Friday Hike

It was fun! We didn’t have a formal hike set up by the Nature Explorer group this time. But that’s ok because it allowed us to stay close to home and bring a special guest with us. She was beside herself with excitement, really. She was crying before she even got out the door. They [...]

Skies

skies Originally uploaded by Phisch The clouds here in Central Texas have been amazing lately. But their beauty only reveals the creativity and love of their Maker.

Babette Squares

Babette Squares Originally uploaded by Phisch So here’s what I have so far for this blanket. I was going to run out and buy yarn, but that sounded like a silly idea when I checked what I had. I’m really liking the colors here and am working hard on making more neutral-ish colored blocks to [...]

NO!

I had a fancy post for you but I opted out. Too fancy. Instead: ~ Spicy tamarind candy: ew. Take spicy away, please. That or remind me to read the label. ~ Growing up: NO. It is not allowed around here. J is not allowed to tell me no more Jojo at bedtime. Nor is [...]

The Mystery Machine

The Mystery Machine Originally uploaded by Phisch I just had to share this find with you. Sighted while we waited in a Target parking lot. Just keepin’ Austin weird!

For Lola’s Mother’s Day

IMG_0747 Originally uploaded by Phisch I know there’s no way I can get you the real “idea” behind this until this is actually being used in situ. These are light catchers. That’s the idea anyway. We’re hoping she hangs them from a tree near her big sliding glass door. Then, they can twinkle in the [...]

Twitter Updates for 2009-04-12

Joy the Baker’s stuff looks amazing! And, yes, she has a pie crust recipe. http://ping.fm/v4IJo # @three_6_five i can’t see! iforgot my login. lol in reply to three_6_five # breakfast was good. who needs air freshener when you can make pancakes? lovin’ from the oven! # @three_6_five *waves hi* in reply to three_6_five # @ayen02 [...]

Our Menu for Sunday

So here goes. I wanted ham but hubby said something about ham being weird for Easter. I guess so! Definitely not kosher? ~ BBQ beef brisket ~ Mashed potatoes ~ Coleslaw ~ Corn nibs with honey, salt, pepper & butter ~ Sweet potato bread ~ Pecan pie + ice cream for the adults ~ Flourless [...]

Sprocket gets an owie

2009-04-06 Sprocket gets hurt Originally uploaded by Phisch Poor little Sprocket jumped on the folding chair NM was sitting on. Shouldn’t have done that! When she got down, one of her front nails got caught in the hinge of the seat and was torn! I heard her yelp then try to lay at my feet [...]

Red Beans, Rice & Sausage

1 c. brown rice 2 1/2 c. water Prepare rice according to package directions. 1 package Hillshire Farm Smoked Beef Sausage, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbs. butter 1/2 tsp. oregano (of whole leaf, smush a bit) 1/2 tsp. cumin (or more if you like it) [...]

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