Friday Things
1. Joseph is continuing to grow and seems to do something new every single day. He’s really big on grabbing for everything that he sees now… phones, remote controls, toys, glasses, cups… if he sees it, he wants to touch it and, inevitably, put it in his mouth. It’s so much fun to see him exploring his ever-growing new world.
2. The full moon was insane two nights ago! I had to run out with my zoom lens and try to snap some pictures… I love when you can see so many details!
3. Duke had a great 2nd birthday this week! He was showered with affection, homemade treats, and we tried to restrain from correcting him too much so he could have a relaxing day :)
4. I’m looking for a great cross-body bag… any recommendations? I’d like to use it for my everyday bag, so it can’t be too small… I’m having trouble finding something that isn’t too small (I already have a few of those) and isn’t too crazy big.
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5. This list is a great reference for anyone who bakes! >> 27 Amazing Charts That Will Turn You Into a Baking Whiz
6. I bought Sunbutter for the first time over the weekend… why didn’t anyone tell me how delicious that stuff is?! I’m totally hooked!
7. Do you have arguments over how to load the dishwasher at your house? There was a big discussion about it at the dinner table on Sunday, with my cousin and her boyfriend, my aunt and uncle, and my husband and I all hashing out the different ways we load the dishwasher. Then lo and behold, this article popped up in my newsfeed this week >> You’re Loading the Dishwasher Wrong: A Chore and a Power Struggle. Perfect timing! Also, even though it says you don’t have to, not rinsing the dishes still makes me twitchy ;-)
8. Bubble wrap will no longer pop when you squeeze it?! WHAT?
9. I can’t believe that the 4th of July is already tomorrow! The holiday usually feels like the midpoint of summer, but strangely, I feel like summer has barely begun. Maybe because of all the unseasonably cool weather we’ve been having? In any case, what are your plans for the holiday weekend??
10. TGIF! Einstein was very serious about wanting some of Duke’s birthday treats :)
Joseph is so cute, I always look forward to the pics on your Friday post, he’s a few months younger than my little one. As for crossbody bags I also suggest vera bradley. I have the cargo sling crossbody that I use for baby stuff as well so I don’t have to take a purse and a diaper bag everywhere
have you ever checked out moop bags? they’re made in pittsburgh and they have some great crossbody options!
http://www.moopshop.com/
It doesn’t look like anyone has yet mentioned the Patagonia Mini Mass bag. I have been using it for years. It lasts forever, is the perfect size, is a reasonable price (especially considering how long it will last), has lots of inner pockets for organizing, and best of all (in my opinion) you can carry it by the handle at the top even if the the main flap is not clipped.
My fiance will take everything out and reload the dishwasher sometimes after I have loaded it. His brother did it to me once too at his house. Weirdos.
I love Tom Bihn’s cafe bags! They come in all sorts of colors and are made in the US (right down to the fabric). I have both the small and medium sizes. The small is perfect for all the essentials, plus a Kindle or paperback. I used the medium to tote my Nikon camera (plus everything from my small bag) around Victoria BC and it was perfect. You can look through their photo gallery to see all that people fit in the different size bags. One of my favorite features is the key strap, so you don’t have to go digging around for your keys.
Hi Michelle,
That’s one of the of the best pictures of the moon I’ve ever seen! And of course, Joseph is sooooooo cute, as usual! Thanks for sharing!
I love my Kavu bag!! Plenty of pockets, and ny hands are always free.
Those baking charts are amazing – thank you for sharing them!