movin' out

I've moved! I haven't got my act together yet but you can reach me now at...

http://www.cinnamondee.typepad.com/

Stop by and say, hey!

Mochi and Cranberries

Yesterday we went to the park for a picnic. The kids said the had to look for green 'mochi balls'. They came back with these. We spent much of the time rolling them down the slide. Who needs expensive toys when you can play with 'mochi balls'?

This morning we made Mock Cranberry Bliss Bars from Myra's recipe, thanks Myra! They look and smell awesome, baking right now. Can't wait to try them...

Neither can C-boy.

Family Love

We had an incredible trip this past weekend in Maui. Lovely weather, awesome food and lots of family time.

a trip to I'ao needle


whale watching


can you see the profile of JFK's face?(look at the middle of the picture)


nature center exploring


playing games at maga's house (maui grandma's house)


with interesting conversation...

c-boy 'maga you have two houses?'
maga 'no, I have one here on Maui.'
c-boy 'i will buy you a house'
maga 'you will?'
c-boy 'no, but you can borrow my house. but only borrow it.'
maga 'uh, ok.'

playing poolside


and all weekend hearing some little girl that couldn't wait to get back to her dog.

now that I'm back at work I feel some family withdrawl, I think we had too much fun. Can't wait to get home...

happy happy

5 happy things...

1. Off to spend the long weekend on Maui with in-laws and meeting up with friends. Quality kid time.

2. C-girl learned to ride without her training wheels yesterday. yay! it took her 15 minutes to figure out the balance thing. She gets her physical abilities from her daddy.

3. New (to me)charcoal colored messenger bag from the thrift store for the trip. Now I can pick up things(or children) from the floor without everything tumbling out of my bag.

4. Wonderful skirt pattern from Susan... she even sent me a sweet necklace she made since it took a bit longer to receive it(c-girl thought it was for her, fat chance girl). Now how pretty is her fabric? I can't wait! I'll post some pics when we get back.

5. Its Friday people, have a good one!

rainy days and sundays

It was a crazy rainy day here the other day... making the dirt run away.

feeling a bit pink and brown lately so...
thrifted board + free spirit fabric + midori brown satin ribbon = fast and happy new bulletin board. also = happy mommy.



also new(to me)... fabric stash given by my aunt who no longer crafts. There's another layer of fabric underneath.
so much fabric, so little time.

peppermint and mohawks

I've finally done a few sewing projects -

a bag using a too small a/x sweater, its super furry and black. The lining is made of striped pink, brown and white Robert Kaufman fabric. I love the strap fabric, Michael Miller Damask, it reminds me of a those pink peppermint sticks covered with chocolate... W said it looked Hawaiian-ish. Negative brownie points for him today.



these pillows are made from a green Gap sweater that made me look frumpy, and a red skirt that was too big-

and on a completely new topic that does not involve sewing of any sort, c-boy kept saying he had "applehead" hair...so he got a semi-mohawk, it looks better when its gelled and dry-


it may be an acquired taste...






and a big, big fat 'THANK YOU' to my brother-in-law who made me a new banner...Yay!! I love it!

witchy woman

I had the worst night last night. Just crazy-grouchy and yelling at everyone the whole time. I don't know what made me so mad but the kids were no more hyper or messy than usual, not sure if it was hormone related but I take full responsibility. When we went to bed I felt so bad for being a monster that I hugged them tight and told them how much I loved them. Now if it were me and someone was being a total witch(put a b in front of that) and gave me a hard time all night I would immediatly adminster the cold shoulder treatment. But they of course, being rational, non-grudge holding troopers, gladly took the kisses and hugs with great happiness. What a wonder children are.

Sorry guys, mommy needed a swift kick in the pants and will be behaving better tonite.