I’ve heard myself say this outloud several times in the last 6 years: I just didn’t know or appreciate how complicated this season of life is–when one starts a family. As a kid, even a young adult, I thought you have a plan and follow through with the plan. Find a guy, pick a month, […]
So here’s some pics of things that have been keeping us busy: Carson’s t-ball games. He got to play pitcher one night! He did not like the feeling of the long catcher’s gear between his legs. To reach a ball on the ground, he did a strange, awkward yoga pose. It was pretty humorous! Mom’s […]
This post is completely random. In fact, sidebar, several weeks back I was bestowed the wonderful honor of “Most Versatile Blogger” award (one of several–I won’t get cocky) by my friend Kristin. I was quite flattered, but never got around to returning the favor and choosing my own favorite versatile bloggers. But it did remind […]
I think I’ve subconsciously been avoiding blogging about the adoption, because there is nothing to report. No fundraisers, no paperwork completion, nothing but WAITING. Waiting for the last week in June. Our lives seem to run at breakneck speed (except in the afternoons on weekdays, when I feel like time stands still to drive me […]
Last fall, my friends Stephanie and Jenna told me, Becky and Sarah about a crazy, fun race they heard about called the Warrior Dash. It is technically a 5K “race” but this is no ordinary 5K. It is a crazy, muddy obstacle course. Where many participants wear wild and obnoxious wigs, hats or costumes. Steph […]
Just a warning, this post may contain some TMI, and not the fun “wink, wink, nudge, nudge” kind you might be expecting after a romantic weekend getaway. * The weekend started out wonderfully! We had a great first day, Trent booked a really neat Inn on the Oregon coast that I will totally recommend to […]
On April 28, 2001, I finally married the former commitment-phobe with the quick wit, crooked smile and gorgeous blue eyes. It’s been TEN YEARS and I love him more each day. I’d get way too sentimental and sappy if I wrote all the ways that I love, respect, admire and appreciate him, so instead I’m […]
We have a cute book (that you probably have too) about Ladybug Girl. I noticed after the first 10 readings or so that Sydney had started to try to copy the facial expressions of the main character as we were reading (which are drawn really well, I think). I pointed it out and when she […]
During “Less Screen” week, Carson was snooping around in our bedroom and found two HUGE three-ring-binders under our bed. One was full of baseball cards, the other full of basketball cards. They are from Trent’s childhood and part of the traditional, coming of age “you finally have your own house so now you have to […]
Well, I successfully avoided all blogs (including mine) and facebook for an entire week. guess what? It wasn’t earth-shattering. I did not have more energy, more patience, more time on my hands. I still struggled to keep the house even remotely clean from day to day. And since I started an on-line continuing ed class, […]