tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88107238166498869882024-03-07T22:14:15.649-05:00Sparky's ViewFamily, Knitting, Everyday LifeSparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-44125456626839053502009-01-20T12:23:00.000-05:002009-01-20T12:24:00.227-05:00We're in PA!<div class="utterz-entry utterli-entry"><div class="utterz-image utterli-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjcxOQ"><img alt="utterli-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterli.com/imgs/i/2c/2ceff2681f35a26bee49318b14a6f0b6.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text utterli-text">lunch at isaac's. Yummy pickles.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjcxOQ">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com">Utterli</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjcxOQ"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterli.com/u/reply_count/u-ODEyMjcxOQ" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjcxOQ">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-48573914070316274582009-01-20T06:05:00.001-05:002009-01-20T06:05:40.668-05:00<div class="utterz-entry utterli-entry"><div class="utterz-image utterli-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjA2NA"><img alt="utterli-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterli.com/imgs/i/65/65d746656e764468d8e14be62dfc229d.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text utterli-text">Waiting to be let in the airport...<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjA2NA">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com">Utterli</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjA2NA"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterli.com/u/reply_count/u-ODEyMjA2NA" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODEyMjA2NA">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-67986384642699595552008-12-07T13:02:00.001-05:002008-12-07T13:02:19.987-05:00Cheetos Please<div class="utterz-entry utterli-entry"><div class="utterz-image utterli-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2OTQwMA"><img alt="utterli-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterli.com/imgs/i/29/29a2a394be6b29a5e640abad34a18836.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text utterli-text">Evls enjoying a picnick lunch on the beach woth Mimi and Grandpa Dan-o.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2OTQwMA">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com">Utterli</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2OTQwMA"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterli.com/u/reply_count/u-ODA2OTQwMA" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2OTQwMA">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-47404185049434718112008-12-05T19:48:00.001-05:002008-12-05T19:48:34.017-05:00Lucky Stiff<div class="utterz-entry utterli-entry"><div class="utterz-image utterli-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2NTA4NQ"><img alt="utterli-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterli.com/imgs/i/f0/f05e4b503f509df1836bc9132235ef32.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text utterli-text">Girls Night out in FL with Mimi. We're the youngest here by 30 years. Looking forward to the show.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2NTA4NQ">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com">Utterli</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2NTA4NQ"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterli.com/u/reply_count/u-ODA2NTA4NQ" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODA2NTA4NQ">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-86945851824124063122008-10-10T16:16:00.001-05:002008-10-10T16:16:11.056-05:00Bday dinner<div class="utterz-entry utterli-entry"><div class="utterz-image utterli-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODAxNjQ5Nw"><img alt="utterli-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterli.com/imgs/i/92/92d89314f5fa445d93937a425a2cf03f.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text utterli-text">Eva's coloring with Dada before her big birthday dinner!<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODAxNjQ5Nw">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com">Utterli</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODAxNjQ5Nw"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterli.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAxNjQ5Nw" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterli.com/u/utt/u-ODAxNjQ5Nw">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-21777520612991628852008-10-01T13:30:00.001-05:002008-10-01T13:30:50.652-05:00Blue Egg Photography Note Cards<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/abennett96/2903587762/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2903587762_fd947c590f.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/abennett96/2903587762/">Blue Egg Photography Note Cards</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/abennett96/">BenSpark</a>.</span></div><p>The other day Drew got a package from <a href="http://www.blueeggphotography.com">Blue Egg Photography</a>. I was pretty curious, but I patiently waited for him to come home to see what was inside. I was thrilled to see the package contained beautiful cards of food! What could be better than pictures of food?? These are beautifully done artistic photos of food taken by Susan Lalich a chef and photographer. Her talent is truly amazing!<br /><br />And apparently when <a href="http://www.benspark.com">Drew</a> blogged about the cards <a href="http://www.benspark.com/blue-egg-photography.html">here</a> he was told that Chef Sue would be happy to hear how I would be putting the cards to use.<br /><br />In his post, Drew explained that I have been working with an organization called <a href="www.chemoangels.net">ChemoAngels</a>. ChemoAngels is a not for profit organization that provides a ray of sunshine to the lives of chemo patients by connecting them with volunteers who send cards, letters and small gifts to men, women and children who are enduring chemotherapy treatments.<br /><br />I think I joined ChemoAngels about 7 years ago and still hear from former patients who have graduated from the program. It's rewarding to get a note that you made someone's day a little brighter. And I love stationary and writing, so this is the perfect volunteer project for me. And I bet my ChemoBuddies will love getting these beautiful cards for the next few weeks!</p>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-10529551749537329312008-09-18T08:15:00.002-05:002008-09-18T08:41:02.493-05:00Eva's First Visit to DisneyWe have been having a great time in Florida visiting with Mimi and Grandpa Dan-o. We've had lots of fun adventures. So far, my favorite was taking Eva to Disney World with <a href="http://www.benspark.com">Drew</a> and <a href="http://wereinafight.blogspot.com">Auntie Mo</a>. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867968062/" title="disney1 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2867968062_a16d19c9b6.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="disney1" /></a><br />All sunblocked up and ready to hit the park<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867134845/" title="disney2 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2867134845_7666a86c17.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="disney2" /></a><br />Eva's loving the tram ride with Daddy<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867134651/" title="disney3 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2867134651_1440dd5509.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="disney3" /></a><br />The Halloween decorations at Disney were just amazing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867135001/" title="disney4 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2867135001_1ff84fd384.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="disney4" /></a><br />Eva's first ride at Disney!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867135137/" title="disney5 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2867135137_99af558304.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="disney5" /></a><br />Eva fell asleep on the walk over to It's a Small World and slept right through the ride. But not to worry, we rode it again once she woke up.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867968572/" title="disney6 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2867968572_11570fde24.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="disney6" /></a><br />Eva and Daddy in a cage!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867135407/" title="disney7 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2867135407_d2b787b8d6.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="disney7" /></a><br />Eva sitting on a Honey Pot in Pooh's Playful Spot<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alsparky/2867135537/" title="disney8 by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2867135537_da5467ee96.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="disney8" /></a><br />Mommy and Eva at Pooh's front door.<br /><br />It was a long day at the park and Eva was a trooper! I think she held up better than mommy! But it was a great day and we're so glad to have been able to take Eva to meet the mouse!<br /><br />Drew has some photos up on the <a href="http://www.benspark.com/pad-1255.html">Benspark</a> and Mo has some up on her <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/mot412/sets/72157607317412093/">Flickr site</a> from her entire weekend with Eva. Her commentary is worth the read!Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-37648897908848745822008-09-14T10:16:00.001-05:002008-09-14T10:16:16.875-05:00Mickey Here We Come!<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTkzNg"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/34/347a01a413b348f7472ff463c535b621.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">On our way into Disney!!<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTkzNg">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTkzNg"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTkzNg" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTkzNg">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-57733093496641555872008-09-13T19:51:00.001-05:002008-09-13T19:51:47.192-05:00IZEAhunt is over!<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTgzMw"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/00/00db1fa5360414c0db105b142672e1fe.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Livin it up with a Lager after IZEAhunt!<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTgzMw">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTgzMw"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTgzMw" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTgzMw">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-72019335144567233442008-09-13T17:29:00.001-05:002008-09-13T17:29:53.632-05:00IZEAhunt<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc5MA"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/c6/c653ede3f3d331278b9d21e1c36ddada.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Andy arrives for IZEAhunt. I'm a little scared...<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc5MA">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc5MA"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTc5MA" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc5MA">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-3381339738105983982008-09-13T17:02:00.001-05:002008-09-13T17:02:15.881-05:00Smiles<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc3Nw"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/9c/9c96eac930758f8011c3e45af1f995ef.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Drew and Eva bond before mommy and daddy leave for IZEAhunt.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc3Nw">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc3Nw"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTc3Nw" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTc3Nw">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-54816072346150262212008-09-13T12:15:00.001-05:002008-09-13T12:15:43.855-05:00Doorprize Winner!<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTY4NQ"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/75/75ec1b94a22707c4ffb7663bcf57fd11.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">I just won a camera at IZEAfest!<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTY4NQ">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTY4NQ"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTY4NQ" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTY4NQ">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-40054078886409832072008-09-12T19:05:00.001-05:002008-09-12T19:05:06.202-05:00Mmmmmmm.....Lager!<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTQ1Mw"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/64/645100b474eaeeda744b492b00d509d4.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Yummy Yuenglingy goodness! I'm in heaven.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTQ1Mw">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTQ1Mw"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTQ1Mw" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTQ1Mw">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-51933145860846866222008-09-12T12:24:00.001-05:002008-09-12T12:25:00.026-05:00Moderation<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTI1NA"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/98/98debcf0e5ab9055e1826c1176ac9509.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Drew is moderating a panel on big money bloggers right now! I'm very proud of him.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTI1NA">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTI1NA"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMTI1NA" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMTI1NA">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-33180543742031471182008-09-11T15:14:00.002-05:002008-09-11T15:46:13.419-05:00My First Socks!I recently learned how to knit socks. Everyone in my knitting class was right, they're addicting! Right after I finished my socks I found a pattern to make matching socks for Eva. Now I'm working on my second pair of socks for me (with a matching pair for Eva to follow, of course!). I fear that I will spend a small fortune on sock yarn in the near future! It really is an addicting hobby. And the socks are so small and easy to take everwhere! <br /><br />For your viewing pleasure, Eva and Mommy's blue socks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2849359514/" title="Mommy's socks by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2849359514_8ce44dafe7.jpg" width="500" height="340" alt="Mommy's socks" /></a><br />Mommy's First Socks<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2849357510/" title="Top view by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2849357510_f61d63876d.jpg" width="416" height="500" alt="Top view" /></a><br />Top View of Mommy's Socks<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2849361082/" title="Mommy and Me socks by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2849361082_fd36925aa4.jpg" width="408" height="500" alt="Mommy and Me socks" /></a><br />Mommy and Me Socks<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2849389370/" title="Eva sporting her blue socks by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2849389370_7dd4dfc51d.jpg" width="341" height="500" alt="Eva sporting her blue socks" /></a><br />Eva modeling her new blue socks!Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-6235089779742941702008-09-10T18:23:00.001-05:002008-09-10T18:23:10.253-05:00Happy Birthday Grandpa Dan-o.<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMDMzNw"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/46/46235ee6897e28151bdb4b2b2c5e438e.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Eva's enjoying the coastal ride from Del Ray to Boynton Beach after celebrating Grandpa Dan-o's birthday dinner.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMDMzNw">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMDMzNw"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-ODAwMDMzNw" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-ODAwMDMzNw">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-2318856283948325522008-09-01T17:45:00.001-05:002008-09-01T17:48:02.913-05:00Moooooo....Eva has a cute cow towel. Tonight before bathtime Dada and Mama got a little silly.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2819538414/" title="Moo Moo Dada by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2819538414_e662757724_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Moo Moo Dada" /></a><br />Moo Moo Dada<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2819575848/" title="Moo Moo Mama by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2819575848_74140e7da8_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Moo Moo Mama" /></a><br />Moo Moo Mama<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2818691493/" title="Baby Moo Moo by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2818691493_8da11188b4_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Baby Moo Moo" /></a><br />Baby Moo Moo (pre-bath)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2819575934/" title="Wet Cow Girl by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2819575934_93d3594d94_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Wet Cow Girl" /></a><br />Baby Moo Moo (post-bath)<br /><br />Either way, I think Eva's the cutest Moo Moo in the family!Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-39297608661181667122008-08-26T06:33:00.001-05:002008-08-26T06:33:56.049-05:00Flip Flop Girl<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-Nzk5Mjc5NQ"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/47/47a2c251d8180d2498355f217710eeaa.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Eva loves mommy's flip flops! They are fun to play with.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-Nzk5Mjc5NQ">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-Nzk5Mjc5NQ"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-Nzk5Mjc5NQ" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-Nzk5Mjc5NQ">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-23467420938580032672008-08-24T08:28:00.002-05:002008-08-24T08:49:37.377-05:00New PicsMiss Eva has been very photogenic lately. Okay, she's always photogenic and mommy has just taken a bunch of photos recently. She's been a lot of fun the last week or two. She's pulling up and starting to cruise along furniture and the toofer count is up to 8! Wasn't she born just a few weeks ago? She's growing up way too fast!<br /><br />And for your viewing pleasure:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789991904/" title="Raincoat by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2789991904_5bd76620e4_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Raincoat" /></a><br />Eva sporting her teddy bear raincoat!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789141553/" title="So sweet by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2789141553_6a55c3ce1a_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="So sweet" /></a><br />Eva prefers not to wear the bows, she thinks they should be tossed about the floor. Mommy thinks the bows are cute. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789991828/" title="Maraca Mama by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2789991828_9f059698a7_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Maraca Mama" /></a><br />Maraca Mama - Eva loves the maracas that her friend H sent her!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789141649/" title="Baby blues by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2789141649_d021fd38e3_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Baby blues" /></a><br />Baby Blues - Those eyes just kill me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789991854/" title="Superstar by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/2789991854_b5a3728a13_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Superstar" /></a><br />Superstar - Eva loves to play with mommy's sunglasses.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789141709/" title="Smiley by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2789141709_8378f5e154_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Smiley" /></a><br />Smiley - Eva loves to smile.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2789991876/" title="Big Girl by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2789991876_683e92f08a_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Big Girl" /></a><br />Big Girl - Eva likes to try to stand when she's not near any furniture. So far it hasn't gotten any further than this. I'm really grateful that she's a dainty girl and hates to fall over, so she's very careful to sit. :-)Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-28837735522560420782008-08-20T11:53:00.003-05:002008-08-20T19:37:36.770-05:00MaineEva and I went to Maine a couple of weeks ago to see my best friend, Elise, and her family at her family's vacation house. It was great fun to see them and Eva enjoyed playing with Elise's little boy, H. We were in Maine for one night, then we headed back home, stopping to see Uncle Nate and Auntie Sarah for lunch on our way.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344333/" title="E and I riding in the golf cart on the island by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2756344333_3bc6abc0aa_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="E and I riding in the golf cart on the island" /></a><br />Eva and I riding the golf cart to the beach.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2757177974/" title="Eva on the beach in Maine by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2757177974_e51fe421b2_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Eva on the beach in Maine" /></a><br />Eva enjoying the beach in Maine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2757177994/" title="Amy and Eva by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2757177994_a46331d9bc_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Amy and Eva" /></a><br />Eva with our friend Amy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344415/" title="Me and Eva with our friend Amy by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2756344415_fb36a7da84_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Me and Eva with our friend Amy" /></a><br />Me and Eva with our friend Amy. (Photo credit to Elise.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344273/" title="Eva watching the waves by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2756344273_92bdce1ba1_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Eva watching the waves" /></a><br />Eva watching the waves on the ferry ride back to Portland.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344217/" title="Eva and her friend H checking out the view from the back of the ferry by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2756344217_750dd7af49_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Eva and her friend H checking out the view from the back of the ferry" /></a><br />Eva and her friend H check out the view.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344241/" title="E and I on the Ferry home by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2756344241_b01785bcbf_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="E and I on the Ferry home" /></a><br />The girls on the ride to Portland.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2756344319/" title="E with Uncle Nate in Portsmouth by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2756344319_bc65fa0039_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="E with Uncle Nate in Portsmouth" /></a><br />Eva and Uncle Nate in Portsmouth.Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-20123987839985400442008-08-10T14:45:00.001-05:002008-08-10T14:45:14.523-05:00<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEyMjA5OQ"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/5c/5cada98c3cbb45259783fdbea0056c7f.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Sleeping on the beach...<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEyMjA5OQ">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEyMjA5OQ"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-NTEyMjA5OQ" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEyMjA5OQ">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-45044223736675972162008-08-06T18:20:00.002-05:002008-08-06T18:24:51.164-05:00Silly SleeperOn Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival Eva learned to sit up by herself for the first time. She's been sitting by herself for quite some time, but she finally learned how to go from her belly to sitting up by herself. On Tuesday I found her in two very silly positions during her naps. They were so cute I had to share!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2739228021/" title="Silly Sleeper by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2739228021_5f9771b6a3_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Silly Sleeper" /></a><br />Morning nap - she scooted to the foot of the crib, pulled down a decorative pillow and gave in to sleep.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2739228055/" title="Silly Sleeper, AGAIN! by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2739228055_c8c1d44446_o.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Silly Sleeper, AGAIN!" /></a><br />Afternoon nap - she scooted to the foot of the crib and decided she'd had enough, apparently.Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-59392319719295189322008-08-03T16:44:00.001-05:002008-08-03T16:44:04.775-05:00Mmmmm... Falafel<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTExOTMyMg"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/47/47dbe9afa699977af7ef1315406b09c1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Eva enjoyed a little falafel today at the Newport Folk Festival while she waited to see Jimmy Buffett for the first time.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTExOTMyMg">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTExOTMyMg"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-NTExOTMyMg" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTExOTMyMg">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-78089117345049786552008-07-25T09:44:00.002-05:002008-07-25T09:49:27.759-05:00New PicsI haven't been good about getting pictures up, sorry! Eva keeps me busy! So here are some new ones from this week!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2700726553/" title="You want? by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2700726553_0b883f9486.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="You want?" /></a><br />Eva snuck into my knitting bag and stole some scrap yarn from me. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2701540984/" title="She's Crafty! by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/2701540984_a9c448156e.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="She's Crafty!" /></a><br />She is so proud!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2701540998/" title="Stash stealer by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2701540998_4c71863592.jpg" width="450" height="350" alt="Stash stealer" /></a><br />What a happy stash stealer!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2700726645/" title="Pointer by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2700726645_9bc3831d11.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Pointer" /></a><br />She's a pointing machine these days!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2701541024/" title="Who me? by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2701541024_167830e247.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Who me?" /></a><br />Who me? Going somewhere I'm not supposed to? NEVER!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2701541048/" title="Big Girl! by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2701541048_638fe99be6.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Big Girl!" /></a><br />Today Eva pulled herself up in her Pack'n'Play<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2700726671/" title="Standing Up by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2700726671_ee06e83f10.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="Standing Up" /></a><br />She's so proud to be standing up!<br /><br />And finally, a close up to see those top toofers!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36735367@N00/2701541070/" title="toofers by alsparky01, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2701541070_1a869b12cd_o.jpg" width="350" height="450" alt="toofers" /></a>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810723816649886988.post-61704383109709021642008-07-06T10:41:00.001-05:002008-07-06T10:41:03.497-05:00Mmmm...Salty<div class="utterz-entry"><div class="utterz-image"><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEwNzgzMg"><img alt="utterz-image" border="0" src="http://www.utterz.com/imgs/i/f2/f204b258813e1b1ea56773d933e6a653.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="utterz-text">Eva's enjoying a pretzel on the front porch. She loves being at the beach.<br /></div><br /><a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEwNzgzMg">Mobile post</a> sent by <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/AlSparky">AlSparky</a> using <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com">Utterz</a>. <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEwNzgzMg"><img border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; border: none; padding: 0px;" src="http://www.utterz.com/u/reply_count/u-NTEwNzgzMg" alt="reply-count" /></a> <a target="_new" href="http://www.utterz.com/u/utt/u-NTEwNzgzMg">Replies</a>.</div>Sparkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11222760048829878487noreply@blogger.com0