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Seriously, I've dragged this two-volume set around with me since 2001, moving every year. Jeremy always bugs me to get rid of it, but it's sort of nostalgic, y'know. These textbooks feel like one of the last vestiges of my college education, a souvenir from that part of my life, which, intellectually I've more or less ... |
At any rate, I first used the book's index to find the section on illuminated manuscripts. I flipped to the correct page, and read the 5-6 paragraphs. No mention of decorated initials. I had noticed there were a few other places the index listed, so I went through every mention of "manuscripts" in the whole book. Nothi... |
Where did I end up finding the information I was looking for? Wikipedia. |
*Believe it or not, there's not a pressing need to know about, say, Abstract Impressionism from a Marxist perspective in corporate America.** I *do* get complements on my ability to draw straight lines on chart paper, though. |
**Don't worry, I still fiercely believe in the value of a Liberal Arts education. That's another post, however. |
The star |
To boldly go where no man has gone before. |
When Prasad had discovered we were storytellers, he immediately got our contact details and expressed his long desire to tell a story of his own. As we listened and were drawn into being a part of his journey, we had stumbled upon our purpose of Left&Right. His story had provided us the conviction to why we do what we ... |
Prasad began by sharing how his wife is a hard-core Star Trek fan and how she had waited for months to acquire the number of the starship enterprise as her car number plate. He later revealed that they have been married for years and had longed for a child of their own. As they have yet to be blessed with one, they had... |
In this piece, the weaving of the band represents all the memories that they have shared in this journey together. One that has led them to this crossroad, where they have chosen to take the path less travelled. |
This piece also aims to pay homage to Prasad's wife. The centrepiece is to represent the emblem of the Starship Enterprise. To also reflect the Star Trek command emblem, a star ruby was placed in the centre. The pearl and moonstone was to compliment the ruby, as they are known for being the stones of motherhood. These ... |
Some time later, Prasad had returned. |
He came to have another piece made; a star trek pendant. It was for their little one. |
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Saturday, December 30, 2006 |
Who does that? |
Charles and I had NO IDEA what we were in for, travelling with a 1 year old. We thought between the two of us, we'd be okay. We had the DVD player, lots of snacks, the carseat, her blanket, and we really thought she'd sleep. It started with the security check. Since we haven't flown for a year, I didn't realize just ho... |
We get settled, Charles sitting next to Paisley since there were only 2 seats on each side. Between Paisley and the two year old boy behind her, it was pretty loud, but she really did quite well. It was a 2.5 hours flight, it was nap time, and I'm sure it was all over whelming. She cried a little, but really was okay. ... |
And, the mature people we are, laughed at Charles' revenge. He was waiting to get the luggage, and the woman was waiting as well and asked for someone to get her bag off of the belt for her. Charles just ignored her and turned away. Okay, probably a little immature, but we felt justified. |
And now I could go on and on about how could people expect a small child to be quiet, but I'm assuming that everyone that reads this blog will understand our frustration. Now I feel better to get that off of my chest. We're here in Utah, and I'm waiting for everyone to get back from dinner. I stayed back so P could go ... |
Thursday, December 28, 2006 |
Merry Belated Christmas |
We're back-for a few days. We go back to KC tomorrow, and then fly to Utah on Saturday. I'm a little apprehensive about flying with a 14 month old. I don't want to be "those people" that everyone glares at because they can't get their child to shut up. I'm excited to go for a few reasons. I miss my family and friends, ... |
I wanted to get a bunch of really cute pictures of my family this Christmas, and I filled my 2 memory cards up really quickly. But...when I went to download last night, I realized that the movies of P walking took up most of the room, and I really didn't get any good pics. |
P is getting really good at walking, and almost never crawls unless she wants to get somewhere really quickly. It was just so odd to bring her home yesterday and watch her walk around the house, whereas before we'd only seen her crawl. I wonder if it's strange for her as well, since she can now see everything from a di... |
I'm trying to get her to take a nap before we run some errands, but with all the noise, I'm thinking I may just have to take the really long route into town so that she can sleep in the car. |
This isn't necessarily a good picture, but I really like Charles and my disappearing arms. |
Papa and his babes. These kids ADORE their Papa, and would usually rather be with him than their own parents. They'd cry if he walked away, or if he was holding a different baby. Next year will be even more of a challenge, since there will be 3 babies to fight for his attention. |
Paisley and Janice, my friend from high school. It's taken with my phone in front of a window, so it's not the best, but still cute. She's getting married in June, in MIAMI. Why Janice, why? So, the Miami fund is open if anyone wants to donate!!! |
Saturday, December 23, 2006 |
And we're off! |
We're walking!!!!!! I KNEW she'd be walking by Christmas. We're at my dad's house, so I can't upload photos or videos of just how cute she is toddling around. This morning she was walking between my brother and me, and all of the sudden she just took off. She walked all around the house, and when she'd fall, she's stan... |
Monday, December 18, 2006 |
Santa and Little People |
I dragged Charles to the mall tonight so we could do the cheesy American ritual of forcing our kids to sit on some scary man's lap. I honestly thought Paisley would freak and not want anything to do with Santa, but she LOVED him. Loved touching his beard, his costume, his voice. Loved looking at him so much that we had... |
We let P open a few presents tonight. She doesn't quite get the concept. It's much more fun to sit on the box than open it. |
So cool! It's a little people dollhouse. After she went to bed, Charles and I fought over who got to put the stickers on it. |
Saturday, December 16, 2006 |
Merry Christmas from the dog |
Merry Christmas! |
Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
I love Thursdays |
Thursdays are the best. I get so excited, The Office AND Scrubs is on. Life just doesn't get much better. And the OC, but I'm a little hesitant to admit that. I guess I shouldn't be too embarrassed, Charles watches it with me. I made quiche for dinner tonight (I know, me! I actually cooked something besides a frozen we... |
Yes, I know this is blurry, but it's still so cute. |
This is her "hi" face. She does this while saying hi, twisting her face up and sticking out her tongue. |
Oh look at me, I rock. I loaded a video. Rock on. It's not an especially interesting video, but still, it's Paisley. What else do you need? I also realize that my house is a disaster, but I blame that on the kid. |
Monday, December 11, 2006 |
Wanna lose 5 pounds? |
I lost 5 pounds this week. I'm not that excited about it though, because it happened over the course of 12 hours, leaning over a toilet. Fun!!! It looks like P passed off her illness to me, which I had Friday night and Saturday, and Charles started getting sick last night. At least we all spaced it out so we could take... |
Here's a trip down memory lane. I can't get her to sit still for pics, so it's either this or pictures of her hair. Last year this time: |
Okay, I lied. I forgot I'd taken some pics this morning. This is basically the mood P has been in for the past 5 days. |
Friday, December 8, 2006 |
The next Pollock |
Paisley was sick yesterday. Throwing up, not playing, lethargic. Probably the saddest thing I've ever seen. I got her up and noticed that her pants were wet, but since I didn't have my contacts in I couldn't really see more than blurs, I just figured her diaper had leaked. I changed her, put new pajama pants on her, to... |
Thursday, December 7, 2006 |
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Monday, December 4, 2006 |
The return of the single digit pant size |
This is the newest reason why Paisley thinks she can get out of taking naps. It's also the problem with living in a new development. This is looking from our porch. Not only is it loud, but once the house is done, I won't be able to spy on the people up the street anymore. |
I made chocolate goodies last week and let P lick the spatula. She seemed to enjoy it. |
I wasn't paying much attention to her while she was eating, until I noticed the noodle on her head. I took it off, but she put it right back on. |
First braids! She looked so stinkin cute. |
I went to Costco this weekend while we were in KC, because I had to have this chair that Ava told us about. P seems to like it, but has a hard time getting on it. |
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
Socks mean bye bye |
This is why I don't post as many pictures anymore. I think I've got a great shot, big smile, but by the time the camera takes the damn picture, Paisley is gone. Cute pjs though, right? |
Today was lazy of all lazy days. Winter finally hit, with winter advisories and highs of 27 degrees, I did not want to go outside. Or change out of pajamas. So we didn't, and it was great. We bathed, but then put the pjs right back on. We also put away Paisley's laundry, or at least I tried, while she threw clothes in ... |
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
Ok, I have to say that I am REALLY disappointed that Paisley didn't make the cut for the Gap baby contest. I had somehow gotten it into my head that of course she would win. I guess I should've known better, that moms always think their kid is the cutest. The first thing I did this morning was get online, but she wasn'... |
Charles and I (ok, just me) made up a little ditty for Paisley this morning. |
There once was a girl named Paisley, |
who was 'bout to drive her parents crazy. |
She fussed and she cried |
All day and all night |
and I can't think of a last line. |
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