Posts from the “Letters + Moments” Category

Letters #12

Posted on February 1st, 2012

Justin-at-Ocho

Dear Husband,

Today you did a dance with your sweater tied around your shoulders, then did a catwalk strut. Thanks for always making me laugh.

Dear Downton Abbey,

Because of you, I am in love with an heir, I despise an Acting Sergeant, and I am desperately hoping for the marriage of a valet and a lady’s maid. Also, because of you I randomly say, “Oh, Mista Bates!!” Thanks for that.

Dear 83 Degrees in Austin Today,

I’m SURE you were just a fluke. I’m not done with our little winter/spring just yet. In fact, I haven’t even worn all of my different tights or boots yet. How ’bout you stay away for just another month or so?

Dear Little Kitchen,

I’ve been thinking a lot about you lately. I know we’ve been away, dining at restaurants most nights of the week, but truth be told, I’m ready for us to spend some time together again. Especially with the help of a few cookbooks. Thanks for waiting for me.

Dear February,

I know you’re a short month, but if you could pass by just a bit slower than the other months, I’d really appreciate it. Not only is my book deadline coming up very, very soon, but I also meant to make time to send Valentines and bake heart-shaped sugar cookies and pink cupcakes and such. Slow and steady wins the race, okay, February?

Dear Paul Qui,

Go, go, go! We’re so proud of you!

Happy Wednesday, everyone!♥

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Moments #3

Posted on October 29th, 2011

This is how my father-in-law ate his slice of pizza. I asked him why he rolled it up, and he said, “It’s just easier to eat that way.” Then he put a pepper on top so it would “look pretty.” This was so strange to me, but immediately afterward, Justin did the same thing. They’re so fun. We kind of bullied her into trying an oyster. She slid it into her mouth and had this look on her face – we all worried that she might spit it out. Finally, she swallowed it and said, “I loved it.” I was so proud, for some reason. I curled up on the couch with two homemade blankets and a small black cat. I listened to the…

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Letters #11

Posted on September 30th, 2011

Dear Husband, Recently someone told us we looked like college students, and asked how we stay so young. I think it’s because of you, and your love for life, and your happiness, and your laughter. Thanks. Dear God, Thank you thank you thank you thank you for the upcoming week of temperatures in the low 90s. To me, it’s autumn, and I am happy. Dear Eat  Your Books, Sometimes I forget I have you as a resource. Yesterday I remembered, and you’ve made meal planning infinitely easier, once again. Dear October, You are my favorite month of all. You will bring autumn breezes, and possibly the need for sweaters and scarves, and the Austin Film Festival, and Halloween, and plump oysters, and Supper Club,…

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Letters #10

Posted on August 8th, 2011

Hope you’re all keeping cool, wherever you may be.