February 23, 2010

A sure sign that you live in the pacific northwest... MOSS! And lots of it... everywhere! This moss is crawling up the steps at the elementary school. I've said it before... were it not for the rain, we wouldn't have such lush, green surroundings. I LOVE living in the pacific northwest!

February 22, 2010

I know I posted a pic similar to this one a couple of days ago, but I couldn't help myself this morning. Once again, this is what I saw looking out my windshield in the parking lot at work. It was neat to see the Evergreen trees through the beautiful ice. Soon enough, the ice will be all gone for the next few seasons so I'm really enjoying it. Besides, we have had no winter to speak of this year. Seems the south and the east coast have had treacherous winters while we've enjoyed very unseasonable sunshine and temps in the 50s!

February 21, 2010

It's that time of year again! Honestly, it doesn't get much better than this...

February Play Date

Once again, this isn't my photo of the day... those are all titled with actual dates. But I love using this photo collage software and wanted to do a collage of our play date at the park on Thursday. I could put this on my regular blog (and probably will at some point) but I will need to change my blog layout in order to get this to fit. So for now it resides here!

February 20, 2010

As I left work this morning, this was my view from inside my Pilot. It was sunny and beautiful outside, but as much as we may will spring to come, this is our reminder that it is still February and winter is still our companion for another month! I could try to wish the spring here sooner, but I think I'll just enjoy this beauty that winter has to offer!

February 19, 2010

Embarrassment... Okay, this is embarrassing, but I'm doing it anyway. I'm hoping it'll serve as motivation. We shall see. To say that my kitchen had gotten completely out of control would be a gross understatement. I knew it needed a major overhaul. So without further ado, here is the before and after... (oh... and technically this is two pictures, but I cheated and spliced them together so I'm counting it as one for the day!)

February 18, 2010

Fun with shadows... We had a play date this afternoon on the playground after school. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and I got some nice photos. I had fun with all the late afternoon shadows.

February 17, 2010

This is my latest knitting project. I made a scarf using Berroco Mosaic FX yarn (which has sadly been discontinued!) It was difficult to work with at first but then once it got some weight to it and my fingers got used to it, it worked up pretty quick. The model is none other than Jodi... this was her birthday present yesterday and she kindly obliged me a close up photo for the blog. Thanks Jodi!

February 16, 2010

Growth Spurt... poor Evan could NOT keep his eyes open all afternoon. He slept for a long time on the couch and then for awhile in the car and then crashed hard at bedtime!

February 15, 2010

Friends at the beach! I love this picture because it truly captures how much fun the kids were having! We were going to watch a movie and then decided to hit the beach instead. Who cares that it was 50F outside and the middle of February. We donned hoodies (well, not all of us, by the looks of the picture), packed a picnic and had a blast with friends. The kids didn't seem to care that it was chilly outside. They got dirty and built sand castles and showed us how to let go and live in the moment. Truly I think our children teach us more than we could ever teach them!

J is for January

Here are my January photos. (No, this isn't my photo of the day... that'll come later on!) I suspect February's collage will look better since it will have nearly twice the photos. Can't wait to see what the whole year looks like!

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day! Mike picked up this little cake for our family to share. It's a small little slice of sweetness... only about six inches across. He had our family initials put on the cake. It was so yummy... white chocolate raspberry! Thanks Mike!

February 13, 2010

Old meets new... As we sat at a table waiting for lunch in a little old dive in Tacoma, the guys got out their iPods and started playing.

The old: I aged the photo to look older. Plus, there are other telltale signs of age... the grain in the table as well as the very old Coca Cola symbol. Besides that (though you can't see it in this photo), the restaurant itself is very old. It's a place called Jubilee in Tacoma and from the looks of it, it's been around since at least the '50's (and has NEVER had an update or facelift!)

The new: The iPhone and iPod Touch give away the secret. I found it ironic that while we sat in this old establishment, we used brand new technology to read online reviews of the place and see it on a GPS map!

February 12, 2010

I love to tinker around with photo editing software. This is a shot of downtown Seattle I took as we drove up I-5, approaching the express lanes and the Seneca St. exit. We were headed downtown to have lunch together since it's our 11th anniversary today!! Happy Anniversary to us!

February 11, 2010

Raindrops on Evergreen needles... I love the way the rain drops sit on the ends of the Evergreen needles. Try as I might, I just couldn't get this picture to come out the way I wanted with an iPhone. Oh well. There is a possibility that I'll change the picture of the day if I get something better, but since my day consists of sleeping and then going to work again, I doubt that'll happen!

February 10, 2010

Still overcast and rainy... still winter... but whenever I see flower buds, I am reminded that spring is right around the corner. I don't mind the rain. Were it not for the rain, we would not live in such lush, green surroundings. But I do enjoy the flowers and the hummingbirds and the bees and new leaves. This was my reminder today that Mother Nature is still in charge... and spring is coming!

February 9, 2010

My keys. I get to carry Ethan & Evan around with me all day long. Let's not forget Bella & Edward. I can spot them. Can you?

February 8, 2010

This is the road that leads to home. I take such comfort in knowing that no matter what is going on in the world around me, I can always come home. Home is heaven. Home is a temple. Home is love. Home is comfort. I've walked this road so many times and it always feels good to come home.

February 7, 2010

A stethoscope is such a simple piece of equipment and yet it can yield volumes of information about a person. This important tool is a good representation of my weekend at work. Through it I've heard a loud newborn murmur, wet newborn lung sounds, soft belly noises, crying, and hushed breathing. Sometimes I like what I hear. Sometimes I don't. But I'd certainly be lost without it at work and I usually have it around my neck for the full 12 hours I'm there. Hat's off to my friend the stethoscope!

February 6, 2010

Melissa and Carol make me smile big! I love these girls and they make working in the St. Francis birth center a REAL treat. Honestly, when it's our weekend on together, I really, really look forward to working because I know that no matter what happens, we're gonna have a good time! These nurses (among many others I work with) really personify compassion and love!