The Gardener bought this new shirt for the trip and I bought this new dress. I went shopping at Old Navy about a week before we left, hoping I would find something bright and springy. I can't believe I'm actually going to admit this next part (fully prepared for everyone to mutter 'skinny bitch' under their breath), but here goes. After trying on every size extra-small dress in the entire store with none of them even remotely fitting my small frame, I ventured into the girls section and picked out this bright little number, girls size extra-large. I just hope when I wear it to a wedding or some other event this summer, I don't encounter a 5 year old wearing the same dress.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wardrobe Wednesday
Oh look! It's another photo from Jamaica. Surprise, surprise!
The Gardener bought this new shirt for the trip and I bought this new dress. I went shopping at Old Navy about a week before we left, hoping I would find something bright and springy. I can't believe I'm actually going to admit this next part (fully prepared for everyone to mutter 'skinny bitch' under their breath), but here goes. After trying on every size extra-small dress in the entire store with none of them even remotely fitting my small frame, I ventured into the girls section and picked out this bright little number, girls size extra-large. I just hope when I wear it to a wedding or some other event this summer, I don't encounter a 5 year old wearing the same dress.
The Gardener bought this new shirt for the trip and I bought this new dress. I went shopping at Old Navy about a week before we left, hoping I would find something bright and springy. I can't believe I'm actually going to admit this next part (fully prepared for everyone to mutter 'skinny bitch' under their breath), but here goes. After trying on every size extra-small dress in the entire store with none of them even remotely fitting my small frame, I ventured into the girls section and picked out this bright little number, girls size extra-large. I just hope when I wear it to a wedding or some other event this summer, I don't encounter a 5 year old wearing the same dress.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Jamaica Part 2- Mae's Edits
Mae (age 8) recently discovered the fun that is Adobe Lightroom, my favorite photo editing program. Since the Gardener and I returned from Jamaica, Mae has been playing around in Lightroom with colors and vignettes and everything else Lightroom does and she wanted me to share her edits here on the blog.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Jamaica Part 1
Yes, as the title suggests, this is going to be one of those annoying weeks where every day I post pictures from our winter escape to sunny Jamaica, tormenting the rest of you who were stuck at home with freezing temperatures and pale, sun deprived skin. Sorry about that.
We left early, early Tuesday morning and by sunset that evening we were finally checking in to our hotel. The bus ride to the resort in Ocho Rios was long but beautiful and the driver stopped at a little roadside bar so we could start our vacation out with a bottle of Jamaican Red Stripe beer. Yum!
The first night there was a beach party and tons of food but it was dark so whatever we put on our plates was a bit of a mystery. It was delicious though and I think I hit the buffet line at least twice. Double yum!
The next morning I woke up early, left my sleeping husband in the room while I wandered around devouring all of the sights and sounds of a morning in the Caribbean. As soon as the buffet opened we were some of the first in line for made to order omelets and every kind of deliciously ripe fruit and anything else you could possibly think of. Can you tell I gained 5 pounds in just 4 days from my excitement over the food?
This was the view from our favorite table in the restaurant.
I have no idea why the housekeepers make these little towel creatures but it was fun to come into the clean room after a day of relaxing with a drink in my hand and see what sort of animal was waiting for us on the bed in towel form.
The views from our room.
We walked into town the first day and I bought this drink mug/vase from a local who was carving them out of fresh bamboo. He wanted to scratch my name into the side of it (to be sure I would buy it from him) but instead I asked him to sign it with his own name. I was unsure of the pronunciation of Toe (you never know, right?) so I asked him and he pointed to my foot. Like duh!
More tomorrow as I need to get started on the mountain of dirty laundry and make a run to the grocery store. Our fridge is completely empty!
We left early, early Tuesday morning and by sunset that evening we were finally checking in to our hotel. The bus ride to the resort in Ocho Rios was long but beautiful and the driver stopped at a little roadside bar so we could start our vacation out with a bottle of Jamaican Red Stripe beer. Yum!
The first night there was a beach party and tons of food but it was dark so whatever we put on our plates was a bit of a mystery. It was delicious though and I think I hit the buffet line at least twice. Double yum!The next morning I woke up early, left my sleeping husband in the room while I wandered around devouring all of the sights and sounds of a morning in the Caribbean. As soon as the buffet opened we were some of the first in line for made to order omelets and every kind of deliciously ripe fruit and anything else you could possibly think of. Can you tell I gained 5 pounds in just 4 days from my excitement over the food?
This was the view from our favorite table in the restaurant.
I have no idea why the housekeepers make these little towel creatures but it was fun to come into the clean room after a day of relaxing with a drink in my hand and see what sort of animal was waiting for us on the bed in towel form.
The views from our room.
We walked into town the first day and I bought this drink mug/vase from a local who was carving them out of fresh bamboo. He wanted to scratch my name into the side of it (to be sure I would buy it from him) but instead I asked him to sign it with his own name. I was unsure of the pronunciation of Toe (you never know, right?) so I asked him and he pointed to my foot. Like duh!
More tomorrow as I need to get started on the mountain of dirty laundry and make a run to the grocery store. Our fridge is completely empty!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wardrobe Wednesday
Binny was wearing a short sleeve shirt and got cold, so she put on her puffy, down vest. Very logical, this child.
And like her daddy, when the temperature drops below freezing, she wears a hat on her head all day, even in the house.
And like her daddy, when the temperature drops below freezing, she wears a hat on her head all day, even in the house.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Flash And His Cone
Poor Flashy was so excited Friday morning when I hooked up the leash to his collar and escorted him out to the car. He loves to ride in the car. Most times when he goes for a ride in the car, we go somewhere fun, like ice skating over at Grandpa's. Not this time though.
Even when I put him on the scale at the vet's office, he let out a little excited pee as the vet tech rubbed his head and told him how cute he is. He had no idea what he was in for, but in the end it's all for his own good.
He was neutered (ouch) and had all 4 dewclaws (thumbs) removed (quadruple ouch). The dewclaws were optional but since we live out in the country (read: lots of things to get into) and since he's a very active dog, we decided to have it done so they don't become a problem in the future. Dogs with dewclaws can get them caught and injured and while many dogs have the dewclaws clipped off in the first few days of life, our mutt didn't have that service being born in a calf barn and all with very little human intervention until we picked him up and brought him home with us. So Friday was the day.
Friday afternoon when I brought him home he was groggy and confused and not happy about having a giant cone around his head but after he slept off the anesthesia, he started to perk up. The vet was concerned that he'd be in a lot of pain the first few days but since we've been keeping up with his medication, he's been fine. He'd like to be running around playing fetch and hopping up on the sofa (a no-no anyway but try and tell him that). To amuse himself he's been running into the back of our legs with his giant cone, bruising all of us behind the knees.
The cone needs to stay on for at least 2 weeks until the stitches in his front legs can be removed.
2 weeks is a long time for an energetic puppy.
Even when I put him on the scale at the vet's office, he let out a little excited pee as the vet tech rubbed his head and told him how cute he is. He had no idea what he was in for, but in the end it's all for his own good.
He was neutered (ouch) and had all 4 dewclaws (thumbs) removed (quadruple ouch). The dewclaws were optional but since we live out in the country (read: lots of things to get into) and since he's a very active dog, we decided to have it done so they don't become a problem in the future. Dogs with dewclaws can get them caught and injured and while many dogs have the dewclaws clipped off in the first few days of life, our mutt didn't have that service being born in a calf barn and all with very little human intervention until we picked him up and brought him home with us. So Friday was the day.
Friday afternoon when I brought him home he was groggy and confused and not happy about having a giant cone around his head but after he slept off the anesthesia, he started to perk up. The vet was concerned that he'd be in a lot of pain the first few days but since we've been keeping up with his medication, he's been fine. He'd like to be running around playing fetch and hopping up on the sofa (a no-no anyway but try and tell him that). To amuse himself he's been running into the back of our legs with his giant cone, bruising all of us behind the knees.The cone needs to stay on for at least 2 weeks until the stitches in his front legs can be removed.
2 weeks is a long time for an energetic puppy.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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