Saturday State of Mind

A Saturday state of mind. *sigh* 😌

Lovely Garden!

Um... Excuse me, but, if this is your palace, I think I need to move in with you.

April Snow Showers??

When you wake up to snow in April... 😩

Only 264 Days 'til Christmas!!!

• I’m dreaming of a TRUCK Christmas... 🎶 Sneaking you another peek at “Construction Site on Christmas Night,” breathtakingly illustrated by AG Ford, because, well, I’m just so excited! 😃 🚧🎄Only 264 days ‘til Christmas!

Exciting News!

New, from the crew! 🚧 Illustrated by Ethan Long — and available soon!

Oh My Gosh, So Darn Cute!!

Happy (1st) Easter! 🐰❤️ (Natalyn, my great niece, and the first baby girl in our family in about 25 years. 😊

Volumes Book Store Shout Out!

Thanks to @volumesbooksfor the photo and the shout-out. 😘❤️

Chicago Flower and Garden Show

At the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, where someone has made a “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” themed window box. (Thank you, Elmhurst Garden Club!) 🚧 🌺

Faith Signs?

I’m looking up into the pines, seeing crosses. Crosses. You see them, too — right?

Can I Be Your Dog?

Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonely dog? Dear, sweet Arfy is homeless, and he desperately wants a forever family. He sends letters to everyone on Butternut Street, begging for a home to call his own. ❤️ As endearing as Harry The Dirty Dog (one of my all-time faves!), I absolute LOVE Arfy and his hilarious, touching story — and I’m sure you will, too.

Fun School Visit!

I ❤️ my job.

Springtime???

Ahhh, yes. Springtime in the north...🙄

Construction Site on Christmas Night Cover Reveal!

Not to panic anyone, but there are only 278 days until Christmas Eve. Start planning NOW! (Or, at least enjoy our cover reveal — and the gorgeous art by AG Ford!) 🚧🌲

Save our Library!

I'm in a packed meeting trying to save my son's library! Please support the cause

• #schoollibrariesmatter #librarians
• drytoaststudio🙌👍💝

Save School Libraries!!!

Please check out the link below to help stop school districts from closing their libraries and eliminating the positions of LRC Directors.

Blame Legoland!

When he was 5, we took him to Legoland, where he LOVED driving the little cars. Five times. Eight years, countless leagues, two karts, three engines and heartstopping speeds later... I blame Legoland.

What the?

That’s a pretty high-level auto-correct default, Siri. 😯

Go Vote!

Hubby and I are in and counted!

The Daily Dinner Yell!

Just wondering: Is “Can you PLEASE get that helmet off the table so we can eat?!” something that all mothers yell at dinner time? 🙄

My Holiday Construction Site book...

My heart skipped a beat when I saw this illustration; I love it SO MUCH, I just have to share: “Construction Site on Christmas Night” will debut in October, illustrated by the incredibly talented A.G. Ford. ❤️🎄📚 A.G., thank you for bringing this story to life so beautifully. ❤️❤️❤️