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Thank you so much Righthand for including me in her treasury. What an honor. It was fun seeing my little dress next to all the other talented designers items.

When you have a momnet, check out Righthand's shop. She has a ton of beautiful items herself!

If I have been posting less, I apologise! I have found flickr, and am an addict. Please visit my flickr site for more "frequent" updates :)!

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Farmers Market Skirt

My baby's growing up.....

Memories

My brother's birthday was this week, and Bella and I payed him a visit. He still lives a few hours away in my hometown, where I grew up as a young adult. During my early childhood though, we lived way out of town on a small farm, on 20 acres of land. That is where my roots are, even though I only spent the first 8 years of my life there. I have more fond memories there, than any other part of my life so far. Our visit back to "the farm" was a huge trip down memory lane, and one of the most memorable visits ever.


My brother Will and Belle

Birthday cheer

Madeline, giving Belle a piggyback ride.

Our old road. Madeline and Will.

The shrine that we would frequent. It was always a treat stopping here, and checking out the cliff that is right behind this.

Art someone left

Mary

This is the black walnut tree that we climbed as kids, harvesting all the nuts for our mother as she sat below and watched.

View from the fence that used to be our land. The original house has been rebuilt.

Mini Market

Blueberry shortbread cookies

Bella and I couldn't resist making these today, one of the most delicious cookies we have ever made. Try these today, and you won't be disappointed!!!!

YieldMakes 36

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed 2/3 cup dried blueberries

Preparation1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and salt. Add butter, then pulse until fine and crumbly. Remove bowl from food processor and stir in dried blueberries.

2. Measure 2 tbsp. mixture into each of 36 mini muffin cups*, pressing down firmly.

3. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool at least a few minutes before serving.
*If you don't have mini muffin pans, press 1/4 cup mixture into each of 18 regular muffin cups and bake about 20 minutes.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per shortbread.

Nutritional InformationCalories:82 (43% from fat)Protein:0.7gFat:3.9g (sat 2.4)Carbohydrate:11gFiber:0.3gSodium:56mgCholesterol:10mg

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Lace Detail

Sunshine Through the Rain

I woke up two days ago with a swamp in my walk in closet. Our water heater had been slowing leaking all over the back of our garage, and the water had seeped through the wall, and was inside the house. What a nightmare. We have been spending our weekend with contractors in and out of the house, repairing the broken water heater, construction crews, and the home owners insurance too. On Monday, they will be breaking open the wall in my closet to assess the damage to the wood, and make sure there is not mold. I have 5 industrial fans blowing, and a dehumidifier running in my room. Needless to say, it is very warm in there from all the appliances!! The one thing keeping us sane is a very special visit from my parents, my brother, and Gracie, (my father has been buliding homes for a living the greater portion of his life). He was able to talk the talk with these people regarding the damage to the home.

Gracie Lee, Happy as can Be. She brought us so much JOY today.

Gracie and Grandpa

Gracie and Grandma



Gracie and Me, Gracie almost 6 months old.


Ummmm, why are you feeding me this???

Studious

After being super curious about the human body, and umbilical cords, and belly buttons, I had to break out my Anatomy and Physiology book for Bella. Now, of course, I wanted to mediate what she saw, and really only show illustrations. I showed Bella a drawing of a pregnant belly with the baby inside, and the umbilical cord attached. She was so fascinated, that she started flipping through the book like mad. At that point, I had to take to book away, actual photos of anatomy is a little much for a 3 year old I think. I then gave her my "drug guide for nurses" and she was intrigued by all the pics of the pills that are out there. Budding scientist I suppose??

All this studying is making my head spin!