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I'm in mid-term cleaning mode and I've spent ...
December 31, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm in mid-term cleaning mode and I've spent the last 13 hours cleaning our house, and I'm not yet done!
I head back to Eugene tomorrow morning so Robbie and Hanni can have their night at the opera. Isa and I are planning on spending the evening watching movies, playing Barbies, and eating Taco Bell! We will probably pass out at 11:00p.m., only watching the New Years festivities for half of the world. I suppose I'm getting older when all of that sounds rather fun.
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Hello all! I'm posting from work where we ar...
December 18, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Hello all! I'm posting from work where we are finishing up a physical inventory of the store. We are also celbrating the graduation of one of our co-workers. Wierd to think that some day this part of life will pass!
We head down to Eugene tomorrow to pick up Isa and see the Nutcracker. I'm hoping it's one of those high point experiances!
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Well, it's nice to have Robbie and Isabell ho...
December 15, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, it's nice to have Robbie and Isabell home, although I don't feel like I've gotten to see them much. Actually, I did get to hang out with Isa a little this morning, as we decided to keep her home due to a nasty cough.
Robbie is doing amazing things with all his kids at school. I doubt the parents will ever let him leave after this weeks activities that include homemade snowglobes and had print felt ornaments!
I have my fourth of five finals tonight. So far so good as I've passed the almost to the end mark. Only one last6 project to put together by 8am tomorrow! All will be good so long as the coffe keeps flowing!
We're starting to put together our holiday plans, wich may include having Destin to stay for a few days. I must say I'm rather looking forward to the idea of a house full of kids!
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Well, I just crawled in from a long day worki...
December 12, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I just crawled in from a long day working at school. I don't think I've seen Sat. Night Live since I was in highschool!
This was a crazy day for me. I headed out to school at 8:30 this morning. Unfortunatly, a block away from school, I realized that I had forgotten a crucial part of my project. By the time I took the train home and back again, I finally got started at 10:30a.m. At 10:30 p.m. I crawled out of the school, not yet finished (though close!) with the same project! I lurked around downtown searching for a place to get a burger and a beer. Unfortunatly a Sat night in the city usually requires a cover and stringint ID check. I did finally find something that did not require either of the above, and was able to get some dinner before catching the last train home. (NOTE: to all my family who will panic that I was a lone female out late at night, I just want to point out that weekends in a large city are actually SAFER then all those times I'd walk home at night from downtown Eugene to Whitiker.)
I'd better turn in now. I need to head out again early in the morning!
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Hello all! I'm taking a few minute break bet...
December 08, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 Hello all! I'm taking a few minute break between classes to post.
I'm plugging away at my final projects, but I'm making very little headway, even though I've completed four already!
Robbie and Isa have been wonderful - clearing out for hours on end so that I can study. They went downtown and did a lot of "Christmas in the city" things over the weekend, and we caught the Zoo Lights at the zoo. All quite fun!
We're hoping to make a trip to Eugene this weekend to get a tree and our decorations, although my attendance will depend on the amount of work that needs to get done.
At this point we (me!) miss our family and our old house and fireplace. Tis' the season!
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Hanni got back from Iowa safe and sound on Mo...
December 03, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Hanni got back from Iowa safe and sound on Monday night, and stayed through today. Isa has been sick and she stayed over so Isa could have a few days off school to recoup.
I'm baring down for finals right now. I spent a few hours after work doing a project that has the potential of being very cool, so long as I haven't bitten of more then I can chew!
Robbie had a nice birthday. He had cupcakes with his kids at school, and then his supervisor and the office manager surprised him with some cake. This was a year of movies for gifts, and we are currently watching Hidalgo.
Isa wants me to say to all of you: "I love you, na na na na!"
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Happy birthday to the love of my life (Robbie...
December 02, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy birthday to the love of my life (Robbie)!
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Thought I'd post a quick note before heading ...
November 21, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Thought I'd post a quick note before heading off to bed (I'm pretending that it's still night and not morning)!
Mom and I had a wonderful little visit. I forget how nice it is to complete a sentance with out little ones around.
This afternoon I went to The Incredables with my co-workers (all animation mjors). Fab movie! One of the girls and I went to the Disney store afterwards and were very tempted to get T-Shirts and interative Edna dolls (you gotta see it to believe it).
I then headed back to school to work on some projects until closing time at 11:45. Now it's off for some sleep before getting up and working on a couple of shortpapers in the morning. By the end of the term the mear word "microfiber" may have me twitching!
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I'm sending Robbie and Isabell off to Eugene ...
November 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm sending Robbie and Isabell off to Eugene tomorrow on the train. While it will be a chance for me to get ahead on my homework and finals projects, it will be a fun adventure for them as well!
My birthday came and went, and I had a wonderful time catching up with old friends. Kai looks ready to pop, and the news of the evening was that Kate will be following suit!
We helped Raven and Cheikh celebrate the end of Ramadan, and have decided to put together a monthly potluck with them and some other friends.
Mom just called, and she'll be coming up tomorrow night so we can make a trip to Daisy Kingdom. It will be a fun to take a leasurly feildtrip.
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It was wonderful to see everyone this weekend...
November 09, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 It was wonderful to see everyone this weekend! Somehow the next best birthday gift, since the earlier request didn't come through, was just hanging out with my family!
We're all back in our regular routine here. Robbie and Isa are looking forward to a slightly shorter week due to the holiday. I may put them to work baking for this weekends Church Bizaar.
I'm plugging away at school, and even pulled a compliment from my hard core perfectionist drapping instructor! We'll see if I can keep it up!
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I haven't chimmed in this week on elections a...
November 05, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I haven't chimmed in this week on elections and and various events following. Most people I know are still walking around in a strange jet lagged stupor. I know a few people in Portland, including a columist I read that might be good resources for your political agenda Mom. Let me know if anythings starts to get put together.
I did want to post part of an article from one of the British newspapers I follow:
By Paul Majendie
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - When Queen Elizabeth opened a conference on global warming in Berlin this week, it shone a spotlight on her own efforts to keep Britain green.
Despite appearances -- the huge royal palaces, lavish state banquets and fleets of limousines -- environmentalists have praised "the Green Queen."
Without fanfare, she has tried to turn her many royal households into models of energy efficiency, they concede.
Already she has converted official cars to run on eco-friendly liquified petroleum gas fuel, switched to energy-saving light bulbs and has sunk a bore hole in Buckingham Palace garden as part of a low-energy heating system.
Now plans are being drawn up to build a hydro-electric plant on the River Thames which could generate enough electricity to power 900-year-old Windsor Castle without burning fossil fuels.
The 78-year-old monarch has always been notoriously thrifty, urging everyone in Buckingham Palace to turn out the lights on leaving a room. But officials say the energy-saving is not just motivated by money.
For royal spin doctors bidding to quell tabloid fever about the dysfunctional family's latest scandal, answering media queries about the queen's energy-saving plans comes as a welcome relief.
With a husband who headed the World Wildlife Fund for 35 years and an environmentally-conscious heir who has even admitted talking to his own vegetables, the family boasts solid green credentials.
"Some of the steps she has taken are extremely welcome," said a spokesman for the environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth which welcomed her opening, however symbolic, of the global warming conference during a state visit to Germany.
"Her participation sends a strong message around the world -- particularly to the United States -- on the need for urgent action on global warming," Neil Verlander told Reuters.
Maybe it's time to move back to my roots.
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I clearly need to get it together and post mo...
October 31, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 I clearly need to get it together and post more often! First and foremost...Happy birthday Betsy, and happy Halloween! This is a favorite time of year for Robbie and I, even though all of our pumpkins have rotted, and I think we'll have to make a last minute run to pick up some more.
My mid-terms have snuck up on me, and I'm trying to cram in some studying today between church and trick-or-treating. Isa has dressed up as a witch for the various parties this week, but anounced this morning that she wanted to do the fairy princess thing again this year for trick-or-treating! Sigh...more pink.
We had a lot of fun with Adam, Jamie, Sam and Emma yesterday at the Zoo. Isa love running around with Sam. The only problem is that she is now so comfortable there, that when the crowds are small she wants to run off in every direction!
Robbie actually admitted this morning that he missed his school kids on the weekends. I think that leaving his class may become the hardest part of moving away from Portland after graduation. I did point out that that sentiment would probably make the parents happy!
Well, much love, tricks, and treats to everyone!
P.S. Sadie, all our love and thoughts to you and Anna. As great a lady she is, we promise that we'll keep you! Would you like us to send on Mr. Pletcher?
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Alex and Carolyn arrived safe and sound yesterday
October 15, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 Alex and Carolyn arrived safe and sound yesterday. I met with them, Robbie, and Isa after I finished up at school. We went to ice cream and later to dinner. Isa decided that their hotel was cool and wanted to have a sleepover. (What's that saying Mom? Independent as a hog on ice?!) When I talked to Carolyn this morning they had already hit Toys-R-Us and were going to go swimming!
Funny comment from a man I work with. He was listening to me take a call, and afterwards asked if I was from the mid-west. When I asked why he said that only his mid-west family said "m-bye" on the phone! I guess some language traits get passes down forever!
Lots and lots of love to my amazing family!
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Robbie and I had a nice aniversery near Mt
October 12, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Robbie and I had a nice aniversery near Mt. Hood with Raven and Cheikh. It was nice just to relax by the fire and play Scrabble.
School is back in full swing and I'm learning to live in the libarary again. Other than Fridays and weekends I don't feel like I'm home much.
I've decided that all I want for my birthday is a new administration. Please vote! I had just read an article about how the republicans were trying to make it difficult for new people, perticularly minorities, to registar. Sure enough shortly after Robbie and I sent in our forms so that we would be registared up here, Robbie received a notice about all sorts of additional information they wanted (two days before the registration deadline none-the-less)!
Sigh...unfortunately posting what I'd like to be my second birthday wish, if my first does not occur, would probably get me thrown in jail by the FBI, who no doubt monitors this site because of all of the radical, non-traditional, babies we're raising! Peace and love to all!
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We had fun seeing everyone this weekend, the ...
October 04, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We had fun seeing everyone this weekend, the family exhibit, jenny curling Isa's hair, and Jamies mushrooms and garlic were well worth the trip! Isa is excited about going back next weekend (and so are Robbie and I). We are planning on going to Kah-Nee-Ta with Raven and Cheikh, though the details are still coming together.
I just finished my first class of the new term - color theory, and will momentarily be heading off to the students "luch with the president" (of the school that is). We love and miss everyone!
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Now Sadie, if only you could get those prof
October 01, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Now Sadie, if only you could get those prof.'s to wear Uncle Sam hats and beards! It sounds as though you have that great nack of cordinating all things important that was passed down from Yayoe!
Robbie has been chugging away with his kids. He has different music that he listens to depending on what group he has that day. He needs upbeat pop music for his mellow tue/thur kids, and lots of Enya for the more active Mon/Wed/Fri group. It think he really enjoys that commute time to himself.
I've started working at the student supply store. I'm scheduled to work about 10 hours a week. So far they say I'm a quick study, but I really think they are hoping to get in some responsible people before several of their seniors graduate this year. It's all good though - and we're all happy with our min. wage raise this new years!
We had Raven and Cheikh over for dinner and to watch the debates last night. We're going to try and get together for all of them, each of brings in very different views of the mid - to radical - left. I have tried to expand my views by watching the republican commentators afterwards, and trying to be open minded.
What is rather fringhtening to me is the number of my contemporaries who are saying they may move out of the USA based on the out come of the elections. I mentioned to Raven that it felt like we would be running away from the problems instead of staying and fighting for change. But, she made a strong point in that it's hard to fight against your own citizans - who don't want to change.
Anyway, enough rants from me....
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It's been interesting watching the new activi...
September 29, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
It's been interesting watching the new activity on Mount St. Helen's. Isa has found it interesting too, although we have to give constant assurances that it won't errupt onto us. I just heard this morning that the lava dome is moving, and the earthquacks continue at about 1000 per day.
We've been enjoying the warm weather this week, with several trips to the park. Lately we've been collecting leaves and acorns for collages, and we found some edible chestnuts that we roasted up, yummy! Fall is here!
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WooHoo!! Small moment of patting myself of t...
September 25, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
WooHoo!! Small moment of patting myself of the back. I pulled a 3.9 gpa this term (3 A's and 2 A-'s). One of those A's came from the teacher who never gives A's!
See you all tonight.
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We head off to Eugene in a few hours
September 24, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We head off to Eugene in a few hours. I'll be doing some work for Hanni, and Isa is generally thrilled about two "sleepovers" in Eugene.
Sadie, I too am shocked (but somehow not surprised) by the RNC. I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that reminded me of you: FIGHTING FOR PEACE is like SCREWING FOR CELIBACY. Hmmm...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMIE!!!!
I finished up final...
September 21, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMIE!!!!
I finished up finals last Thursday night, after which, I went with some of the folks in my class to the Red Robin and celebrated with a beer (or soda - for the kidos). It was really nice to have a weekend without any real responsibilities.
We went to the zoo on Friday, meeting Robbie after he finished work. We realized that rainy days are the best time to go. There are very few people there, and in Oregon there are always lots of sun breaks between showers. Amazingly a lot more animals were out then when it's sunny, so we actually got to see the tigar and the grizzly bear!
On Saterday we made trips to my school, the library, and and artisan street fair.
The weather has had us alternating between movies and trips to the park.
Today I started working at the student supply store. We will be spending the next two weeks getting the kits ready for the incoming students and generally reorganizing. As the boss is out of town much of this has fallen on the sholders of a few very organized students, and the few newly hired flunkies - of which I am now one. I think they are hoping that as an apparel design major I will know something about the supplies for my department.
Anyway, it's money, and thanks to the state minimum wage increase this Jan.1, school workers will be making a bit more money.
I will have October 18th off for Intitution Day, then the Thanksgiving holiday, finally finishing fall term on December 16th. I'm already looking forward to Christmas, and a bit more quality time with the fam! Hogs and Quiches!
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I'm getting through finals week - three down ...
September 14, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 I'm getting through finals week - three down two to go! Amazingly enough I think I may pull A's in all of my classes! But, I haven't taken my last two finals yet.
We're looking forward to possible visit from Alex and Carolyn this weekend. I may be working at the school supply store through the break, but spending the weekends in Eugene working at Hanni's and Mom's houses. Hopefully the exact dates and times will come together soon.
Robbie got his first batch of preschoolers yesterday. It sounds like only two kids (both boys) cried for their parents, and it was actually the dad's who had a harder time leaving them then the mom's. He admited that at one point he actually did what he said he would never do. He took one of the animal puppets, created a high-pitch voiced character and told silly stories to calm the kids. It worked, but I think these experiences are too humiliating for Robbie to continue with them!
Isa's been great lately. She and I enjoyed our weekend alone, while Robbie went to Eugene for the game. We went to our church's rummage sale (I got some great clothes for the Sadie, Jenny and Jamie to try on -- Skinny B--'s!), went "into the city" where Isa got to charm the other students spending their Sat. at school, and ate pizza and had a quick stop at the Sat Market before heading home. Considering we were without a car and doing a lot of walking, Isa was quite a trooper.
Love to all of my wonderful family!
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Hmm
September 09, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 Hmm...a log cabin with moveable walls on Eugene's College Hill...
I saw a home improvement show recently where they sectioned off parts of a large room, into smaller rooms with curtian-like partitions that ran on tracks around the room. I actually looker pretty nice. Just think how much easier it would be to up-date the color or style of a room if you only had to invest in new curtian fabric! Plus you could push them all aside and mop/vacuum the whole house at once! Granted this idea only flys if you don't have looks of people in the house who are simultainiously (SP??) trying to sleep and listen to loud music!
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I had a great time with everyone this weekend...
September 08, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 I had a great time with everyone this weekend! I must admit that I didn't get the homework done that I should have, but at least the term is slowly wrapping up, and there are fewer projects left to complete.
Robbie and Isa have been in Eugene, returning today. They've been revisiting some of their old haunts, and seeing old friends. Although their absence has made it easier for me to catch up with my school work, I'm very much looking forward to their return.
I'm thinking about begging one of my art teachers to let me volunteer in her studio. It would mostly be making slide lables and lugging around instalations, but it would look great on a resume. I'll let you all know if I can convince her that she needs me!
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This week is slugging alon
September 02, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
This week is slugging alon. Although finals are not for two weeks, it feels like everything is due this week. I over slept two hours this morning, although Robbie rushed to the rescue and got me to school on time. I think what it really boils down to is that I'm really looking forward to the end of the week, and hanging out with my family - even if I have school work in tow.
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We've been enjoying the rain at home, even if...
August 26, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We've been enjoying the rain at home, even if it makes Isa a little crazy that she's not allowed to run around outside in a swim suit!
Robbie finishes up his summer programs today. He finished his last week with 7 boys! Amazingly he's been having fun, including renting a race car video to watch today.
The weekend will be spent getting ahead (I hope) on homework, and several of the term end projects.
I think Isa and Robbie will be heading down for a visit next week. We'll keep you posted.
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My life has moved from mid-terms to finals
August 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 My life has moved from mid-terms to finals. There are only a four more classes (only three classes in two of mine) before the term ends!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. It's also my high school reunion, so I will be running around catching up with old SEHS folks. It should be fun.
A little note to Adam and Jamie: Isn't it funny how, no matter how gender nutral we try to be, kids have built in genetic code that tells them girls do one thing and boys do another?
Little note to Adam: Don't expect Doom 4 any time soon. I read an article in the Oregonian about the guy and his company who created it. The last part noted that he and his wife are expecting their first child this fall. As you know, I just don't think he'll have quite the time to devote to game creation as he does now!
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I failed to mention the excitement that WAS P...
August 15, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 I failed to mention the excitement that WAS Portland on Friday. It was rather fun seeing all of the Kerry supporters craming the MAX going from Kerry rallies to Bush protests around town (yes, here were a few going in the other direction as well). It was strange trying to explain to Isabell that there were two very important people in our city, and that was why it took 1.5 hours to pick up Dad at work, instead of the usual 20 minutes. All she said was that she was bored...sigh, I suppose interest in politics takes awhile.
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Good morning to all in Eugene! I missed you ...
August 15, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Good morning to all in Eugene! I missed you all yesterday, but it sounds like everyone had fun.
I've been holed up in the house for...well many more hours then are in a day! I'm slowly getting my two projects done, though I've discovered I have serious commitment issues with my art. Noting seems harder then putting charcol to paper!
We would love to go camping. I've heard Labor Day weekend floating around. I'm still in school, but have that monday off. Let us know!
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Quick note from class before we take our mid-term
August 12, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Quick note from class before we take our mid-term. Two today. Looking forward to this being over! I might send Robbie and Isa down this weekend for Jordan's birthday and stay home to finish up to major projects. One of which is an exact (down to the type of paper, media used, and scratches) reproduction of an old master drawing! Things have been a little crazy felling, but we're thinking of you all and miss you like crazy.
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Well, I'm completly bogged down with school a...
August 05, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I'm completly bogged down with school and life right now. I'm again posting from my computer class (actually before, not during). It looks like my midterms are going to be starting next week, and will stretch for three weeks (right up until finals). So, although I will be in Eugene later this month, don't expect me to do much more then quiver and twitch with nervousness and lack of sleep.
Life for Isa and Robiie is chugging along. The days and weeks are flying past. We found a nice little church near our house. We attended last weekend, and went to their National Night Out block party on Tuesday.
We also went bludberry picking last Saterday and to the Zoo last Friday.
The only bad thing that's happened is that I lost my mother and child pendant some time on friday. Although I don't usually place much value on amterial objects, this loss feels very foreboding.
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We had a bit of a long night
July 29, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We had a bit of a long night. Isa has been tramatized by bugs and kept having bad dreams. I spent a good part of the night snuggled up with her reasuring her that there were no insects in her room. This all stemmed from leaving her dinner plate on the grass last night while she was playing with her friend, only to return and have it covered with ants. Sigh... not quite sure what to do with an obsesive cumpulsive child.
Mom will be up today. she's picking Isa up at school, and then heading downtown to play with me between classes. I'm hoping I actually have all of my homework done by then!
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Well, I had my first bout of procrastination
July 21, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I had my first bout of procrastination. I was up until 1:30 a.m. tuesday morning finishing up a project for my 8:00 a.m. art class. I think I had been putting it off because of all the right brain requirements! Anyway, it was the only class I had that day, so I came back and took a nap! I'm now determined to keep up a bit more.
I can't wait to see everyone this weekend for the many birthday parties!!
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We went camping Sat night with Raven, Cheikh ...
July 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We went camping Sat night with Raven, Cheikh and another friend near Hood River. It was a nice little get away before the rigors of the week. Unfortunately I got a tade burned on my sholders so I'm a bit uncomfortable today. Isa spent yesterday evening lecturing me on the importance of sun loation!
Looks like we'll be down next weekend. We've got to give everyone their birthday hugs!
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Well, I'm posting from the middle of my into ...
July 15, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I'm posting from the middle of my into to computers class. Great time to catch up on internet use! My prof. is working at a childrens day camp today, so her husband is working through her lesson plan. At least he's a SOU grad. so he should be supper smart (heehee).
Love all
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Well it has been a strange last day of freedom
July 12, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 Well it has been a strange last day of freedom. Itstarted off with Robbie breaking his glasses. Luckily we were planning a trip to Loyd Center, where he was able to find new frames that fit his old lenses perfectly. We had fun watching the ice scaters and going to the Disney Store.
When we got home I set to work cleaning the fish tank. Unfortunately, our two gold fish (these are the ones that Sadie brought home from Jason's wedding last summer) have been looking a little "peeky" lately and went into major shock with the tank cleaning. They are currently floating on their backs in a bowl of water, and we're not yet sure if we should tell Isa or not.
We did get Isa into a great day care Mon-Thur mornings. She doesn't start until the week after next, so next week she will be going to Robbie's summer camp.
Adam, your games are alive and well in the gaming community. I was at school orientation and ate lunch with several computer gaming majors (I some how fit in better with them then those in my own feild), and most of them had heard of you. Gaming Nerds Rule!
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I just dropped Isa off at her first day of su...
July 06, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I just dropped Isa off at her first day of summer camp. She's in with younger kids, so I hope she does ok.
We're settling back in after a fun filled weekend. The coast was beautiful, and we tried to leave the house really clean in hopes of future trips!
Jenny had a nice BBQ on Sunday and the kids had a great time running around and swimming.
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We pick up Mom tonight
July 02, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We pick up Mom tonight. Isa's very excited to see her grandma again. We've been watching all of our movies that take place in England to set the mood.
We head out to the coast tomorrow, and then down to Eugene Sunday night. Isa's also excited to see all of her cousins. I think it will be nice for her when summer camp starts next week. She's been missing all of her Eugene friend's and family, and I think new activities with other kids will help.
We went to the zoo yesterday afternoon. During the summer the mornings are full of girl/boy scout groups and summer camps. So, we've learned hat the best time to go is later in the afternoon, and then just hit half the animals. Everyone needs to plan a trip up in mid or late July. The zoo is opening the Trillium Creek Farm!
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Mom - I'm sad to report the passing of an era
June 29, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Mom - I'm sad to report the passing of an era. Judge Allen died. I saw his obituary in the Oregonian today. Services are planned for Wednesday. Would you like me to contact Reta so that you schedule is free?
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Robbie and Isa returned safe and sound from t...
June 28, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Robbie and Isa returned safe and sound from their Harry Potter weekend. Isa tried, but didn't make it to the movie, but still had a great time camping out with Robbie and the church kids. I think getting to see old Eugene friends is nice for her until she gets a group of new friends here.
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Sadie and Mom: Could you please bring me a n...
June 26, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Sadie and Mom: Could you please bring me a newspaper with the Prince of Wales speech at the opening of the second Summer School. Preferably from a reputable newspaper! Sadie let me know what you think about what he has to say.
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I had my job interview this afternoon at The ...
June 26, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I had my job interview this afternoon at The Govenor Hotel. It went well, with the only problem being that the store is not opening until August. It was nice to go down to Jake's after and have a Cosmo, just to feel momentarily trendy.
Mom - I got your package in the mail. I will e-mail you with information about the coast trip.
Love to all!
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MOM THIS IS REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT!!! CALL ...
June 23, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
MOM THIS IS REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT!!! CALL ME!
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June 22, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
MOM: Please call me ASAP (503-286-1056)
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I'm posting from Hanni's house before we head...
June 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm posting from Hanni's house before we head off to Mom's house. We have a full day ahead of us, and I should probably sneek away and get Robbie a Father's Day gift. Glad he nearly forgot Mother's Day first!
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We had a wonderful time with everyone last we...
June 17, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We had a wonderful time with everyone last weekend!
This week has been prety busy with Robbie getting his classroom ready for summer camp next week. I'm still looking for work, but the perfect job at Hanna Andersson's closed before I could apply. Sigh... I'm finding that in order to get the trendy retail jobs I want now, I should have been hanging out and working at the mall in highschool.
We're looking forward to our weekend in Eugene, although it will be full. We have two "parties" (one kid, one grown up/kid) on Saturday, and a visit to the house to help the tenants with the new fridg. Sunday morning. It will be fun to celebrate with all the Dad's on Sunday afternoon!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!
We had a good day here
June 10, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADIE!!
We had a good day here. Robbie had his job interview this morning, and felt that it went really well. He and Isabell went to the Junior Rose Parade in the afternoon and I went downtown to register for classes. Amazingly I only got momentarily lost finding my way down town!
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We got back home safe and sound last night at...
June 07, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We got back home safe and sound last night at 10pm. It was nice to wake up at home this morning.
We're off to the recycling center to find things we can make into book shelves. Once we can get some of the boxes off the floor we'll have room for our visitors next weekend. Mom, Jenny and the boys are coming up to go to the zoo. It will be a full house, but fun!
Thank you to everyone who helped out this weekend. We wouldn't have made it this far without all of you!
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We are now settled in Portland! This is cert...
June 02, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We are now settled in Portland! This is certin now that we have internet access at home. Our new address is 561 N. Simpson St., Portland, 97212 - and our phone is 503-286-1056 (I have just now started to memorize it).
The apartment is still luttered with boxes - mostly books - but we are feeling much more at home now. Life here is as busy as ever, and we are slowly finding our way around.
We will be back in Eugene next weekend to finish up the house and see Harry Potter Friday afternoon.
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Thanks for the flu warning! Isa does seem to...
May 27, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Thanks for the flu warning! Isa does seem to be doing better today. I'm finishing up painting, and will move on to other parts of the house today before laying the carpet upstairs. Does anyone know someone who is getting ride of a fridge? Our tenants want a full sized one, so I'll be out looking for something good, but used.
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I'm sitting in my empty living room on a lawn...
May 26, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm sitting in my empty living room on a lawn chair, with the computer propped on another lawn chair. I'm eating eggs on a paper plate and sipping my coffee. It is so quiet, and strangly nostalgic!
Robbie called from Portland last night worried because Isa was running a fever and had thrown up. He gave her some medicine and she was sleeping, but I think some of it was over-excitment and 80 degree weather.
Well, I'm of to Jerry's to get so last supplies before another work day! (Hey Adam! I'll go to the coast if you want to lay the carpet!)
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We made it through our first night in Portlan...
May 25, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We made it through our first night in Portland, and Isa marked her first full nights sleep in her own bunk bed! It was a little strange having neighors so close, as I went to sleep and woke up to the sounds of stange people moving above use.
I think we'll really enjoy our neighborhood the more time we spend there. Everyone will have to get up there to visit.
I'm now back in Eugene - already missing Robbie and Isa. The man across the street and I are going to do repair work on the road tonight, and I'll probably try to get the upstairs primed today. Fun - fun - fun!
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We had a busy and exciting day yesterday! Is...
May 23, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We had a busy and exciting day yesterday! Isa did a great job at her school celebration, and the rain even held out long enough for them to dance outside. In the evening we had dinner with our neighbors, not leaving until 11:15p.m.! It's amazing how we've lived across the street from them for three years and never spent an evening together - sigh...
To day we are back working on the house. Robbie is celebrating his first Sunday without Sunday school in over two years. We are about to head out to breakfast with Hanni before we get serious with the work.
Hanni is going over to Bend today for the graduation of her good friend Ann's daughter Becca. It's funny to think that Becca was this little skinny kid when Robbie and I met.
Robbie and I are having dinner with Dad and Yayoe tonight, and will hopfully head up to Portland some time tomorrow. I've promised Isa that she can sleep in her new bunk bed tomorrow night!
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Today is a busy day for us
May 20, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Today is a busy day for us. Isa has a dental appointment, then a last dance practice for Cinco de Mayo (her school is located between 18th and Jackson and 18th and Polk - there is a Duplex For Sale Sign in frount). After that we are heading over to see Destin's school play.
Robbie and I are then meeting Dad at his storage unit to hide away the rest of our stuff.
I spent yesterday cleaning out the attic room. I'm not yetdone, but I can feel that my body is not as young as it used to be.
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I promised everyone I'd post where we're staying
May 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I promised everyone I'd post where we're staying. We will be at Mom's for one more night, and then switch over to Hanni's for the rest of the week.
Robbie and I cleaned out the upstairs rooom yesterday. That is, we took out all of the remaining boxes. We sorted out what will go into storage and what last few things go to Portland. Today I tackle cleaning the oven and scrubbing down the upsairs room. Luckily, after getting all of the stuff out of it, things aren't as bad as I thought they'd be - repair wise.
Love to all.
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Well, we got most everthing into our new plac...
May 17, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, we got most everthing into our new place yesterday! I even got our clothes hung in the closet and Hanni and Cheikh got Isa's bunk bed together. I'm going to have to do some creative storage space shopping, but that's the fun part.
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Moving Day!!! AHHHHHH
May 16, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Moving Day!!! AHHHHHH... I'm not sure that is the typical response, but it does feel a bit that way!
Our house is mostly empty, with a few things that we are keeping around for the next few weeks that we are back and forth between old and new places.
Isa is enjoying the extra running around space, curently wearing large winter mittens and calling out "you are the mistress of evil!" Robbie made an early exit to teach his last Sunday school, probably hoping for a few moments of peace and quiet before heading up the road.
We should be heading out around 11 am and after we unpack we will be driving back down tonight. Isa has her last two classes on Mon and Wed, then a dental apt on Thur. Her Cinco de Mayo in Sat and 1pm at her school (all invited!). Then we have Jenny's birthday party Sunday. After which we will head up to the new place.
We will be down for the next few weekends, and I will be down a lot getting the house fixed up (and probably trying to scrounge food off of everyone).
Thanks to Adam for his help moving yesterday, and to everyone else for their love and support!
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We're making our way through the week
May 13, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
 We're making our way through the week. I've been working my way through Sam's bathroom at Adam and Jamie's, while Robbie is packing up the house. We have some potential renters. Three women, one works at a medical clinic and the other two work at Elephant's Trunk and are U of O students. They're all pretty mello and two of them are really into gardening, which is a plus in my book!
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It's a rainy day, and not a garage sale shopp...
May 08, 2004 by Robbie in Cortez
 It's a rainy day, and not a garage sale shopper in sight. Yesterday, we had a decent day and sold quite a bit. We're down to the small knick-knacks, that would make great white elephant gifts. I feel sorry for those who do come, and glance around quickly, and disappear into this air. They're all looking for the rare 17th century antique that will make them rich and famous. Sorry,no luck here in that department. Can I offer you a used blanket with all 28 NFL teams on it?
Next weekend is our big move to Portland, we're hoping to starting packing on Saturday, and move on Sunday morning. It would be great if any one could spare an hour or two and help us move the big furniture. Any one willing to help?
Got to go, car slowing down, might be someone to buy a used NFL blanket.
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I'm not quite sure what happened to April! T...
May 05, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm not quite sure what happened to April! The floor at Mom's house is coming along and I should finish up the play room by the end of the week!
Our "plan" is coming in to focus. We will be having a garage sale next weekend. Friday 9-5 and Saterday 9-4. We will be moving the weekend of the 15th, although we will mostly remain in Eugene between the 15th and 22nd. (I'm not yet sure how we're going to pull this off with most of our gear moved away!)
Isa has her Cinco de Mayo celebration at Los Ninos on the 22nd. Everyone is invited to watch the kids dance and sing, hit around a pinata and eat cake!
We're doing a lot of "one day at a time" right now, and I think if we can just make it through the end of the month we'll feel more settled.
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We survied the weekend, and it was back to wo...
April 26, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We survied the weekend, and it was back to work this morning. Unfortunatly (fortunatly?) it was so hot in the attic that my paint kept drying out on me and I had to call it an early day. The nice weather is supposed to stay nice all week so I may actually enjoy a little outside gardening time - yippy!
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Sounds good mom, but just make sure you spell...
April 22, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Sounds good mom, but just make sure you spell Molly's name correctly. Also, if you have her address or anyone else that I was in highschool with I'd love to get them! We're trying to put together a reunion this summer, and if anyone runs into someone I went to school with send them on to yahoo reunions, or pass on my e-mail! Thanks!!
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This weekend is working out to be quite busy
April 22, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
This weekend is working out to be quite busy. We are making an impromptu trip to Portland on Saturday to look at more places and to visit the school and have lunch with Raven and Cheikh. The school finally sent me an official acceptance letter. We have to hurry back to have dinner with our friends Mike and Tara.
On Sunday we may be going up to Salem with Jenny, the boys and anyone else she wrangles up. There is a 4H farm event that sounds cool.
Through all of this we are taking advantage of the nice weather and having our house painted. We picked up the paint this morning, but other then adding a trim color, it's staying the same boring tan for now.
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Continued stories from the Library Book Sale
April 19, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Continued stories from the Library Book Sale...
Robbie's big find of the sale was Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." Volumes 1 - 6. He already had volumes 1 and 3.
When he got to the sale he found a few of the vol.'s. Another man came up and grabbed two of them from under his nose. Robbie was disapointed, but looked instead to another old book. The man then decided he wanted the book Robbie now had (yes, these are grown men!) and said he would trade the two volumes for the book Robbie had. Robbie agreed (the man realized a minute later that his new item was fairly worthless).
Robbie found out that a lot of the early birds at the sale are people who buy up books cheap and then re-sell them on eBay.
Robbie still did not have all of the volumes, and kept asking around it anyone had seen them. Later in the morning he had all but one, when a young woman came running across the arena calling for him. But, before you get excited about my husband's faithfullness, remember this is a love story about books. She had found the final volume for him!
He did come back with some other good finds, but he has proudly be retelling this story for us, and the new volumes are now stuffed into our ever buldging case of old books.
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Robbie was up before the crack of dawn yester...
April 18, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Robbie was up before the crack of dawn yesterday for the Library Book Sale. He had intended to get up at 5:30 a.m. so he could be at the sale at 6:00 a.m., but found that he was unable to sleep by 3:30 and got up and showered. He said he was about 20th in line, as some people had camped out overnight. He said some people were literally running through the doors and down the aisles! He had mapped out the tables and had his list of books prepared the night before!
Isa and I one the other hand slept in and had a fun morning at the Saturday Market and Farmer's market. She mostly enjoyed the juggeler who juggled fire and knives!
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The week is moving along, and I'm actually gl...
April 14, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
The week is moving along, and I'm actually glad to see some rain. We went up to Portland yesterday. I had some school things to take care of and we looked at some rentals. Isa got to put in her two cents this time.
We had a nice Easter in Ka-ne-ta on Sunday - driving over for the day.
I'm helping Mom with the playroom this week. Today I get to go and strip the wallpaper. Then it will be sanding down the floors and painting! We're hoping that when it's all done it will feel like the perfect cozy playroom/guest room!
Isa's school is winding down. They are getting ready for their Cinco De Mayo celebration. Because the local festival moved to September, Isa's teacher is putting on her own festival. I'll let everone know when it will be!
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We spent the weekend in Portland helping Rave...
April 05, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We spent the weekend in Portland helping Raven and Cheikh move apartments. We also took some time looking at apartments ourselves. We are a bit torn between the nicer places in Beaverton or the neighborhoods we liked in South East.
The appraisal for our refinance happened on Friday morning and now we're waiting to find out what they want us to fix before completing the papers.
I'm hoping to get over to Mom's soon to get the play room fixed up. We've come up with some good ideas, but first I get to remove all of the old wall paper.
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We woke up to a very cold house this morning,...
April 01, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We woke up to a very cold house this morning, and the heating guy is out here fixing our furnace right now. We knew he was ok when he mentioned that he was currently playing Diablo 2.
Robbie and I started to make progress on the upstairs and family room. Right now they are mostly piled high with boxes. I'm mostly trying to get through all of the projects that I've put off for the last 4 years.
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Welcome home Sadie! She has promised to come...
March 25, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Welcome home Sadie! She has promised to come by and help me write a flowery little essay for my scholarship requests. I have found that I am much more of a "cut and dry" essay type of writer.
Isa and Robbie are off to the Hult Center and the Library to pick up a copy of Alice in Wonderland we reserved for Sadie.
My cleaning is at a small stand-still because I am running out of small boxes (for books, books, the never ending books). What amazes me is that we got rid of a huge number of books before we moved into out house. Now we have many more, but they're all ones we want to keep!
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Isabell is sitting on my lap, helping me to p...
March 21, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Isabell is sitting on my lap, helping me to post on the web. She wanted me to type the letter "S" for Seraph. We've be practicing her parents names, her full name, and her street address. She doesn't yet understand the differences between the city and state, frequently mixing up Eugene and Oregon.
I'm stalling on cleaning up our family room and storage room. But after that we'll be on our way to organization! These days I'm learning about financial aid and re-learning how to make homemade pasta.
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Mom is watching Isa and Robbie and I are head...
March 14, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Mom is watching Isa and Robbie and I are heading out to the Home & Garden show. It will be nice to browse a bit wthout chasing Isabell around the fairgrounds.
We went to King Estate with Hanni yesterday. Isa has finally gotten over her old and was running around exubriantly. It's nice when your children return from the land of grumpy sickness and are really fun, nice kids.
I've been cleaning like crazy and our house is in a simi clean/chaotic state, but I'm starting to relax into non-professional mode, so I don't seem to mind the piles of garage sale goods as much.
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We are finally connected to the world!!! Afte...
March 10, 2004 by Robbie in Cortez
We are finally connected to the world!!! After procrastanating for months about getting internet service, I finally got on gear and did it. It's nice having it again, though I start running out of ideas on what to surf for. I don't know how others can sit there all day and do this. You can still e-mail seraph at her address, or you can e-mail us at cortez@pacinfo.com. I'll write more later!
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I haven't posted for an age! I'm no longer w...
March 06, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I haven't posted for an age! I'm no longer working, and I promptly died my hair and am going to get funky glasses. I will only be taking fashion advise from Sadie from now until graduation!
In reality we're trudging along. I haven't cleaned the house as much as I'd like to, but I am trying! I've mostly enjoyed going along with Robbie and Isa on their outings. I still have piles of work to do, but they'll get done eventually,
(BTW Adam call Jenny and let her know what her password is for posting!)
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Thank you Sadie
February 25, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Thank you Sadie.
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I haven't posted for ages!
I finish up work ...
February 24, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I haven't posted for ages!
I finish up work this week, but had to promise to stay on call for awhile! I plan on spending the first few weeks cleaning the house and yard. I think we'll plan a garage sale shortly.
Unfortunatly we had someone smash out the back window of Mom's Honda last week. I was luckly able to get it in and repaired over night. A bit frusterating though.
We're looking forward to warmer days, even though it's all rain right now.
Love to all!
(P.S. Hey Adam - what's this I hear about the computers at the hospital being down? In need of a Mocha yet?)
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Last weekend we celebrated both Destin's birt...
February 04, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Last weekend we celebrated both Destin's birthday and Raven's birthday! Robbie and I can always measure how long we've been dating by Destin's age becuase we met the fall before he was born. Eight years and counting!
I've been running on a strange energy this week. I've been meticulously (sp?) cleaning up after myself, and getting things ready for work the evening before (setting out clothes, putting coffee in the pot, etc.). All those things that magezines always tell you to do to save time - amazingly they actually work!
(I am a bit annoyed today because of the failure of measure 30. Starting to think home schooling may be the way to go, and we'll need a doctor in the local family to take care of us all.)
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I had a wonderful time at the coast with Jami...
January 29, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
I had a wonderful time at the coast with Jamie and "the girls" last weekend, and now we're gearing up for another fun filled weekend!
The week has been chugging along in high gear at work. Mom's case load is slowly tapering off, but only because half of them are going to trial between January and mid-March!
We're excited about Destin's birthday on Saterday afternoon, and then we're powering up to Portland to celebrate Raven's birthday. Back to Eugene early on Sunday so Robbie can teach Sunday School.
We're talking to a neighbor about fixing our road. The city does little to help out, so last weekend he got some gravel and filled in pot holes. I think we'll try to organize another weekend "road crew" to finish up the large (lake sized) ones!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELL!!!!
She has the funny...
January 22, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELL!!!!
She has the funny habit lately of talking in her sleep, most of it rather usuall giberish. The other night though she started laughing and in a goulish, Galiumish voice said "and they call him Mr. Frodo" over and over. Maybe that should signal an end to Lord of the Rings before bed!
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Isabell turns 3 tomorrow
January 21, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Isabell turns 3 tomorrow. Amazing how time flies by. We had a little birthday get together at the pizza place on Sunday and Mom is going over to her school today where they are having cupcakes. I told Mom I'm jealous, as I have yet to visit Isa's school.
Work moves forward though it is very nice to have Mom back at the office. The next few weeks are going to be busy, but that is probably good for all.
This weekend I'm sneaking away to the coast with Jamie and the girls. I'm feeling slightly guilty about leaving the weekend after Isa's birthday, but I'm hoping that that will be something she will have forgotten about by the time she's an adult. If not, well, there's always therapy.
Robbie and I sat down over the weekend and have started to lay out our plans for the next few months. It looks like my job will finish up at the end of February, so we're working out what exactly to do between then and July. I'll keep everyone posted.
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It's been a bit of a week so far
January 14, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
It's been a bit of a week so far.
Isa had been wetting the bed the last two weeks and we were not sure if we should worry or if it was just post holiday regression. Robbie finally took her into the doctor last Friday and she has a urinary tract infection. Luckily the med's are starting to kick in, so we're not changing the sheets as often!
Ducky also has a tumor. Although it's not uncommon for dogs to get them we now have to decide if we should spend the hundreds of dollars to have it removed or wait and hope it's benign. Sigh...
I talked to Mom briefly on Monday and it sounded like they were having a nice time in the sun and under the palms. The office continues to be chaotic, but so far we've made it to Wednesday ok.
Well, I need to sneak back to work before anyone notices that I'm slacking off for a minute!
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We woke up yesterday morning to frozen pipes
January 07, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
We woke up yesterday morning to frozen pipes. Although we've been sliping and sliding a bit we've managed to make it everywhere we needed to be. I was mostly glad that I got caught up on the laundry just in time!
We stayed with Hanni last night so that we wouldn't begin to smell to badly, and Robbie called me this morning at the office to let me know that the water was starting to come back on. Now the ice is starting to melt away and now we're on to flood warnings
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Happy belated New Year!
We woke this morning...
January 05, 2004 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy belated New Year!
We woke this morning to another dusting of snow. The funniest part is that our car door locks freeze up and Robbie usually ends up crawling through the back hatch to open the doors from the inside.
Isa got new tap shoes and ballet slippers yesterday, and has been dancing around to the Nutcracker all weekend. I managed to pry her out of her fairy tutu this morning (as she had slept in it).
Isa starts back at school today and we are back to normal weeks at work. Hopefully we'll be able to get back on track after the usual holiday time warp!
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