Eileen Josephine

Little Getaway

I'm looking forward to having a fenced-in yard one day, with some nice grass for Vada to play in... Maybe next year?

Greg's at Floyd Fest this week (he prints all the merchandise and sets up/manages the merch booth at the event) so Vada and I are hanging out at my parents' house in Virginia Beach. My mom got a new lens put in her eye (CRAZY!) and had the week off of work, so it was perfect timing. Vada's been having a good time hanging out with her Gangy and Gampy and Uncle Eric. We even spent a day in Richmond with my sister. It's been a fun little getaway. Just wanted to stop in and say hi!

<3 Lindsay

Vada is Afraid of the Dark

Poor little Vada is afraid of the dark. I'm pretty sure she picked it up watching Yo Gabba Gabba... You know, the one where Muno is afraid of the dark and Foofa helps calm him down ;) Seriously though, I know it's a natural human instinct to be afraid of the dark (thanks, Elyse) but I don't know any other way she would know about the word "dark." Kids pick up on everything! Speaking of which, Vada said her first cuss word the other day... the "S" word. Thankfully, she just repeated Greg saying it and didn't use it in a sentence during normal conversation, although I'm sure that's going to happen in no time... Ha. 

She was telling me "lights on, mama!" before bed so I started letting her sleep with her nightlight on. I thought she wanted it on just because... (you know, kids are just particular sometimes.) But then one morning she woke up early and we were walking downstairs before the sun was fully up and she was acting really scared and saying "dark mama!" That's when I knew. She's such a scaredy cat little girl... I think it's sweet though. Plus, I don't blame her, I'm still kind of afraid of the dark, too :)

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So Sleepy

We are all totally pooped after our weekend in South Carolina at Greg's Dad's house. Vada kissed a baby goat on the lips. I'll have some pictures of that later, but for now... goodnight!

<3 Lindsay

Quilts of Valor

I finished quilting seven Quilts of Valor just in time for Independence Day! They all turned out beautifully and I'm so honored that I am able to participate in such a great charity. I hope the men and women who receive these quilts can find some comfort in them.

<3 Lindsay

Scheming...

It seems I can't finish one project without coming up with another one! (or two...) 

I can't wait to get started on this one! I think I'm going to let myself buy some new fabric soon... I've taken some big chunks out of my stash over the past couple of months :)

<3 Lindsay

Mac Liquidlast + Vada

Vada decided she needed some liquid eyeliner like here mama...

HA :) Silly little girl... Whenever I'm doing my makeup in the morning she insists on also doing hers. "Eyes! Eyes! I paint!" Usually I give her a big puffy powder brush, but yesterday she snagged my liquid eyeliner while I was blowdrying my hair.

I have been sick.. sick... sick! I'm on day 3 of a z-pack and although I'm feeling a lot better than I was 2 days ago, it seems I've plateaued. Vada's been napping for over two hours and is coughing in her crib right now, so that's not a good sign... I'm hoping tomorrow we will both feel like heading to Virginia Beach. We were there for a few days this weekend, but it was a drag because I was just couch-ridden the whole time. I want to go to the beach and get some sun! I feel like the ocean could cure me.

<3 Lindsay

Energized

A mere change in schedule is all it took for my life to take a turn toward awesome... Greg and his brother decided to start working out in the evenings instead of the mornings, and this new schedule works out so much better!

• I don't have to (not) get up at 5am to work out (it's just too hard)
• I don't have to work out in the evenings, which keeps me up all night
• Since the timing is so much more convenient, I will actually work out
• Greg gets to spend more time with Vada in the morning
• Greg actually gets to work earlier in the morning so he can prepare himself for the day
• I get to quietly and leisurely cook dinner after putting Vada to sleep
• Greg and I get to enjoy a later-than-usual, but quiet and relaxing dinner together as husband and wife

I'm giving my 5k training another go since my knees are better. This time, I'm not going to try running outside until I've finished the 9 week training course on the treadmill. Hopefully that will strengthen me up enough to prevent another bout of patellar tendonitis. 

So, as expected, I've had a ton of energy all day after getting up at 6 and doing my cardio. I had to do a bunch of stuff for the salon this morning, and then Vada and I went to the park before nap time. We spent the afternoon organizing some things in the sewing/craft/play room, which I'm feeling really good about. I got rid of a lot of crap I don't need, and prettied up my desk and bookshelf. 

I got a new green lamp for my desk... I had my eye on it for weeks. It was on display in the front window of a boutique next to the salon, so I finally just went in there and got it today. But the thing won't turn on! So it's back to the white one, which is technically supposed to go in the living room once we acquire a second end table.

Now I've got one wall of that room almost completely finished! Yay :) Finally. It felt so good to feel inspired and motivated today instead of like a slothy slug.

Since it seems that Greg is back on a normal schedule, I can't WAIT to go to some yoga classes again! Hooray for exercise and energy :)

<3 Lindsay

A Momentous Week

Last week was pretty momentous. First, Greg came home at a normal hour every single day, and didn't have to go back to work after dinner! YES. It was so nice to spend the evenings together as a family. We hadn't spent that kind of time together in a really long time... like 8 or 9 weeks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his schedule will stay this way, at least for a little while.

Saturday, my friend Gabby got married! Greg's mom watched Vada so Greg and I could go. I had the best time! After days and days of rain and thunderstorms, Gabby and Daniel were blessed with a perfectly warm, sunny day, without a cloud in the sky! Gabby was as beautiful as ever, and the ceremony was really lovely.

They got engaged on a hot air balloon ride, so after lighting the unity candle, they used it to set off a mini hot air balloon! It was so sweet and one of the neatest things I've ever seen at a wedding.

The reception was really fun. I got to goof around with a ton of friends, eat good food, and even have a drink! (Haven't done that in a while...) I seriously don't think anything could have made the evening better. Even the temperature was perfect! There was a beautiful sunset behind the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the first fireflies of the season :)

On our way home, Greg and I stopped at the grocery store to get a few things to make for breakfast in the morning, and I got s'mores supplies!

Perfect ending to a perfect week :)

<3 Lindsay

Cake Pop

Ha :)

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Ummm... Whoa.

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