Blurry Signs

My phone didn't capture this well, but I saw this sign while driving through a new part of town.

Rain On

I saw something I have never seen before.  Two cars slid backwards down a hill.  A Mercedes with thin racing tires couldn't get up a residential street.  Then, when it was my turn, I lost traction for a couple of seconds.  The minivan next to me had a heck of a time.  I guess our dry spell has let oil accumulate.  I have really enjoyed the last few overcast days.  A high of 62 is fine by me.

Waldo

There was a Where's Waldo hunt all around Seattle during the month of July.  We started the hunt at the beginning of the month and got six stamps.  (You went to participating shops in certain districts and searched the store for a hidden Waldo paper cut-out).  We got busy and so there was a mad dash at the end of July to finish what we had started.  Problem was...they ran out of the prizes for ten stamps so I rolled up my sleeves, took a deep breath and attacked 14 more shops in one afternoon so the kids could be entered in the raffle.  It took two hours with all three kids and I pushed that damn stroller up hill after hill.  The kids were happy and I just got the email that Blake won a gift certificate to the fake diamond jewelry store and Reade won a prize from a shop I really like.  I am happy it is August now.

House Stuff

I switched my focus to gardening and now I am back to thinking about the inside of the house.  Who wants to buy this couch so I won't?  It is so bohemian chic, but that is not exactly the look I am going for.  

Call them today!

The contractor came today to rip out our downstairs bathroom sink so we can put in a normal sink that is more functional with a house full of kids.  I am excited to have a sink that (A) allows water to flow below the countertop and (B) one that doesn't splash you every time you turn on the faucet.

Need A Cord

My mini USB cord does not work anymore so I can't transfer videos off of my camera onto the computer.  Our card reader bit the dust when Reade shoved coins into it at our old house.  The USB cord will arrive in the mail tomorrow.

Here is a dump of things we have done in the past week.

This Not That

What my brain wants to do:
1. Make Piper a duvet with a pink and gray chevron print.
2. Spend $9/piece on modern skinny pavers for the backyard
3. Hang up my outdoor strands of lights

Urban Outfitters

Modern Landscape by San Luis Obispo Landscape Architects & Designers Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Modern Patio by Vancouver Home Builders kbcdevelopments

What I did do:
1. Got up an exercised (man that felt good)
2. Took my kid in for her 1 year check-up and enjoyed the pleasure of a baby after four shots
3. Took my kids to swim lessons
4. Went grocery shopping
5. Looked around at my messy house thinking tomorrow will be the day I tackle that problem
6. Got lazy and baked my frozen pot stickers instead of frying them.  I actually like that better.  I put them in a bowl with some oil and then put them on a foil lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Yum.

Sac Time

Visiting my Nana in Sac again. Quick weekend with Piper as my sole sidekick. She loves the newness.  It is like she is aware for the first time and is exploring everything as if it was her first time here.