When it rains it pours

Alright. I give up! I'll blog when I blog. I've been terrible at it this year. "Oh but this time you have two little ones running around!" you say. No, it's not that really.

Last month, I just got over telling Ryan how I am unlucky. I just don't win anything. Really, giveaways, raffles, if there's an odd, you should bet against me. It's safe to go "No Pass" on my a.. You get what I mean.

So, I entered to win an signed copy of this book about traveling to Disney World with kids, anyway. I won. I actually won! You know what else? Ryan won a cool flashlight from a different giveaway. We were on a roll!

Then things turned for the worse. Or should I say worst? We found out some unfortunate medical news (no, not super life threatening), our AC broke, the driver's window of our truck broke, we were waiting to have our ice machine fixed. It seemed all our luck was spent. Then Ella for a fever. It came down a little, then it came back with fervor. It got so high, the thermometer just said "HIGH". We drove off to the ER with the bravest little girl I know.




Ryan said he's already at his limit. I admit I don't know how much more of this I can take. When will we hit bottom and there is nowhere to go but up? Will there ever be an up? I try to be positive and not lose hope, but really. Sigh.

I missed a day

Yesterday was crazy. We practiced setting. Up our large tent for Thanksgiving. In the middle of our efforts it started pouring. I gave the kids a bath and spent the night working on Rett's invitations. I was exhausted.

Today was crazy. It's still raining, I have a headache, and everything is annoying. Everything.

At least some people can find a cozy little spot to relax...




Here's to better days.

Too tired

It's been a really long day. This is my post. I'll post a picture of my lunch if it helps?

Sneaking sweets

I just realized, I don't think I've introduced the newest addition to the family. Last year, I was pregnant, and well, I'm not anymore.

I may have mentioned him and showcased a project dedicated to him, but he hasn't been officially featured on this blog.

Well, blog, meet Everett. We call him Rett, for short.





This is the almost 10-month old that ripped open a snickers bar and devoured it while no one was looking. Fortunately, he is not allergic to nuts and didn't choke on anything. Not so fortunately, do you see that face? That's not the last time he'll be sniffing out the chocolate!

Food finds and waiting

I recently stumbled on a gem of a lunch spot. It's called OEC Cafe (oishii!), and they feature 3 daily specials a week. It's a good thing it's weekly, because it's a trek to get there. I've been wanting to try the vegan cold noodle for a few weeks, and since I was in the vicinity, I decided to go for it!





It was a variation of zaru soba with a goma tsuyu. It came with a side of marinated fried tofu on a bed of wild rice and quinoa and an onigiri with takuan. It was tasty and filling!

I've tried several of their other dishes and enjoyed them all. Hopefully they'll stick around so I can try more of their offerings.

Oh and I'm waiting for UPS. They are taking FOR-freaking-EVER. I thought if I started my post for today, I would get interrupted mid-thought. Unfortunately, I seem to have finished my post and still no delivery. I do have to go to the bathroom... maybe then the doorbell will ring?