tie one on

Wrap-around skirts on etsy.

1st day of Kindergarten

I can't believe my youngest little fella went to his first day of Kindergarten today. He couldn't have been more excited, he's been waiting to join his peeps at the big school, counting down the days.
He got a ride to school by big sister M on the cargo bike, what could be cooler than that?
I tried not to cry, mostly I was just very veclempt- choking back the tears.
I know this is the most overused phrase ever but it couldn't be more true... they grow up so fast and that's NO exaggeration.
I know it doesn't seem that way when you change your 1000th poopy diaper, smell like spit up or are loopy tired as you rock that sick baby back to sleep at 3 am- but believe me before you know it they will be as tall as you are, acting teenagerish and begging for an itouch.

it's all about...

maybe it's time to upgrade my steel frame Bridgestone RB-1 from the early 90's...

science fiction and fantasy

Been waiting for this movie- it comes out October 30th. Until then, enjoy Ronald Chevalier in this super funny trailer.

beach time

We've been spending a few weeks at the beach- good times for all. We are heading home tomorrow (sniffle, sniffle) back to real life and school starting in about a week- yikes!
The kids are learning how to surf. With the invention of the soft board (made like it's a boogie board but shaped like a surfboard) we finally decided to purchase a surfboard of our own (the soft surfboards are much cheaper than a traditional fiberglass board). We've been surfing at Doheny- the waves are perfect for kids and longboarding and you can surf all day. Here are Q and cousin Meg on the same wave- collision course perhaps...

don't miss it-

Craft Lake City Alternative Arts and Crafts Festival to Take Place August 8 at the Gallivan Center

Who/What: Craft Lake City, an outdoor alternative arts festival, will be held for the first time on Saturday, August 8. The event will showcase over 80 vendors specializing in handmade goods such as: silk screened posters, progressive crafts, do-it-yourself designs, reconstructed clothing, knitted items, jewelry, letter-pressed books and more. The event is free and open to the public. A different local band will perform each hour. Craft Lake City is modeled after national alternative craft festivals like the Renegade Craft Fair and the Bazaar Bizarre. The festival is presented by Yudu™ by Provo Craft, and sponsored by The Beehive Bazaar, The Catalyst Magazine, City Weekly, The Downtown Alliance, Drench, Este Pizza, Etsy, The Gallivan Center, Illusial Studios, Iris Piercing, KRCL 90.9 FM, KUER 90.1 FM, Planned Parenthood, Q Salt Lake, Sage’s Café, Salt Lake Film Society, Sublime Stitching, UtahFM.org, VIVACE and XMission. More information is available at www.craftlakecity.com.

When: Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Band line-up:
2-3pm: Coyote Hoods
3-4pm: Mad Max and the Wild Ones
4-5pm: Aye Aye
5-6pm: Casey Prestwood & The Burning Angels
6-7pm: Cub Country
7-8pm: Subrosa
8-9pm: Tiny Lights
9-10pm: Mammoth

Where: The Gallivan Center
239 S Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah

Why: Whether you are head of your homemaking night or an emerging artist, Craft Lake City is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the local handmade community.