Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Baby Quilt
My mom and I made a quilt together. Since it was my first, I found several stages of this required a bit of extra effort. The real problem was that I finally found a quilt pattern I liked, but they only sold it as a kit with all the materials picked out. The kit was all pink fabrics....What about the boys??? They allowed me to take a picture of it, and said I could try and make my own pattern. Well, I think that is where it added a bit of complication for me, especially never having made a quilt. I'm so happy it turned out and we only had a few hiccups:) I love the finished product.
As I was taking pictures of it, Beau was sure to make his appearance. Lydia, I chose this picture for you:) I hope he and this little baby get along really well.
As I was taking pictures of it, Beau was sure to make his appearance. Lydia, I chose this picture for you:) I hope he and this little baby get along really well.
The Magic 8 Ball
I don't get very excited about Halloween costumes, maybe that will change with kids. However, every year, Jeremy and I try to do something. This year I was a little bit excited, because I finally had a fun idea. The magic 8 Ball (I had to use the belly). Pictures say it all...the wheel on my back could be spun so that people could ask questions and get an answer...As I see it yes... Ask again later... don't count on it... my sources say no... outlook not so good... signs point to yes.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lucky # 56
As promised, here is a picture of the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie factory. It is located at 56 Ross Aly. I had a difficult time finding it, but it did solve the mystery of how fortune cookies are made. If you can see in the background, there are round circles. The batter is squirted on little individual flat griddles that close like a waffle iron. They rotate around and pop open when they are done. Then this lady takes a fortune and folds the cookie over this little bar to get the shape we are all familiar with. Trivia: where were they invented? (not China)
I wish I had known you can bring your own fortune. What would your's say?
I wish I had known you can bring your own fortune. What would your's say?Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Seperately Together
For Jeremy's graduation a few family members chipped in for a sailing class. I found a great deal for a week long class in San Francisco (I love deals!). I was quite skeptical of the location at first. The one draw back was that I had never really "clicked" with this city or its weather. (Don't worry we have now "clicked".) Could wandering around this city by myself be even tolerable? Short answer: it is now at the top of my list for places I would like to live.
We stayed in Emeryville, close to the marina where Jeremy's class was. The east bay was the perfect place for me to stay. In the evenings, I would watch the fog roll over SF, while it was sunny and warm where I was. In my previous experiences I had never packed the right clothing. This trip, I packed for 3 seasons.
I wandered all over the neighborhoods. I started with Tartine bakery in The Mission, found a pair of barely used Kenneth Cole strappy sandals at Good Will for $8.49 and hot pink Banana Republic capris for $5.49. Let's just say, at that point I knew I was in for a great week. I will be sure to take pictures of those and post them. There is a fortune cookie "factory" (two people) in china town. I love fortune cookies. In case you ever wanted to know how they are made...I will also post pictures of that. Japan town, I bought my favorite Hi-Chew candy. The texture is the best, it is between a starburst and a gummy. The green apple are probably my favorite. (Thankfully, my brother was willing to trade me a few for my mango...which I didn't love as much.) Ate at Out the Door, they had lemonade with boba (big tapioca balls) in it (they also had EXCELLENT food). At SFMOMA, I discovered that I like modern art. I even found a little redwood forest down the hill from China town on the way to the Ferry building. I won't bore you with every detail of me traipsing around the city, but let's just say I loved it and can't wait for my next trip to San Francisco!
Jeremy and I enjoyed the evenings together. We were able to see Wicked, loved it. It was also much easier to get 2nd row mezzanine seats in SF than SLC, not to mention a lot less expensive. We enjoyed dinner with my brother, his girlfriend and my mom at Burma Superstar. I am amazed at how long people stand in line to eat. I think we had to wait at least an hour and a half. We went to dinner at the Cheese Board. It is a cooperative group all working together equally. They serve one kind of pizza each day, unique and yummy.
We stayed in Emeryville, close to the marina where Jeremy's class was. The east bay was the perfect place for me to stay. In the evenings, I would watch the fog roll over SF, while it was sunny and warm where I was. In my previous experiences I had never packed the right clothing. This trip, I packed for 3 seasons.
I wandered all over the neighborhoods. I started with Tartine bakery in The Mission, found a pair of barely used Kenneth Cole strappy sandals at Good Will for $8.49 and hot pink Banana Republic capris for $5.49. Let's just say, at that point I knew I was in for a great week. I will be sure to take pictures of those and post them. There is a fortune cookie "factory" (two people) in china town. I love fortune cookies. In case you ever wanted to know how they are made...I will also post pictures of that. Japan town, I bought my favorite Hi-Chew candy. The texture is the best, it is between a starburst and a gummy. The green apple are probably my favorite. (Thankfully, my brother was willing to trade me a few for my mango...which I didn't love as much.) Ate at Out the Door, they had lemonade with boba (big tapioca balls) in it (they also had EXCELLENT food). At SFMOMA, I discovered that I like modern art. I even found a little redwood forest down the hill from China town on the way to the Ferry building. I won't bore you with every detail of me traipsing around the city, but let's just say I loved it and can't wait for my next trip to San Francisco!
Jeremy and I enjoyed the evenings together. We were able to see Wicked, loved it. It was also much easier to get 2nd row mezzanine seats in SF than SLC, not to mention a lot less expensive. We enjoyed dinner with my brother, his girlfriend and my mom at Burma Superstar. I am amazed at how long people stand in line to eat. I think we had to wait at least an hour and a half. We went to dinner at the Cheese Board. It is a cooperative group all working together equally. They serve one kind of pizza each day, unique and yummy.
Jeremy LOVED his sailing class. He said we couldn't have picked a better school. I think the pics will be more fun than my blabber. 
Even though it was nice weather, they had to be in their foul weather gear because of all the chop and splash. 
SF skyline in the background.
Even though it was nice weather, they had to be in their foul weather gear because of all the chop and splash. 
SF skyline in the background.
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