Category: Favorite Places

This past Sunday, we woke up unsure of our plans for the day. But within two hours of waking, we had planned and schemed for an adventure. Brent came up with the place, while Ingrid and I threw some food, swimsuits, life jackets, and sunscreen into a couple of bags, and before we knew it, … Continue reading “Fishing & Boating & Friends”

Can you believe it? May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, first day of the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market, and there they were. Delicious, fragrant, juicy strawberries. Ah. I’m ready for summer. It was the perfect kick-off to a hot 90-degree weekend, and despite certain someones being slightly melty and unpleasant in the heat… I meant me, … Continue reading “Tower Grove Farmer’s Market 2012”

It has been said by friends, by family, even by me, that our house has a bit of a revolving door. Meaning, once one set of visitors or friends leave, the next are on their way in. The door spins around, some exit, others enter. And I love it. As Billy and Annie and Reina … Continue reading “The Revolving Door”

1. From the garage looking out  2. Gathered kindling for next season  3. A stroller nap  4. March water weather!  5. Digging in the sand  6, 7, 8, & 9. The Magic House 10. Unexpectedly meeting up with a school friend at the zoo 11. Pelicans 12. Carousel 13. Laundry (what happens when we play … Continue reading “Snapshots from Our Week”

This past weekend we decided a family day trip was in order. Telling the boys a couple of days in advance lead to some parental leverage of good behavior and Oliver asking every five minutes, “Is it WARM, Mama?” and “When it’s warm, we can go to Eyaph-ant Wocks!” And finally, on Sunday, it was … Continue reading “Elephant Rocks Revisited”