Woolly Socks!
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012I just got a package in the mail from my Aunt Laura with a wonderful pair of hand-knitted wool socks and a sweet note. :-) It made my afternoon!
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I just got a package in the mail from my Aunt Laura with a wonderful pair of hand-knitted wool socks and a sweet note. :-) It made my afternoon!
Cherry Blossoms
Monday, April 2nd, 2012I took a day off today and went down to the University of Washington campus with Shaun. It was a gorgeous sunny day, cool enough to walk around but warm enough to be comfortable too. I couldn't have asked for a nicer day to see all the cherry ...
Paying It Forward
Monday, March 19th, 2012Earlier this year I posted a status update on my facebook page: I promise to send (or deliver) something handmade/homemade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. However, to be eligible, you must repost this status, offering the same thing to 5 other people. The rules are that ...
30% Lost!
Sunday, March 11th, 2012After being stuck on a plateau for a while, I made my next goal - I now weight 30% less than I did at my heaviest, 78.3 lbs lost! On to 35% lost!
Package from Hawaii
Saturday, February 25th, 2012A friend of mine in Hawaii sent me a great little thank you package for helping her out with some physics problems for her biomechanics class. Thank you, Krista! She sent me some chocolate covered macadamia nuts (yum!), a really tasty sounding macadamia spice blend, and some awesome socks. ...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Happy Valentine's Day! Or as a co-worker said, Happy 50%-Off-Candy Eve ;-) Tonight's dinner was my nice and fast turkey meatballs, made a bit less fast due to the sudden inexplicable flight of whimsy that caused me to shape them into hearts. It was ...
Continuing Snow and Corgi Fun
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012The snow is finally tapering off, and Emma has continued to delight in the opportunity to play! Mid-bunny-hop Look at the snowmen! Even this little one is bigger than me Bounding along Snow on the nose Queen of the snow pile Awww, time to go inside? Thinking sleepy thoughts
Snow for Emma
Sunday, January 15th, 2012We're in the midst of our first real snow of the winter, and Emma is thrilled. She asks to go out often and sniffs and bounds through the snow with glee.
Corgi Christmas Exchange
Sunday, December 25th, 2011We participated in a corgi Christmas exchange again this year, and this year our secret santas were Wrigley and Emily of The Gray House Divided. They sent us some great little duck treats, a natural antler, and a Kong tug toy. Emma loves them all. :-D ...
