Lots going on this month in the Stucki household. I am feeling a little swept along in the stream, but trying to stay present in the moment. We’ve started attending an Episcopal church nearby and have found it a good fit so far.
Tomorrow Ben gets home from a conference in San Francisco. I joined him […]
Filed under: Family Updates, Going Green on November 20th, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Why do you like Obama, Layla?
“Because you and daddy do. Daddy says that’s okay ’cause I’m 4.”
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*I woke up this morning to Layla watching the news coverage…*
“Mama! He says he’ll be our president, too!”
Well we voted for him. He’s talking to the people who didn’t vote for him.
“He’s going to be our president! I’m too […]
Filed under: Laylaisms on November 5th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
… written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call […]
Filed under: SoapBox on November 4th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
After much hunting Ben and I ended up in Halloween costumes from our closets with a little help from Layla’s craft supplies and a face paint kit.
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Ben was quite obvioulsy Aang as planned, but I switched gears and went as Suki, a Kyoshi Warrior:
Not so bad for no-sew Avatar costumes.
Layla had a full day […]
Filed under: Family Updates, Getting Crafty on November 1st, 2008 | 2 Comments »