Tag Archives: Carol

Envelope Doodles

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Jean Tuttle

Or, how to disguise the fact that you are giving family members cash/gift certificates for the holidays. (Actually, these are being given out by my dad, but he asked if I wouldn’t mind “dressing them up a bit.” Sure thing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Carol, charlotte, envelope art, envelopes, Gary, gifts, Hannah, Hanukkah, holiday, peanut brittle, rachel, stamps | 2 Comments

King of Our Hearts

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Jean Tuttle

Couldn’t let the day go by without a quick birthday shout-out to one of my very favorite people on the planet (who also happens to be my brother-in-law, lucky me). 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful celebration today, Gary! Sending … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged Carol, celebration, Gary, Hannah, Happy Birthday, Molly, rachel, Ranger | 6 Comments

Congratulations, Mr. President!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

I conked out around 7 PM last night, waking up in the wee hours to hear the good news. (Good news, that is, for me and other Obama supporters…though I hope good news for everyone, when all is said and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events | Tagged Barack Obama, Carol, cats, charlotte, dad, daisy mouse, first lady, mice, Michelle Obama, Mitt Romney, politics, President Obama, presidential election | 2 Comments

Midsummer Night’s Dream for Hannah

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

I mean, I must be dreaming, right? How else could my niece be a sweet baby one minute, a darling girl the next, and then suddenly, a newly minted 20 year old—in college, with a job, a driver’s license, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged blackie, Carol, cats, celebration, charlotte, fairies, flora mouse, Gary, Grinnell College. Carol, Hannah, magic, mice, Midsummers Night Dream, Titania | 8 Comments

Daddy’s Little Girl

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Dad has been having a bit of an extended Father’s Day celebration this year, starting on Friday, when Blackie spearheaded a scheme to treat him to a special meal “out” that night. $14 may not sound like a lot to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dad | Tagged Aaron Mouse, blackie, Carol, cats, celebration, charlotte, daisy mouse, dining out, Fathers Day, Giselle, James Tuttle, mice, restaurants | 6 Comments

Priscilla’s Aprons

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

One of the perks of having someone in your household empty out a large storage closet in another state is the profusion of Fedex boxes that soon show up, offering wonderful new places to nap (Blackie), or to “shop” for … Continue reading →

Posted in Priscilla Tuttle | Tagged Alice and Martin Provensen, aprons, blackie, boxes, Carol, cats, charlotte, creativity, daisy mouse, Denver, Giselle, mice, mom, nostalgia | 10 Comments

Simple Gifts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

I am just about to hit the trail for a week-long trip, but before I do, I wanted to give a shout-out to my sister Carol: Happy Birthday, Sis! As much as Charlotte loves her Aunt Carol, she’s not super … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged Carol, charlotte, creative monkey business, daisy mouse, mom, party favors, Priscilla, sisters | 2 Comments

Permafrost Pie

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Late last night, Charlotte spearheaded an expedition to the arctic regions of our fridge, looking for a snack. Underneath several layers of hard ice, she hit pay dirt—a homemade peach pie my sister Carol had made for us during a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged baking, Carol, caveman, charlotte, cooking, daisy mouse, midnight snack, peach pie, wooly mammoth | Comments Off

Wish You Were Here

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Charlotte’s been real cranky these past few days—swiping at Max, hissing at Blackie, snapping at Daisy Mouse, and being curt with the waitstaff when we go out to eat. She’s definitely missing her #1 human—Dad up in Madison (in rehab … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats and Mice, Dad | Tagged Carol, charlotte, get well soon, hospital, mice, Ranger, recuperating, rehab | 4 Comments

Charlotte Russe

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jean Tuttle

Last night, as Blackie was in the kitchen making a snack, a call came in from his Aunt Carol. She wanted to see if he could whip up a Charlotte Russe for her brother-in-law Richard, as he’s having a birthday … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays | Tagged blackie, Carol, cats, Charlotte Russe, dessert, dogs, llama, mice, Richard | 6 Comments