Taking Stock

Making: time for the little, important things - like writing letters
Cooking: soups!
Drinking: tall peppermint hot chocolate, because why not?
Reading: Dan Brown's Inferno, David Baldacci's The Sixth Man, and numerous theories on education
Wanting: to make this wreath
Looking: at the changing leaves on the mountains
Playing: with Khan; he's getting big!
Wasting: time playing with said kitty

Sewing: nothing... shocker
Wishing: for the holidays to arrive
Enjoying: the recently-added third blanket on our bed. A warm bed = more cuddles, which is always a good thing
Waiting: to take the GRE
Liking: our newly-painted bedroom!
Wondering: when I'll have to break out my snow boots
Loving: Target's Halloween decorations, even if Kyle doesn't...
Hoping: Ender's Game won't be a complete flop
Marveling: at how quickly September has passed
Needing: to send off birthday packages
Smelling: leaves and the unique "crispness" of fall air
Wearing: cardigans, graphic tees, leggings, and moccasins
Following: travel blogs
Noticing: my hypocritical tendencies
Knowing: that I'm headed in a good direction
Thinking: about the future and what it may, or may not, hold
Bookmarking: photography tumblrs
Opening: my heart to change
Giggling: at Matt Smith and slowly becoming a "Whovian"
Feeling: optimistic

Summer Vacations

This summer was a good one.

Really, it was. Yes, Kyle and I worked like crazy, and yeah, some days seemed to drag by because of that, but all in all, we've had a great summer.

We took 2 weeks off in July. The first week we vacationed with the Tuft's up in Midway. We went on a couple of hikes, explored Timp Caves, and just relaxed. The second week we drove to Washington and vacationed with the Decker's. The first part of that week was spent camping at Mt. St. Helen's; the second part was spent camping on the beach (Westport area) to celebrate my grandparent's 50th anniversary.

Finally, over labor day weekend, we went down to Little Wild Horse Canyon with some friends; one last "hoorah" before school began!

And now, pictures!

Midway:

Timp Caves:

Mt. St. Helens:

Westport Beach:

Little Wild Horse:

Little people, big rock