Happy Mama

For Mother's Day, Chris surprised me with a new bike (and basket). I told him right away that the bike would be useless without a trailer for Maren, so he quickly got one and hooked it up. I love it and take Maren out two or three times a day...if the weather permits, which it hasn't lately. Mapleton is perfect bicycle country and I take Maren to visit sheep and llamas, and feed the horses. I would love to report that she loves it too (and she did for a while) but now she fusses and fights that I try to strap her in. I hope it is just a phase.

Chris also introduced me to She & Him. This is a charming album that Maren and I rock out to in the car. She loves the song "Sing" and will actually chirp right along (Daaa Da Da Da...)

Graduation and more

Hurray! Chris graduated! I feel guilty for not posting this a little sooner, since it is a very momentous occasion. Chris and I have both commented that the two years flew by quicker than we expected (and then Chris says he is done with school for the rest of his life...no argument from me).

The house we have been living in for the past two and half years sold, so we have moved in with Chris's parents for a couple of months. I never realized how much I love the rural life until now. I take several bicycle rides with Maren each day and we drive past all the little "farms" and say hi to the animals. It is so peaceful and I have started fantasizing about owing a little house with a garden and chickens and an orchard filled with sheep. I would spend my days making bread and drying my laundry outside... At least for the next few months we are going to enjoy this life.