March 30, 2010

A soft cloud of green has appeared on the Navajo willows. That is one of my very favorite colors.

March 29, 2010

Owen loves it when Daddy picks him up from school and they race across the playground to the car.  Today, I “hid” behind the bike rack and caught them running.

March 28, 2010

Reeses peanut butter egg cookies. Insanely delicious.

March 27, 2010

Mia and Dylan at Sadie’s All Stars basketball game. Mia might like popcorn.

March 26, 2010

I got my Memolio in the mail today. It’s a pocket size collection of all the best photos from 2009- printed in beautiful color on almost indestructible plastic. I think it’s beautiful and it came all the way from the Netherlands which is cool!

March 25, 2010

I’ve been collecting these vintage aluminum cookware pieces. I love their PATINA… and Mitch likes it when I say that word. Hey, baby… patina.

March 24, 2010

A photo essay on being a Dad. Playing with legos while your son talks your ear off and a cat uses you as an easy chair.

March 23, 2010

Sweet home Utah Valley… where the skies are so blue….

March 22, 2010

Mia got 5 baby teeth pulled when we went to the dentist today. We were just expecting a routine cleaning. Aaaaargh.

March 21, 2010

Taking “growly” in for repairs.

March 20, 2010

The first day of Spring. Still a bit chilly, but plenty warm to go to the park and conquer the jungle gym.

March 19, 2010

New clothes and a haircut for Miss Mia.

March 18, 2010

Mia’s desert diorama.

March 17. 2010

New Liberty of London dress and thrifted red shoes.

March 16, 2010

We are all fluffed up for Easter.

March 15, 2010

The first flowers of spring. I love that color.

March 14, 2010

Picture by Owen. He told me what all of the details meant. I think he’s right on.

March 13, 2010

Digging in the dirt with Grandpa Nelson.  Owen’s idea of the perfect day.

March 12, 2010

Owen whittling with his brand new pocket knife.

March 11, 2010

yawn.

March 10, 2010

New shoes.  It’s the little things that make a the difference.

March 9, 2010

The saddest day of the year. We had to put Mitty to sleep- after 19 years of life. Farewell to the best cat I’ve ever had. Love you, buddy.

March 8, 2010

Here’s something I read about Mia’s name today.

In Denmark- (around 1940) a school headmaster was called Heis, the Ancient Greek word for the number one, so his wife was Mia, the feminine form of the same Greek word.

MIA= Number One!  (but we already knew that!)

March 7, 2010

A warm day. Owen riding in the car with his hand out the window.

March 6, 2010

I love… jadeite. sunshine. food.

March 5, 2010

I think it’s almost Spring…

March 4, 2010

Girl scout thin mints. We like them.

March 3, 2010

Field trip to the Monte L. Bean museum and the MOA.

March 2, 2010

Korean Barbecue with Papa and Gramma. Very delicious, indeed.

March 1, 2010

Strawberry crepes for dinner.

February 28. 2010

Birthday dinner for Grandma Hansen!