Sarah’sTim Blog

Wood Block Print

Maybe its because my mom loves Gustav Baumann, or that I had just seen M.C. Escher’s early wood block prints at the museum in the Hague and loved them.  But I went to the 4th Street Arts Fair here in town and was drawn to the two booths selling wood block prints.  One of the artists was doing goofy prints, but the other one had fun but also beautiful ones.  I told Tim I actually bought something and he didn’t believe me until I got home and had proof.  I NEVER just up and buy something.  And?  I don’t even have buyer’s remorse.  I love it.

Worked 1 out of the past 4 days, which has been nice.  Still hot here though, but thinking of those affected by crazy storms.  Even though it didn’t turn out too bad, I’m glad Mitch evacuated.  Hoping everyone else is safe.  Working on a quilt for baby girl Meouw.  Here’s to hoping that she likes, no wait…that she loves purple!

Tim starts back at school tomorrow with a stats class.  At least it isn’t with a certain SLIS professor, but still wish him luck anyway!

Greenwich

Yeah, we’re travel dorks. We met Rick Steves in a chess bar in Brussels called Greenwich. He wasn’t disguised in all khaki, or wearing his glasses so AJ and I were slightly thrown off, but Tim called it right away. He was really nice, and even though he was on the end of a 6 week trip to update his guide books, he stopped to chat with us.

I know Cynthia will be sooooo jealous.

::NOTE::

Be sure to check out YouTube for a few videos of our trip, especially the musical show that accompanied the Flower Carpet in Brussels. I will try to upload the videos throughout the week. Flickr only supports 90 seconds of video, so YouTube is it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sarahstim

–tim

Low Countries

Returned last night from our two week trip to the Low Countries.  Together with Andrew, we hit 10 cities in three countries: Brussels, Luxembourg City, Brugges, Ghent, Oostend, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Haarlem, Den Haag and Delft.  We met up with Brad and Sarah in Amsterdam too.  We had a grand time, ate sea food, frites with mayo, tostis with kaas, omlettes, pancakes, waffles, croissants and drank lots of sweet sweet Belgian beer.

We are working on uploading photos, so check the flickr throughout the week.  Wishing the trip could be longer, but happy to be back!  Loki missed us, but was well taken care of.

And, welcome to the world Malcolm!

Drive In the Rain

After a full day of driving the rural farms of Tim’s youth and family in the searing heat (but beautiful scenery), we hit the Spencer drive in - in the pouring rain.  It did stop at some point, cleared up and was actually a beautiful night to sit in a soggy field to watch some movies.  Even with the calf deep moat around the concession stand.  I can’t remember the last time I went to the drive in!  This was at the one outside Spencer, so maybe we will have to try the one south of Btown before the summer is out.

Today we went to the wedding reception for Brad and Sarah.  I am so excited for them and wish nothing but the best.

Swings

I love the swings.  I mean I love roller coasters too, especially the crazy ones that go upside down and all of that.  The there is something simple about the swings.  I wasn’t sure that a swing ride could top the swings at Navy Pier.  But when the carnies take a smoke break during your ride, making your swing time even longer…there is no comparison.   Thankfully Suzy loves the swings as much as I do!  We had a blast together this past weekend.

Also?  Is it so wrong that I really want to make this?  Ok, well really I want someone else to make it for me and just give me some.  For my birthday maybe?  You know, coming up.

Plotting

Dear St. Louis,

Watch out.

Love, Sarah

Yay!  Looks like I am going to St. Louis for the 4th to visit Suzy and family.  I haven’t been in years, but its always a good time.  A trip to the arch is a must (we have to go every time, but can’t beat the time that those people were doing the polka in front of us in line and Abby hated riding in the egg and there is the picture of Suzy’s hand on the cow’s butt in the exhibit even though she was only demonstrating) and maybe camping!

Tim will be at home studying, but also hosting a bachelor party.  Yeah!

I Love Fabric

I love fabric, especially when it arrives in the mail and you aren’t sure whether or not you are going to like it.  I love this fabric and plan to make my mom a quilt, if I can just narrow down my pattern ideas for a large scale fabric pattern.  I’ll also have to do some more shopping for some tone on tone fabrics and some neutrals.  I am also working on a robot quilt for a baby boy due this summer!

Just waiting for Brad and Sarah to come down for a visit.  Think there is some fun downtown activities today!

Crumbly

Determined to use some of the rhubarb posted a few days ago, and after determining pie (one of my favorite food groups) was slightly too complicated, I googled rhubarb crumble and happily made the recipe in the first result.  Delicious.

Two birthday packages hopefully will go out in the mail tomorrow, which means a)I can post more pictures of a craft project and b)I am woefully behind in all spring birthdays.

Also?  Seriously with the rain?  Ok, so my house hasn’t been blown over by a tornado.  For which I am grateful.  But on Saturday, I am determined to go to the Farmer’s Market and maybe to some yard sales and I will NOT be happy if it rains on my parade.

Bridges

Andrew was able to head out to the midwest last weekend and we headed over to Cincinnati to catch a Reds game.  We had a blast througout the weekend what with all the baseball, bridges, bars, pool playing, campus walking, grilling out, singing the Hola song, being in a vertical city, and planning our next trip later this summer.

Now if I could just get my act together and send out some very belated birthday gifts…

Thinking

Things I think about: food, coffee, being passionate about my work, quilts, fabric, Loki, Tim, classes, going back to school, work, work, work, am I eating enough fruit, going to the farmer’s market, Web 2.0, interns, photography, SPEA, The Commission for Sustainability, recycling, living green, whether I can see the New Pornographers in concert, being a good person, travel, friends, organic food, allergies, natural leave-in conditioner, exercise, switching to gmail, having a baby someday, paint colors, books, The Clash, religion, gardening, health care, family, whether I should get new highlights, crosswords, publicity, and politics.

In no particular order, and not meant to be inclusive or exclusive.