If that's true, then everyone must LOVE Yummy Mommy. I don't know what happened, my last post was December 13! It's not like I've been any busier, in fact I've been off for the holidays, so theoretically, I should have had more time to blog. I do have to admit that I am totally addicted to Scramble on Facebook, so lately when I have stolen a few minutes to myself, that's what I find myself doing. Basically, I just haven't felt inspired. I guess my life is just boring.
The holidays were lovely, though, and as usual, we all got spoiled with the gifts, privileged people that we are. We really did try to not go overboard for the kids, but it is hard! One of my favorite gifts was a handmade one, by my dad. I had the worst pressboard, cheapo, ugly dresser that looked like something you would find abandoned outside a frat house at the end of the school year, and my dad made me the most beautiful, solid wood dresser you could imagine. Check it out:
Notice the dovetailing on the drawers? I love the salamander hardware. Anyway, I feel like I've gone from a rusted out Pinto to a brand new Mercedes!
Chloe got these adorable sunglasses:
For some reason, she insists on wearing sunglasses upside down ~ that's my girl, got to do it her own way!
How were your holidays?
That dresser is amazing! I can't believe your dad made it.
Glad your holidays went well. Mine too, but I'm kinda glad it's over!
Posted by: Jessica K | January 04, 2008 at 03:30 PM
your dad is one talented dude, eh? what an amazing gift! you are so lucky and if i were you, i'd be bugging him to show me just how he crafted that baby. i knew i shoulda taken shop in high school.
on another note, i am sorry to hear your friendship may be busted up when all were in their cups. i too made the mistake of **texting** my mind after one too many glasses of wine last summer. sometimes the damage is irreparable (and sometimes that's a good thing), but if it's not, you can make amends (or try to). i hurt my friend's feelings, insulted his pride (never mind he did the same to me, but who's keeping score) and i weekly (nay, daily) put myself on the line to try to patch things up. he's a particularly hard case, though i love him dearly so i just keep chipping away at his hard (and fearful) heart. i don't think any situation can't be resolved with a sincere apology and love.
glad your holiday was wonderful otherwise!!
Posted by: saucytart | January 04, 2008 at 04:45 PM
My dad is a truly talented guy, too bad I didn't get those genes!
Saucy- Although I am the one kind of owed an apology, I am willing to forgive and move on, and be support for my friend, who I now believe is an alcoholic and needs to get some help! Fingers crossed it all works out. Thanks for the words of support!
Posted by: Yummy Mommy | January 05, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Hey Jen -- glad you're back! believe it or not, I saw that you had blogged when I checked in on Twitter today. I'm not sure it works, but I'm not sure it doesn't (and it's free).
What a wonderful and lasting gift. DOVETAILING! How I wish I could do woodworking. Add it to a long list of Stuff I Can't Do. That is a real treasure.
See you around the Internest!
Posted by: foolery | January 05, 2008 at 11:16 PM
From what I can see about woodworking, it's all about having the time and the patience, two things I am sadly lacking, so that's why I don't woodwork! My dad is retired, and has raised three kids, so he has lots of both!
Posted by: Yummy Mommy | January 09, 2008 at 08:25 AM