After our trip to Europe, David had a week to recuperate before taking off for a conference in Indianapolis. I think it was a long week for both of us while he was gone, but the conference went very well and it was good that he went. Most of August was pretty quiet, although we visited a fun little fair in the old port at the end of the month. It was a recreation of an 18th century public market, with hand-made goods and costumes and such. It was silly, but I did purchase a delicious jam and some old-fashioned truffles. It was a fun way to spend part of an afternoon!
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At the end of the month I also made the decision to give Callie a haircut. This might not sound like big news, but let's just say it was a drastic change in style for her. I swear, the weather was hot enough to merit it... at least for a few weeks! Unfortunately the temperatures dropped much faster than her coat seems to be growing back in, so that's a lesson learned.
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In September there seemed to be three themes - animals, baking, and photography - not necessarily related! I got a fish (very exciting). We also had some drama with mice - I think there were only two, and we caught one in a humane trap (using a bucket and a paper towel roll). After its release I think we worked out where and how they were getting in, and things have been quiet as of late. Here's hoping we solved the little problem.
After getting the kitchen thoroughly cleaned, I guess I was in a baking mood! In the last couple of weeks I have made apple pie, trifle, brownies, cookies, and most recently a buttermilk chocolate cake with a white chocolate frosting and raspberries on top! So that's been fun. Also I have been taking a photography class. It's a good refresher course in the basics, and it gets me out and taking pictures. Unfortunately the weather is really starting to get cold, and it seems like fall will be shorter this year than last year. We actually turned the heat on yesterday! Here's hoping winter doesn't come freezing in too soon.
2 comments:
Callie, mouse, desserts! This is a fabulous post! You should start taking pictures of the foods you make. Good practice and an effective way to make others jealous. ;p
I think I might try to knit a sweater for Callie for Christmas, so maybe next year if the weather catches you off guard you'll be prepared with something cute that you can tell people your sister made!
a haiku for you:
callie is a dog
a very comical dog
godawful haircut
(though darby disagrees)
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