Erin and Adrian had a shortened school day on Thursday. Rather than bring them home and watch them play Minecraft, I decided to bring them up to San Francisco for the afternoon. Our friends Alexei and Marie (Uncle Shopkeep Alexei and Auntie Shopkeep Marie, as I refer to them on Twitter) own a shop in…
Category: Crafting
A Tiny House to Catch a Fairy
Erin and Adrian have been giving a lot of thought to fairies: What do they eat? Do they leave you presents? Can they help you fly? Can they be lured into a clever trap and made to do one’s bidding, particularly in regards to the aforementioned flying? So Erin conceived a plan to build a…
It’s Time for Sugary Architecture and Landscaping
Erin and Adrian attended a gingerbread house decorating party last night with their friends. There were gingerbread house kits provided, and then a potluck dinner and movie night with all of the kids in the community. They had a lot of fun, but we arrived a little late, so they didn’t get a chance to…