meetings, trips to the design store, and me walking around measuring things. So far, I am fond of our contractor - I can only hope it lasts :) And all of the design elements are coming together quite well. Demo isn't until April so we've got some breathing room. But if you invite me over to your house, know that I'm going to question you about vents, soffits, hoods, and btus.

crazy hair day

E rocked crazy hair day at his school. We forgot it was late start day and he had to start the morning at his afterschool hangout. He was a bit worries the older kids wouldn't be so into it, but it turned out EVERYONE had done their hair - hot pink pigtails, fauxhawks, and even some army men tied to barrettes. Love school spirit week!

still knitting

I am still the knitting girl I've always been -just less so evident on the blog. I've been making some secret presents that I couldn't post - can't wait for them to make their way to their intended.

But here is my latest project - very fun mittens that have a lovely, frilly fringe. They are super colorful and silly. Not sure if they are for me or a friend - using KnitPicks Telemark Yarn - one of my favorites.

bath babies

It's hard to get E to agree to a bath with his sister. I like it so both are done at once and we have more time to play on school nights. He prefers his grown-up, and more importantly, private, showers. But I convinced him into one and got a few sweet pictures.

lost weekend, lost camera

So it's official. I've lost my camera. Somewhere between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31. The sad thing is I think I've lost it in my house. I kept thinking it would show up as we put away decorations, tidied up, etc but no. I can admit it's gone. So on to order another one and get back to blogging.

Luckily, my friend Lisa brought her camera with to the beach when we shared a getaway weekend with our kids!






We spent the weekend in Manazanita and lucked out with a pretty, sunny day on Saturday. So sunny and inspiring that the boys went straight for the waves!

I love this one!