Tiny and the Big Dig

Thank you Findlay Riverside Park for choosing “Tiny and The Big Dig” as the inaugural “story walk” book selection. I LOVE the idea that a family can read a book together as they walk along. (And, admittedly, I do also love that it’s my (oops, sorry, Matt, I mean OUR!) book. 😉) ❤️📚 • • •

Humor?

I’m not proud of myself for finding this hilarious, but I live in a household filled with boys. The humor was bound to rub off on me. • • •

Just Plain Ole Fun

Post-frolicking in the woods, chasing chipmunks: Despite a million burrs, she says it was worth every minute. • • •

Magnets

Magnets! (They’re just what every fridge door needs. 😊) • • •

Drizzly Summer Sunday Mornings

It’s a sleepy, drizzly summer Sunday morning; it’s still one of my favorite places to wake up.

The Little Things

Tossed/broke a chain in pre-final 🤬. Looked good until then. 😢 Sometimes it’s the little things that spoil your day. (Repair remains after masterlink failure.) 💔 • • •

Who's Minivan??

This used to be my minivan — my nice, clean mom-mobile. Somewhere along the line, I have lost all control. • • •

Beautiful Colors

Chinese lantern flowers, harvested and drying.

Ducktape to the rescue!

Before and after — SWIPE LEFT! • • • 
Husband smashes the bumper. I say, “We really need to get that fixed.” He says, “There! Fixed.” 🤦🏻‍♀️ God help us, we’re so redneck.

The Dress and The Girl

A note to readers about “The Dress and The Girl” from the author, @camilleandros 💛💛💛

Beautiful!

Julia Child roses and phlox. Summer color, all-too-fleeting. • • •

Love to Read

My next to-reads. 📚❤️

Animal Pool Party!

TB to that time we threw an animal pool party. One dog, one hedgehog and one guinea pig attended. A good time was had by all.
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Beautiful Work

My friend Judy Schachner posted a gorgeous book cover by one of her friends, Paige Keiser. I wasn't familiar with Paige. 😢 I checked out her website. Beyond the beautiful work (!!!), THIS hooked me. THIS sums up everyone I've ever loved in children's books. • • •

Chris Evans

• My Twitter notifications usually range from nothing to not much. But when this guy reads my book on British television, my (Twitter) world goes a little crazy. 😮

Big Thanks!

I have absolutely NO IDEA how this happened or what we did to deserve this amazing publicity from such a wonderful publication, but THANK YOU @goodhousekeeping !!! 😘❤️

Thanks!

Thank you to this darling store in historic and beautiful Galena, IL, for the shelf space. Oh, and (scroll left!), some of my friends are hanging out there, too! 📚❤️

Remember When?

I was a graphic designer for 25 years, starting in 1988 — before computers, before Adobe. These (plus Letramax board, a drafting table, and #11X-acto blades) were my life. Anyone else recognize these blasts from the past? • • •

Fun play!

Thank you @mysensoryseekers for the photo and sweet post. ❤️❤️❤️

Planning Ahead

Chinese Lantern Flowers! As soon as the whole stem is deep orange, I’ll dry them to add to fall table arrangements. ❤️❤️❤️