Craziness.
We received an unexpected phone call last week that took a red pen to our finely crafted plans, threw us into a tail-spinning tizzy, and left us sleepless and giddy. With lots of questions.
(No it's not twins)
But I can't tell you the details yet. Too much to do, no time to write.
So I'll leave you with a few fleeting images of fall in Alaska and a promise to tell you the whole story when my adrenaline slows and I can sit down and compose.
PS: I'm 31 weeks today and still not on bed-rest. In fact, if I was on bed-rest none of this would be possible.
how can I possibly wait? Don't wait for the adrenaline to pass, just start writing! Can't wait to hear what is making you all "giddy"! XO.
Posted by: fleming | 10/12/2009 at 02:06 PM
Oh, you little MONKEY, you!
Beautiful, beautiful photos though, so you're (almost!) forgiven!
Posted by: Hairy Farmer Family | 10/12/2009 at 02:26 PM
Not fair- I am dying to know what has you all so excited. You have to share ASAP!!!!!
Loved the pictures and so excited about those 31 weeks.
Posted by: Noel Dennehy | 10/12/2009 at 02:28 PM
ah, cruel vixen, you. is that a volcano in the distance? Or am I just seeing weird smoke near a mountaintop?
I love fall. We don't have fall here. Sigh.
Posted by: Tracy | 10/12/2009 at 02:36 PM
Can't wait!
Posted by: Shelley | 10/12/2009 at 03:00 PM
Hm. You got a writing job?
I'm so curious!!
Give Elias a hug from the teacher in Virginia!
Posted by: paige | 10/12/2009 at 03:16 PM
thats not fair! the eye candy only slightly worked as a bribe... Great new therapy for Elias? vacation? career opportunity? adoption? mmm?
Posted by: Mary Elizabeth | 10/12/2009 at 04:17 PM
Oh my!! I am now WAYYYYY curious!!!
Posted by: Jessica | 10/12/2009 at 04:34 PM
!!!!! very curious...
I love 31 weeks
Posted by: heather | 10/12/2009 at 06:35 PM
hey hey HEY! no fair!
Posted by: Sara | 10/12/2009 at 06:52 PM
That was so totally unfair. You suck!!
Posted by: Brooke | 10/12/2009 at 07:00 PM
I know I know I suck, I'm a cruel vixon monkey, and this was totally cheap and unfair.
(But your comments are making me smile.)
And if it was just about adrenaline and time I'd find a way to write more but I also promised I wouldn't write about it yet so I have to leave you hanging. It would have been kinder of me, I know, to not say a thing but I'm not very good at that whole closed lip thing.
Posted by: Christy | 10/12/2009 at 08:27 PM
what wonderful pictures--can't wait for whatever news you have for us==31 weeks who would have thought.
Posted by: Judy Christensen | 10/12/2009 at 09:56 PM
hope to hear soon!
Posted by: jill | 10/12/2009 at 10:47 PM
I hope something good!!
Posted by: Sara | 10/12/2009 at 11:59 PM
ah now! will be checking obsessively for an update!
Posted by: nerissa | 10/13/2009 at 02:02 AM
Okay my guess is a new house, or building on to yous. :P
Posted by: [email protected] | 10/13/2009 at 03:42 AM
i'll be looking for updates too:) sounds like good news, I hope???
Posted by: susanna eve | 10/13/2009 at 03:59 AM
Ooh, this is fun. Let's see...Extreme Home Makeover? Good Morning America? : ) Autumn tease is right! : )
Posted by: Anno | 10/13/2009 at 04:09 AM
Christy - maybe you can't tell us directly, but you can tell us WHO you promised that you would not tell us yet...then we can peel ourselves away from the screen! I hope its a book deal!
Posted by: Kimberly | 10/13/2009 at 05:26 AM
Is Olive an Oliver?
Posted by: Liz | 10/13/2009 at 06:09 AM
How exciting -- a wonderful mystery to start the week! I can't wait to hear the presumably good news!!!
Posted by: Erin | 10/13/2009 at 06:37 AM
pics are so gorgeous they gave me chills. enjoy that beautiful scenery!
Posted by: Sara | 10/13/2009 at 09:13 AM
Uuuuuggggghhhh.
I am so curious it hurts, and I can't help but feel excited for you as well.
I have a few guesses, but in a vengefull state I am not going to tell you what they are! Ha!
:)
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Warner | 10/13/2009 at 10:20 AM
I'm guessing...
1. you're moving to Seward; job change
2. something very exciting in Elias' life
Please answer soon!
Posted by: Greta Campanale | 10/13/2009 at 10:43 AM
Seriously, we're so impatient!!! :)
Posted by: Shelley | 10/13/2009 at 12:44 PM
3 picks
1. You're going to be the latest reality tv family
2. You're going to be published
3. Parents gave you your archives, all of them.
31 weeks, whoop!
D
Posted by: Deidre | 10/13/2009 at 01:50 PM
Christy!!! Can't you give us some hints at least???
Beautiful pictures though. Enjoy that fall weather, the giddy feelings, and THIRTY-ONE WEEKS!! :)
Emily
Posted by: Emily | 10/13/2009 at 01:52 PM
You're killing me!! Tell me you are moving back East and I will be very happy!
Posted by: alison | 10/13/2009 at 02:03 PM
Okay, new guesses since there is no update yet.
1. You have been asked to write a book.
2. Elias is the March of Dimes Poster Child for 2010.
3. You found oil or gold (after all you do live in Alaska) on one of your hikes and then discovered out the land is secretly titled in your name so you are now independently wealthy.
Posted by: Mary Elizabeth | 10/13/2009 at 02:24 PM
My guesses:
1. You're pregnant in your other uterus...is that even possible?
or
2. Moving to a bigger house?
Whatever it is...GOOD LUCK and PRAYERS!
Posted by: Emily Judson (street_musician) | 10/13/2009 at 04:35 PM
I'll add to the I'm very curious crowd... But CONGRATS on 31 weeks!!!
Posted by: Sharon | 10/13/2009 at 06:47 PM
Lots of good options above -- and I'll wait (impatiently) for you to do the big reveal! Until then, congrats on making it to the wonderful 31st week!
Posted by: JenniferB | 10/13/2009 at 07:18 PM
I have checked back like 500 times!!! You are killing me!!!
Posted by: Jessica | 10/13/2009 at 09:27 PM
You are killing me too!!!
Posted by: abby | 10/14/2009 at 03:20 AM
Me too:)
Posted by: Christy | 10/14/2009 at 05:08 AM
Absolutely gorgeous photos - publishable, or prize-winning-able (hee!) I would think.
And darn it, woman, why do you have to tease us like that??
Posted by: Ginny | 10/14/2009 at 07:03 AM
Your CA followers can hardly wait for the news!We are taking turns checking throughout the
day(s)! beautiful pictures...
Posted by: Deb | 10/14/2009 at 07:34 AM
well, i'll put in my guesses too:
1) family are moving to anchorage to be closer to you growing family
2) you're moving back to ireland
am i close?
Posted by: nerissa | 10/14/2009 at 09:30 AM
Fabulous guesses:) I really do hope to be able to tell you all the story SOON.
Posted by: Christy | 10/15/2009 at 07:21 AM