About Me
We are Sara, Kyle, Noah, and Eli living in the city. These our are adventures: cooking, playing, creating, laughing, and yes, sometimes, crying. We believe strongly in the "it takes a village" philosophy to not only raise children but to also build a community of people to help each other. Welcome to our little hut in this great big world. "Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it." - Danny Kaye
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Nissan’s Dead
Kyle’s Nissan truck died today. It needs a new engine that costs $1100. Rather than continue servicing an old truck, we now, most definitely need to buy a new car asap.
Today we went through that wonderful process of trying to apply. We’ll hear back tomorrow to see if it will work out.
Austin had the best weather today, a cold front came in and it felt like spring! I could not believe it. Beautiful day!
And I’m feeling less stressed about the first day. The atmosphere amongst the staff at the school where I work is really positive at the moment. Everyone wants to support these kids and make the school a better place. There’s good energy going on, and I’m hoping it’s not just the concept of a fresh start, but a deeper transition that is occuring. I’m feeling good about the first day, at least right now.
I heard the U.S. has a new poet laureate – Ted Kooser. I heard him read a poem on NPR, you can hear it at http://www.npr.org/display_pages/features/feature_3848265.html?place=home02. Sounds like it might be some good work, I mean he is the poet laureate…duh! I intend to check it out.
And now I know how to spell laureate…whoohoo!!
Hamsters for Kerry
Goooo rodents!!!!
http://www.hamstersforkerry.com/
That’s all. I’m really hot (due to crappy a/c unit) and can’t fall asleep (due to school starting in 5 days, and having nothing planned for the 1st day).
Kyle and I test drove some cars today, Nissan Sentra and Toyota Matrix and Corrolla (sp?) . I think decided on the matrix. It’s a pretty sweet ride.
A Stone Dragon
After 5 minutes of lesson planning, I needed a break and decided to take a dragon quiz. Turns out I’m a Stone Dragon.
To take the quiz…http://dragonhame.com
I’m tired of unpacking boxes.
and my inner dragon is a ….
Stone DragonIn the war between good and evil, a Stone Dragon tends to walk the fine line of Neutrality.When it comes to the powers of Chaos vs. those of Law and Order, your inner dragon walks a fine line between Law and Chaos.As far as magical tendancies, a Stone Dragon’s nature does not lend itself well to the ways of Magic.During combat situations, a true Stone Dragon prefers to defeat opponents by the use of spells and other tactics.
Dragon Description:
The Stone Dragon varies in color, ranging from a dark grey to nearly white. As it’s name implies, it’s texture is stone like, and often it’s coloring will actually resemble marble, granite or some other indigenous rock.
The Stone Dragon builds it’s home deep underground, using it’s powerful claws to scoop earth and stone away. Did you hear me? Yes, it uses its claws to dig through stone, which also makes it a powerful fighter in close combat.
Luckily for most would be enemies, the stone dragon lives far enough in seclusion that seldom does it have a need to use either it’s claws, or it’s devastating lava breathe weapon.Even though the Stone Dragon lives far under the earth, it is quite social and often makes friends and allies with the deep dwarves that share it’s habitat.
This Dragons favorite elements are: Granite and Loyal Friendships
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- Chicken and dumplings for dinner, chocolate coconut cream pie for dessert.