Archive for December, 2008

The Closet… A Do-Over

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

We finished building this house almost exactly a year ago. It was a dream come true for me to design and construct what looks like a classic American farmhouse from the exterior with a modern floor plan inside and I truly love our home. Still, there are a few things that I should [...]

Did I Ever Tell You About Drew’s Weird Ear?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Mere seconds after Drew was born, he located his thumb, stuck it in his mouth and began to suck on it madly.

He continued to suck on that thumb throughout his babyhood, into his toddler years and finally broke himself of the habit while he was in kindergarten.  He still sleeps with his hand covering his [...]

Pongid – The Contest Winners Announced!

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Out of eighty-four entries (including e-mails) forty-four people had at least one correct answer.
Twenty-five people guessed my answer correctly – #9 – The less popular, far more homely, socially awkward, older sister of Ingrid.
Seven people guessed April’s answer correctly – #1 – Japanese wooden pegs used for artistic purposes.
Several people guessed April’s answer for me [...]

Time’s Up! Pongid – A Mind Boggling Give-Away Contest!

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Oh dear! I have a lot of cutting and sorting of entrants to do. I also have a son here who wants to go see Valkyrie tonight. I will get the winners up late, late tonight. Thanks for playing along.

We celebrated Christmas Day with a gathering at April’s [...]

Hurry Scurry Mousie

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Once upon a time,  I set a plate of left over salmon out for the Show Cats.

Which caused Arod the King of the Show Cats to abandon the pursuit and torture of one little field mouse.

And the little mouse scampered back to his cozy little nest.

And they all lived happily ever after.

The end.