Amelia often sits near the tree, gazing at the presents. She’s either contemplating the end of another year, or she’s plotting her attack to take down the tree long enough to distract Roger and me while she tears through the wrapping paper and ribbon. Either way, she looks sweet and innocent.
Heather and I got mini Christmas plants at the STC holiday party. I picked up a Christmas tree and she got a “carpet of snow” (white flowers). She had already picked up a tree before the party as well. We’ve decided to grow them at the office. We don’t sit near windows, so we’re hoping the fluorescent lights will suffice as sunlight.
Day 1: Pour water into the “Successful Soil” pellet. Then sow the seeds.
Done. I expect a tiny spruce tree and some snow flurries tomorrow afternoon.
I graduated Saturday from SPSU with a M.S. in Information Design and Communication. Mom and Dad drove in from Mobile, and Roger’s parents came too. It feels really great to be done!
My friend Nate is writing a book and asked for some writing tips today on his blog. I think it’s really cool he’s taking on such a big project – one I have no desire to do myself. As I talked to him today about it, I remembered that way back in 8th grade I considered writing a book. Continue reading
Amelia decided to help me wrap Christmas presents tonight. She helps by walking over the paper so I have an excuse for my lack of wrapping skills. No really, the kitty wrinkled that paper . . .
