Here we are in the country! Loving it. Relaxing when the monkeys let me, which is actually not very much now that I think of it…. But, missing…a little someone….

Wish you were here!
I actually took two naps today. TWO. With the Rascal. Which reminds me…. Why does his head get sweaty like this EVERY time he has a nap?

You can ALWAYS tell where Rascal’s slept on a bed because he leaves a YUGE wet spot the size of a wee blond head on the bed…. Why?
After second nap, baggy-eyed, I went and VIDEO BLOGGED the winners of the Conair Infiniti Nano Silver Hair Straightener contest over at Goodies. I’ll wait here while you go check it.
Back yet? I know. Josh did THE WORST job of scanning the positively EDENIC setting here. It is ridiculously GORJ here, and he gives you the SIDE OF THE HOUSE? Nice work, Josh-O, nice work. Anyhoot, here are some pics to give you a better idea of where/how we’re spending our time….

Grey skies…. But, acres and acres of land before us…. Luscious land, rolling hills, hay bales, corn fields. Is there anything better? Which reminds me, I do NOT miss my Starbucks. That meditation workshop I went to the other day FULLY cured my addiction, I’M TELLING YOU!
Penis lamps….

Apparently, this is a SERIOUS antique. But, I don’t care. PENIS. It’s a frikkin penis. Every time I walk into my bedroom I see it and think…”penis.”
Scrabble…. I was first. Check my letters…. How would you start the board with these letters?

I went with this:

Pretty good…?
Other than Scrabble, I’m doing lots of yoga and reading, walking on country roads with Josh-O and the monkeys and eating freshly-picked corn. I’m looking forward to tomorrow because it’s supposed to be sunny, and I can’t wait to throw on my maternity bathing suit (BWAH!) and swim.
What you up do?
Love! xo Haley-O










































Jane @ Kidzarama said, August 4th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Enjoy your countrified break!
Haven’t called by in a while because I’ve been sick, but have you had a makeover, or what??
Looks great!
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LAVENDULA said, August 4th, 2008 at 10:20 am
aww Hales thats so nice that you are still thinking of us while on vacay.hope you are having fun.stinkerbell always has a sweaty head too.she is like a little furnace.maybe rascal just produces lots of internal heat like her.it looks purty there.so umm whats UP with the penis lamp?hahaha! i know i’m so immature.xoxo
Beck said, August 4th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Penis lamp! HAHAHAHA
Sweaty little baby curls are the cutest things EVER. Sweat stops being cute later, but at that age? Adorable.
Kathryn said, August 4th, 2008 at 10:48 am
I love that penis lamp. hehehe Too funny!
Woven is much better than what I got. Town. ??
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Goofball said, August 4th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
oh gosh that lamp….I can’t even comment on that lamp. hahhahaaa
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Tena said, August 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
That penis lamp is classic!!!
My boys, (especially my oldest) always has sweaty head when they nap!
Hope you are enjoying your country getaway!
XOXO
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Tena said, August 4th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
That penis lamp is classic!!!
My boys, (especially my oldest) always has sweaty head when they nap!
Hope you are enjoying your country getaway!
XOXO
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Cyndi said, August 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
When did he get so big and chubby? The country air must agree with him.
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Junction Mama said, August 4th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
ok, i could only come up with WENT, i suck!
the penis lamp is hilarious!
enjoy the rest of the vacay…wishing you many more naps.
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Junction Mama said, August 4th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
ok, i could only come up with WENT, i suck!
the penis lamp is hilarious!
enjoy the rest of the vacay…wishing you many more naps.
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RhoRho said, August 4th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Looks not as hot as it is here and peaceful and devoid of bullshit. I do so like the penis lamp. You should snag it.
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Teena in Toronto said, August 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Looks/sounds like a grand place to be serene!
Good luck with Scrabble!
Who’s looking after my Minden while you’re gone? Itsgrandma?
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Lindsey said, August 5th, 2008 at 12:53 am
The place looks amazing… Loved the nature sounds in the vid! The flowers are soooo pretty and that POOL! Holy POOL envy over here!! Have a super-fab time!! You deserve it!
SciFi Dad said, August 5th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Definitely a penis lamp. I would have covered it up with a towel or something.
Glad you’re having a relaxing time. Hope you recharge your batteries.
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ali said, August 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am
lamp is a penis. 100%
josh’s head sweats when he sleeps too. maybe it’s a boy thing???
Lori said, August 5th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Have a great time getting refreashed in that fresh country air! Gotta love that lamp!
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Catty Gramma Teri said, August 5th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Rascal is a little sweaty-head!
Man, I got down to that antique lamp pic and totally thought you were taking a picture of a dildo! And how out of character for you! So… yeah… I’m gonna go with penis, too.
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Karen MEG said, August 5th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
NICE, Hales. So glad you’re getting some down time in the country.
That lamp; priceless.
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, August 5th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Oh that lamp is something! We had a crazy long weekend out every day and managed a day at a friends cottage. I love getting away even for a bit.
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Marie-Christine said, August 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
I was in the country too for the last couple of days (that’s why I haven’t writing in here for a while!). My country was not as gorgeous as yours BUT I got to bring my kitties! Wahoooo! They did not really enjoy the car ride there and one of them is scared of wind and grass (so very stressful journey for my urban Sacha). But Zaki loved the wind and the grass. He was so cute to watch!
Oh the lamp! Funny lamp! Definitely a penis lamp!