Half-Pint & the Quart

At the risk of getting repetitive, here are a couple more pics of the chitlin's. Can't help it - my world view is pretty narrow these last couple of weeks. I am finally cleared to drive - woo hoo! - but not yet allowed to vacuum - aww shucks. Thanks to the help of some wonderful family & friends, we are enjoying some 'time off' together to get into the new normal routine before school starts and the new job begins. Catching up on some DVDs & magazines that I've been neglecting and getting my butt kicked royally & repeatedly in Candyland. Life is a little surreal this week, but I know reality will be here full-on PDQ, so I'm just floating with it before the bills come in (having a child in the US is not a cheap thing to do!) and work beckons.

My discovery today...

I'm probably way behind the times, so forgive me if this is long old news, especially for those of you out of the US (we're always the last to hear about new music here, unless it's local). Anyway, heard this song on the radio called 'I Wish I was a Punk Rocker' and now I'm in love with Sandi Thom. Maybe a new album to replace the Curious George soundtrack in the car right now? (Jack Johnson fans take note - that soundtrack is really, really good.)

Far-Away Retreat Weekend

Went on my first overnight trip with Kieran to the Core Team retreat in Longbranch, WA last weekend. We stayed at this amazing old 1910 mansion originally built by the family that started the Bon-Marche company. It's right on the tip of the Key Peninsula with 180 degree views of the water. I forgot what total quiet sounds like! Kieran & I tried out all of the built in swings on the property until we found our favourite one, overlooking the dock. S'mores on the beach, fresh BBQ salmon, and iced tea & pineapple in the hot tub - that's a good weekend!

Kieran Rhys is here!

Kieran decided that he wanted to make a dramatic entrance, so we had a c-section on Wednesday, August 2nd and he took his first peek at the outside world at 11:29 a.m. He was 8 pounds, 4 ounces (!) and 20.5 inches long. He surprised us all by having blond hair - his Viking side, maybe?
All is well in the universe :)