What a GORGEOUS Day!

I've been really trying to let Elli play outside more, especially now that the weather is so wonderful here. I feel like I kept her cooped up all summer b/c I absolutely hate the heat, and I'm trying to make up for it with a little bit of sunshine! I'm proud to say that I've taken her on a long walk for the past 7 days straight...and she loves it! She really likes riding in her wagon, especially when I run down the hills pulling her :) And if we see a dog along the way, well...that's just an added bonus! Today, we strolled around base w/ a friend and I tried to point out all the airplanes (again, she really hasn't seen very many since her Mother of the Year over here was afraid of melting this summer). And wouldn't you know it, when we got home and heard an airplane, she pointed at the sky! Her daddy would be so proud :)

Here are a few pics from today when we got home. She loves to chase this ball around while practicing her walking. I'm so proud of how well she's doing :)

All things HOT!!!

Seems like I'm having a really big issue with heat lately. First, my dryer broke. Not really a big deal for a 2 person household...but add a baby into the mix and having a broken dryer can quickly turn into a disaster. And, oh Lord, PLEASE (I beg you!!) don't make me have to go back to the laundromat! I definitely had my fill of that place when we lived in England! You'd think a dryer would be an easy fix; however, since we rent (and the homeowners live in Korea), we're not allowed to contact a repairman until we get approval. Ummm, I know there's a time difference and all, but my dryer holds a special place in my heart so I'd super appreciate a return phone call :)

And now...my A/C is acting up! It seems to be working, but not all that well. I feel air coming out of the vent, and it certainly sounds like it's trying to cool the house, but the thermostat reads a steady 80...which would be fine, except that it's set for 75! And those 5 teeny degrees are KILLING me!! This body was made for English weather! Did I really just say that?! I am sooo missing the cool days, the overcast skies, and the afternoon rain-showers right about now. It is HOT, and I literally feel like I'm melting! I know, I know, woe is me, right?!

And, the cashier at Kmart said the funniest thing the other day that I just had to share with y'all! I mentioned the heat (can you tell I'm obsessed?!), and she said (in her sweet Southern drawl)...

"Well, I've heard it's even hotter in hell! So...you better try to stay out of that place! You have a blessed day, now."

I giggled as I walked away, and you can bet I'm going to everything I can to stay out of "that" place! Ha!