Ornery Dog

Sometimes (especially when anyone is cooking or walking around or home) Sophie gets underfoot.  Last night it was just too much: she went outside for a bit, then, as evidenced by this photo, got some "time out" in her crate.  I love Kem!

xoxo

Reading wears me out

Golden Girls

I'm not much of a dog person, but she's pretty darn cute!

The look we all gave the movie "Spirited Away".

Foot!

Third long bone (metatarsal) where the cursor is pointing....the tiny reason I have been limping! Apparently it is healing well, though, for which I'm thankful!
Xoxo

Some sunshine before the downpour!

Oh happiness

We've come to the weird point in babysitting where the kids are sound asleep and we have no idea how to work the 8 remotes....

Another late entry, this one from where Patrick took me running before he left. The beauty here made the transition from sunny LA much easier!
Xoxo

A quiet evening

Steven is the easiest child Ever to put to bed!
Aya and Auntie Kem colored and then Aya
announced, "Coloring is tiring, I need to go to bed".
So now Kem and I are just relaxing in Lia and Ben's nice house!
Xoxo

Happiness is all the rage

I am so blessed! I got to spend the day with Ben, Aya, and Steven at the zoo and now dinner with everyone and Lia!

Lunchtime surprise!

Came home to let Sophie out and discovered some Beautiful weather! Happy Friday!!
Note: this was from two weeks ago...not sure why it didn't post then!
Xoxo

Fun Times!

I was reminded yesterday that I haven't posted in a while-sorry!  I'm pretty well settled in Lacey and am enjoying my job and living with Kem.  It started raining yesterday and I'm told that we won't see the sun again while I'm here.  Sad!  I'll be sure to snap pictures if it comes out to play!

I work Sunday-Thursday here, which mean that most Fridays I'll get to spend in Seattle with Aya, Steven, and Ben (and Lia in the evening).  So fun!  This weekend, though, Kem and I get to babysit!  Pictures of that to come!  xoxo

Dining al fresco is perfect for toddlers and rice

Happiness is....

Seattle!

The new house!

"Cheese"

Aya's new school

 This is the beautiful view from the back deck.  Congratulations Lia and Ben!