A busy life

It's almost Halloween and I have not posted something for so long. We are here in our little corner of the world enjoying learning, soccer, theatre, first loves, growing up and bright, cool and crisp Fall weather. Though it may not appear so in the photo, this was most intense rainbow I have ever seen. Rainbows always give me hope.

School Daze

I have enjoyed my first two weeks of school immensely! I am learning so much all at once and getting to know new people and navigating the hairy world of commuting. I am fascinated by the skin and how it responds to what we feed it inside and out. It's like a sponge and it protects us so well! My family has gotten along with flying colors and I appreciate and love them so so much. So far I am feeling pretty good about this decision and looking forward to reaping the benefits of my knowledge. My teachers have been wonderful and I even found a great classmate to carpool with. She is amazing and I feel like I have known her for ages. All in all it is definitely a more hectic pace than I am used to but it has been doable for everyone. Next up is our umpteenth Labor Day Party! More on that later.I am happy and excited about the prospect of becoming a Skin Care Specialist.

Happy Anniversary and Happy Love Thursday!

Being Born and Love Thursday

Women of the United States need to be empowered when it comes to making choices about giving birth. This is a step in the right direction.

Cousins!

We visited my sister Susan and her husband and family over the weekend and the kids had so much fun. We went swimming daily had a trip to a water park with a huge steep water slide and spent a few hours enjoying a sculpture exhibit and all of the plants at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Grandpa Sam was there too so he was able to see how big everyone has grown. I am glad we are close enough so we can see each other throughout the year and the kids can make connections with their cousins.They all really enjoy being together and playing nonstop and I get to catch up with Susan too.

We're back

We toured, we biked, we admired, we ate, we took it all in. Now, we are glad to be home.

Love Thursday-WILCO!

We had a great evening of music just two blocks from home. WILCO played a concert in downtown Lawrence. We have loved them for a long time and been to see them in Columbia, MO but to have them play right in our back yard was amazing! Almost every night of his first year of life, Will fell asleep to the song "California Stars" He has always known it as his song and we were able to e-mail a request for this special song for Will. They played it and it was a perfect moment for him and our family. Music is love.

A few things

This weekend we had a birthday party for Papa, went to the Bodies Revealed exhibit at Union Station, and went to the final Jayhawk Parade.

day 22 valentine love

here's Lucy sniffing the 3 roses Pete gave me this am. She thought I was giving her a drink. We went to Allen Fieldhouse last night and watched the Lady Jayhawks beat Colorado. It was fun and each child brought a friend along. Today I'm making a Chocolate Ganache Tart that I learned how to do from a chocolate treat class that Pete gave me for my birthday. It is very easy and divinely delicious. I'll post the recipe later.