No, I don't mean the weather, although check it out - winter is here, in a very nasty and not-too-picturesque way. Forget about soft blankets of snow - try hideously wet leaves clogging every possible grate, sleet and hail in the same day, and cold soaking through to your bones.
I titled this post "Cooling Off" because I've noticed my blog has been politically-focused for the last few weeks, probably because of the election and the attention to politics that naturally engenders.
So here are a few utterly random and hopefully amusing pictures!
Probably the most creative thing I've ever done (outside of bear children): Followed directions not quite exactly, but close enough. Very time-consuming. Happy 2nd Birthday Helena!
We've made good use of our Kelty backpack. Usually we head out to the state park and walk on the cross-country ski trails. Note that the kids are wrapped in blankets or other winter gear. Why don't we just wait until it's warmer???
These photos are recent; probably from a couple of weeks ago. The kids LOVE to play in the leaves. We also have some cute video from this day, but I was shaking like a drunken sailor, so it's not so fun to watch.
Maybe these photos belong on the other blog - I don't know. This picture was taken at the Restaurant Akershus in Epcot's Norway pavilion. One is from 2005, when Helena was almost 1 1/2 years old. The other was taken in Feb. 2008, shortly before she turned 4. Notice, if you will, the change in attitude. (Holly's already seen these but they're worth a look and a laugh.)
SO - There you go! No politics here!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Cooling Off
Posted by Beth Soelberg at 9:04 PM
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5 comments:
What great pics. I miss those guys. I am still impressed with that Elmo cake.
VERY nice Elmo cake :)
And you said you weren't crafty?! That takes talent!
Wonderful pictures! So fun to see your family. All I miss are pictures of you ;).
Though I must admit that I very much enjoy your political and religious posts :). At least for me, life is filled with so much trivial and shallow communication anyway that some depth is always welcomed.
As a foreigner, European, Swedish.. and hence naturally a socialist (at least in your point of view ;)) and democrat, it has been interesting to hear opinions from other than European media (pro Obama). Because though we have no say in your election, it has been in our news every day and your election affects us too in some ways.
Anyways... Most importantly, it is really fun to read your blog, Beth! I look forward to all new posts! You are so talented and fun :).
Helena -
I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I'm so happy to leave messages on my blog, and that you read it from time to time!
Although Obama is not my first choice for president (neither was McCain!), it's clear that a change in leadership is necessary in the U.S. I can't say exactly what kind of change we're looking at, but I do believe that capitalism offers more opportunities for success than socialism, although is some ways it could be considered more fair.
One thing I always appreciated about you is that you LIKED to have "deep" conversations. I miss those, as I converse mostly with preschoolers and toddlers!
Very cute! I was impressed with that cake, by the way! I love your kiddos!
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