Michael and I had a good conversation the other day about definitions, specifically the definitions of "trip" and "vacation." TRIP Usually to an exciting new place or city. Ambitious. Schedules. Lots of pre-trip planning. Tennis shoes with every outfit you plan to wear usually a must. A "full ... Read More about A “Trip” vs. a “Vacation”
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So far, so good
We successfully completed our first flights with Gabriel today, and he did GREAT! (I am writing this from my iPhone) We are so thankful!!! It was an exhausting day (I was up a 4 am) though. The only hitch other than the ridiculously early wakeup call was when Gabriel threw up copious amounts of ... Read More about So far, so good
Gabriel’s going to be a singing man.
Here are pictures and video from Uncle Adam's visit last week for the Kahdalea/Chosatonga camp showing, AND from Lulu and Faux Paw's visit last weekend. Enjoy! I was obviously singing very badly one day, and Gabriel took a liking to two particular, not-very-good notes I strung together at some ... Read More about Gabriel’s going to be a singing man.
That’s what you do when you love someone
I've been giving Michael a bit of a hard time lately because he refuses to take me to see the Nutcracker this Christmas. Not one show. Ever. End of discussion. I've been thinking, though. I've been thinking about how many times my husband emails me a link to neat article he found. Or ... Read More about That’s what you do when you love someone
New “This Week” section and Gabriel praying?
Make sure you check out my new "This Week" section on the left-hand side of my blog! I love how Katie at Let My Soul Flower in Thy Sight does a similar "Weekly Snapshot" at the end of her posts, so I must credit her blogging genius for that idea. And here's one that's up for ... Read More about New “This Week” section and Gabriel praying?
Hospitality
We've had more than 30 guests and overnight visitors at our home over the past month, so we've been very busy lately! Between guests, Michael and I have been feverishly working on projects around the house, including lots of special just-for-guests cleaning and projects. All of this work really got ... Read More about Hospitality
The best adjective to describe me right now is…
Tired. Michael and I have been ridiculously productive this week. And we're beat. If you want to skip the rest of this post and head to the adorable pictures and video at the bottom, I won't be upset. I'm too tired to write anything remotely edifying or intelligent tonight. :) Since this past ... Read More about The best adjective to describe me right now is…
A great post on the business of becoming
I just wanted to share this great post by my friend Nicole on her blog, the business of becoming. I love the way she unpacks issues in popular culture's ideas about femininity. For example, she juxtaposes modesty vs. prudishness, and the provocative use of sexuality and gender dominance vs. ... Read More about A great post on the business of becoming
I’m addicted to Gabriel Giggles!
For an instant pick-me-up today, do yourself a favor and watch this little home video Michael took last night (It's on his blog, Franco Philosophy). I was picking up a plate from the kitchen table when Gabriel started giggling his heart out at me for some reason. I started teasing and tickling him, ... Read More about I’m addicted to Gabriel Giggles!