SoS Headlines

Now Known Where Mercedes Bonz Car Lives
On Grand Ave not far from the Breadsmith. (Mom, we have to go meet the driver or at least pose for pics in front of it! )

Feeling Sorry For Crack Addicts
I gave up coffee for one week. It was miserable. Then I caved, had some and the most glorious, energized, happy feeling of my life came over me. I am back on it. Forever.

Eating Healthy!
Our family has made a very concerted effort to buy only, er, mainly whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. We are eating lots more raw veggies, beans and grain and green salads than ever and loving it! Learning new recipes and shopping strategies.

Check-Up With World's Oldest Doctor Who Could Not Operate Computer
Regular ped is on maternity leave. At Nori's 18 month visit, Weight 23lbs (30%), Height 32 in (57%) and head 47 cm (62%). Thumb looks better, hand check-up on Friday. Professional doctor appointment attender.

Feeling Sad...
for Iowa BFF Jana who just recently cancelled her September wedding. It's complicated.

Jake Enduring "Busiest Week of My Life"
as he writes reports on 10 companies in three days. Wants to quit to pursue real passion. Realized he does not have one. May open tennis bubble.

Free Yoga At Work!
Colleague training to become a certified instructor teaching free classes over the lunch hour. Stretching and bending with boss now okay.

Raising Verbal Toddler Extremely Rewarding & Joyful
yet totally exhausting! Never have a free moment to myself. Desperately need a maid.

Excited For Amazing Trip To Peru
lots of details still need to be figured out. Craving additional trip to Mexican beach, not sure I can wait for either trip...may die of exhaustion first.

Nori To Be A Bear...Grrr!
Ringer Bearer that is, in Tasha's (her birthmother) wedding next August 2010. Tasha met cool guy named LeRoy in January and they are planning to get hitched!

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Spun

Nori's lazy weekend

Rockin' 4 pigtails

Creating masterpieces at her art desk. Also, eating crayons when hungry.

Learning about the potty chair from Prudence

Nude cobbler

For me?

doing what I want to do

I know what you are thinking...you too are excited that today is my Friday! I kinda love Thursdays! I plan to start the weekend off with a sweaty workout to ease my guilt when I follow it with a margarita pizza on the couch watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Early tomorrow Norelle & I will go for a walk, meet Angela B-S for tea over at Polly's, per chance make our newly patented mother/daughter "Yummus Hummus" for lunch, nap, then drive out to Papa & Nana's to visit their pool. And that's just day one of the weekend...

thumbs down?

Nori's poor thumb is infected again so they drained it and put her back on an antibiotic. We have spent more time at doctors' offices than swimming this summer!

green

In honor of Mr. A-Z and due to a strong desire to eat more green nutritious food without actually having to eat it, Jake & I just ordered a big bottle of Vitamineral Green to add to our diet. I guess there are some good smoothies recipes for this funky green stuff...we'll let you know how it, uh, goes.