lovely imagery

Although Margaret is still too young to really appreciate or grasp the meaning of Advent and Christmas I am enjoying doing a little Advent c...

when it rains, it pours

Sitting at my computer, compulsively checking craigslist for cheap upright pianos and nice dining room tables, I've realized that I'...

reasons for neglect

This is my excuse for being so neglectful of my blog... My big brother (in more ways than one) was in town for Thanksgiving from Aspen, Colo...

three quotes (with not much in common)

You know, the longer I live, the more clearly I see that half the trouble in this bally world is caused by the lighthearted and thoughtless ...

long time gone

There's a reason why I've been neglectful in my blogging duties. Margaret and I just recently returned from an adventure to the east...

here's your fresh water

Arlo has been going on a learning kick this past week. It seems like overnight he added several new items to his already large repertoire. T...

living the good life

As everyone I pass tells me - I'm surrounded by cuteness. A Kodak baby and Kodak puppy as one person told me. I've noticed that stra...

an eventful month

It seems that August was our month for acquiring new things. New job, new apartment, new church, new puppy, new teeth for Margaret... and no...

not a cat

Blackadder: It's taken me seven years, and it's perfect. "Edmund: A Butler's Tale." A giant roller coaster of a novel ...

swedish rye bread

There's few joys in life that can compare with the warm yummy goodness of fresh homemade bread. And to add to that joy I got to use my ...

and you shall be called - mama

They grow so fast. I don't doubt that she'll be walking pretty soon. As it is she's a superb crawler. Yesterday she crawled over...

feels like home

After a long day of unpacking and decorating yesterday the apartment is starting to feel like home. More pictures might be forthcoming once ...

two years and a new home

Two years ago today Clay and I said "I do" at Ritter Springs State Park in Missouri. Today he's making it through his second d...

this is the third time

I haven't been carded when buying alcoholic beverages. It's starting to make me feel old. After all I am only 22 (for another couple...

oregon or bust

It's official. Clay was offered a job at the URS Corporation in Portland, Oregon this morning and accepted! We're moving to the Por...

thursdays with marilyn monroe

An adventurous part of my life has come to a close. I am no longer Marilyn Monroe's violin teacher. About a month ago I was contacted by...

money can't buy me love

But it could buy this house . Clay is in Portland, Oregon today meeting with the URS Company that he might be working for by the end of this...

these are a few of my favorite things

A few of Margaret's favorite things.... Swinging with her mom, being a daddy's girl, eating rice cereal, sporting those hot new shad...

rainstorms and blizzards

Margaret is my adventure buddy. She loves being outside. In fact, I don't think we could sanely make it through a day without at least g...

we celebrate six months

Today Margaret celebrates her 6 month birthday. I am also celebrating because last night was the first time that she slept all the way thr...

sleepless in seattle

W e made it home safely from our Seattle expedition at about 2 am last night. And we're very thankful it was a safe return! Our drive o...