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(Not quite) Free-range Rabbits! 27 Jun 2013 | 11:23 pm
All the other images I posted of the rabbits show them caged, so I made an effort today to take a few photos while the were hopping around! It was pretty tough avoiding motion blur, as they're constan...
My new morning schedule, with rabbits 26 Jun 2013 | 06:39 pm
Adding two rabbits to our household requires more than a few adjustments, especially in my morning schedule. Looks like I'll need to actually get out of bed *with* my alarm, and not goof around for 10...
Bunny Sitting for the Summer 25 Jun 2013 | 09:00 pm
For the past week, our home has been occupied by four humans and three exotic pets. If you've kept up with this blog, or know me personally, you know we have Weegee the parrot, and now our temporary a...
Planning Dash's 8th Birthday: a Scavenger hunt? 31 May 2013 | 08:30 pm
For Dash's eighth birthday party, we're doing our usual backyard party with barbecue and moonbounce, but this year Dash asked for a scavenger hunt. I can't remember getting involved with scavenger hun...
Too much homework and trying to be the squeaky wheel. 1 May 2013 | 09:22 pm
My family is feeling overwhelmed by the incredible amount of work being sent home with the kids, particularly my 10-year-old, by their elementary school teachers. I'm stressed out and I know my kids a...
Happy 10th Birthday, Rosie! 14 Nov 2012 | 12:49 am
If You Were Born Today, November 13: You are wise beyond your years, your eyes reflect this wisdom. The outward expression of your personality is strong and determined, although this hides a very emo...
We're No. #1!! Or #7... 29 Aug 2012 | 10:35 pm
I'll link to DCist.com, since that's where I get my local news: According to an annual report by Allstate Insurance, the District of Columbia has the very worst drivers in the country. Alexandria, VA,...
10 things you might not know about Nylonthread 28 Aug 2012 | 01:14 am
I thought I'd revisit this old meme just for fun today. I'm planning to get back online to put a new craft I'm making out there and remembered this neglected blog. Here's a little love for tied to my ...
Happy 7th Birthday, Dash! 6 Jul 2012 | 04:21 am
Dash turned 7 over the weekend and we had an awesome summer party to celebrate. 29 of his friends showed up to run this circuit for the four-hour party: moonbounce, wading pool, Dash's room, basement ...
First and Last Days of School, 2011-12 19 Jun 2012 | 12:29 am
On their last day of school this year, I talked Rosie and Dash into wearing the same outfits that they had worn on their first day so I could take this comparison photo. They didn't protest at all, an...