I got out of the house once...

It is pretty clear to all who know me that I'm not much of a home-body. I really don't know how I survived being homeschooled all my life, but it definitely didn't kick my desire to be out and about, around people. So now that I'm a stay-at-home mommy (and I'm grateful to be one), I must say I'm getting a little stir-crazy. It doesn't help that I'm avoiding public right now so that I can protect Eli (2-1/2 weeks old now) from germs during cold and flu season. I haven't been to church in 3 weeks and I think I've maybe been to a grocery store twice since his birth. (You know you're stir-crazy when going to a grocery store is like the most exciting thing you can imagine!)

So today I opened some old pictures to remind myself that I have actually been somewhere other than on my Living Room sofa. I feel refreshed. :)

In Seattle (Pike's Market). Eric bought me flowers.

In Venice (San Marco Square - where Saint Mark is buried). My favorite place in the universe.

Somewhere where the skies are blue. I love this picture of Eric! He looks so happy.

Hiking (something we probably wont be doing for a few weeks - at least until I don't have to stop and nurse Eli every 2 hours). That reminds me that I need to get a hiking baby carrier that fits Eric. Anyone know a good place to look beside REI? Can't wait to hike again!!!

On Mount Hood.

In London: hangin' on the gate of Buckingham Palace

In England: that's the London skyline behind us.

In Paris - I hate Paris

In Germany (Eric is behind my Aunt Sylvia)

All those places are great...BUT SERIOUSLY....
No matter how stir-crazy I am right now, I know what life is really about.