Let's get (re)started...

Here's a little of what's been happening in our world:

Our paper chain is quickly shrinking and they begin building our house next week. They have been out there on Lot 43 surveying and getting ready to lay the foundation. We are getting excited to be in our house, but I am beginning to dread the packing process. Thankfully after watching my mom do it about a million times I am somewhat of a pro at packing and unpacking pretty quickly. Thanks Navy for preparing me for life.

We have been walking about 1-1.5 hours a day and lifting (tiny, 3-lb. weights) to keep as much of my muscle as I can and to get ready to start running again. Dr. Urology said we can talk about the possibility of running at my next appointment (July 17th)- fingers crossed. She did, however, laugh at me when I asked when I can bike again. Seeing as she never actually answered the question, I think it's going to be a while.

The bruises that covered my body are quickly fading, the soreness is mellowing, I can put on my own shoes, I require less than 18 hours of sleep a day - things are on their way up.

This summer is quickly filling up for us with impending visits from family and friends, the wedding of dear friends Casey and Caitlin, birthdays, a possible trip to PA, concerts, camping trips, and a soccer game this Saturday! That's right, a Seattle Sounders game. Our friend Phil generously gave us his tickets for the game this Saturday and seeing as it's a sport both Ryan and I agree on and enjoy, we are very excited to go watch some futbol.

Well, that about sums up what's going on in our lives. What's going on in yours?

Here are my 5 thankfuls, in no particular order:

1. The Harry Potter books and movies. After years of making up excuses and avoiding these books I have broken down and am now addicted to these wizards. I am almost done with book 4 and take it with me every where (it's hard to read when you're doing dishes). Thanks to Kirsten for her persistence. I will not, however, read the Emily or Twilight books. Sorry. English majors can love magic too.

2. I've said it before and I will say it again, I have THE best husband. No joke. Sometimes I wonder how I can be so lucky. Anybody that can make you laugh while you are in the midst of hysterics or in a dark mood is a keeper. I hope I grow old with laugh lines, as a testament to how funny Ryan really is.

3. Washington in the summer is the most beautiful place on earth. Period. End of story. Don't even argue - you'll lose.

4. Homemade applesauce. I finally attempted something I have always thought about, and it worked. And it was easy and delicious. Good thing Washington has a constant supply of good priced apples. You may be ending up with a batch real soon.

5. I'm here. Breathing and eating and all that. You never know when you are heading into an 8 hour surgery how things are going to turn out. But, I'm here, typing this - so everything is all good in the 'hood.

xo, Meg

Hopefully the next post will include pictures. I bought batteries, now for putting them in the camera...