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Too much

Today I was a little exhausted. I think over Friday and Saturday I did too much. Friday I had four outings! First was toastmasters, then the functional neurologist, then the acupuncturist and then finally a bridal shower in the evening. Whew. On Saturday I was tempted to do too many things in an effort to cross things off my list so that by today I was definitely tired and even feeling a little dizzy. After church we had about 25 people over for Daniels 17th birthday, and approximately half of those seemed to be teenagers. It was loud!

Shopping and spending

Jacob (his shoes pictured above, photo by the man himself), mums and I all bought new shoes today. It was a win win win shopping trip, so yay Jesus. The gal who took my feet measurements confessed to being a little perplexed about my true foot size as my feet are narrow and my arches are long and start at different lengths. And this is why I hate shoe shopping. I forgot to ask her how narrow my feet were now; they used to be a 4A which is pretty crazy and made my 9-9 1/2 sized feet look deceptively tiny. We used to call them "hot dog" feet. 

In other news, I finally bought a purse. The last one I bought 3-4 years ago while we were waiting to stand in line for a Pioneer Woman book signing. So yes, it was looking a little sad. I settled on a sensible brown one, but I may throw caution to the wind and go back and get the tourquoise one instead. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Dear friend

Today was the last day of Sharon's visit to Portland. I picked her up and we went out to breakfast at Bijou Cafe in downtown Portland where we split two delicious hashes. Then it was time for the airport and bittersweet goodbyes. I'm crossing my fingers and praying that it works out for her to move back here before too long!

Day 262

Today was another day hanging out at home. Bible time, a hike through the hills, a swim at the pond, and Call the Midwife (season 2) to finish the day off.

Day 261

Today Sally and I dropped the kids off at her parents house (Uncle Roger and Aunt Susan are amazing. It was their anniversary and they offered to watch them!) and then headed off to Ellen's house! After lunch at Rubio's and attempting to ride the wooden horses at the Nut Tree, we went to the Outlets. Then it was back to her house where we had an amazing steak, garlic green beans and garlic toast dinner with Jason and baby.

Day 260

Spent the day hanging out with Sally and the kiddos, enjoying their daily routine. Today involved a walk by the lake to the park, lunch time outside, a 2 hour conversation while the kids napped, sorting through baby clothes, night time stories and watching The Great Gatsby with her and David. 

Day 259

The giant pink bunny welcomed Aunt Susan & I to Sacramento.

I flew back with her for a week long visit!

It was fun traveling on the same flight together; I'd never flown with a friend before. We enjoyed dinner and drinks together beforehand.

I started the second Foundation novel on the plane.

Uncle Roger picked us up and took us back to their house where Sally was waiting to take me home. 

Day 222

1. Moving a ton of hog feed around with the tractor.

The feed gets placed into eight barrels which each weigh around 250lbs. I then manhandle two at a time onto the tractors bucket, drive the tractor inside the barn and then unload them onto pallets. Let's just say it's a really good workout.

Day 221

1.-3. From my morning walk  with Juli after toastmasters. I love the caravan!

4. Got the pigs settled in a new pasture.