Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The weekend, briefly

The weekend was as busy as expected, but pretty great. I sleepwalked through my day yesterday, just wishing I could find somewhere to curl up and recuperate. I require a fairly enormous amount of sleep in order to function properly and I haven't been getting it lately.

It's my fault, really. Because, when faced with a long to do list and a severe lack of time, I decide I must make homemade marshmallows.

marshmallows
{marshmallows}

And design labels for all the food we served at the baby shower.

baby shower - food
{baby shower food}

And speaking of the baby shower ...

baby belly!
{baby belly!}

Later, Circe refused to cuddle with me, and insisted on frolicking all over the bed when all I wanted was a short nap.

circe, paws up

circe, playing

circe crazy eyes

circe, staring
{circe - paws up, playing, crazy eyes, staring}

But she eventually gave in. 

afternoon nap
{afternoon nap}

We made a quick trip up PCH to pick up our quarterly wine club shipment.

saddlerock
{saddlerock}

And an even quicker stop at Zuma on the way back, to admire the afternoon fog.

zuma, may fog
{zuma, may fog}

28 comments:

  1. circe looks cuter than ever in these pics! a coworker made marshmallows last week...someday i'd like to try it.

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  2. I'm glad I'm not the only one who requires a lot of sleep! And I definitely haven't been getting it either - at least you got a nap in!

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  3. What a beautiful and playful dog - it was our National Day yesterday, so we got a longer weekend. Best, Ida

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  4. These are so gorgeous! Your pup is so adorable he almost looks like a stuffed animal. And that beach! That fog! Just perfect.

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  5. circe has got to be the cutest thing i've ever seen

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  6. Love what you said about having to make homemade goodies when you have a severe lack of time. Those times always seem best to bake!

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  7. As always I am jealous of your weekend! Though you are busy, it appears you are always doing such wonderful and interesting things!

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  8. Paws up is by far the best Circe picture yet.

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  9. Paws is so darn cute. I grow up with fox terriers and I love them!

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  10. sounds like such a great weekend and i'm glad you were able to slip in a nap and a trip to malibu. i insist that you get those three shots of Circe in separate stacked frames. she kills me.

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  11. wow, what an amazing, action-packed weekend!! Looks like it was a wonderful one.

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  12. I just stumbled upon your site, and I must say that I find it very inspirational! All your projects, musings, thrift store finds and flowers really make me smile. Thanks for sharing this cool little space with the world!

    P.S.: Aren't naps with sleepy pets the best? My cat Koko is a pro at them.

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  13. That weekend looks SUPER awesome. Cute baby bump :)

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  14. Homemade Marshmallow????
    OMG! That looks so dreamy :)

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  15. what a lovely weekend. How did those marshmallows turn out? Love the lil' heart cookie cutters.

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  16. Ok, weird question:

    How do you pronounce your dog's name???

    It's been driving me crazy when I read it, cause I don't know how to say it in my mind!

    :P

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  17. @ JessieBelle - It's pronounced "sir-see" but all run together, if that makes any sense. We don't say the two syllables distinctly. Her name is a Greek mythology reference and almost everyone has a bit of trouble with it! But it suits her so well.

    @ Amy - the marshmallows are foolproof! Recipe link up tomorrow.

    @ everyone - realized that the baby shower references might have been ambiguous - it isn't my belly in that picture, in case anyone is curious. The shower was for a dear friend.

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  18. oh for a naptime....and love that baby belly!

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  19. Your marshmallows are gorgeous--and making them looks fun! I, too, tend to decide that I must bake at the busiest times. And I seem to require plenty of sleep, as well, but hardly ever get it. I feel guilty and wimpy for needing it, which I realize is just silly. Your post has made me feel better.

    Please sign me up for the Circe fan club.

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  20. haha that sounds like something i would do. i am always baking when i have more important things to do. your dog should be friends with my dogs, she's so cute.

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  21. what a nice weekend. i love the heart shaped marshmallows :)

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  22. Looks like a busy but fun weekend, your dog is gorgeous by the way. Are marshmallows easy to make? I've always wanted to try. I saw them make some gorgeous pink ones on the river cottage and used beetroot for the colour.

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  23. Marshmallows, baby belly and nap with a pup? Yep, that sounds about right. Great weekend :)

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  24. wow! this is very nice! also i love your puppy very cute.

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  25. Napping with Circe sounds like a slice of heaven!

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  26. I heart your blog. And you have the cutest dog ever! More photos of Circe please! I LOVE snuggly naps with my pup.

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  27. What kind of dog is Circe? She is too precious!!

    xoxo shelle

    www.iplayinla.com

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  28. did i already post this? that circe is so effing cute i can't stand it? well, she is, and i can't.

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