Trying Out Posterous

I'm giving Posterous a try for blogging. For now, go to

http://bellhops.posterous.com/

to see new posts. If I end up digging it, I'll migrate my postings from here.

Excessive Fluffy Cuteness

Sophie's Babtism

We went to Sophie's baptism today. It was a nicely done baptismal service (not that I'm an expert or anything). Needless to say she was very much doted upon. She was dressed in a super fluffy dress and sleep through much of the hubbub.





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Busy Busy

I've been busy as a bee, lately. Between learning new work stuff, including taking an Intro to SQL class, and doing much socializing, I have barely had time to myself. Even been making it to quite a few movies, including "Prince of Persia" (meh) and "Iron Man 2" (fun). And lots of reading! I finished the last two Stieg Larrson books, "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest", "The Guernsey Literary & Potatoe Peel Society", and the latest from Elizabeth George, "This Body of Death". All of them were good reads. I'm now reading my friend, Deb's, most recent romance novel, "Tempting a Proper Lady" (sheesh, it's making me blush!) and after that I plan to give "The Passage", by Justin Cronin, a shot. Add to that a bunch of comics I've downloaded via ComiXology on to my lovely iPad, and, well, yes, lots of reading material.

Oh, and I purchased a beautiful work of art while visiting some artists as part of Open Studios in the Santa Rosa area this past weekend! I'm so excited. I'll post a picture once I have it -- have to go back up to pick it up. The artist is Rik Olson. Got something for my slacker bro, too.

Bunch of Random Catch-up Pics

Just a bunch of pictures to share...

Some pictures from a recent visit to the Peace Garden in Santa Rosa while my Uncle Jim was in town...

Lucy, Uncle Jim and Tamara



Random pics of the park








A bookmark we came across when we stopped at the Sebastopol Farmer's Market



Pictures from along Sweetwater Springs Road in Sonoma County







And love...

Thuy and Sophie gazing into each others eyes... *sigh*



And friends...

A jet-lagged German, soon after telling everyone at the BBQ that he won't pass out like he did at the poker game the night before...



Bill sharing his love at the BBQ



Eee chomping down on the last of my Contessa ganache cupcakes



And finally...

Because, well, just because kittens rule...

The Daily Kitten

Heya!

Tasty!