Monthly Archives: August 2007

It’s official

Posted on August 31, 2007 by erika

We’re now grown-ups. We bought this house today. Eek! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Posted in news from the homefront | 4 Comments

T-Minus, uh, 2 days* until we are officially homeowners

Posted on August 28, 2007 by erika

*or whatever the phrase is. I’m too tired to look it up. Our house is chaos. Boxes everywhere, decisions to be made about things to throw out on Thursday, a toddler starting to get stressed, two kitties also getting stressed … Continue reading →

Posted in news from the homefront | 2 Comments

Dear Neutrogena

Posted on August 27, 2007 by erika

Your Healthy Skin Enhancer sucks. Non-comedogenic, my ass! My face has completely broken out and the only new thing I’ve introduced is your stupid makeup. Thanks for making me look like I’m still in high school. You suck. Sincerely, Erika. … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews | 3 Comments

Hobbit Home! (etc.)

Posted on August 24, 2007 by erika

Wow! Look at this Welsh woodland house! Underground, hand-crafted, amazing. (via AT:NYC) A year at a glance calendar. I kind of love this idea. And I kind of hate it. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share … Continue reading →

Posted in linktastic | 1 Comment

The night in which Sophie scared me half to death

Posted on August 24, 2007 by erika

Sophie scared the everloving crap out of me last night. Let’s back up a few days. We’re back to trying to get her to sleep in her own bed at night. Portland screwed that up for us a bit as … Continue reading →

Posted in news from the homefront | 2 Comments

Recipes – Tomatoes

Posted on August 23, 2007 by erika

We’ve hit the peak of tomato season around here. My heirloom tomatoes are still green, but we’re getting some seriously yummy tomatoes from our farm share. Multicolored Tomato Tartlets Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Fondue Not sure about this … Continue reading →

Posted in news from the homefront | 3 Comments

22 Months!

Posted on August 22, 2007 by erika

Yay! Almost 2! The last several days have been all about “What dis called? What dat called?” It’s like she’s all of a sudden realized she doesn’t know the name of everything and she’s playing catch-up. She has also discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in sophie - monthly update | 2 Comments

Not Made In China

Posted on August 22, 2007 by erika

Ideas for toys not made in China. Via this Ask Moxie post (after the part about constipation). For my family, specifically, because there are so many hand-me-down toys in our families, we really don’t need new toys. Sophie also loves … Continue reading →

Posted in linktastic | Comments Off

Linker Linkage

Posted on August 22, 2007 by erika

For the BBQ this weekend: Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad. For when the squashes start arriving in the C.S.A. farm share: Roasted Butternut Squash Puree with Goat Cheese. It looks savory and yummy. I really don’t like sweet … Continue reading →

Posted in linktastic | Comments Off

Veronica Mars and Heroes

Posted on August 21, 2007 by erika

Did I mention this already? Kristen Bell is going to be a Hero! And probably a bad guy! For at least 13 episodes! This is excellent news. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share … Continue reading →

Posted in television | 2 Comments