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that's a cute scarf, john.

monster thursday

A special surprise download!  Click HERE for a couple of printable cards and a bookmark on this monster-y day.

These little guys are harmless and well-meaning.  They wander among us, picking up bits of old-timey slang and using it even though they don't know what it means.  They'll say things like: "she's madder than an old wet hen" and "see you in the funny papers!"  They eat insects and steal icecream.  They hum to themselves frequently.

I like to imagine them as I'm sitting at work amid stale coffee and the buzz of computers.

weather report

Oregon Fall, sunny and crisp, may need to defrost car before driving to work, notice many acorns and leaves on sidewalk, very smug squirrels, pinkish sky at twilight, brisk air after dark.  That's the weather, by Texas.

(Whenever Texas goes out at night these days I imagine he is trotting off to the neighborhood pub for his usual scotch and lively conversation...)

give dad a break

As promised, a respite for Pops...

Download Papa Lion Doorhanger

time to rest

For all Mama Bears out there who deserve moments of peace now and then.

I'll do up one for the Dads next...or should I just provide a loungechair?

Download Mama Bear Doorhanger

jellyfish greeting card

 Inspired by our recent trip to Newport, OR and the famous aquarium there, a simple greeting card featuring a friendly jellyfish.  Download Jellyfish Card

Sets of 12 greeting cards with pretty envelopes will also be available soon on the website!

Here are two of the photos we took at the aquarium:

...and i'll smile if I want to.

Nope, no real party.  But it is my birthday - Yay!

family portraits: a series

fun folks

family portraits: a series

Love is...

family portraits: a series