tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87579032649060162242024-02-19T03:19:26.258-08:00stefani makes ________.stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-24970268176084958892013-02-19T15:10:00.002-08:002013-02-19T15:10:59.029-08:00Stefani makes a <a href="http://www.stefanimakes.tumblr.com">move</a>!stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-62318408227060230822013-02-18T13:41:00.002-08:002013-02-18T13:41:48.628-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4TK0O3c3pw3NSKpQnQK_dAwMDNgOMR15o91oKWxc4_RO8xr7yzAzdXEcZPkAFVygisou1w_R8S7McYy7EUGUxgVZqc91jYzSTP28pyw0g4bKwUCNOyM0irWiD9OT2dNnnJ8KGOwiskM/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4TK0O3c3pw3NSKpQnQK_dAwMDNgOMR15o91oKWxc4_RO8xr7yzAzdXEcZPkAFVygisou1w_R8S7McYy7EUGUxgVZqc91jYzSTP28pyw0g4bKwUCNOyM0irWiD9OT2dNnnJ8KGOwiskM/s320/002.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0CNxv1fnnaLl-zS84zMwRvz7yjIymlHI44dILwefhQIDs73TYN_BcmbXWbzYCKJwfPvWSnOSQuPnWC3rvDwUlJAKhuQFqYcpPKvghk-V3WIGaAHgxc3c8DL4ldcppQLSK4nnWfexviA/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0CNxv1fnnaLl-zS84zMwRvz7yjIymlHI44dILwefhQIDs73TYN_BcmbXWbzYCKJwfPvWSnOSQuPnWC3rvDwUlJAKhuQFqYcpPKvghk-V3WIGaAHgxc3c8DL4ldcppQLSK4nnWfexviA/s320/008.JPG" /></a>
Stefani made a trip to the mountains. M. and I were back in Banff this past weekend. While M. climbed Mt. Sulphur (TWO climbs this weekend!) I did some shopping (tea + new mittens), people watched (Family Day Weekend makes for some VERY interesting people watching) and enjoyed a blueberry pancake breakfast, alone, on Mt. Rundle. Ok, I didn't really eat blueberry pancakes on Mt. Rundle. But I did eat blueberry pancakes in a fabulous restaurant with an absolutely STUNNING view of Mt. Rundle. This weekend we tried out a new hotel, <a href="http://www.thejuniper.com/">The Juniper</a>, which is located on the Norquay side of the Trans Canada Highway. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to stay in Banff. It is surrounded by big trees (junipers?!), has clean and comfortable accommodations, has a great restaurant and is NOT in the hustle and bustle that is Family Day Weekend in Banff. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-78932252076541003902013-02-15T07:47:00.000-08:002013-02-15T07:47:17.798-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSiu-DbawwfQQMu1E_ln5uq9YY_0g6IQgCvfMJjtfB3foYEh1SqwBlgzg8ckAy4OhjQHgY7R0kcZotKQQsTToSd7J6NKX_r0aaCY1xeALTRPB1hTQwu-O2d7eHErHUQJgvIJcsCz9fn8/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSiu-DbawwfQQMu1E_ln5uq9YY_0g6IQgCvfMJjtfB3foYEh1SqwBlgzg8ckAy4OhjQHgY7R0kcZotKQQsTToSd7J6NKX_r0aaCY1xeALTRPB1hTQwu-O2d7eHErHUQJgvIJcsCz9fn8/s320/002.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvqadentDqIhLN8jUlekhKCTWEngI4Fi1RY_zFILYOoy3wC1CGQFR68Uwu-rX4Z7t-zkhDU3DksEjA0ka6zivKqGziod9mD10Q5vbS6hFe5fPGfkQXSjhlABnpPe_QISX621IdvU6jpE/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvqadentDqIhLN8jUlekhKCTWEngI4Fi1RY_zFILYOoy3wC1CGQFR68Uwu-rX4Z7t-zkhDU3DksEjA0ka6zivKqGziod9mD10Q5vbS6hFe5fPGfkQXSjhlABnpPe_QISX621IdvU6jpE/s320/006.JPG" /></a>
Stefani made lemon squares. Valentine's Day lemon squares. I hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day!stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-20659585564896783322013-02-13T12:06:00.004-08:002013-02-13T12:06:57.429-08:00***Stefani makes a complaint about Blogger. My photos are posting much smaller than usual AND I cannot for the life of me, position the text under my photos. I hope that this is just a temporary glitch.***stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-24404762783412603792013-02-13T11:10:00.002-08:002013-02-13T11:23:10.163-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgxE19BbPKpRRyoygQcfBftQQB2EMbWewnmu5tAE81_5UGfE3An7LYYHaCDC9W-nAAzjJ_i89A9Z8fAKwgRw4waZI2mT_RtXhZ4gFUT1rIGpBufM8_Z1e3cpHfms9g4R3jrXUkIHlD-I/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgxE19BbPKpRRyoygQcfBftQQB2EMbWewnmu5tAE81_5UGfE3An7LYYHaCDC9W-nAAzjJ_i89A9Z8fAKwgRw4waZI2mT_RtXhZ4gFUT1rIGpBufM8_Z1e3cpHfms9g4R3jrXUkIHlD-I/s320/002.JPG" /></a>
Stefani made a teaching day, I taught at 'the other school' yesterday. Grades 7, 8 and 9 social studies. The ancient Mayans and Parliament Hill. Grade 8 gym. Badminton. Grade 9 film. Basketball. F.Y.I. Grade 9 students in an 'optional' film course, who are free to shoot their music videos in any location in the school, will most likely be found in the gym, playing basketball and eating popcorn (THANK YOU microwaves) with NO cameras in sight. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-60727514217501423852013-02-11T17:17:00.004-08:002013-02-11T18:58:03.108-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a cat. A new cat. I finally got around to stuffing the new cat. I didn't realize until the new cat was stuffed that its left ear is larger than its right ear. I could have taken the stuffing out of the new cat and re-sewn its left ear, but I decided to leave it the way it is. I think it looks like the new cat is thinking about something. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-22790810528930469752013-02-11T07:56:00.000-08:002013-02-11T07:56:17.570-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani made a trip to the mountains. M. and I were back in Canmore and Banff this past weekend. We hiked (he vertically, me horizontally), ate delicious food at our most favourite spots (<a href="http://www.harvestcafe.ca/">Harvest</a> AND <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/dining/waldhauspub/">the Waldhaus</a>), made friends with elk, watched a dog sled race, played hockey, toasted marshmallows and went ice climbing. Just joking. We did NOT ice climb. But we did watch a demonstration. Maybe next time?!stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-60792733547163007932013-02-07T17:03:00.002-08:002013-02-07T17:21:41.487-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a new cat. And new pants. With suspenders. (Don't tell M. but, after THREE whole days with grade threes I am THRILLED to be out of the classroom and back home with my sewing machine.)stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-22760619616511949212013-02-05T18:12:00.000-08:002013-02-05T18:12:04.996-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes teacher days. Teacher days = Early mornings. Drives through fog. Ian Tyson singing in the car. Still. Singing O Canada. Spelling. Morning recess supervision. Math. Subtraction. Consoling crying students. Not because of math. Just because. This week I have learned that boys in grade three are extremely emotional. Extremely. Emotional. Lunch time. First mine. A quiet lunch in an empty classroom while the kids 'recess.' Then they come back and eat their lunch while I supervise. Microwave line ups. Really. Students microwave their lunches in Alberta. Really. Then we spray and wipe down their desks. Really. Science. Today we conducted our second 'pitch' experiment of the week. Creating high and low pitches by filling beakers with different amounts of water and blowing into them or tapping them with a nail. Very exciting. Afternoon recess supervision. Breaking up soccer game quarrels. That's right, I showed those grade fives who is boss. Social studies. The grade threes are learning about Ukraine. This week we've read about 'going to church in Ukraine' and 'traditional fashion of Ukraine.' Did you know that traditionally, men wore baggy pants so that dancing was easier? Amazing. Writing notes on the Active Board for the grade threes. Finally...I think I have mastered the Active Board! Writing in our agendas. Dismissal!!! A long drive home with M. and Ian Tyson. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-10177319849380917062013-02-04T19:29:00.002-08:002013-02-04T19:48:22.314-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes pants. Pants for a cat. Pants that are much too small. Back to the drawing board...stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-55226316683118315702013-02-03T11:36:00.002-08:002013-02-03T11:36:58.388-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani made a Saturday. Grilled cheese and sliced avocado for breakfast. Ian Tyson singing in the background. (I really think that M. could have made a wonderful disc jockey.) A sunny drive on the Cowboy Trail. More Ian Tyson. Of course. Bread and linzer torte shopping at a Bavarian bakery. Hair cutting. (M.) Fabric buying. Carrot cake eating at a coffee shop with a wood burning fireplace. A latte with a heart on its top. Exploring at a park. Hill climbing. Shopping for books. Pork burritos for lunch. Groceries. Home in time for dinner and catching up on <i>Dragon's Den</i>. I think Saturday's with M. are my most favourite days. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-23805828661592068542013-02-01T15:50:00.000-08:002013-02-01T15:50:02.638-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani made a grey mobile. I feel like I have been neglecting the mobiles these past few weeks. I purchased some...ok, A LOT, of wool during our trip home over the Christmas holidays. I am looking forward to making with some new colours. Stay tuned...stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-84424453205283737702013-01-31T15:07:00.000-08:002013-01-31T15:07:29.712-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes cat drawings that become cat toys. (You're probably wondering why I've sewn the cat an apron. Because he loves to bake and garden of course.)stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-79104375489944433162013-01-31T10:12:00.001-08:002013-01-31T10:16:27.107-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani has been making lots of '<b>S</b>' themed days. <b>S</b>oup. <b>S</b>now. So. Much. <b>S</b>now. <b>S</b>weets. Too. Many <b>S</b>weets.
I made <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com">Jenny Rosenstrach's</a> 'Butternut Squash Soup with Apples' for dinner the other night. Another recipe from Rosenstrach's fabulous <i>Dinner: a Love Story</i>.
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, brown 1 medium chopped onion in some olive oil until wilted. Add some salt and pepper, the leaves from 1 sprig of fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon of curry powder (optional) and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Stir in butternut squash (about 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes) and apples(2 apples that have been peeled, cored and cut into chunks...any variety except Red Delicious will work), and add enough chicken broth to cover everything in the pot by about half an inch. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes-checking and adding water or broth every ten minutes to make sure liquid stays at about the same level. When squash is tender, turn off heat and puree with a handheld immersion blender until soup reaches desired consistency. Top with walnuts, chives, and sour cream (we used yogurt). Enjoy! stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-26620081787550081052013-01-30T09:54:00.000-08:002013-01-30T09:54:58.471-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a cat. I've finally made a cat prototype that I am happy with. I used a pair of M.'s 'faded' pants to make him. (I think it looks like a 'he' cat.) Unfortunately I don't think that M. will keep donating pairs of his pants to my cat making. Which means I have to do some fabric shopping. I think I would like to make linen cats. Unbleached linen cats...stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-3573175604873937022013-01-28T20:33:00.002-08:002013-01-28T20:33:55.538-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes an anniversary. Tomorrow M. and I celebrate two years of marriage. TWO. YEARS. Wow.
I am one heck of a lucky girl. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-11457152504296367002013-01-28T11:45:00.002-08:002013-01-28T11:45:54.857-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes ears. So. Many. Ears. (I think I need to work on my ears.)stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-61075994163525829272013-01-27T12:55:00.002-08:002013-01-27T12:55:38.748-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani made a trip to the store and bought some thread. For her shiny, new SEWING MACHINE!!! Yup. I finally bought a sewing machine. I am VERY EXCITED to make with fabric and thread again. I've spent all morning experimenting with an old pattern. An oldie but a goodie. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-11409287771408868682013-01-25T13:27:00.001-08:002013-01-25T13:28:25.230-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a yellow day. A cheerful, yellow day. Why so cheerful you ask? 1. I have been experimenting with necklace making and I am really liking the results. 2. I had one heck of a good teaching experience yesterday. If I do say so myself. My assignment was in the 'VERY bad' class NEXT DOOR to M.'s room. (!) I think all of the teachers and students (AND M.) were expecting me to have a miserable time. But, I didn't have a miserable time. I had a great time! I sort of like that 'VERY bad' class. I think that they are a very interesting, misunderstood group of kids. 3. Daffodils. 4. I've saved the most cheerful news for last. My little sister received her very first university acceptance yesterday. An early acceptance! I am so very proud of her. That girl is going to go places! I think this news calls for some celebratory lemon squares... stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-47530117719506227592013-01-23T11:11:00.002-08:002013-01-23T11:11:45.949-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani made a book about December. And January. It is done! Books are in the mail. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-57633565544534246712013-01-22T12:15:00.004-08:002013-01-22T14:41:53.498-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a NEW STUDIO! I did it! I moved my studio out of our dining room and into the extra bedroom upstairs. I LOVE my new studio. It's a fantastic space: there is a BIG window beside my desk, I have a plant (a Jade...I hope it will bring good luck to all of my making), and a wall to hang decorations on. Let the making begin!
(Antlers made by <a href="http://www.pancakeandfranks.com">Pancake and Franks</a>. Horseshoes made by <a href="http://www.lagomdesign.co.uk/">Lagom Design</a>. Crochet made by the SUPER talented <a href="http://www.margaretlim.com/">Margaret Lim</a>.)
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Stefani makes Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies. The cold and snow are back. Cold + snow = baking. I found this recipe in <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com">Jenny Rosenstrach's</a> <i>Dinner: a Love Story</i>, my new go-to cookbook. (Last night I made Jenny's delicious Apricot-Mustard Baked Chicken for dinner. But I'll save that recipe for another post.) Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies: Sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and 1 cup of sugar. Beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 egg. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture until dough is uniform in colour and no unmixed flour remains. Using lightly floured hands, divide the dough into two pieces and shape each half into a log. Wrap tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 6 weeks. When ready to use, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the frozen dough in rounds, place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies are ready when they feel a bit firm at the edges. Store in an airtight container when cool. These spicy cookies are the PERFECT cold weather treat.
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Stefani makes a visit to Calgary. M. and I went to Calgary this weekend. We lunched (and desserted) at a <a href="http://www.rusticsourdoughbakery.com/">Swiss bakery</a>. We explored. We discovered a <a href="http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Devonian-Gardens.aspx?redirect=/parks/devonian">gigantic inside garden</a> with living walls and ponds and many, many little yellow birds. That perched on human hands for photos. Weird. We bought buns and speck at a <a href="http://www.dassausagehaus.ca/">sausage haus</a>. We enjoyed our time in the big city, but at the end of the day we were happy to head <a href="http://www.olds.ca/">home</a>.
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Stefani makes a spring day. In January. In Alberta. I think we are experiencing our very first chinook. It is warm in Olds. Has been all week. The sun is shining and the snow has begun to melt. You can see pavement on the roads and sidewalks again. People are driving with their car windows down. Shops and homes have their front doors and windows propped open. People are out and about. I went for a walk this afternoon and had to keep reminding myself to walk slow or I would overheat in my winter jacket. I could have worn my jean jacket. Really. I found us a blue hyacinth at the grocery store. A little bit of spring to bring inside of the house. This little bit of spring is a nice, but I do miss winter. stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8757903264906016224.post-65873423515810356562013-01-16T14:44:00.002-08:002013-01-16T14:44:37.081-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stefani makes a plan for her mobiles! Stay tuned...stefani b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03800785235203753353noreply@blogger.com0