My (Other) Important Child

The important thing about our child is that he loves his family.

It is true that he is energetic and independent.

He can kick a soccer ball in the sun or play chess for fun.

He pets the cats - imagine that!

He skis in the snow and surfs with his bro.

He likes to make sweets and good things to eat.

An he is quick like a bug to enjoy a group hug.

But the important thing about our child is that he loves his family.

Afternoon at the Driving Range

Tink! Out over the canyon
Purple bandana and
Plaid shorts
Fit nice over beautiful my-aged guy.
Tink! Too far left.
The show isn’t done but opens soon.
An artist?
An actor? Directed by the tides or the moon.
Tink!
No ring, it figures.
Has he balanced the art of bill paying
And palm swaying?
Tink! Nice one, honey.
We climb into our 4-door and pass him
As he scooters away.

Let Them Eat Cake

I was going to title this post "Fondant Rocks!!!" but then I was afraid you might think I was making rocks out of fondant and that's not exactly it. This is the cake I made for my five-year-old's birthday in December:

Its a lizard, in case you cannot tell. The cake itself was red so when I cut into it, it looked like, well, you can imagine.

This is the cake I made for the elementary school's annual Cake Auction fundraiser. It went for $35, thank-you-very-much!

It is actually pb&j flavored and the ants are made out of chocolate. I'm thinkin' next year - turkey on rye.

Name That Meeting - Winner!!

A big thanks to all who gave it a shot. Everyone was heading in the right direction - the topic of the meeting was implementing a car-sharing program. I'm declaring Leah the winner! Please e-mail me to claim your $10 Starbuck's card.
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I’m thinking a contest is what this blog really needs to liven things up a bit. I scanned some notes I took in a meeting today.

If anyone can name the topic of the meeting, I’ll send a small prize of sorts to the winner.

Good luck!!!

My Important Child

Since this is the first week of school, only the parents have homework. Our assignment was to write about our important child.

The important thing about our child is

we enjoy our busy life with him.

It is true that he is an artist at heart

born to tell stories through his art.

He loves to learn,

is eager to earn,

he has a little brother,

and is like no other!

He enjoys night-time walking

and all-day talking.

But the important thing about our child is

we enjoy our busy life with him.

I am NOT an artist

I painted the palm tree for an online swap.

and put together this little jewelry box for a friend's birthday present.


I like this collage so much that I actually put it on a wall.

Obviously, I am not a photographer either but you get the idea.

I made this for a favorite coworker when he went away.

Oh yeah, I made these too.

With help from Danceman, of course.