Catch-up Entry

1.
We've been working in the yard, though we probably need to do more. I need to weed, for example. But in the past couple of months, we've cleared and planted two new beds and sodded about half of the back yard. What remains: sodding the second half of the back yard, clearing and planting three additional beds (one in the back and two in the side yard), and regular maintenance. Our front yard is rockin'. We killed a bunch of stuff last year because we'd never had a yard or garden before and didn't really know what we were doing. This year, most plants seem to be thriving. A gardening tip: water. I know it's basic, but shows you how little we knew a year ago!

2.
I expect to be doing a fair amount of traveling and hosting this summer. Within the next month or so, two weekend trips (one to Brazoria county and one to Austin to meet an old friend from Chicago), and my birthday. I'm thinking sangria party, but that's still open for suggestions. In July both Nate and I might have to travel for work. In August, we plan on going to New York.

3.
Babies. Lots of babies. My boss returns from maternity leave this week. Nate's boss is currently on family leave to welcome a recent addition. And two different couples/friends of ours have recently told us they are pregnant. Another couple is actively trying.

4.
Running is going well. Working on having three miles as my base. Out of the past six runs, four were three miles and two were two miles. So, I'm getting there.

5.
Recently seen and enjoyed Murderball, a spelling bee documentary, An Evening with Kevin Smith, and a friend's 5-minute video that had to be conceived and completed within 24 hours.

6.
I'm officially Texan again. The other day I was talking about a work project with a colleague and said, "I'm fixing to ..." This means "cain't" isn't far behind.

7.
I love lists, but they're probably boring to read so I'll stop now.

8.
Well, ok, one more. An interesting (and saddening) story about the decline of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio.

9.
This one is for the ladies. Ladies, meet Chad White.