Picture Pages, part 237

Sarah has forbidden me to look at jackets at thrift stores since I have so many, but they are so cool!

I got a car seat for Gus Gus and though it took me almost a month, I finally hooked it up in the car. I suddenly understood why new parents go to the fire department to get help installing car seats for babies. I did get 70's orange, but only because the saner colors were more expensive. I bought this because Gus doesn't like being in the car, but seems less stressed about it when he can see out the window. Also because he is only 8 pounds, rather aerodynamic, and sassy enough to have a car seat.

The other day I came home to find one of Mini's claws stuck in Gus' forehead, so I always like, encourage, and photograph moments like this.

Here is Jenny with Jenny, a 2 pound sweetheart recovering from parvo.

This 2000 piece puzzle was fun to do because it had so many different things going on. It was always possible to find a new section to work on, and I also liked how cozy and fun it looked. It's called Grandma's Craft Shed. I can relate to a woman who is thoroughly organized, yet can't finish or put anything away.

Soooo... things are going well with my sweetie.

Behold, shiny things to distract you! Look at that bowl! How about that wrapping paper! Do you like the warm hat I found for tennis? And check out that weird, geometric purple going out purse! It moves all folded too. So fun.

It is indeed time to clarify and cultivate my notion of home. What is going on here? How can I summarize the past few months for you? We'll see what I can come up with. I am not moving yet- how's that?

Breakfast bunch

I am enjoying boyfriendland. Boyfriend happened to find the movie left behind in his rental car on the same night I already had Ed Wood queued up. "Should we watch that instead?" he asked.

Hell no. Meatballs go with meatballs! We ate dinner, then both fell asleep. 💜

Rainy day drive through lunch at In-N-Out with Sarah

Mini's favorite new toy

Mini's favorite new hangout

I took Ant shopping today for his birthday and Christmas. He worked so much around this time last year that I didn't see him until January, so I wanted to make sure he got some stuff he needed, and that it would be stuff he wanted. His great grandma is also sending some money for him, so we found him some shoes, a warm coat, gloves he could work in, a hat, three shirts, a pair of pants, a really cool pair of socks, and a skateboard. I got no pictures of the clothes.

He picked out a really nice Caribbean blue deck and a few stickers for it. It's neat to watch him put boards together- he pays close attention to the colors and creates a really nice overall look.

After we hit the clothing stores, we went back to the skate shop where Ant bought some wheels and bearings, then we went to his apartment so he could put the new board together with the trucks from his beat up board. He called his great grandma to say hello and thank you, then we headed to the skate park to test this thing out.

He hasn't done a lot of skating in a while.

Ant: "Why do I DO THIS!! It takes so much ENERGY!"

But he kept at it, and showed me some of the tricks he can do now. I was an annoying parent, taking lots of pictures and video. 

It was a nice day outside, and Ant was happy, of course- he got a lot of stuff today- but we had a good time. It was nice to hang out and talk, and I think he's as happy with the coat, hat, and gloves as with the board. He said he was working in a blizzard in Tahoe last year, and it seems like he'll be better equipped this time. He's got a room in a small apartment with a roommate, and the apartment is pretty straightened up and appears to stay that way. I don't know how long the other dude has been living there, but Ant seems to be comfortable and contributing. He's found some painting work in addition to the production company, and is managing. He plays hard, but he also works hard. It's nice to be able to treat him a little. Can you believe it's been 10 years since he came out here?