Race day November 18, 2008

 Can you spot Nora?

With Caleb’s “Gramdma Vivi.” Nora’s surrogate grandma for when none of hers are around……..and 3rd stage ovarian cancer survivor.

With her best buddy, Caleb. Can you see the flushed faces? This race was long. It was supposed to be 600 yards but Kervin thinks it was more like 800. Which shouldn’t be a problem, but because kids don’t exactly know how to pace themselves, they all started very fast. It was really cute though, we could tell she was tired and slowing towards the end but she didn’t stop.

It was great that they gave all of the kids a trophy as well. Made her hard effort well worth it. I asked if she wanted to do more long races like this immediately after the race, her response was “No.” But after getting the trophy 10 minutes later she’s all about it.

Six shots of sillyness November 17, 2008

Six shots of wierdness November 17, 2008

I’ve been going through my clothes, making piles to keep, trash, and donate. So Nora pulls out this nighty I got at my bridal shower and decides it should be hers because “it fits” and Nora won’t sleep in anything but nightgowns. Don’t ask me about the poses, I don’t know where they came from. (Could it be a natural reaction when a girl puts on a silky nighty?)

Do you know where your food comes from? (part 2) November 10, 2008

This is a spoof on the The Matrix. A bit hysterial, a bit revolting, completely true, and incredibly unfortunate.

The Meatrix I

The Meatrix II

The Meatrix II 1/2

Not only is meat and dairy from local farmers better for you and better for the environment, it’s quite economical……if you’re willing to buy a half or whole animal at once and store it in a deep freezer. We’re spending most of our Christmas money on a 1/2 cow which will be ready next month.

A great resource for local sources of these foods is http://www.eatwild.com/products/index.html, just click on your state.

Do you know where your food comes from? (part 1) here: http://chickinfeet.wordpress.com/2008/06/03/do-you-know-where-your-food-comes-from/

The Story of Stuff November 10, 2008

Since the gift-buying season is coming up, I thought I’d do (part of) my part to help the beautiful earth that God has made for us. Please watch this video if you haven’t already, and encourage others to watch as well.

Nora’s first running race November 2, 2008

 

Trick or Treat! November 1, 2008

All ready for dance class on Halloween day.

Their first stop.

Nora was so excited. Outside past bedtime, people giving her candy, dressed as a fairy princess! Does it get any better than this!? The weather was amazing as well. It was in the 70’s during the day. This was the first year in 5 that it hasn’t snowed here on halloween.