Sleep

We need new sheets. Our fitted sheet ripped in the wash. I can't believe that happened, it must have really been rip-roaring in the machine that day. Anyway, I stumbled upon this amazing bedding from cb2. The best part? They are called the "Theo" bedding. What could be better than pretty bedding named after the family poodle?

love.

Cumin

It all started with cumin. The spice. Peanut has discovered the little cabinet nook where I (used to) keep my spices. As we were getting ready for another blockbuster family camping trip at Redfish, Wyatt appeared in the bathroom doorway where I was getting ready holding the little red plastic top to the large bottle of cumin. First instinct is to find where this extremely smelly spice has been poured all over the floor, assuming it is on the wood floor, which comprises 90% of our house. Of course, the cumin has found its way onto the rug in Peanut's room. Let's just say that stuff burns your nose in large quantities. Luckily we were on our way out of town for the night....

Just when I thought we had encountered the worst of the day. Peanut decided he didn't want to be on the boat, he didn't want to be camping, eating, playing, sitting there, basically doing anything. The poor kid was a wreck. We somehow managed a really fun hour at the Redfish Lake Lodge for some bluegrass music and dinner, but it was quickly followed by a meltdown on the boat that lasted, well until we left the next morning. We were up with him 5 (FIVE) times in one night, and he slept in my armpit. That was the only way he was going to have it. No happy pack-and-play night for him. Of course he is blissfully happy today, but I am ready for bed and not going camping again until next summer. Unless I sleep in my own tent.

Also, Wyatt was baptized last weekend at church. This is one of the few pictures we have and it was taken in the Crying Room. Yes, that was another day of my 1-year-old-is-acting-like-a-two-year-old. He sure can be a little pistol.

Camping

We camped at the absolutely gorgeous Redfish Lake on Sunday night. They have live bluegrass music on the lawn in front of the lodge, and afterward we boated over to our secluded camping spot under the towering Sawtooth Mountains. The weather was sometimes violent, mostly beautiful - and we had a great time.

Can you spot Wyatt clapping to the not-so-great opening singer? He was the only guy in the crowd clapping, trust me. He is a big clapper.

Peanut LOVES sticking his head out to the side of the boat and getting some air. If he's not doing that he's crying because he hates wearing his life jacket.

Tumbleweeds

Most of the time tumbleweeds are a huge nuisance - like for these homeowners:

Extreme example, but even one flying across the freeway or stuck in your garden can cause a headache. Well, I think tumbleweeds are beautiful. Poky, but geometrically perfect. And for use in decorating? They are free! Well, unless you choose to buy them online from one of the many websites that sells them for upwards of $40. Yes, that is right. People sell tumbleweeds, and I've heard they make good money doing it too. The Japanese are apparently huge fans. It is amazing what you can accomplish with the internet today. Why didn't I think of this? I could be selling tumbleweeds for a living!

Here are some great uses of these "dead things" as Jon calls them.

A light fixture! I love it! I think I am going to go find some good ol' Idaho tumbleweeds. That is one thing we actually don't get in our backyard.

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converting

Ahhh...the window displays at anthropologie. I know I am the last person to write about these wonderful creations, but I have a secret. I have never really loved anthro. Unlike every other girl in my generation, and the one before and the one after, especially design girls, I have never been a huge fan. It was always too bohemian for my ultra-modern sensibilities. I have never been able to wear the clothes, as I feel silly, youngish, and like an imposter. Too many prints! Not enough black! How would I put it all together? Everything always seems so loose, and I like structure. That said, I am converting over from the dark side. Literally. I really appreciate the home accessories. The wallpaper, the furniture, the bedding and the handbags. And a girlfriend gave me a dress to wear when I was pregnant that is beautiful. As it would be, the closest anthro to me is 3 hours away so I don't have much opportunity to get close and take another look. So, I am resigned to finding window display shots on the web that make my heart swoon. These are made with beautiful colors of fabric. Seriously? The guy who thinks of this stuff is a genius.

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Dinner Hike

Last night we went up to beautiful Norton Lake in the Sawtooths. We had some dinner snacks and dad saved a bunch of whitebark pine trees from the nasty little beetles that kill them. It's a project he's involved with that includes a nonprofit and the forest service. Peanut and I tagged along for the gorgeous view, of course. Not a bad way to spend the evening.

good thing wyatt wore all his camo and olive green shirt. I did that on purpose so nobody would see him! ha!

sunset living

I adore sunset magazine. A lot. I always have. Here are two reasons why. Casual, laid-back yet amazing style. I have lusted after those bubble chairs forever. It makes me want to live in California. Minus the traffic but plus the great weather and swimming pools and outdoor living.