Tuesday, January 25, 2011

“There should be more to life than rolling the dice and going in circles”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/24/AR2010112404140.html

I found this article awhile ago, and started this post awhiiile ago, but just opened up my windows live writer and was reminded of it!  I love technology’s little reminders, there’s so much I would forget without them. 

Anyways – I love Settlers of Catan.  We played it over Christmas break with the Williams family, and while it is one of the longer games/has a tendency to spark…healthy debates among players…(although not as long as monopoly or risk – I’ve never played Risk but that’s what Dusty’s dad says), it’s still one of my favorites.  Definitely on my list.  (of things I potentially want when we have enough money to buy things we don’t need) (although, I seem to have a way of forgetting things that are on that list…or they are replaced by other, more expensive things, like skydiving, trips to Miami and/or London, etc.) (and Ct, but that’s more on my “need” list).

Here’s a few pictures for you.  They will have nothing to do with anything, but that’s kind of just how this post is turning out. 

PC114132December:  Merry Christmas from St. Augustine!  We found wax figures of the “Seinfeld” cast, which were actually pretty creepy looking.

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January:  It’s kind of hard to tell, but that’s a manatee!  (And us, looking at the manatee)

Monday, January 3, 2011

one amazing lady.

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For those of you who don’t know Crystalyn, she is amazing, and today is her birthday. Here is a list of words I think describe her (including but not limited to!):

creative, funny, optimistic, self-less, generous, stylish, kind, gives good advice, a good listener, a good talker (seriously, she will talk for hours if no one stops her), loving, a good mommy, awesome friend, beautiful, cheery (even when she says she’s grumpy) (or when she picks you up from the airport at 4am), loyal, honest, determined, artist (of every kind – drawing, sculpture, sewing…etc, etc), and epic rapper, tree-hugger, (and a good hugger!), original, and….OLD this year!! but forever young at heart :)

No matter what kind of mood you are in, Crystalyn will make you laugh. Or think of something crazy to talk about, which will inevitably put you in a better mood. (even if your mood was already good to begin with.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Crystalyn! I love you!!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

missing husband

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I. hate. being. alone. 

Dusty comes home tonight from Idaho -

6 more hours…