The Trip

We're back, we got back Sunday, and I'm still trying to get used to the 4 hour time change. Basically we had a great time, but it was hard for us to relax for 6 days. After the 2nd day of sleeping, reading, and driving around we both decided we needed something to do. I'm glad we have the boys to keep us busy, or we might just bore ourselves to death! I'll do a little post about each day so it won't be way too long with pictures and everything.

Basically the plan was not to make any plans and just do whatever we wanted. Sleeping in was wonderful (and sleeping through the night was too.) Reading was nice, I've been wanting a chance to read and I certainly got that. Being only with Dan was a little harder than I expected, just because we're also always juggling the boys. But of course it was still nice.

aloha

Well, I'm here in Hawaii, just hanging out doing a blog post. I can't upload pictures here, but I've been taking some, so I'll do that when I get back. I'll also have some pics of a few things I got done during the blog break.

Too bad I don't have a mic either, because Dan's been talking in this really annoying Hawaiian accent that I wish you could hear. I'll be back soon . . .

blog vacation

I've been trying to get a few things done around here, thus the lack of posts. Here's something to tide you over. (It may be a while).




ps - I can only recommend David Sedaris books to you if you have a high tolerance for the crude and the crass. But he's got to be one of the funniest writers ever.

I have to post this

Even though I sent this to some of you, I thought I had to post it.

I like to get to these things before I have to be asked

I made some Niman Ranch lamb tenderloin with garlic, black pepper, and Indonesian soy sauce for dinner. I hope that sounds OK.

Is that the baby? I'll get her.

As long as I have legs to walk on, you'll never have to take out the garbage.

Ooh, look, the NFL playoffs are today. I bet we'll have no trouble parking at the crafts fair.

I know. Let's take you shoe shopping.

Don't want anyone "falling in" in the middle of the night.

I don't have to have a reason to bring you flowers.

Hold that thought a second. I want to pull over to ask for directions.

the quilt

YAY! Another one crossed off the list. Here is Amy Butler quilt 1. I made up the pattern and I hand quilted it. I think I may make a pattern for sale out of this one. What do you think?

the first of the tulips

and I had to include the mini daffodils (about 4 inches tall or so.)

new tricks

Luke's got a few new tricks:

1. He is now mobile

2. He pulls himself up to standing

3. He has 2 new top teeth

4. He loves to play the piano

Story of Stuff

Thanks to Marta, I just got to watch this movie. It talks about our super consuming society and how that is so hurtful (to our world, to us). It's very interesting, even though there are a few biases which you may or may not agree with. There's also a blog, which helps with suggestions on how you can help. I just thought I'd share it with all of you - hope you like it!

update on Charlie and the toilet

I kind of hate to write this post, in fear of Charlie reverting. But he seems to be potty trained! I guess he had a few accidents (pee ones) over the weekend, but only a few. We even got him lots of new underwear yesterday (Chewbacca never looked so good on a bum). He's still wearing a diaper to bed (against his will) but as soon as he gets up in the morning, he throws it away and gets dressed in his underwear and other clothes. I'm so excited!

Dan writes

Yes, Dan writes, but not on MY blog.

I came home Sunday to a guilty looking Dan who said something like, "don't be mad, but I left a comment on Razy's blog . . . I know I haven't left one on yours yet . . . "

Am I offended? Yes. Truly.

However, I will lead you to the comment because, as you suspect, it is hilarious. (His is the longest and by "anonymous".)

Dan - you owe me a guest post (or your own blog.)