Just this morning

This is what Elliot has been up to:
- Opening the trash and flinging coffee grounds across the kitchen (and eating a handful).
- Opening the cabinet and pulling out baking soda, sticking his hand in it and licking it off (while gagging between licks).
- Bouncing his sippy cup on the couch so it sprays all over [...]

Things I love… this week

Feist singing the “1234″ song on Sesame Street
My new found obsession with beatboxing.  I can’t really do it, but I have an image of myself that is much cooler and could do it. I think I’m more obsessed with the idea.
Regina Spektor,  Counting Crows and Todd Agnew on my ipod
Christmas crafting. I am planning to [...]

Since last time…

Since last time:
- I had Vacation Bible School at church. A very crazy, and good week.
-  Elliot started walking along furniture.

- We traveled to Wisconsin & Iowa. We attended both State Fairs… and Iowa wins. They mostly have the same stuff, but ISF is just roomier and nicer. I feel like a traitor, but nothing [...]

One of these things is not like the other

I am staring at a blank text box… having no idea what to write about. I could continue to bore you about how busy my life is– but so is yours! My life is no different. I’ve been given the same gift of 24 hours in a day. I get so frustrated when people feel [...]

Inventory

I think when you step back and examine your life, you call it “taking inventory”. Right? Well, that’s what I’m calling it. I’ve been taking inventory of my life. How much of me is there to go around? I just don’t want to be one of those women who try make everyone around them think [...]

Excuses

(E discovered teething biscuits– disgusting and delicious)
I am prepared with a rather long list of excuses as to why I haven’t posted in a while. Get ready…

Last weekend was Solstice in Fairbanks, which means a lot of fun stuff to do around town- including the Midnight Sun Festival where we got some good fair food [...]