Posted in June 2012

presenting: things sara shouldn’t name her baby

gene pulpot spike uvula cody sandwich lucifer brick soupy crazy old maurice chauncey (either was or should’ve been the name of that dog in Pocahontas) igor mort balki bartokomous thor keith unusual names that i would nevertheless support: kermit laszlo fidel ebenezer (100% primed for a comeback) atticus (though i’m kind of holding that one … Continue reading »

gimme more (inspiration)

sar, you’ve been so good about posting here, and i’ve been terrible.  it’s partially because when i write, i’m even more apt to bear my soul than when speaking.  and that’s a lot.  and it’s not always conducive to a functioning adult life to commit to paper (er, interweb) every thought you have slipping through … Continue reading »

Moar Belly Pics

Moar Belly Pics

What? It’s been over a month since I posted pictures of my growing belly? I guess it’s time for a belly pic recap. Weeks 27-31 Edition. 27 weeks Nesting is in full swing. Thanks to the worlds-most-successful-trip-to-Ikea-ever the nursery is coming together. The Ikea Gods must have been smiling on us even though it was … Continue reading »

Swiftly Fly The Years

Swiftly Fly The Years

Last weekend my sisters and I descended upon our hometown for a party to celebrate our parents. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day my parents will experience a plethora of milestones; each just turned 60, my mom retired from teaching, in August they’ll become grandparents in addition to celebrating 40 years of marriage. It’s quite … Continue reading »

the cutest little hutch that never was

the cutest little hutch that never was

On Sunday J and I woke up bright and early and headed to the Kane County Flea market. It was a picture perfect summer day. Bright and sunny and warm – but not too hot. We prepared ourselves for several hours of wandering the many many vendors, picking through mounds of stuff we never knew … Continue reading »