"If you don't see the book on the shelf, write it." ~ Beverly Cleary
Riding to work today seemed like a great way to squeeze a little exercise into the day, and it is. Although I’m not too excited about the upcoming ride home. I think I’m going to be getting pretty wet. To illustrate my point, I’ve included a shot of the street from my office window not to show off the view (it is pretty nice if you’re into construction sites), but to highlight several of the pedestrians using umbrellas. Wimps! Ha ha, who needs to stay dry any way?
Ten Things that Sydney ate while working in Room 2 with Ms. Elvrum on Saturday:
1. Smelly Marker (banana smell is her choice)
2. 3 different yard sticks (one with duct tape on it)
3. Unifix Cubes (at least 4 of them…all red)
4. Filer Holder
5. 2 Green Pillows
6. Sydney (classroom stuffed pug)
7. Mrs. Brooks’ stuffed animal collection.
8. Shell (100% shell from the beach)
9. 2 More Yard Sticks
10. 1 Cheeto from student’s snack left behind.
Last week I had the opportunity to spend time with some of my favorite people. I left Edmonds and headed towards Anacortes. I first stopped in Arlington to visit Lara, Marc, & Arco (Larco = new nickname) at their new pad. After a quick walk and Sydney acting like a wimp around Arco, I headed to A-Town.
Once I hit the Elvrum Ranch, My mom and I took a walk around the gardens and property. I instantly noticed how healthy her apples looked in comparison to the ones on our tree. What does she really do to her plants/gardens? Eventually we were joined by Midge and Genevieve. It took them nearly 2 hours to get from town to my parent’s house due to the Oyster Run. Luckily, Genevieve made a delicious cherry pie in honor of the debates and we were able to chow down. I love Obama Pie.
The next day I spent my time holding/loving adorable babies. Erin and Suzanna both have babies that are a few 
months apart and we introduced them. They weren’t too interested in conversing yet, but more into being held, nuzzled & changed. We spent much of our time talking about old times and what we are up to now.
Erin lives in Colorado and so I hardly get to see her. I’m so glad she was up for a few days and that I got a chance to meet Mara. She’s got Erin’s eyes, Karl’s hair and is beautiful as ever. I wish those Wolfswinkels would move back to Washington already! Suzanna has already granted my wish and moved back to the PNW. Her son Carter is relaxed, talkative, and very squishy. I’m trying to convince Suzanna that Carter dress up as an Olympic Weight Lifter for Halloween. Both Carter and Mara were so sweet, aware and adorable.
A trip to Anacortes would not be the same without my dad playing with the dog pound or a walk to the mail boxes with my mom. Eventually everyone parted ways and I made my way back to Edmonds….time well spent, I tell you.
