Yes, I have fallen in love all over again with the mountains. Look at how beautiful they are with the snow! I actually stopped my car in the road to lean out the window and take this picture. 
Sunday, November 15, 2015
November 9, 2015: Livemore Challenge: Make a List
Today's livemore challenge was to make a list of things that you want to do. Not a list of things that have to get done (I have way too many of those already) but of things you enjoy and that you are excited to do at some point. Like so many other people, I have my bucket list tucked away somewhere and have been checking items off of that list for a while. As part of this challenge, I decided to make a Kodiak-style bucket list. What things do I want to experience here before I leave?
If you can't really see it in the picture, here is what I came up with:
-See the Northern Lights
-Hike all 3 Sisters in one day
-Complete the 7 summit challenge
-Hike the Near Island Trail
-Kayak
-Host my friends for regular game nights
-Go hunting with someone
-Catch a fish
-Backpack and survive without being eaten by a bear
-Volunteer at the shelter
-Eat at every restaurant on the island, even the food trucks
-Learn about the native cultures
-Read through the Old Testament
-Make it to Galley Tables on time, and maybe share a story
-Get a dog!
-Run a half or full marathon here
-Participate in the Eco-Challenge
-Visit all the museums
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I am sure I will come up with many more things, so I will just keep adding them to the list.
If you can't really see it in the picture, here is what I came up with:
-See the Northern Lights
-Hike all 3 Sisters in one day
-Complete the 7 summit challenge
-Hike the Near Island Trail
-Kayak
-Host my friends for regular game nights
-Go hunting with someone
-Catch a fish
-Backpack and survive without being eaten by a bear
-Volunteer at the shelter
-Eat at every restaurant on the island, even the food trucks
-Learn about the native cultures
-Read through the Old Testament
-Make it to Galley Tables on time, and maybe share a story
-Get a dog!
-Run a half or full marathon here
-Participate in the Eco-Challenge
-Visit all the museums
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I am sure I will come up with many more things, so I will just keep adding them to the list.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
November 8, 2015: Spruce Cape
I LOVE that there are so many different hikes on this island. Today's was a new one for me. This morning I felt so anxious about the week ahead. Will I get everything done in time? Will I ever get to the point where I feel like I am not drowning in plans, papers to grade, games to make, circles to cut? I am thankful that God uses time outside to remind me that He calms the storms, He is bigger than anything I can even begin to worry about, and that sometimes I need to just chill out. 
Thanks, Kayla, for introducing me to this new hike. Loved it!
November 7, 2015: unashamed of the baby posts
Come on. He's cute! 
Today was a great day though. I got to spend time with my mom in the morning while supporting local artists, lounged around the house with my family, celebrated my friend's son at his 5th birthday party, and had a lot of fun going to see the high schoolers in "Guys and Dolls."
Absolutely no school work was completed today. It was perfect.
November 6, 2015: Big Brother
Leave it to Arthur to reclaim his boppy pillow just as Henry arrives. I am proud of this kid though. Despite all the change, he is adjusting well. My favorite moment tonight was when he told us, "Arthur hold Henry." We all teared up and got him situated, ready for this adorable moment where he holds his baby brother for the first time. Just as the cameras were pulled out and positioned, and Henry was lowered toward Arthur's lap, Arthur frantically changed his mind and yelled, "Arthur CAN'T hold Henry!"
No pressure, buddy. Whenever you're ready. :)
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