The other day, Chloe remarked that I used to *always* carry a camera with me … it’s true. Actually I used to carry 2-3 cameras […]
glassblowing.
Another new experience for me. I’ve really been stepping out of my comfort zone lately and pushing myself to try all sorts of new things. […]
learning: guitar
At last! I’ve been wanted to learn to play the guitar since forever. But life happened. And I put it off and put it off. […]
chloe’s flute recital
Last spring, Chloe had a notion to start playing flute and join the middle school band. A kid wanting to take up a musical instrument? […]
poetry slam for chloe
Not Camille is interested in the language arts, Chloe is too. A few years back, Chloe decided to enter the LEAF poetry slam. As it […]
photography dreams
I’ve had a camera ever since I can remember. I’ve had some 110 cameras, a disc camera (does anyone remember those??), a number of 35mm […]
tardis and doctor who – 31 aug 2011
The girls worked more on their Dragon*Con costumes today. Chloe decided to NOT be Litte Amelia Pond, but to be the Tardis instead. Camille, of […]
forbidden planet – 2 may 2011
A kindie friend posted on facebook that he had visited Forbidden Planet near Union Square, so I decided to surprise the girls with a visit […]
tiles – 8 jan 2011
Chloe loves games; all kinds of games. Her new spelling abilities have opened up a whole new range of games to her. Though she still […]
Christmas Tree
Despite my constant mantra that we will not prepare for Christmas until after Thanksgiving, Christmas came early for Chloe yesterday. Rob, unable to wait, presented […]
Complete Again
Sunday morning, as we prepared to head out to our third full day of Austin City Limits (full days at a festival are my excuse […]
Up in the Trees, Again
A couple of years ago, Chloe headed off with Rob to go hang out Up in the Trees. While Chloe hasn’t picked up this “sport”, […]
Macro Fun
Clearing out my to-do last month included my crossing off an item that had been on the list for two years — buying a new […]
Tightrope Walking
Chloe’s week at Circus Camp involved lots of tightrope walking, literally and figuratively (see Circus, or is that Drama, Camp). Despite the drama, Chloe did […]
Afternoon Fun
Camille and Chloe both, miraculously, finished their homeschooling tasks before dinner yesterday. Usually, they tend to drag their feet, but our new schedule is helping […]
Geocaching
During this short break, Rob decided to work on ripping huge stacks of CDs on his computer, so he can listen to a greater variety […]
Creative Works
Chloe has been wandering around today wanting to do projects. She wants to make puppets, clothes for the cat, cities with blocks, stories in her […]
Geocaching
I’ve always been intrigued, but the rest of the family is so much more active in this “sport” than I am. Friday, Rob got permission […]
Up In the Trees
Chloe and Rob headed over to the Beginners Tree Climb yesterday and learned all about climbing trees. Chloe can’t stop talking about what a great […]
Gaming Girl
Chloe is our games nut. She loves to play games. Computer games, board games, card games, you name it. At home show loves playing Sorry!, […]