Conversations: Epidural

October 10, 2011October 13, 2014 ~ Nicole Smeltzer ~ 11 Comments

My sisters and I have always had our best conversations while melting into the living room furniture on lazy days. Here Tess adopts her favorite lounging position.

Pumpkin Carving

October 5, 2011October 13, 2014 ~ Nicole Smeltzer ~ 2 Comments

(Do you guys know that if you click on the picture, you can see it bigger? It really works. Try it!)

A Bosom Friend

October 3, 2011October 13, 2014 ~ Nicole Smeltzer ~ 26 Comments

As a child, I read far more than I socialized. As a result, I picked up some antiquated vocabulary. This sometimes made it difficult to make friends.

The Life and Times of Mr. Cotton, Part 3

September 28, 2011October 13, 2014 ~ Nicole Smeltzer ~ 17 Comments

This concludes the story of Mr. Cotton, World’s Greatest Hamster. Part 1 and Part 2

The next morning…

And thus began Tess’s vegetarian phase.

The Life and Times of Mr. Cotton, Part 2

September 25, 2011October 13, 2014 ~ Nicole Smeltzer ~ 10 Comments

This Part 2 of a three-part series. Read the first one here!

And now, here are some photos of the real life Mr. Cotton, possibly the best hamster who ever lived or ever shall live. I apologize for the poor quality; these photos were taken by children with a disposable camera.