Good Things Brewing

For those of you who know Clayton, you know what I mean when I say he is really into beer. In case you don't know him, I don't mean in a chugging, frat boy, Bud Light, drunken sort of way... I mean he gets into beer like other people get into wine. He completely geeks out about the different flavors, brewing processes, history, and trying new varieties.

Needless to say, he was incredibly excited to receive a home brewing kit from my sister for Christmas this year. He opened it up last night and got his first batch started. He was like a little kid with a brand new toy. He kept telling me about each step and what he needed to do next. Then he would read me different things in the manual about ways to add different flavors and customize his beer. The beer won't be ready for another 3-5 weeks, but he's already asked for more refill packs and accessories for his upcoming birthday. I was really happy to see him enjoying a hobby so much. He doesn't take time to do "just for fun" things as much as I wish he would, so it's a nice change for him. Thanks again for the cool gift, Jaime. :)

We enjoyed a pretty lazy day today and stayed in our PJ's all day. I originally wanted to run a few errands, but after seeing something on the weather about a wind chill of zero, I decided they could wait until tomorrow.

I'm feeling very conflicted lately with my pelvic pain keeping me off my feet and the intense urge to nest and clean/organize everything in sight. This sort of energy and motivation doesn't hit me very often, so it's especially depressing when I can't fully take advantage of it. I definitely overdid it the past couple of days and I'm paying the price today. So...Baby Owen better not get too comfortable in there, because he's going to be receiving an eviction notice very soon. Although, with all the coughing, I can't imagine he's enjoying much peace and quiet. The nurse at my doctor's appointment the other day said that her husband swears she coughed her last baby out. I'm afraid this might be Owen's fate as well. :)

Another downer about being off my feet so much is that I've really been missing taking photos. I haven't had my camera out in weeks. I think I might try to snap some pictures of Caleb this weekend and maybe a few of my belly before the baby comes. I haven't been taking on any new photo jobs the last several weeks because of the pelvic problems and once Owen is born, I am really looking forward to getting back in to the swing of things business-wise. It really stings to have to turn down new sessions right now. :/

We're having a nice family night tonight. Caleb has been asking Clayton to build a fire in the fireplace for the past two days and Clay just got the fire going a few minutes ago. I'm not sure what his obsession with the fireplace is, especially because he doesn't pay much attention to it once it's going (other than to occasionally point to it and tell me to be careful because it's hot). I thought it was cute that he came up with the idea all on his own though. Now he's helping Clayton by handing him logs. My boys are the cutest. :)