Time's a flyin'! Here's what I've been up to. . . in a nutshell:
Homework. Soccer. Birthday parties. Running (3 miles a day!**). Costumes. Magic Shows. Conferences. Dinner with friends. Netflix. Frozen Yogurt. Cooking. Book fairs. Mail love. Walks with Henry. Exploring with Kate. Learning with Allie. Living and laughing with Hank.
Life is good.
** Edited to add: Woops!! Can I clarify something? Um, I run 3 miles each time I workout . .but I don't run every day. Big difference, no? (I usually run 3-4 times a week. . . if I'm lucky). And I have to say that I've never been much of a runner, but during the summer I bought a pair of Nike +, and boy have they ever motivated me!
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that is the most gorgeous illustration you've posted yet!! it must go on some stationery! i'm insisting! :) beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Posted by: marzi | October 13, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Very pretty! WOW!! 3 miles, can you come over and help me with the exercise thing LOL! :D
Posted by: Lilie | October 13, 2006 at 02:54 PM
RUNNING 3 MILES A DAY???? You are superwoman. Love the illo Leslie.
Posted by: Yvonne | October 13, 2006 at 03:38 PM
Sounds wonderful!
So glad you are enjoying precious time with your family.
Wow, 3 miles!!! You're awesome.
Posted by: claudia | October 13, 2006 at 06:18 PM
*faints* three miles a day. wooooboy! you are my hero. i just bought some running shoes last week because only a week in montevideo had me realizing that with food THAT good, i was SURE to gain some weight. hahah.
its rough those first few days running after not going for so many years! :)
ps i forgot my penaut butter jar guess!
Posted by: jenny vorwaller | October 13, 2006 at 08:47 PM
I love this illustration. Your life sounds good and amazingly busy - how impressive that you squeeze in running.
Posted by: shokufeh | October 13, 2006 at 08:50 PM
LOL! Hey you are running which is more then what I'm doing. I'm watching my butt spread and get bigger.:P
Posted by: Lilie | October 14, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Sweet Illustration!
I think I still may be recovering from bad highschool track team memories... where we were forced to run up steep hills and over train track bridges for long hours after school... I hear the word running and I still sort of cringe! But still I think it's great... and new shoes are always key! :)
Posted by: Kathleen | October 14, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Amazing illo! I absolutely love it! So glad things are going so good for you. And keep up the running - you're doing awesome!
Posted by: Melissa | October 15, 2006 at 11:03 AM
will you please run a little for me while you're out there? I could definitely use it. Life sounds busy there, but fun.
Posted by: Blair | October 15, 2006 at 05:18 PM
First and foremost: LOVE the illo! So cool. Reminds me of the Emily stuff kinda ... hehe. Now ... 3 miles! Wow! I used to do that back in high school but I haven't been able to do that since then (tho it is one of my 101 in 1001 goals, I think) ... but I'm off the treadmill (at least when it goes over 3.5 MPH) until this baby arrives, so that goal will have to be shelved. Glad you're still having fun and staying busy ...
Posted by: jesser | October 16, 2006 at 06:29 AM
wow, you're very busy! at least you're getting exercise...i'm only running to the bathroom to potty train my son =) i love the illustration and the light effects!
Posted by: joyce | October 16, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Leslie, I am swooning over that illo! It is marvelous! And so are you (for so many different reasons!!). I owe you many notes and mail love....you are a superstar. 3 miles of running...nuts!!
Posted by: Giao | October 16, 2006 at 06:48 PM
Hey Hon...I am loving that illo...so cute it is, it is!!
I wanted to tell you that you will MISSED this weekend by me, Hope and Dawn...it wont be the same with out the rest of you....but we'll make it work somehow *sigh*.
Posted by: jes | October 17, 2006 at 05:56 AM
I agree - that illustration is AMAZING! Second, congrats on running that much! I couldn't even make it around the local track once when I tried recently! (Thank goodness for the elipitical machine.) Third, I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family at the upcoming pirate party of one of our favorite bloggers. :)
Posted by: Nanette | October 17, 2006 at 11:22 PM
well, im still impressed with the running!! :)*
i loe that illo, my goodness, you are so good...that lantern is just glowing!*
Posted by: jenny vorwaller | October 18, 2006 at 07:58 AM
love the new illustration. You have so much wonderful stuff going on. And hooray for running and doing something for yourself.
Posted by: dawn | October 23, 2006 at 02:52 PM
I can't be original, which begs the question why I'm bothering to post... but the illustration is just so pretty I had to add my own "me too".
Posted by: Patti | October 24, 2006 at 09:56 AM
oh, i wish i could run that far! i always find motivation for just a short while and then i go back to being lazy.
what a really pretty illustration!
Posted by: dawbis | November 11, 2006 at 07:23 AM
how beautiful!! and i got to see your cards at the paper boat boutique the other day!!! dreamy!!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 27, 2006 at 11:39 AM
Stunning! What an amazing picturesque scene! It brings me happiness. Really great work. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kang | December 16, 2006 at 07:07 PM