Once again this year, we sent out a blank Mad Lib for the mischievous among you to create your own version of our holiday letter. But if you’d like the official version, here you go — with a bonus slideshow of favorite moments from the year.
Continue reading “Our 2010 Mad Lib and photo highlights”Double dark-chocolate shortbread
I believe this is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever invented myself — and it’s not half bad, if I do say so. Continue reading “Double dark-chocolate shortbread”
Stumbling over Santa
We’ve been trying to figure out what to do about Santa “for several years now”:/news/2006/o-santa-why-so-troubling/, and our expanding social circle isn’t making it any easier. Continue reading “Stumbling over Santa”
“Great News Cookies”
Let me introduce you to my favorite cookie from my favorite cookbook, and the special nickname Lucy has given them. Continue reading ““Great News Cookies””
How to get ready for bed
Once or twice a year, I blink — and I notice that the girls’ bedtime routines have evolved into something new. So I thought I’d take a moment to record these sweet moments so I remember them when we’re all a few years older. Continue reading “How to get ready for bed”
Glassie, the overnight eyeglass guardian
Lucy has a new friend to take care of her “eyeglasses”:/news/2010/diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friend/ every night. She is very proud of him. Continue reading “Glassie, the overnight eyeglass guardian”
Our latest trick at the library (plus Brown Rabbit in the City)
Rosie and I have a new trick for finding interesting children’s books, and it is helping us discover some real gems. Continue reading “Our latest trick at the library (plus Brown Rabbit in the City)“
