No, I have not abandoned the blog. However, life's been very busy. Thank you all who have been commenting on the older entries and also those of you who checked in on me via email.
Nick is well, but recovering from surgery a little more slowly than we expected (the docs are not surprised, just us), and so that means I have been doing more around the house. Not a lot, mind you, just more! Also, anyone with children, particularly middle- and high-schoolers knows this is a crazy time of year.
Olivia and Nate went to the prom:
The girls have been doing more cooking and also revealing a flair for domestic aesthetics. Here is my Mother's Day breakfast:
And Meredith painted the door to the chicken coop (san poultry) which she is turning into an office for her pet-sitting/art business.
Olivia played Amelia Earhart in the high school musical and also received the Student of the Month award for thinking outside the box. Her canny drama teacher/director had her wear her Amelia costume to the televised school committee meeting to publicize the show to all three people who were watching. Here she receives the award from the principal.
Plus, SATs, AP tests, middle school concert, end of year Girl Scout activities, graduation parties, and my laptop died. I'll be having a little online yard sale in a few days, so check back!
Hope Nick has a speedy recovery.
Congrats to your very talented daughter!
Posted by: Linda Crispell | June 04, 2009 at 11:02 AM
It's great to hear the news....I hope Nick is feeling better. I think of you all often. I can't wait to hear more about Meredith's pet sitting/art business. I LOVE the shed door. HOW COOL. Olivia looks great as Miss Earhart. Congratulations Student of the Month!!! Love you all!!!! Melis
Posted by: melissa pardales | June 09, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I dont think Ive ever been on your blog before but I had to tell you that photo of Olivia and Nate is the sweetest Ive ever seen!It would make a great painting!
Posted by: annie | October 05, 2009 at 11:13 PM
I love love love this little cottage. I have a small cottage at my summer camp, wandawega. This one is very cute!
Posted by: Tereasa | February 04, 2011 at 10:15 AM