Somewhere Between Chaos and Calm: September 2014

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

What Happened to September?

So, yeah. September. I think I took 5 pics total of the kids this month (ok, I'm under-exaggerating a bit, but there aren't a lot). And we didn't do a whole lot other than the norm (beach, bike rides, library, parks, hiking). There was the Harvest Festival last weekend (where Jeremiah won the spelling bee for the 2nd year in a row). I think that was the highlight this month (other than our kid-free Portland trip, of course). Kids are doing great in school (both will have Principal's Honor Roll this first trimester). I'm surviving school (and doing well too). I start med-surg clinical rotations tomorrow and things are about to get crazy (as if they weren't already crazy enough). Peter's in an intense training schedule at work. Once he's done, he'll be all certified (and hopefully due for a raise). Things are skipping along merrily. Here are the few photos I did take this month.

Evening walks in the neighborhood.

The girl

The beach sunsets never get old

Kids playing

It was suuuuper windy....a small sand storm

A's first selfie

The Builder

Dunce

Winner Winner! Free ice cream!

Beach days

Friday, September 19, 2014

Yay for Portland Getaways!

We just can't stay away! Peter and I were able to steal away for the weekend to go to a wedding. It couldn't have come at a more hectic time (Peter is in the midst of another training for work, and I had two midterms and a math quiz in the week after), but we're so glad we did! The kids stayed back with my parents and we got to spend 36 glorious hours together. I actually went up to Portland last Thursday, since I didn't have clinicals last week, and then left on Sunday afternoon (I had two midterms on Monday morning). Peter was still in training through Friday, so he flew up early Saturday morning and stayed until Tuesday afternoon. It was such a blessing to share in the celebration of these two awesome people whose story we knew from the very beginning (they met in our Home Community 2 years ago). And, it's always such a blessing to be with this community of people. They are an extension of our family. We're so blessed!

And, we tried to see as many friends as possible, but, as usual, there just wasn't enough time. I managed to see a few nursing friends and my sister, and Peter managed to hang out with some other folks too. All in all, it was a fantastic weekend, a nice break from the current chaos.

Congratulations to Laurel and Evan! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

With my girl