Monday, October 21, 2013

Week 42: Silver Lake

We walked around Silver Lake yesterday. 

It was slightly dispiriting.  All signs of fall are already gone. 
Yes, I'm afraid to report, winter is on it's way.  Snow, ice, cold, . . . yep, it's already beginning! :( 

Despite the cold, we still had a lot of fun.  Alex in true two year old fashion had a grand time throwing rocks in the lake with grandma.

Last week Matt introduced Alex to drumming, this week: mountain biking.

I fear what Matt might try to teach Alex next. . .

Happy photographing! 

Monday, October 14, 2013

Week 41: Drummer in Training

Matt introduced Alex to a new skill yesterday. . .drumming. 

Not with real drums of course, after all he's not even two and we are cheap, but we improvised. 


Alex had a blast and played for 30 minutes solid.  I fear my world just got a whole lot louder. . .

Happy photographing!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Week 40: Zesty Orange Peel

In light of recent developments we now have a new goal; it's called "come up with enough money to pay for adoption". 

I'm just going to say it, saving sucks!  Obviously it's a necessity, or at least it should be, but trying to cut out a couple hundred $$ from our monthly budget is MUCH easier said than done.  So I've tried to approach the problem from the opposite end as well and come up with ways that I can start financially contributing again. 

The quickest way to come up with $$ would be for me to go back to work, but let's be honest, it would kill me to leave our little boy and I haven't been up and ready by 8 am for two years now.  Yes, being a stay-at-home mom is a ton of work with no pay, but it's awesome and I'm not willing to give that up!

So since that isn't a real option, I've started thinking outside the box.  I tend a little girl two days a week and I tutor math more these days (so hey, if you know anyone who needs math help, send them my way!!).  The last couple weeks I've also embarked on a new project, one that I find very exciting, and one that will hopefully bring a little bit of $$.  What is this new venture, you might ask?  I'll give you a hint:


And three words: Zesty Orange Peel

 

Hopefully everything will be up and running by the end of the month!  
Wish me luck!

Happy Photographing!