he said. she said. a married couple's blog.

Tuesday, July 31

It seems like everyone around me is going on amazing trips lately and I'm getting a little jealous.

One of my coworkers just got back from Peru (and another is going soon). His daughter was there on an archaeological dig for several months and he met her and they went to Machu Picchu. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I have a serious fondness of South America (I'd love to take a literary tour). I was so close to actually going to Chile for work a few years ago but it fell through and I'm still bitter. I haven't seen any photos of his trip yet, but I suspect that will happen soon and it will only increase my envy. Even if I could convince my husband to take a trip to Peru, Chile or Argentina, I don't think I'd want to take Bridget (at least not at this point in her life). It's going to have to continue to wait, I think.

Brendan's mom and his cousin are currently in China, teaching English to middle schoolers. They will soon be finished with that and embark on a week long tour of more of the country. Honestly, I really don't have much desire to go to China, but they seem to be having quite an adventure. I'm thoroughly enjoying reading Jamie's blog.

Now, we are planning on taking a trip with the Muskoxen (and significant others) next summer since Brendan, Geoff and Vince are all turning 30. A while back we were going around with suggestions and although we had sort of settled on a cruise of the Eastern Caribbean (which don't get me wrong, would be AWESOME, especially with everyone), I am still holding out hope for something like Iceland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, or Croatia. There's so much time until then, though.

I love our annual trips to the lake, but I need to see more (and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way).

Labels: trips, vacation

Monday, July 30

finally!

Neighbors! People are moving into the hillbilly's house. I noticed them last week, but have been holding off saying too much just in case it was a big fake out.

Bonus: They only have two or three cars.

Labels: neighbors, the hood

Monday, July 23

Office Germophobes

One of the new male hires at our company must be a bit of a germophobe because recently I've noticed there have been paper towels on the floor in front of the door to the men's room.

This morning there was one laying on the floor, and I just got back and now there are at least three.

I understand if want to use the paper towel to open the door, it's what you're taught to do, but don't just throw it on the ground so someone else has to pick it up. Couldn't they just as easily throw it away at their desk or one of the thousand other trash cans on this floor?

Monday, July 16

pigeons, buses and hot dogs

We love Mo Willems' books around here; most especially the pigeon.

Labels: books, buses, hot dogs, pigeons

fresh

I love the Farmer's Market. I've been trying to go every Sunday and now that the summer produce is in full swing, there is just such an abundance of good stuff. This week: