I know. I know. Horrifyingly delinquent on the blog. Work has taken over my life. What's that they say about establishing a good work/family balance? I'm usually relatively successful, but new responsibilities at work have left me reeling. In a good way, of course.
There's been a lot going on in the last couple of weeks. Dora traveled to Western Mass for a weekend of fellow horse people. I do love that she has the opportunity to spend time with people whose eyes don't glaze over when she talks horses. Then the next weekend she was in good ol' New Jersey for work.
We spent a couple of weeks furiously preparing for Thanksgiving. It's always an excuse to do the things we don't ever get around to. Like, for example, alphabetizing the spice cabinet. My mother is very proud. I know Dora often wishes that my mom's organizational genius didn't skip a generation. Sorry dear. Mary and Bob were in town for Thanksgiving, and it was a wonderful, though busy, few days.
Before I get to the Thanksgiving post, I figured we should catch up on the previous couple of weeks in pictures.
Arden and I have spent a fair amount of time shopping recently. It's not a very good thing when it comes to our bank account, but hey, a girl needs winter accessories to match her new coat! She did try to talk me into some new wrapping paper and a fake pumpkin. She was unable to will me into it.
Jazz hands!
Another new purchase....the Shark 2 in 1 Steam Vac. I should not be allowed in Bed Bath and Beyond. I somehow managed to walk out with just this, which was a planned purchase. I think we've decided we like the machine. We have a giant Bissell steam cleaner that, though it does a good job, it's ridiculously awkward to pull out for a quick cleaning of the floor. We bought this specifically to deal with the fancy new white tile in the new (still unfinished) bathroom, but I love to have it to do a quick cleaning of the kitchen.
We have spent a lot of time scootering. It's getting colder by the minute, but we try to take advantage of the weather when we're not facing sub zero temps. She finally mastered the scooter, and I no longer panic for her life while she's on the thing. That said, she will never scooter without a helmet. Ever.
Ah, fresh air brings out the cheerful girl
Since my last post, she started swim lessons! Folks, you are seeing it here first....future Olympian and possessor of a full ride to Stanford. But really, she loves it and so do we. Her class is 30 minutes once a week. Once the winter session starts we'll likely enroll her in two of the classes.
While Dora was away Arden and I went to see Megamind. We went to Chunky's for dinner and a movie, which is such a fabulous option.
The next night we met up with Annette and Mandy for a 'Girls Night Out'. Arden scootered up and down the harbor for about 1.5 hours. That's the USS Constitution in front of her. History lessons abound!
And down the hill....with two feet off the ground!
With Nettie
One can only get so artistic with the iPhone, particularly at night, but Boston at sunset is almost as spectacular as Boston at night.
Someone is ready for a visit from the man in the red suit. This was pre-Thanksgiving.
Rockin' the new George pjs and slippers. And her 3D shades, of course.
