Month: April 2009

I Blame the Care Bears

I know I can’t shelter Camille forever from all the negative, violent influences of the world, but I thought it would be a bit longer before we had to discuss the problem of guns. Then she got a… Read More

Budding Artist

We FINALLY got around to ordering paper for Camille’s easel, which arrived at about the same time she was given a new paint and stencil set by some friends. She’s been painting at school for a while, but… Read More

Letter to Camille: Thirty-Three Months

Hello sweet sleepy-bee, and Happy Thirty-Three Month birthday. I’m listening on the monitor as you roll around in your crib, trying to settle down for the night. I know you’re sleepy – we had a big afternoon! Our… Read More

Baby Jones-er

I want a family compound. You know, a cluster of separate homes sharing the same plot of land. I so enjoy spending time with my family, and it just doesn’t seem fair that we’re all so scattered. We… Read More

More Easter Fun

First, a comment on the weather. How is it possible that my day started cool enough that the heater kicked on in the house, yet this afternoon: Oh yes, that’s my child in a swimsuit, running around her… Read More

More Weekend Fun

After the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, we headed over to Ronnie’s to share some burgers and milkshakes with good friends we hadn’t seen in much too long. Erica and Isaac came to visit, and for the first time… Read More

A Berry Good Time

Where to begin? The last week has been super busy, but so much fun too. Lee and I had the fantastic opportunity to take in three Savannah Music Festival shows and my ears are still happy from all… Read More