How's everything goin' over there? I haven't heard a pip or a pep out of you.

Good fortune for the hospital and fun for all of you! What could be better?

P.S. I just bought the Durwin book for $5.72 on eBay! BUT then I spent 3 hours and $65 buying back issues of Somerset magazines, too.

How were the parties?

Indeed, he was named after that self-declared genius. Suzie Smarty-pants.

Chocolate Orange = velvety loveliness. I'm off to harass the other half into cooking my tea.

Cheers for the lovely comment, I don't look quite so lonely now.

Hannah Montana

Kate, where do you buy milagros? I found some on etsy, but kind of expensive..

Magazines are another guilty pleasure. I just can't resist a catchy title.

Kate,

I just saw your comment on my profile about the Oenophile swap. I sent out my postcards, and hope they arrive soon (or have arrived) to their owners. Thanks for checkin in with me and sorry for the delayed response.

Sophie

The holiday stuff is in the stores now and I'm itching to get started on my ornaments. I think I'll do some practice runs.

Thanks Kate.. They are home now...

The Bug Party

My cousin is turning four and she chose bugs as her theme. My aunt is planning to decorate with butterflies and ladybugs.

I'm doing the favors and goody bags. I'm going with the creepy crawlies - caterpillars, beetles, rolly pollies. So far I have: plastic bugs, bug in a box, bug antennae, and some floating lizards, which I just couldn't resist.

I'm also thinking about freezing gummy worms in ice cubes for the punch. And maybe a matching Jell-o mold.