Today my friend from work, M, and her baby, J came to visit! We learned just how much "stuff" on the coffee table is too much too interesting (he's 7-8 months old and pulling himself up to the table and reaching for things, among other activities).

We hung out and laughed with J for much of the afternoon, and Mark came up with his camera for me to take some VERY cute photos. It was just in time, because when J woke up from his nap, the sun was shining in our western-facing windows and it was very cute.

Today was laundry day, and since I'm working the next 3 days, I used a new ground turkey crockpot recipe for the weekend. I also woke up feeling kinda yucky, a sore throat, so here's hoping I'm not sick! So many people around me in the last week and a half have been sick - I washed my hands like the nurse I am - but may have caught something anyway since it has been a really busy month and I haven't gotten to bed early lately. Bummer. That's all my own fault.

M showed me this great butternut squash soup recipe - and I've added a little handheld blender to my list of "Kitchen Needs" - oy. Tim and Xtina made that list for me.

I feel like it's naptime for me! Been drinking lots and lots of tea today. Time for some more.