Suzy's Blogging!

Another friend joins the blogosphere.

Welcome to the world, Raymond Atlas Walker III

I'm happy to say Raymond Atlas Walker III (aka 'Trip') was born December 29, 2007, weighing 6 pounds even (Already splitting hairs as finely as his father, heh?) to Alice and Floyd Walker.

Isn't he just the cutest thing ever? Red hair!?!

Introducing "Addicted to Costco"

Yes, it's true. I have a friend who loves Costco so much she's started a blog about it. Kimberly was the friend who got us a membership as a baby gift (and a very useful one it was!). And who put on an entire supper club with food purchased at Costco (with a mock receipt and a guessing game at how much it cost per person). She's such an expert we all ask her "is the frozen tilapia any good?" and she's the one who lets us know that Costco carries washing machines when we happen to be shopping for them.

So.... check it out. Addicted to Costco.

Introducing Livemom

I love talking about projects my friends are working on -- it reinforces the community of "doers" around me and reminds me that my friends are pretty darn cool.

The most recent project by a friend is LiveMom. It's a local parenting (momming?) website and discount program, created by my friend Catherine. The site's design is fabulous, and Catherine's writing is clear, honest, and entertaining. She's doing a great job, so if you're an Austin area mom (or just a mom who visits Austin), you should drop by and check it out.

Livemom.

Austin Firefighters Calendar

One of my highschool boyfriends is on the cover of the 2008 Austin Firefighter's Calendar:


How cool is that?!


(and to think I wouldn't have known it without Facebook...)

KTRU for Josh

From Jila Bakker:

The folks at KTRU (Rice radio) have agreed to set aside a block of time to play some songs that remind us all of Josh. I’m not sure how many they will play-that’s entirely up to the DJ. We have already forwarded them some song suggestions, but if anyone has a specific request, please forward it to me and I will pass it along to the DJ, Claire Hein, who is working with us.

For those in the greater Houston area, KTRU is broadcast at 91.7 FM. For those outside of Houston, KTRU can be heard online at:

http://bang.rice.edu/

It also seems likely that we will be able to get a recording of the broadcast from KTRU. Please let me know if you are interested, and I will see if I can get you a copy. As an aside, the FCC rules governing KTRU don’t allow them to specifically say that the songs are for a named individual. Unfortunately, this means that they will not mention Josh by name. However, I know that certain songs will say “Josh” loud and clear to those of us who love him.

(if you don't have her email and would like to recommend something let me know)

Alison Fader-Brock Photography

My friend Alison has her photography exhibit, "Lost in the Quotidian" up at Thunderbird Coffee in Austin, and has just debuted her website. Alison sees -- and captures -- images most of us just step over.

Iestyn's Bike Car

My friend Iestyn's Harbor Freight fueled innovation: a 4 wheeled pedal and electric powered vehicle

uphill:


downhill:


Read all about it here.