While we were gone

We saw some friends and family Played in the trees Made some mischief Gained a family member Remembered another Then, Tad and I headed to the mountains for a bit. We took in some beautiful scenery, hiking by ourselves and with friends hung out with the kids some knitting of course and made a brief [...]

September

Phew! Yesterday was the last day of September. This is normally a pretty quiet time around here, but this year? What a whirlwind! Since posting has been a little sparse except for raffle updates, I thought I’d post a few pictures and notes to document this month that has just passed. Finished Sweet Caroline’s sweater, [...]

People All Get Ready

Raleigh, Meymandi Concert Hall, May 15. Cat’s Cradle schedule Tad’s review of Once. Suffice it to say we loved it and are so looking forward to this show! —————- Now playing: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova – Falling Slowly via FoxyTunes

My very own Clapotis!

Clapotis had her debut at the Billy Joel concert on Saturday night – there we are, having a ball! But you probably aren’t here to read about Billy – For more pics of the show & videos, click on over to tadandmel.com. My little Clapotis would be the first “Official” FO of 2007 – and [...]

The Avetts

Ok, so this entire post is ganked directly from a promo email that I got from the Avett Brothers list, but although it’s a promo, it’s so well written and hits home with me (It doesn’t hurt that I LOVE their music, and am so looking forward to this new album!) Check them out. They [...]