He still looks like this to me:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Is it just me?
Or does Eliot look like he's 12 years old? Ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.
He still looks like this to me:
He still looks like this to me:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Apocalypse
Well, my blogees, welcome back. If you're reading this, you came back to me. You took a week of vacation and now are anxiously awaiting my amazingly written post full of life-changing content.
Well, here it is: I saw a pair of pants last week that caused my immediate reaction to be wide-eyed and lips pursed and I had a thought I've never had before. At first I was ashamed but truly, if you persist in reading my blog, you need to know what you're getting into.
Upon seeing the lime green, very thin stretch pants, clearly in a size too small, WITH POCKETS AND SEAMS DRAWN ON WITH BLACK MARKER, I thought: Why would Jesus not be back already? Isn't this the fashion equivalent to Sodom and Gomorrah? Is God not so utterly disappointed in our culture that He has chosen now as the time?
And that, my friends, is all you're getting today. Not even a cute pic of Eliot to justify your stop here.
And, goodnight.
Well, here it is: I saw a pair of pants last week that caused my immediate reaction to be wide-eyed and lips pursed and I had a thought I've never had before. At first I was ashamed but truly, if you persist in reading my blog, you need to know what you're getting into.
Upon seeing the lime green, very thin stretch pants, clearly in a size too small, WITH POCKETS AND SEAMS DRAWN ON WITH BLACK MARKER, I thought: Why would Jesus not be back already? Isn't this the fashion equivalent to Sodom and Gomorrah? Is God not so utterly disappointed in our culture that He has chosen now as the time?
And that, my friends, is all you're getting today. Not even a cute pic of Eliot to justify your stop here.
And, goodnight.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Book.
I've been getting emails and comments asking about the book lately. I'm happy to tell you that I'm over half way done (as far as I can tell!) I've not had as much time to dedicate to it lately with so much traveling but I've made some good progress. As I write each chapter, I'm still blown away by all that happened. Hopefully I can retell it in such a way to really communicate the experience.
I have a new friend that happens to be an editor, convenient, huh? She was able (and willing) to read what I have so far and we're meeting this week to talk it over. This is my first person to read it that wasn't directly apart of the whole adventure so it's a little unnerving for me. Not sure what I'm going to do with it still but so happy that I decided to document the experience this way. I was rereading the first several chapters before I sent it to this editor and was surprised that I'd already forgotten details of our own story. It also made me squeeze my E-beast a little harder. Sometimes I think I cut off his oxygen for a moment but he bounces back. No worries.
Today I'm hidden in a corner at Bread Co, my happy place. Working on chapter 21. Excited for chapter 22. Missing this crazy kid but know he's playing unlimited amounts of baseball with Daddy today.
I have a new friend that happens to be an editor, convenient, huh? She was able (and willing) to read what I have so far and we're meeting this week to talk it over. This is my first person to read it that wasn't directly apart of the whole adventure so it's a little unnerving for me. Not sure what I'm going to do with it still but so happy that I decided to document the experience this way. I was rereading the first several chapters before I sent it to this editor and was surprised that I'd already forgotten details of our own story. It also made me squeeze my E-beast a little harder. Sometimes I think I cut off his oxygen for a moment but he bounces back. No worries.
Today I'm hidden in a corner at Bread Co, my happy place. Working on chapter 21. Excited for chapter 22. Missing this crazy kid but know he's playing unlimited amounts of baseball with Daddy today.
Monday, July 20, 2009
He likes it! Mikey likes it!
{If you don't get the above reference, I'm not even sure we can be friends}
If you're a regular reader, you know that E-beast would rather be the Flyin' Mayan than sit quietly at a table working on an art project. Feeling inspired by a few other moms that have posted pics of their art centers around the house, I took over a shelf in our dining room that really didn't have a purpose so far anyway.
Here's my best shot of the "before" (look past the skier...)
And "After":
We've got art supplies on two shelves and the bottom shelf full of puzzles, playdoh and games. And guess what? HE'S TOTALLY INTO IT! There's rarely a day now that goes by that he doesn't ask to color, cut, or crawl under the table with a puzzle. It's a modern day miracle, I tell you. Look out, pre-school, here we come!
If you're a regular reader, you know that E-beast would rather be the Flyin' Mayan than sit quietly at a table working on an art project. Feeling inspired by a few other moms that have posted pics of their art centers around the house, I took over a shelf in our dining room that really didn't have a purpose so far anyway.
Here's my best shot of the "before" (look past the skier...)
And "After":
We've got art supplies on two shelves and the bottom shelf full of puzzles, playdoh and games. And guess what? HE'S TOTALLY INTO IT! There's rarely a day now that goes by that he doesn't ask to color, cut, or crawl under the table with a puzzle. It's a modern day miracle, I tell you. Look out, pre-school, here we come!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
The injured list.
Some of the crazy girls from this post all decided to train for a half-marathon. Ya know, cuz we're all so in shape, it should be an easy transition. I have run two of them before and clearly that kind of endurance lasts over the 4 years I haven't run.
So, we've been working on our weekly schedule in preparation for the half coming in September. I was happily surprised at how well I was doing. If you're one of my friends on Facebook, you may have seen that on Saturday I ran 5 miles. At one time, not over a week or a month. I was as shocked as you! Let's just say that Facebook didn't exist the last time that happened. Or computers for that matter.
But then Saturday night my foot started hurting. Sunday morning was even worse. After consulting with those sporty type friends of mine, we concluded I had a stress fracture. It's official. I'm a legit athlete. Fortunately, I was made aware that Arbonne makes a joint formula supplement that will help me heal ten times faster and support my joints and stuff. Who knew?
And then it occurred to me. 2 + 2 = osteoporosis, people. You can't make this stuff up. Is it a coincidence that my bones become brittle and stressed once I take dairy from them?? It's the Romeo to my Juliet. A forbidden love. My bones are committing suicide w/o it.
By the way, I'm only half serious about all this dairy drama. I know a few of you couldn't tell if I was being serious on that post or not. While my psoriasis is annoying and bothersome, and I do love dairy more than a healthy amount, I was adding a little dramatic flare to make things interesting, to really milk it, if you will. (My dad is so proud of me for that one right now!) That's all, peeps, no worries. Just don't invite me to go out for ice cream.
So, we've been working on our weekly schedule in preparation for the half coming in September. I was happily surprised at how well I was doing. If you're one of my friends on Facebook, you may have seen that on Saturday I ran 5 miles. At one time, not over a week or a month. I was as shocked as you! Let's just say that Facebook didn't exist the last time that happened. Or computers for that matter.
But then Saturday night my foot started hurting. Sunday morning was even worse. After consulting with those sporty type friends of mine, we concluded I had a stress fracture. It's official. I'm a legit athlete. Fortunately, I was made aware that Arbonne makes a joint formula supplement that will help me heal ten times faster and support my joints and stuff. Who knew?
And then it occurred to me. 2 + 2 = osteoporosis, people. You can't make this stuff up. Is it a coincidence that my bones become brittle and stressed once I take dairy from them?? It's the Romeo to my Juliet. A forbidden love. My bones are committing suicide w/o it.
By the way, I'm only half serious about all this dairy drama. I know a few of you couldn't tell if I was being serious on that post or not. While my psoriasis is annoying and bothersome, and I do love dairy more than a healthy amount, I was adding a little dramatic flare to make things interesting, to really milk it, if you will. (My dad is so proud of me for that one right now!) That's all, peeps, no worries. Just don't invite me to go out for ice cream.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
A minute of your life you'll never get back
If Eliot had a blog, he would post this video. Because we've watched it 900 times since my very funny friend, Heather, sent it to me.
Friday, July 17, 2009
International Justice Day
Hey friends. Russ here. Today is International Justice day. I wanted to share with you my band's blog entry for today.............
Today is International Justice Day. FE would encourage and challenge you today to pause and reflect. Look at the world around you with fresh eyes. Ask yourself what you see. What can you do to make a difference in even just one life? In your neighborhood, in your school, workplace, or even around the world. Little things. If you live in America, you are among 20% who are the wealthiest people in the world. Be thankful today. Be reminded that there are literally billions in the world suffering. What can we, as the wealthiest in the world do to eliminate hunger, thirst, disease, hate, poverty? The answer is: A LOT. There are a million different ways to get involved, both locally and abroad. There are tons of organizations designed to make it easy for us to spend even just a little time, energy and resources to make the world a better place. Don't just sit there today and read this. Take action. Do something.
Specifically, FE invites you to join our Mocha Club team and our efforts in caring for orphans in Africa. For just $7 a month (the cost of 2 mochas) you can literally change lives and give hope to the hopeless. That $7 will help feed, house, and educate children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS, genocide and war. Join our team. Give up a couple coffees a month and change the world. You don't need it. They do. Take action.
Join FE's Mocha Club Team today by clicking here. As a thank you we'll send you a free download of "Change the World," FE's new single. It is only available to FE Mocha Club Team Members. Plus, Mocha Club is also offering a free "I need Africa more than Africa needs me" t-shirt (it's a really great shirt!) to new members.
Watch the video above if you haven't already. Pause and reflect. Oh, and check out FE's new tune, "Change the World" by visiting the original post HERE.
Join our Mocha Club team now and get this track for free!
Today is International Justice Day. FE would encourage and challenge you today to pause and reflect. Look at the world around you with fresh eyes. Ask yourself what you see. What can you do to make a difference in even just one life? In your neighborhood, in your school, workplace, or even around the world. Little things. If you live in America, you are among 20% who are the wealthiest people in the world. Be thankful today. Be reminded that there are literally billions in the world suffering. What can we, as the wealthiest in the world do to eliminate hunger, thirst, disease, hate, poverty? The answer is: A LOT. There are a million different ways to get involved, both locally and abroad. There are tons of organizations designed to make it easy for us to spend even just a little time, energy and resources to make the world a better place. Don't just sit there today and read this. Take action. Do something.
Specifically, FE invites you to join our Mocha Club team and our efforts in caring for orphans in Africa. For just $7 a month (the cost of 2 mochas) you can literally change lives and give hope to the hopeless. That $7 will help feed, house, and educate children who have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS, genocide and war. Join our team. Give up a couple coffees a month and change the world. You don't need it. They do. Take action.
Join FE's Mocha Club Team today by clicking here. As a thank you we'll send you a free download of "Change the World," FE's new single. It is only available to FE Mocha Club Team Members. Plus, Mocha Club is also offering a free "I need Africa more than Africa needs me" t-shirt (it's a really great shirt!) to new members.
Watch the video above if you haven't already. Pause and reflect. Oh, and check out FE's new tune, "Change the World" by visiting the original post HERE.
Join our Mocha Club team now and get this track for free!
Road Trip?!
Do you see this sweet little girl? She was our junior bridesmaid and her sister was our flower girl. Well, not only is she old enough to drive, but she's apparently old enough to drive all the way to St. Louis! She's coming for a visit soon and it just delights me! She just graduated high school. Crazy. I literally babysat her when she was just weeks and months old.
Her family is amazing. I'll share the story sometime, right now I'm off to make some huevos!
Happy Friday, everyone!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
City Garden Park
I am impressed. Very impressed. There's a new park in downtown STL and I've been hearing about it nonstop from a bunch of the other moms. Having some free time this morning, I whisked Eliot off to the new park and LOVED IT. He loved it, I loved it.
Check out their website if you're in the St. Louis area!
I went inside the head and was talking to eliot out of the eye hole. Maybe not the best decision I've ever made but with the right amount of therapy, we should be good.
Do you love my photography skills?
One of the parts of the park Eliot really loved was the bus stop and the light fixtures. Yeah, he's that kind of kid.
Check out their website if you're in the St. Louis area!
I went inside the head and was talking to eliot out of the eye hole. Maybe not the best decision I've ever made but with the right amount of therapy, we should be good.
Do you love my photography skills?
One of the parts of the park Eliot really loved was the bus stop and the light fixtures. Yeah, he's that kind of kid.
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