Snowy

I was just told by my parents that Snowy died. He had quite a long and interesting life - born in Taiwan 15 years ago and then moving to Southern California, Seattle, Japan and then back to Southern California for 2 years of "retirement" with my parents who, to their complete surprise, became really fond of him. He was my companion through my early adult life and it was pretty much just the two of us until I met BJ 7 years ago. I guess it's easier that he was so far away, but I had hoped to see him one more time. I wish Finn could have met him.I'll miss him.

the VanBag

For BJ's birthday I made a lunch bag with fabric printed with magazine clippings featuring his absolute favorite musician, Van Morrison. I used Amy Karol's awesome bag instructions from her Bend the Rules with Fabric book. I have her Bend the Rules Sewing book, but have resisted buying the second one until I actually complete a few more craft projects and the number of craft books I own doesn't exceed the number of projects I've actually finished. Fortunately you can find the instructions here. Thanks Amy and Etsy for saving me from myself!

Easter in Autumn

He is risen!
Enjoying BJ's two weeks off from work and time with friends and family. Lots of walks, cooking and probably too much time spent enjoying our new TV...