Refreshing

Sparkling natural mineral water. Or as they say in Italy, water with gas. Delicious!


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Welcome Home

In honor of Kevin's arrival Tuesday night, I roasted a chicken and new potatoes (loosely based on Barefoot Contessa's recipe). I've cooked this lots of times and it always turns out great (one chicken; 425 degrees for 1.5 hours). But I actually "trussed" the chicken this time. I bought the twine at Williams and Sonoma - which made me feel like a real pro. I served the chicken and new potatoes with roasted Brussel sprouts. I bought rolls at Petty's but King found the bag (his annoying talent) and ate the entire bag. (He owes me $4.50.) Welcome home Kevin... xoxoxox

This is the Face of Pre-K

It has been a monumental (and memorable and happy) day at our house today. Baker is now officially in pre-K! Riding to school this morning, he was very excited and very chatty. He said, "I can't wait to get to school and look at that science shelf!" And sure enough, we walked into his classroom and he made a beeline to the science shelf and never looked back. Literally. No goodbye. No hug. No nothing. Magnifying glass in hand, he inspected the snakeskin, the bugs, the leaves. And he was thrilled.

And six hours later, after much needed time ALONE, I might be a little thrilled too...

Click here for his first day of school in 2009: http://shelhamerfamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/first-day-of-school.html

Boots, please...

I've asked around and I hear that Hunter boots are must-have shoes for winters in Chicago. Basically, they're expensive wellies, but they're better! And cuter! And you can buy cute socks that line/insulate the boots. They come in a million colors but of course, I'll buy black.

Tempramental Artist

It is 106 degrees outside. Baker decided to cope with the heat by stripping down to his undies. Since he was already dressed for the occasion, I thought it was a great time to paint! So I ventured down to the basement (for the first time in weeks...gross) and brought all of our supplies upstairs. Then he called it quits after about 15 minutes...

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Location:Tulsa, Ok

Play-Doh Party

Play-doh continues to be a favorite around our house/apt. I'm trying desperately NOT to care that Baker mixes the colors like a madman.

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Location:E Randolph St,Chicago,United States

Paper Bliss

While shopping for back-to-school art supplies in Chicago, I found this beautiful paper selection at Blick. Oh how I love pretty PAPER!



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