Updates!

I'm OFFICIALLY back! Thanks to my recent facebook deactivation, I plan to blog more frequently. I'm ashamed to admit that facebook was becoming an addiction for me; it was detracting from my school work and family time. For me, blogging is far more productive.

We just celebrated the one year anniversary of home ownership. Dane has updated several rooms: tiled the bathroom, extended the hardwood from the kitchen into the dining room, replaced several light fixtures, applied new paint to the walls, etc. I tend to be the project planner, he is the project executor. What a perfect partnership! Pictures to come.

Robbie is developing quite well. He is now 19 months and has approximately 40 words. Granted, they aren't all full words (most are approximations). However, he communicates well. He also knows a handful of signs. At his recent doctor's visit, he came in on the 95th percentile for height and 85th for weight.As I'm learning more about how to reduce problem behaviors in my graduate program, I get to actually apply some of the procedures to Robman. He's my little guinea pig! Maybe the terrible two's won't be as terrible with the help of a master's degree. We can only hope.

We recently traveled to Richmond, Virginia to visit Ged (Grandpa Ed) for Thanksgiving. We had a lot of fun touring the city and going to some amazing restaurants. We look forward to our next visit.

We also had the pleasure of hosting two of my closest friends for the weekend: Miss Lindsay Robinson (NYC) and Miss Katherine Joslin (Chi). It's so nice to know that friendship can outlast the time and distance between us. I Love these girls!


We are looking forward to relaxed, family-filled Christmas break with lots of good food and good fun.

These are a few of my favorite things (this week):
1. Buddy the Elf. Best Christmas movie EVER.
2. Shutterfly's sales. 40% photo cards? Yes, please.
3. LOFT savings cards. 2 sweaters and 2 blouses. Score.
4. Toast on market. Fortunately for us, the one in New Albany is never as busy as the one in Louisville. Best breakfast we've ever had. As Dane says..."it looks like something on Top Chef"
5. Lego DUPLO. Love walking in on Dane building and Robbie destructing duplo creations in the living room. Pics to come.

Alright friends and family! Keep me honest! I will be back at least once a week. Promise.