the belén update

there is a certain beloved gramma that has yet to see Bel with a binky in her mouth - this little fact happens to be the saddest thing i've heard all day, so it was the motivating force behind today's photo shoot. Bel decided she was a fan of the bink at 6 months old so there are probably quite a few of you who haven't had the pleasure of seeing this yet - so without further ado, here is our little binky-sucking-jedi-princess...

another development of note is the mature acquisition of her very own sippy cup...

Fall Harvest

As you all know - I love the farmers market. A couple of weeks ago this is what I got - what a fall feast!!
Which turned into this...

Which turned into this...

oooo delicious fall soups - anyone care to join me? It's just a short 21 hour drive from Utah and gas prices are falling nationwide...

the best photographer in our family

is Ryan and his phone. He always manages to capture the best moments. i think part of it has to do with the fact that his "camera" is always in his pocket. Today he captured this little gem.

I got this email with the subject "Baby Bob Dylan on the Harmonica"

On Tuesday Ryan finished his last test (of 7 in a row) so we walked to the square - where all the local shops and restaurants are - had lunch and hit up one of the thrift stores. They had this great little pumpkin costume that we had our fun with but didn't purchase. (don't worry I bought a pair of socks for 99 cents instead)

Trick or Treat!!!

tagged by the number 8...

…sounds like a segment from Sesame Street.

8 Shows I like to watch (and a few movies since we haven't had cable for 4 years):

1- the office (online)
2- Lost (yep, still hopelessy devoted)
3- Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals
4- Ellen
5- You've Got Mail
6- Pride & Prejudice
7- Amelie
8- Ever After

8 Things that happened yesterday:

1- made muffins for breakfast
2- made tomato soup – this took me all day so I probably won’t make it to 8
3- shopped at Walmart – yikes!
4- listened to This American Life (Going Big and 20 Acts in 60 Minutes episodes – both so good)
5- ate tomato soup
6- Ryan did all the dishes from my cooking day (bless his heart!)
7- bought a Halloween costume for Bel
8- went to bed exhausted

8 Favorite Places to Eat:

1- The Wooden Nickel (our new local favorite for ribs)
2- Pita Pit
3- The Cheesecake Factory
4- Papa John’s at home
5- Mom’s house
6- Breakfast at Angie’s or Village Inn (or Burger King breakfast in bed)
7- Topper’s Pizza in Cali
8- Picnics at school with Ryan

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:

1- Going to the new James Bond with Ryan
2- the day I feel like my house is unpacked
3- my first midwest ice storm
4- skiing during Christmas break
5- Cindy & Melanie’s visit next week
6- sewing with Abby one of these days
7- the zit inside my nose to heal (sorry that was graphic)
8- a present I know I’m getting from Ryan (nope – we’re not so good with surprises)

8 things on my wish list

1- Dan in Real Life Soundtrack
2- a bed frame
3- fresh dirt, boxwood bushes and a few flowers for our front flower beds
4- Bel being able to sleep through the night
5- a massage
6- access to horses whenever my heart so desires to ride one (which is often)
7- somewhere to go sculling every morning
8- a trip to Esme’s Island (for all of you who haven’t read Breaking Dawn (good for you) it’s a private island with the perfect climate and all the tourist attractions without the tourists and let’s not forget the beautiful, air conditioned, fully stocked house)

Just as a note to the die hard fans (and Abby who tagged me) - I did the facts about us tag but didn't finish it the night I started so it posted it on the day I started it - anyway scoll down if you'd like to read that one.

multi-generational pajamas

my siblings and I also wore these pajamas over 20 years ago. i wonder if any of us looked as cute in them???

Happy Day

This handsome, hardworking student (who does not often stand still for photos) got 100% on his histology quiz today! Yay!

A Frederick Moment

I was looking at photos the other day and saw these two of me and my honey. The first one is us at the Alison Krauss and Robert Plant concert and the other is at a Dodgers game. It's going to be a while before we get dates like that again and I'm glad I have the memories stored away to make me smile often.
And don't worry, we still manage to have pizza and cuddle often, but no amazing concerts on the calendar at the moment.

(For any of you who are not familiar with my frequent Frederick analogies - it is my favorite children's book. By Leo Leoni - I highly recommend this as one to have on your shelf)