The rain from Hurricane Alex poured out of the sky on us all day long today. Really the perfect meteorological metaphor for my poor, sick, fussy son. Gabriel caught some kind of cold when we were at the doctor's office this week. At least that's my best guess. He was up a few times during the night ... Read More about T.G.I.S.
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My little motor-man
Kind of scary that my little almost-7-month-old is such a natural behind the wheel? ... Read More about My little motor-man
Party success!
Both Michael's beach party and the baby shower were fantastic this weekend! No sunburns (on me and Gabriel, at least :-), no food poisoning, no food shortages. (Well, there was one incident with an exploding blender of tomato-basil soup...see below). Michael and I worked like crazy people getting ... Read More about Party success!
“Africa’s Mother Teresa” and a thought for today
Yesterday, I came across this article about Abebech Gobena, an Ethiopian woman also known as "Africa's Mother Teresa." She started the first orphanage in Ethiopia 30 years ago and now runs an orphanage that houses and educates more than 700 children. It's worth a read to remind us that there ... Read More about “Africa’s Mother Teresa” and a thought for today
Mambo Jambos and cookie cake is all that it is gonna take…
My dear husband turned 28 years old on Tuesday, and I'm trying to celebrate him in style this year with a real birthday party at the beach this weekend! Michael hasn't had a birthday party since I've known him. It's just that June 22 is usually sort of a tough time of year for getting people ... Read More about Mambo Jambos and cookie cake is all that it is gonna take…
Triathlons, eating in the new house, and old friends
He really DOES love his Mommy. I'd like to think he's trying to "point" that out here :) And, yes, that is baby food on my carpet. Starting to feed him baby food while packing and moving into our house was a bit of a challenge sometimes. But we've grown into a flexible little family if I ... Read More about Triathlons, eating in the new house, and old friends
House pictures (pre-move)
We are almost all moved-in! Here are some picture of the house pre-move though. Enjoy!Walking in the front door...The dining room area to your left after you walk in the front doorA view of the living room. The door in the corner leads to our bedroom.Another view of the living room showing an ... Read More about House pictures (pre-move)
I miss you!
I don't know if I'm talking to the wonderful creative outlet that is my blog, or to my sweet and faithful readers :) I miss you! It's been too long since I last posted, but here are my excuses: I packed all week before moving and then moved into our house and then didn't have Internet (still ... Read More about I miss you!
Almost there
My parents-in-law are coming today and we're all sleeping at the house tonight! Move-in day is tomorrow! I think I'm supposed to start feeling all grown up right about now... ... Read More about Almost there