Nancy 11/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

Cruising in the double BOB along Finch Street with our snacks and water.

Monday October 11, 2010

Task #4 from Merrill:

Move that body!

Everyday.

What? Everyday? Is she crazy? Turns out, she's not. 11 days into moving that body I'm feeling loads better.

With the exhaustion that has accompanied this past year, I've found exercise to be next to impossible. I've missed feeling strong and the energy that comes from exertion and breathing fresh air.

Thank you Owen for finally letting me get REM sleep and waking just once a night to eat. Thank you Merrill for getting me moving. Thank you Jeff for, well, everything.

Nancy 9/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

October 9, 2010

Those dreaded soccer socks.

I was so glad it was Jeff's turn to wrestle them on for today's Monarch soccer game. The boy's thought it was hilarious that Daddy was so frustrated with them. I just enjoyed listening to the laughter.

nancy - 79/365 - Aspen, Colorado USA

July 10, 2010

Vacation Day 2 -

• Surprise, surprise. We all woke up early. Owen was up FOUR times over night (which meant I was up FOUR times). John got up for the day at 5:30 and Owen at 6:30. Not too shabby considering the time change.
  
• We headed to the Saturday market in Aspen and returned with quite the bounty - fresh cheese, cherries, peaches, apricots, bread and more. Yummy!
  
• Owen spent a lot of time hanging out on the porch playing with his toys. Thankfully he's not crawling yet.
  
• I spent a lovely afternoon lounging, napping and reading.
• Owen tasted non-puree'd food for the first time - Rice Crispies. He was mesmerized.
  
• John played in the stream for hours. HOURS. He was thrilled to be able to spend all day with his Daddy. How awesome.
  

Surveying the pond in the back:
And the pond in the front:
The stream that runs beside the property. The scene of much activity:
my boys:

Owen loving his Rice Crispies:

nancy - 33/365 - Orlando, Florida

May 23

12 years ago today I married this amazing man!

It's hard to believe that it's been 12 years. So much has happened in that time. Many big moments like traveling, buying & renovating our home, Jeff going to business school, me starting a business, and starting a family have occurred and you'd think they'd define us. But it seems that the little moments define and sustain. Not the grand gestures, but the thoughtful kindnesses extended. The phone call in the middle of the work day. The sweet voice mail message that begins with hi beautiful. The thoughtful note left on the counter in the morning. The pot of decaf brewed first even though he's jonesing for some caffeine. The glass of wine poured as I sit at the computer and proof client photos. The countless meals cooked. The gentle touch of a hand as we pass during a busy day. Waking up with me in the middle of the night to settle Owen or change a diaper. Taking a day off of work in the midst of busyness because I just needed a break. I could go on and on and on and on....

Looking forward to another 12 and then another 12 and then another 12 and then another 12 and then another 12 and then another 12 and then another 12.............

yes i cheated. this is a photo of my hubby at the wedding, but i just couldn't post an iPhone pic taken tonight at Season's 52.

nancy - 12/365 - Orlando, Florida

Since he woke up at 5:45 in the morning, we decided that John needed an afternoon nap/quiet time to get through the rest of the day. He begged Jeff to snuggle with him for a few minutes. Since they don't get much together time during the week Jeff obliged. About 20 minutes after they lay down I began to wonder why Jeff hadn't emerged from the room. This is what I found. John was just giggling and singing and Jeff was sound asleep.

I woke him up.

Saturday May 1, 2010

nancy - 6/365 - Orlando, Florida

He stayed an extra few minutes to read bedtime stories to the boys even though he had a flight to catch. They love it when he reads How I Became a Pirate because he uses "pirate talk." I hope he makes his flight, though we wouldn't be disappointed to have him home another night :).

Sunday April 25, 2010

Nancy - 5/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

I often think I won the husband lottery. Today he let me sleep in a bit, cooked a fantastic pancake breakfast, took John to Leu Gardens for a little one on one time, took us all out to lunch, helped put away laundry, played & played & played cars with John, changed some dirty diapers, and let me get out of the house with Andrea for a kid-free afternoon break.

I am grateful. So very grateful.

Saturday April 24, 2010

Nancy - 3/365 - Orlando, Florida USA

Owen Henry at 5 1/2 months. Loving those pre-bedtime cuddles.

I think he's super cute, just like his Daddy. I just wish he'd sleep because he's quite exhausting.

Thursday April 22, 2010