around the farm.

with temperatures in the 70's and a lot of extra time on his hands (caused by a lay off 2 weeks ago), d has been hard at work in our backyard.

he's built a pallet 3-bin composter, mowed winter's dry grasses, and is now working on some garden beds.

we'll have a bit of a farm yet.

pinned it, made it.

when my sister was pregnant she'd often sing to the babe inside.

her song of choice was jack johnson's, better together.

it gave me an idea to make him a little canvas with the lyrics for his bedroom.

it took me a while...he's already 8 months old.

and thanks to the pinterest challenge ladies, it's now complete...rustic, yet meaningful.

the pinterest idea: a pillow.

my progress.

the end product.

the gift.

looks like the little banner i made has found itself a cozy home in the hills of san francisco.

miss you friends....

ten years.

(a's game 2002...the "moneyball" season.)

ten years ago today, d and i went on our first date.

we ate thai food.

we've been quite inseparable ever since.

ten years...can't believe how quickly it's gone by.

shower #1.

last night the work girls and work guy threw a cute little baby shower for me (and nicolai) at a nearby coffee shop.

we now have a stash of flat cloth diapers (which i hear are great for all kinds of uses) and some white bibs, both of which they decorated with colorful artwork.

nicolai is a lucky little one.

he received some new decor, toys, books, and clothing.

happy birthday, ma.

today is my mom's 67th birthday.

we celebrated last night with some homemade sushi, spring rolls, and miso soup.

my sister compiled 67 memories from friends and family for ma to open.

she read them aloud to us all...when she could read without tears...lindley read some and ma guessed who had sent each.

it was so special.

and one friend sent some great photos of them as kids.

(that' s ma on the left)

pretty fun.

31 weeks.

afraid i'm losing my touch with these pics.

ha!