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Saying 'See ya later' 24 Aug 2013 | 02:07 am
My goodness, what a busy few weeks it has been! First off, Jason graduated last friday! Hooray! I was so proud of him, and so glad Lincoln held out his tantrum until after we got to see Jason walk. I...
Stand and Defend! 13 Jun 2013 | 09:53 pm
Jason's dissertation defense is upon us, just hours away. We're all on pins and needles. We hope the committee will be kind. We hope the edits are not extensive, since the deadline is just 10 days awa...
Operation: Phoenix 2 Jun 2013 | 08:35 am
Do you ever feel like a charred pathetic version of your former self? The other day I was reading old entries from my blog and lamenting the fact that I used to have this whole "life" thing down so m...
reason # 7,800,903 why I love Jason. 9 May 2013 | 08:23 pm
# 7,800,903: He makes me feel so sporty. Without JR, I would never have random sports related experiences like using my mad skills to paint his face for a soccer game - And I also wouldn't have the i...
Family pictures 2013 21 Mar 2013 | 06:19 pm
So, on our way to DC (to do our immigration paperwork and visit some family), the craigslist photographer we had booked cancelled to do a wedding. I was so stressed and trying to find a last minute re...
... Signed, sealed, delivered! 11 Feb 2013 | 10:25 am
Well! Jason is approaching the end is his schooling and has officially signed a 3 year contract to teach at a university in.... DUBAI Yes, I know! It's wild! And we are oh so excited to finally have...
A year in status updates 16 Jan 2013 | 11:18 am
January2013- and turning back the clock from there... Tonight I saw a black cat tiptoe into my backyard, and i'm not kidding when I report that my first thought was, "Oh, a little panther!" And this i...
News! 10 Dec 2012 | 10:53 am
Well, Jason is approaching the end of his program, and it's time to look at the next thing on the horizon. You'll never guess, but it's exciting, I promise you! More news to come when we've jumped thr...
Untitled 20 Aug 2012 | 09:22 am
Just a quick update about my health: I have been feeling GREAT lately. I forgot how much easier everything is when you feel well. I am really hoping that it's the new medicines kicking in and causing ...
Shoes On! 9 Jul 2012 | 09:41 am
Is there anything sweeter than toddler talk? Not for me, not at the moment anyway. I just love how my little guy says, "Dee-do, Mama!" (thank you, mama) all day because it is remarkably similar to ano...