Many of you may or may not remember that I love sports. All sports. Any sport. I love to watch, I love to participate, I love to live in a world where sports exist. Yes, I even like to watch golf. I know, I'm crazy.

So, it's a GREAT time to be a sports fan in Boston. The Red Sox are always there for you (just like the Cubbies, but a *little* better...), and it seems that the Patriots are going to be great again this next season (come on back, Tom Brady!). But, what's really exciting are the Celtics and the Bruins right now.

Last night, I fell asleep during the 3rd quarter of the Celtics game (after the Bruins had already been confirmed winners for the evening). I know this sounds a bit like I don't really love a sport if I can FALL ASLEEP during it, but actually it is just the opposite. I LOVE falling asleep during sports games (on TV, of course!). There is something about the hum of the crowd that just makes me sleepy. And, I still got to watch the last 1 minute of the game (the most exciting part!), because my husband woke me up... YAY!

So, it's good to be in my life right now. I actually am really happy and content. On some level, I do feel like I am "waiting" around for September, but I'm really trying to remember that I only get to be pregnant for 9 months, but I get to be a MOTHER forever. So, I'm embracing this time. It's not always comfortable or easy, but I just keep reminding myself that it only gets more difficult.

I love this new adventure.

Thanksgiving Day was fantastic. I love my family so much!

Here's some pictures. You'll notice a couple that are a little out of focus, and those were taken by Elijah (2). He's awesome. :o)

Okay, I know it's a cheesy title, but I thought the word "strange", and I couldn't get this song out of my head. Now it's out and into your head... Hehe!

So, there ARE strange happenings in my life right now. I don't want to go into too much detail on this here blog, but it's one of those things that you think will never happen, but may in fact be happening. And, it's bad. You know.

I'm really trying to stay about 1500 miles away from it, though. Not that I'm in denial, I'm just not thinking about it all of the time, like I would if I were just 10 miles away.

Anyway... What else is going on...?

This weekend was a fun time! I went out for a birthday celebration on Friday, spent some quality girl time on Saturday (I helped a friend purchase a crib for her soon-to-be-born baby!!), had some very quality ALONE time on Saturday night and Sunday was just awesome. Sunday, we went to church. I taught Sunday School, with Matt's assistance, and it was TOTALLY fun. I love those kids. Sunday we went for lunch and then Sunday evening we had friends over for a dinner/potluck/watching of Ironman. It was such a great day.

Also, I am doing Yoga! Woot. I found this video online, and I like it quite a bit so far.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5252081323671893017&ei=N7AZSdHCE5OwqwKdt6XMDQ&q=yoga.org.nz

What do you guys do to keep in shape? I really like yoga, because I can do it in my second story apartment without disturbing the neighbors.

I had a great weekend. Matt and I celebrated our 4-year anniversary (do you realize that's how long it takes to get through college?!) on Saturday, and it was a blast. We had breakfast, watched Tropical Thunder (Hilarious, by the way!), went to Salem Willows (see pictures below), cleaned the house (very exciting, actually), and then watched the Olympics. I think we watched Phelps win his 8th gold. It was pretty sweet. :o) We also saw the Lightning Bolt win the mens 100m sprint, which was pretty awesome.

Saturday was a good day. Matt and I were very intentional about being together and just enjoying each other's company. That is definitely one of the things that make our marriage work (after 4 years, I'm starting to sound like an old, married woman!); we genuinely enjoy each other's company. Matt's so funny. He's a great husband, and we really have grown as individuals since we've been together. Matt is able to challenge me in ways that I would not challenge myself, and that is an amazing gift in a husband.

Here's the guy himself. He's getting me a Raspberry Lime Rickey. For those not in New England, they are an awesome concotion of raspberry syrup, fresh limes and Sprite. Very tasty.


The view from the Willows. Isn't it beautiful?


I loved this woman's shop: http://seaglassthings.etsy.com Her items are beautiful, unique and I think I convinced her to make sea glass stitch markers. Wouldn't that be beautiful?

Now, it's time for me to complain (just a little). So I understand that NBC and all of the random, new channels dedicated to the Olympics did not cover the first few rounds of Olympic tennis competition, but to not show even one minute! Does that make any sense? There were awesome moments (that I have been able to watch only on nbcolympics.com). What the deuce?

So, beside NBC's awful bias (only Swimming, Gymnastics and Track coverage), I have also not seen any coverage of the Olympics on our local news stations (besides NBC). For Pete's sake, Alicia Sacramone is from the Boston area, and there is NO coverage of it. I don't get it. It's the biggest sports competition in the world, and the sports channels don't even mention it. I really don't get it. Hey Fox, I would watch your Morning News (as I do every day) if only you let me know what happened during my sleep like the Today Show does. At least NPR is covering the Olympics.

That is all for this Monday morning. Happy new week!

    So, I have recently been inspired to wear summer scarves. First, I was inspired by the lovely Christin. Then, one of my coworkers wore one yesterday. And, the final decision to wear a summer scarf today? Last night, I finished blocking a light, lacy scarf that I absolutely love. So, why not? What do you think?

As good of an angle as I could get...


And, a close-up. Isn't it pretty? It's made from Sea Silk, and the pattern is called Strangling Vines. Isn't that a funny name?

It has been a very long time since I have blogged, and I've started to do it once or twice, but then I get stopped for some reason. Today, I am doing it. I love it, and I will not stop.

So, what's new? Hmm... I'm loving work, the Olympics and the vampire book series called Twilight. I also still love Matt, the cats and our apartment. I'm pretty excited about how Matt and I are officially "trying" to get pregnant. I put trying in quotes, because it is such a strange way to talk about it. I don't have a better word, though, so there are the quotes.

THE OLYMPICS. Isn't Phelps the best?

What else, what else?? I had the best time on both family vacation and personal (ET Reunion) vacation. There is something about going home, going to people that really KNOW you, you know? So, I am trying to be better about staying in touch with everyone. It's not easy, but it is very important to me.

Speaking of which, Matt and I have recently discovered that we have different philosophies about keeping in touch with people from whom you move away. My philosophy is that it is important to keep the relationships, especially the really deep relationships. Matt's philosophy is simple: if he's not spending time with the person, then he will not put effort into "keeping in touch". We discovered this serious difference when we were discussing moving to Columbus (always a possibility, my friends). I mentioned that we would probably bring "the kids" back to Boston to visit our old friends and to see the sights, and Matt was honestly surprised about that as a possibility. Then, we talked about it with a couple on Saturday, and the woman felt the same as me, and the man felt the same as Matt. So, maybe it's just a gender thing? I do know, though, that I have made friends in Massachusetts that I never want to forget or lose touch with. Honestly.

There we are. Now, you have the rambling thoughts of Lyndsay on just 6 hours of sleep (for the past three nights) and while at work.