Happy New Year!! Because it makes them more real if they are shared, these are my New Year's Resolutions - things I want to accomplish in 2012 in no particular order: Blog every day at Au CoeurTake more videos of Nora and edit and share them[...]
Even without much interest in the holiday itself, our Christmas trip to Texas had much to be excited about. Seeing family.Lots and lots of family.Texas nostalgiaGiving giftsand getting some cool ones too.Taking baths in enviable, swimming pool-[...]
It's nearly Christmas, and I wanted to share the photos from our wonderful winter solstice celebration day before I need to report on Christmas. We work up earlier than usual, on Nora time, and came downstairs in our pajamas to discover our sto[...]
Adjusted slightly from My Recipes See more recipes here. I know I said I didn't want to spoil surprises, but I have to let the cat out of the bag on this hot cocoa mix, because it's super cute and super easy -- perfect if you're still looking f[...]
The holidays are upon us, and I've been planning and prepping in every free moment. It's amazing the difference this time around; last year at this time, we were debating and discussing, wondering what traditions we want to create in our famil[...]
Yesterday was Stroll on Nantucket, the last really big weekend for tourists before things quiet down for the winter. Last year, Nora napped through most of the day and only woke up in just enough time for me to force her to sit on Santa's lap[...]
Yes, I'm still here. No, Nantucket did not get buried in the October snowstorm that hit the east coast last weekend. I've just been busy...and lazy about blogging. But I promise I won't miss a day at all this month. It's a new month and[...]