1.23.2012

meal planning worksheet



I made a meal planning worksheet to help organize our meals and grocery list.
Elke can write now so I asked her for her input...



spgedy=spaghetti. the love started here
and grew. there is something so yummy about a long noodle to twist & slurp. spaghetti it is.

1.18.2012

Ode to: LACMA



We went to LA last weekend and participated in LACMA's "next gen" program. The girls now have free admission until they are 18 and can bring one adult with them. This day was one of the best of my life.



They loved this exhibit.



Elke's favorite painting. We are pony crazy, or pegasus or unicorn or pegasus unicorn crazy.









We went on a friday and often were alone in rooms like this. At one point Elke did say: "I want to get out of here and paint." inspiration. everywhere. yes! let's go!




One of my favorites. By Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock's wife.



Loooooooove, love love love.



Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Dragon: sounds magical & exciting. Hope so.

1.08.2012

happy new year!



highlights:
elke: turned 6, started kindergarten, wants to major in "riding ponies,"
lost her first tooth, is a bookworm, can generally be found drawing & needs to monkey bar everyday.
she is a self starter and a finisher, devours all crafts and shocks us with her astuteness.
tate: turned 4, started preschool, is princess & fancy crazy, she is constantly charming strangers and literally stops traffic with her friendliness and need to clog sidewalks & throughways. she is sweet, funny and bounces around the world with a odd & lovely glee. she loves to carry fragile things and push buttons.

tremendous love for these girls washes over me at continual moments throughout the day. they are my sun,
my cookies, my kale and pen.

low:
our lexi passed away this year and the loss is so vast. she was a gentle giant. a quiet, stoic wise and trusty love. it was too soon & sudden. we miss her so terribly. ouch!


ok, medium:
I started this blog and though I am not sure where it is going or what it is about
I am happy to have a place to document in the world.
and now back to love...