A couple of months ago, when I realized that Isla’s 1st birthday was close enough I should probably start thinking about, I went to the modern mom’s go-to spot for birthday party ideas: Pinterest. And immediately regretted it. What Pinterest reminds me is that I don’t have the time or the money or the timeRead More
Weight Loss Update
I’m down 7 pounds this month, putting me at -13 lbs. overall! I’m finally back down to my pre-pregnancy weight and able to wear my pre-pregnancy clothes. I can’t recommend the Fitbit enough for those of you looking to lose weight. Between the pedometer, the iPhone app, and our Aria scale, it’s been so easy toRead More
Winning
August is almost upon us.
And all good Portlanders know what that means…Trek in the Park! Trek in the Park is an annual performance of an episode of Star Trek in one of Portland’s local parks. This year it’s being held in gorgeous Cathedral Park in the shadow of St. John’s Bridge, Saturdays and Sundays at 5 PM, August 4-26.Read More
Two years ago…
Spending our anniversary in a hospital room wearing a backless gown, grunting, groaning and in the most intense pain of my life doesn’t necessarily like the most romantic way of celebrating, but it seems fitting that we’d commemorate the second anniversary of starting a new life together by starting another new one. We’re so luckyRead More
Good fortune
Kellen and I ate Mongolian Grill for lunch yesterday. These were our fortunes! Today is the big day. Wish us luck!