cafenation

...on the outskirts of Olympia, where the forest and the water become one. ...

16.1.10

No Poo - it isn't what you think.

Did you know there is a movement to not shampoo your hair - it's called "no poo" - who knew?

The face of no shampoo

I'm wondering how well this would work. Folks in the comments talk about missing the smell of freshly shampoo'd hair. That wouldn't apply in this house since all of our products are fragrance free.

I think the closest I came to this was spring break in college one year when we spent the week at my friend Kim's parents beach house in Florida. I rinsed, but didn't shampoo and by the end of the week I was starting to grow dreadlocks. But maybe starting this trend at the beach isn't the best idea.

Anyway, it's interesting to think about only washing your hair with a vinegar solution. I'm assuming that conditioner is out too. I wonder how long it would take for your hair to readjust to its natural oils.

Who wants to try and tell me how it goes?

30.11.09

Going with gusto


IMG_2925
Originally uploaded by emjanero
This picture sums up Oliver at 1 year old. Red cheeked, happy, taking steps but still holding on.

4.11.09

Jerkbags

R-71 Race Close - TIME TO PRAY IN A VICTORY!

Pray in a victory for hate. I'm glad I live in a green county and I just hope that 71 holds on to win.

I'm trying not to swear, so I'll call them dummy head stupid faces.

13.8.09

Closing in on 9 months


The squinty smile
Originally uploaded by emjanero

8.6.09

Closing in on 7 months


Rocking the new hat
Originally uploaded by emjanero
Oliver's Uncle Jon picked up this hat at the Folklife festival in Seattle. I'm enjoying watching Oliver grow up. He's discovering more about the world around him. It's pretty amazing to see him gain independence in the smallest ways, all while still needing barriers, reassurance and the familiar. I'm hoping to approach parenthood in a way that asserts O's independence and sense of self. That being said, I'm am not above a cute and fuzzy hat.

10.5.09

Appropriate of Mother's Day

4.12.08

Oliver

This is a bit late but I'm sure you'll excuse us - we've been busy.



Oliver Forrest was born on 11-19-08, weighed 10lbs, 13oz and measured 21 inches. More details about the birth to follow.

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