Karma Baby

Our neighbor is apparently an aspiring...um.... I guess an aspiring drummer? We aren't really sure WHAT he's hitting with those drumsticks. He's been practicing a LOT... which makes studying difficult for Justin, but is good for a bit of a giggle for me. Just thought you might like to hear the musical stylings of our neighbor and his....upside down garbage can?....coffee table?....any other guesses??

Beautiful Day!

My friend Katherine and I went down to the beach this afternoon. It never ceases to amaze me- it feels so warm- hot even- until you get down to the beach and then the wind makes it VERY chilly- I know, I know, it's better than Iowa right now, I'm just SAYING.... Here are some pics that I took and a video of this guy kite-surfing. I'm sure I would need to pump some iron to get the kind of upper body strength this takes, but I think I'd be better at it than I would be at surfing. Look how fast he goes!

Get Me on a Plane!!!

I am HOMESICK!! I just want to go home and see my mommy!!! Even though part of me feels like I'm too old to feel that way, I know that it's actually a good thing that I love my family that much that even at the ripe old age of 27 I get homesick like a kid at camp. It's so funny because even though it's not "winter" like I'm used to it in the midwest (heck, it was in the 60's and sunny today) I still feel like I have the winter blues... I just want my mommy!!!!

Probably has something to do with all the changes going on back home. All of which are good- in fact GREAT changes. I think it's just that being away when they happen makes me homesick because I want to be with my family to celebrate and experience all of this stuff.

I can't WAIT to be an aunt and we found out this weekend that Abby and Kyle are having a BOY! We are REALLY looking foward to meeting our nephew and are so happy for Abby and Kyle! They are going to be awesome parents.

We also found out that Graham (Justin's brother) got a job with Whole Foods in Boulder, CO. Such an awesome company and an awesome place to live. I'm really impressed that he's been flown out by them twice for interviews- they know talent when they see it! I can't imagine being flown across the country for an interview!

And of course when we go home in July it will be to a different "home" in Davenport. Not even technically Davenport- Bettendorf now. I can't wait to see the new house!

And my "little" brother is breaking into the food industry and got a new job and is going to culinary school.

And my mom got a new car- an SUV! I'm sad that I haven't gotten to go for a spin yet!! I can't wait!

And now my brother and dad and I are all addicted to the CrackBerry- I love being able to text with my dad more!!

I guess this is a totally unexciting and rambling post. Funny too, because of the very few people who read this, more than half already know most of what I've written. I guess it's just a long-winded way of saying I miss and love my family very much. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family that is so worth missing.