if there were ever a time to win something, it would be now.

Do you ever enter those giveaways that bloggers periodically do?  On occasion, I'll enter when it looks cool, or when I'm trying to support local businesses.  But today while checking up on one of my favorite blogs, I found this.  I don't think I've ever wanted to win something so badly!  You should enter, and then take me with you if you win.

cheers.

first rites of summer

well folks, we made it.

the last two weeks of school were busy busy: alice in wonderland celebration, spelling bee, talent show, astronomy field trip, finishing, cleaning.  oh how I love those kids.  we went up for a quick stint at the cabin, which was wonderful as usual.

school was officially out on June third, and boy, does it feel great.  I spent all morning gardening yesterday,  and all afternoon cleaning my house.  samuel is a champ and did all of the things I don't like to do like mop and trim the rosebush and scrub the toilet.  tonight we made hamburgers and corn on the cob, and went for a walk before it got too dark.  summertime is here!  (and it feels especially worthwhile when you've got tomatoes, peppers and geraniums planted, a clean and peaceful house, and great things on the calendar).

happy june.

best night of Samuel's life

After a year of waiting... we finally got to go to the U2 concert!  If you know Samuel at all, you know he is a huge U2 fan.  Last night was rad.  We bought shirts, enjoyed the opening by the Fray, and then cheered as Bono and the band entered the stage.

The last concert I went to was James Taylor, so I had no idea that earplugs are a good idea for rock concerts.  Luckily, Samuel had us covered so I can hear things today without buzzing.

It was a fantastic night.  And, Samuel just said to me, "U2 is the best band of all time."  So there you go.

family band

when we were little, we used to play this game called "family band" in the car during long road trips.  this weekend, we are bringing that game to life:

come see us tomorrow night!

from the files: living room

bookshelves, pops of color, natural light.

tribute

to all of the incredible women in my life:
I thank you, and I love you.

happy mother's day.

for bailey.

If you have a sense of humor, and you enjoy NBC Nightly News, watch this.  Always makes me laugh hilariously.