In honor of Mother’s Day I decided to stretch myself and try something new. Â That something was Kirtan, which is basically singing meditation done in Hindi or Sanskrit in a call and response format. I first heard of Kirtan from my friend Jennifer Alexander who leads Kirtan at...
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What a fantastic second week in Bend, OR! Â We got to check out a couple of the hot spots including Smith Rock (top 3 photos) where rock climbers do their thing. Â Unfortunately we went at a time of day when not many were climbing, but the beauty of the place was still impressive. So cool...
We just wrapped up our fourth week of home leave (2 more weeks to go). Â A week ago we transferred from Minnesota to Bend, Oregon to visit Nick’s parents. Â This is my first time visiting the Northwest and WOW has it knocked my socks off. Â Perfect weather every day, fit people as...
My belly is finally getting some substance to it now that I’m 2 weeks into the third trimester. Â Nick and I are currently in Bend, Oregon with Nick’s parents and I’m taking advantage of the beautiful views and peaceful environment. Â The picture above is a shot from...
One of the best pregnancy benefits I’ve experienced thus far has been an increased awareness of my body. Â I think this occurs naturally for most pregnant women, but to varying degrees depending on the degree to which you let it affect you. Â As with anything, I realized that there...