Having a Blast

I am having such a great time visiting in the Seattle area. I am staying up late, eating yummy treats, and walking all over Seattle. It is so much fun and I wish that I could stay longer. I get to meet my niece tomorrow and I can't wait.

I have loved staying with Denise and Chris; they are amazing hosts. Thanks so much for being willing to drive me around and eat your food. Love you guys.

More details to follow.

Raking Leaves

Yesterday was a beautiful day. The sun was out, the temperature wasn't too cool, and we spent the day as a family. We cleaned up all the leaves that had fallen off the silver maple in our front yard...and there were a lot of leaves. Sammy enjoyed jumping in the piles...and Quinn enjoyed eating the leaves.

It was quite an adventure. We managed to lock ourselves out of the house, dress Quinn in pink sneakers (don't have any boy ones his size), and make our house look presentable again. It was great to be together and working to make our home beautiful.

I was able to snap a few pictures of the huge mess of leaves. Enjoy.

Eight Years Ago

Eight years ago I made a promise to a wonderful man named Nathan. I promised to love, honor, and cherish him through this life and through all eternity. It was a beautiful day...and sometimes feels like yesterday...and then sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago. I am grateful from my honey and all he does for me. I am so lucky to have a man who adores me and treats me like a princess. LOVE YOU honey! Thanks for the good, the bad, the ugly...and the wonderful. Here is to another eight years and the rest of our lives.

Love you!

PS> I am flying to Washington tomorrow! I can't wait. New Moon here I come!

The Dryer...Really?!?!

I heard Sammy playing with the dryer door and was wondering what she was doing. The door kept opening and shutting and I could hear Quinn knocking on it's door. I tried to figure out what was going on...This is how the conversation continued:

Mommy: Sammy, what are you doing?

Sammy: I'm just playing with the dryer.

Mommy: Why?

Sammy: I don't know.

Mommy: Where are you?

Sammy: I don't know.

Mommy: Sammy, where are you?

Sammy: In the dryer.

Mommy: Why are you in there?

Sammy: I don't know...it is comfy.

Kids do the weirdest things. Silly kid.

Eating Healthy...why is it so hard

I have had a tough time the last couple of weeks eating healthy. I know that eating balanced, healthy food helps me to stay happy and content...but I have a hard time keeping to the healthy food that I truly do love...I just love candy more. With Halloween in the mix...it was soooo hard...and I know that it is going to be even harder as we approach the Holiday Season. What to do? Any suggestions on how to stick with healthy eating when yummy temptations are everywhere? Just not eating the good stuff isn't really an option for me.