how can you tell if you have a first edition book? today we went to powells, a huge bookstore here in portland and i picked up 3 more nancy drew books for my collection, 2 of them being 1st editions. (see my sidebar for other books that i still need, in case you wanted to pick one up for me) those, plus the 2 i found at goodwill, both needed and super cheap, give me 5 more to put on the shelf.

ill be at carrie's for the night - maybe a show or a movie tonight? either way, she has direct tv and will split a 2 liter coke with me no sweat. ezra and nat are taking their naps and its very tempting to do the same. i do want to get on a better sleeping schedule though.. the later i go to bed here, the harder it will be to get back to eastern time.

pretty much this last week has been run-of-the-mill stuff but i've loved it; walks to the park, playing in the backyard with ezra, reading, cooking... amazing how fast ive gotten used to not working.

ive been in OR for about 2 weeks now. so far, the trip has been days full of trips to the local scenery- the coast (cannon beach) and the waterfalls (columbia river gorge). a few days ago we went to lost lake, and i even looked for bigfoot half-heartedly while catching fire-bellied newts (at least thats what nat said they were). those things are so darn cute!

this weekend will be a trip back to the coast. carrie is participating in a beach cleanup and we are taking the opportunity to go to astoria and check out some goonies landmarks. this is the longest trip ive had to OR (the shortest was a mere 3 days, when ezra was born) and i am happy for the time with my sister and ezra. it will be a sad day on 9/21, when i say goodbye.

i do miss my cats, though. and my own bed.