Just a quick post on what is happening around here...during the month of October.
Sending well-wishes and prayers for hope and restoration for all those on the East Coast affected by the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Enjoying sunset scenes such as this...
Watching this You Tube video of Joe Kittinger parachuting from 102,800 ft:with the kids. Amazing!
Treasuring the last of fall's splendid canvas paintings before the weather washes it away.
Checking out this great App - LyricsSeeker
Loving this music right now:
Five for Fighting's Chances
It's Time by Imagine Dragons
Gavin Mikhail singing an acoustic version of I Will Wait as a tribute to Mumford & Sons
Counting on You by Mikey Wax
And doesn't Some Nights by Fun just make you want to get up and wave a flag for what you stand for?
Fly by Jacob Saylor
Bruno Mars' Locked Out of Heaven
Starships by Nicki Minaj -because we are dancing to it in dance class
Welcoming home a soldier and friend (Commander Schmidtke) from his third deployment and feeling grateful for the freedoms we have thanks to servicemen and women such as him and the families that are serving on the homefront raising families and tending to life at home in their absence. Recognizing the toll it takes on all parties involved emotionally and physically and I am truly grateful for your service.
Enjoying the success of our UO Ducks!
Photo taken prior to the UO vs. Colorado game for which the Ducks won...by quite a few points.
Reading this blog post on Why Mr. Rogers Was the Best Neighbor Ever and how Mister Rogers saved Public Television in 1969 when the government wanted to cut funds, he testified how TV had the potential to give kids hope and create more productive citizens. His passionate testimony swayed funders into allocating from $9 to $22 million.
Cracking up with my kids at This funny dog video they found on You Tube. You can't watch it and not laugh!
Baking these homemade cheez-it like crackers. Surprisingly delicious!
Hugging on this sweet nephew every chance we can.
Wrapping up the football season and thinking that the boys thanking the audience/parents after the games is a really classy gesture.
Spending a little time scrapbooking with friends...which is quite theraputic.
Feeling grateful for friendships...both new and old.
Studying What's Eating Your Child?: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Childhood Ailments by Kelly Dorfman - as a parent of a child with allergies this book has me thinking food is the culprit of every ailment from ADD and eczema to tantrums/mood swings to lack of growth. (It's applicable for adults just as much as kids...hint, hint...mood swings!)
Appreciating the kids' sports teams sporting pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.