random bits
This is the best cat ever, Lionel. (no offense to his brother, David, who is not a laid back cat, but more of a pissy cat. but we love him very much anyway.)
I am a bit exhausted and have hit my head twice this week (I rock.) so I will post in list form because my narrative writing skills left with my most recent head bonk, which was about 2 hours ago-
1. I made these blondies and added dried cranberries and almonds. yummy and a bit gooey.
2. very much enjoying these posts:
-why we blog, (scroll down) from lisa solomon, and hope to contribute soon.
-eggnog recipe and writings from travelers lunchbox
-thimble's great press on her wonderful needle cases
-this amazing pattern from knitty by kay and cristina.how funny and dang cute are these?
**there are more I am trying to link to, but typepad is suffering from head injuries as well, so I am not able to get to some posts.
3. I am making gifts like a mad woman, but the recipients read this blog, so I can't show what I have been up to.
4. I am super bummed that these, which I ordered, are out of stock. I really wanted them for the girls unpainted. why, I'm not sure, but you know how it is.
5. I am so excited to go to saint cupcake, thanks to super eggplant, I now know about these places in Portland.
6. pete and I ordered Camilla's calender and can't wait to see it in person.
7. I am trying to establish earlier bedtimes for the girls. But, they sleep in until 8 or 8:30am. every morning, so it's hard to complain. However I am wishing they slept about 15 hours a day lately. I mean this in the nicest way.(ha!)
ouchie head! I think you need to start wearing a helmet. I mean that in the nicest way. ;)
Posted by: amanda | December 17, 2005 at 04:13 AM
Thanks for the link to the bendie folks!! They're perfect for adoptive families like mine! I can paint and dress them to actually look like us. Again, thanks for all of your crafty inspiration.
Posted by: Windy City Wendy | December 17, 2005 at 07:28 AM
If the Eggplant moved to my town, I'd gain 10 pounds overnight. It's best not to know where all the great baked goods are.
Thanks for the Knitty shout-out, we're still floating on air. Knitty fame -- life is complete! xoxo Kay
Posted by: Kay | December 17, 2005 at 10:27 AM
I hope your head is well now !! You should put arnica cream on it (like I put on my Louis'head when he run to fast !!!!)
Big hugs to you
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | December 17, 2005 at 02:18 PM
Sorry about your head bonk(s). But from the looks of your very thorough listing, maybe I should get my head bonked, I could use some clear-thinking list writing! I love the picture, it reminds me of when Ian used to hug our cat Sebastian that way, we called it the "pancake hug". The cutest part was watching his eyes shift around at everyone while he was frozen momentarily in the pancake position.
Posted by: Blair | December 18, 2005 at 08:37 AM
Oh my gosh those jeans! Yet another reason I am learning to knit next year. And that kitty is just precious. What a nice kitty.
Posted by: Barb | December 18, 2005 at 09:44 AM
You can also get the bendy people from A Child's Dream, they sell them by the piece instead of a set.
Here's the link (scroll down).
http://www.achildsdream.com/handwork_supplies/doll_toy_making/dollmaking_supplies.htm
Hope your head feels better!
Posted by: myra | December 18, 2005 at 11:31 AM
funny, i knocked my head too... in the dumbest way ever!
looking forward to your why you blog!!!!
Posted by: lisa s | December 18, 2005 at 12:08 PM
You should submit that photo to http://www.stuffonmycat.com.
Posted by: Kim | December 19, 2005 at 09:30 AM
those orange tabbies are the sweetest cats aren't they?
Posted by: dixie | December 19, 2005 at 10:28 AM
what a sweet sweet cat--love that photo!
Posted by: lisa | December 19, 2005 at 03:20 PM
That photo just gave me a toothache. =)
Posted by: Nikki | December 19, 2005 at 04:52 PM
I love the kitty photo, but I am partial. I work at a vet and have 3 of my own, plus an occasional foster.
Posted by: Dana | December 19, 2005 at 08:56 PM
Lionel is the BEST cat name ever. He looks like a sweetie. I love plain human names for pets, its hilarious.
Posted by: Aja | December 20, 2005 at 06:21 AM
What a great photo! I love it!
Posted by: caro | December 20, 2005 at 12:48 PM
Longtime reader, first time commenter - what an absolutely great picture. That does look like the best cat ever!!
Posted by: radish | December 22, 2005 at 11:45 AM
sorry about that head, glad it's all on the mend, but BENDY FOLK?! just slipped in there like it's no big ticket..what if i had missed it?!
Posted by: sarah n. | December 23, 2005 at 07:19 AM
I was browsing through the online Anthropologie store and I found this cute cupcake sweater I thought you might like for your kiddo. heres the link :
http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.jsp?itemID=8665&itemType=PRODUCT&iSubCat=729&iMainCat=314
Posted by: Sofia Peniche | January 01, 2006 at 01:15 PM