Diving into a bowl of cherries

I love eating cherries, but I normally don't get them because they're quite pricey.  Imagine my delight when today's paper showed cherries on sale!

Horray!

OMG(litter)

Look at Crafty Chica's diy floor.  Isn't it amazing?

It's time for a dance party!

Maybe one day I too could have a girly, glittery room.

Circus Smirkus

Here's a confession:  I dislike clowns.

I find them quite scary.  They like playing tricks on you.  They wear garish clothing.  They have oddly proportioned bodies.  Plus, they wear tons of greasepaint, so I can never tell what they actually look like.


Yet, even this self proclaimed "clown-aphobe"* couldn't help but feel inspired by Sam Ferlo's story.  He's a 14 year old clown-in-training who wants to follow in his dad's very large footsteps. (See this NY Times article for info and photo.) 

Perhaps they're not scary after all?

If you're in the New England area, you can see Sam and other talented kids performing here.
 
* The official term describing a fear of clowns is coulrophobia. 

Strawberry cupcakes

I'm off to attend a baby girl's birthday party.  Luckily I don't have to travel too far because her mom lives in my building.  

6 strawberry cupcakes for 6 months of life.  Happy birthday!

Goodbye, friend!

Our friend left yesterday morning and I miss her.  Here are some photos from our adventures together:

Hubby riding an old bike at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Light fixture from the haunted Felt Mansion

Grand Haven's musical fountains

Doll display from Grand Rapids Public Museum