Sword of Truth hits Television...

CE (Allison's fiance) just forwarded me the link to the television adaptation of the Sword of Truth series. As excited as I am, I am a little skeptical at this point. I already had images of Richard and Kahlan in my mind. It will be hard for these two actors to live up to the descriptions Goodkind portrays in his books and the mental pictures I have as a result.

Still, very exciting stuff...

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1681694241/bctid1685994697

Riley Travels to Texas and Meets More Family...

After a crazy car trip from Sewanee, TN to Grapevine, TX, Riley met her Grandpa David, Grandma Jean, and three Uncles: Jason, Kenny, and AJ. Shawn, Riley, and I enjoyed a relaxing long weekend in Texas enjoying the company, showing off Riley, and eating very well! Egg rolls, strawberry cake, fajitas, and taco salad...Yum!! We are already looking forward to heading back over to the Longhorn State for Thanksgiving! Thanks for a great time!

Grandpa holding Riley and waving for the camera...

Grandma Jean and Riley!

It's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's Riley!

One of Riley's favorite activities: sleeping!

Into the Woods...

With my amazing brother, Shawn , Riley, and I hiked part of the Fiery Gizzard trail. Brendan was eager to climb and jump and swim in the woods, and I am always up for strapping on Riley and hitting the trail. Shawn and Brendan got to be little dare-devils while Riley and I hung out and took pictures. It was great being able to spend some quality time with just Brendan, as I miss him so much when we are apart. He is a terrific brother, and I am so blessed and fortunate to have him in my life. You rock, Brendino!

Brendan getting ready to jump...no, not really...:)

Brendan and Shawn out on a limb...literally!

Brendan in the plunge pool waving hi!

The splash Brendan made when jumping off the falls, twelve feet up!

Happy Birthday, Riley!

Our little angel is three months old!! We celebrated up here in Sewanee while my family was visiting. Riley received some awesome gifts, including her very own basketball, a Pooh stuffed animal, a Mets t-shirt, and a UVA outfit. So sweet and thoughtful.

Here are some recent shots of the birthday girl...

More family fun in Sewanee...

Families are like peanut butter...rich and creamy or full of nuts - one spoonful is never, ever enough!

These last couple of days with the whole family visiting us on the Domain have been filled with laughs, hikes, walks, great food, and even better times. I am going to miss them all so much when they leave Shawn, Riley, and I here after this weekend. Our time together continually reminds me how amazingly blessed I am to have such a supportive, loving, and fun family. Thanks for all of the many memories - from laughing like crazy playing catch phrase to hiking to Bridal Veil Falls with the girls to enjoying a lunch buffet at Crust with the whole gang. I love you all so much. Thank you for spending your vacation with us this summer. I miss you already!

More Family Vacation...Hiking and hanging...

The family fun - spanning four generations - continues here in Sewanee, TN. It has been great hanging out, going for hikes, cooking, watching movies, and just spending time together. Here are some photos from the past two days...

Riley hanging out in her pillow...

Riley and Mommy...

The Memorial Cross the girls hiked to on Monday afternoon...

The hikers...

Uncle Brendan and the Babe...