taking photos.
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 with me! These days, I’ve gotten lazy and just use my phone. But I miss taking photos. So I got out the ol’ DSLR and will be making more of
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. The TEDx conference, a Python meetup, guitar lessons. And now glassblowing. I’ve driven by the studio in Decatur for years now, but I have never actually been in. When I
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. Part of my Happiness Project has been to make time for myself in order to pursue (all) the things that I’ve been putting off for so long. Unfortunately, I get
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? Great! And one that we already own (even if it is an old school flute from the 80’s)? Doubly great! The problem? Band at the middle school is a full
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 was for teens, she was asked to be the “calibration poet”. Since then, she’s gotten more interested in writing poems for poetry slams, and this spring tried out for her
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 cameras and then a whole range of digital cameras. My dad has always taken lots of great photos, and as a kid I developed a desire to take photos. Maybe
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 course, is the Doctor. I hope she doesn’t get to hot at the parade and convention!
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 to this scifi/manga store. Chloe loved all the Doctor Who “collectibles”! Camille was feeling a little out of place, though, and wouldn’t go upstairs to look at the manga ๐
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 tries to get away with non-words often.
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 her with her very own harness, and Chloe was so excited she headed up the tree using her pre-Thanksgiving Christmas gift.
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 for not having posted recently), I asked Chloe to get my camera for me. She carried it carefully, but only after having shoved the compact flash card into the camera
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”, Rob has. I haven’t really paid much attention, except to note that the tree in our back yard looks like Spiderman has come to visit and every so often I
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 lens. I wavered between a fish-eye lens and a macro lens for so long, I forced myself to finally choose. I ended up with a nice macro lens! I can’t
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 have a great time and looks forward to going again next year and maybe even taking aerial lessons as she gets older and stronger.
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 a bit… It was too chilly for them to want to stay out long, their friend across the street had homework to do and I wanted to cook dinner. What
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 of his music than he has in a long time. I worked on creating the 2009 version of our family website and catching up on some other journaling tasks. I
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 imagination. I have lots of dreams of being creative, but I’m really an organizer. I’m not saying that people can’t be both, but for me, I tend to organize and
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 from our city manager to plant a geocache in our little city. He put it out at 10pm, it was listed on the geocaching website at 10:30pm, and was already
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 time she had!
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!, Zeus on the Loose, Kitty Korner and more. Today at the cabin, she pulled out Triominos, and we had a great game outside on the deck.
GBK Gwyneth
instagramming
2023 photos
reading
2022 photos
2021 photos
