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Every year around Christmas, Mr. Happy Stuff and I like to make cashew brittle together. I believe it was originally my Grandma Beachey’s recipe, but we’ve been making it our own for so long that I’ve forgotten. I love it … Continue reading →

my parents moved here to live closer to us (hooray!) and, knowing that they’d be busy unpacking and fixing the house to suit their needs for the next few weeks, i made a list of easy-prep menu ideas and bought … Continue reading →

seriously.  i like to watch this through twice–once watching her the whole time, once watching him. love these two!   Dyeing Eggs with Izza from carissaabc on Vimeo.

to fully appreciate this movie, you need to understand that maryann is usually the more reclusive and non-tolerant kitty.  she hides whenever the happy boy comes around!     Izza + MaryAnn from carissaabc on Vimeo.

i have an addiction. i’m willing to bet lots of money that i am not the only parent with this addiction, but i feel especially guilty about it because i talk to parents as part of my job about limiting … Continue reading →

How to be a Toddler from carissaabc on Vimeo.

Isadora's first haircut from carissaabc on Vimeo. and for reference, here’s gabriel’s first haircut.

izza swings from carissaabc on Vimeo.

this footage was taken back in january, but i finally got around to making it into a movie.  it’s a sequel to this one from october and reminiscent of this movie of her brother. Chickadee and the monster 2 from … Continue reading →

Raspberry Finger Hats from carissaabc on Vimeo.