This is Ralph and I (and way in the background, the kidlets) one year ago.
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This is me looking happy. I’m happy because I was contacted to sew a few things for someone. I hope it works out. I seriously am already thinking over the projects in my mind. I also ordered fabric and I got wonderful stuff for good prices and at this moment I am happily ruminating on this soft goodness. I’m also about to go on a sunny walk with my son. This latter makes me incredibly happy.
On the walk I enjoyed hearing the very loud AC/DC blaring down the street. I was the beneficiary for several blocks. I was indeed “shook all night long”. And yet I am not sure how this rocker’s next-door neighbors felt about the music selection coupled with the volume.
We stopped at my mom’s and interrupted her work (canning peaches) for a lunch date. It was lovely talking with her and Nels was a little angel in Los Arcos, his favorite repast being the bean dip and their fresh chips. He gave her a sweet hug and a kiss when we parted ways. They love one another quite deeply.
This is Phoenix looking upset because Ralph got the wrong date for her soccer practice (so we’re biking back home); this is Ralph feeling a bit bad about this but mostly wanting to help his daughter feel better. Look at their twin-frowns.
This is fried rice, tonight’s dinner. I couldn’t get a good picture. It is delicious. It is also fun because you can make up all the fresh and fabulous ingredients ahead of time and then whip the whole thing together in only twenty minutes and everyone is soooooo hungry and loves it. I’ve been listening to the family compliment the meal all night, especially Nels. I heard him speaking in wonderment at how Mama can make such good food. He and Phoenix and the neighbor boy are out in a tent in the front yard (supposedly staying all night) and he keeps running inside (impersonating a “zombie walk” of course) to grab more bites.
I hope the sewing works out too! From what I’ve seen of your work here and on your etsy, it’ll be worth every penny.
I can see the pictures today! Wheeeee! Usually I can’t. And I wouldn’t mind a recipe for fried rice. I know, I totally asked for your spaghetti and meatballs one, too. It just looks so good! And I’ve been having trouble thinking of things to make when it’s just me. And I know that fried rice would keep.
Did they spend the night outside? I loved, loved, loved doing that as a kid. In fact, if there hadn’t just been a shooting not far from my house, I’d try it in our backyard tonight.
@schoolofmom
I got the measurements sent to me a few hours ago so I’m about ready to get sewing! I have to wait for fabric though… dammnit! 🙂
@k8
I’m glad you ask for recipes because I’m glad it makes me pull it together and write them. I posted the spaghetti and meatballs recipe and now I KNOW exactly where it is!
As I predicted, Phoenix and Neighbor Boy stayed in the tent but Nels came back in. He can’t resist his Little Mama if she’s anywhere nearby.
I’m sorry about your neighborhood shooting. That is stressful.
I’m totally up for recipes, too! I’m always looking for new ones and that looks pretty dang yummy. Love that family picture!
@Heather
I have some awesome recipes on their way… beef enchiladas and an ensalada salsa recipe!