Flower Bomb

Flower Bomb

Acres of ranunculus.  So pretty I kind of can't take it. If you ever find yourself driving through Carlsbad, California between March and May you must stop and visit The Flower Fields

The farm cuts up a hill, in stripes of color for what feels like miles. Just as amazing as the tulip fields in Holland, looking down from the hilltop you see a rainbow in flowers fading into the Pacific.

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Large Art

Large Art

I've been kicking around the idea of enlarging one of our special family pictures to create an original piece of large art, approximately 50x50, either canvas mounted or framed. I don't really want it to be a posed picture of us wearing matching shirts. I've been thinking something more abstract, but very personal; a timeless image that would always remind me of the kids and this time in our life...Today I got one. You are looking at a picture of San Francisco, made out of Legos. I think it will always remind me of them, and of home. Here's some more...

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Plastic Fantastic

Plastic Fantastic

I'll be spending the next few days in the 6 year old boy paradise otherwise known as Legoland.  Let's be clear, I'm totally on board.  It's not Disneyland and they have a lazy river. Legos are great because they encourage creativity in design, but if you've ever tried to assist in the construction of a Lego kit meant for anyone over the age of 4 then you know how extremely complicated Lego construction can be.  I liken it to putting together an IKEA dresser. Scandinavians must be much smarter than the rest of us.  For a good laugh, read Michael Chabon's book "Manhood For Amateurs".  He has a chapter dedicated to kits and minifigs. I bring up Lego construction, because right now Dwell has a Lego Modern Home Design competition going on. Through April 15th, you get to vote on your favorite.  Knowing what I do about Legos, I find these absolutely amazing (and the descriptions are too).

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Plastic Eggs and Paper Grass

Plastic Eggs and Paper Grass

I am not really an Easter person, it's usually an after thought.  I'm trying a little harder this year, because I think it's becoming a bigger deal for the kids. We've decided to team up with another family to do a DIY egg hunt at a wooded park up in the Oakland Hills.  The fellas are going early to hide the plastic eggs and the ladies will follow behind with our brunch, the grandparents and the kids.  Our plan is to post up at a picnic table and sink our teeth into hot out of the oven cinnamon rolls, pork sausage and asparagus frittata, washed down with mimosas and coffee. In the early morning we'll give the boys their Easter Baskets. I kind of skip the candy, because Jasper can't have chocolate, plus they'll be getting enough jelly beans and marshmallows in their eggs later on. This year they are each getting a special book, a coveted movie, and little things like sidewalk chalk and play dough.

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