a gifted horse

Hey there!  I've been lazy, I know.  Feeling like I might be scaling back on this blog for awhile.  I haven't had much to say or the desire to hop on the computer at night after a long day at work.  I'm not sure what the future holds for us right now, Bryan may be moving to North Dakota and I'd like to start going to bed at the same time as him since who knows how much longer we'll have! 

I've been putting this post off for awhile because I didn't want to mess with my posting rhythm.   I really do appreciate all your comments and visits, and I'll have more time to stop by your blogs and see what's up with you. I haven't had the time to do that lately and I feel like a one sided blogger.  And even though the economy stinks and I'm scared of everything...I'm tired of whining about it.  I bet you didn't see that one coming ;)  Yep, you guys have helped me more than you'll ever know.

I just didn't want you to think I was looking a gift horse in the mouth, because I really do enjoy the interaction this blog brings.  Speaking of gift horses...

The other day I went to lunch with my Mom.  I don't remember exactly what we were talking about but she gave me a little piece of advice...

Mom:  Never look a gifted horse in the mouth

Me:  I've never met a gifted horse before


So...I'll be around... when I feel the need to shove photos and stories down your throat. And I know I will because I have a lot of fun stuff coming up this summer that I intend to document.

Tell me what you did this weekend.  We had jumbo margaritas with friends on Saturday and I planted my pots and sneezed a record 23 times in a row. 

Happy Birthday Ava!

Today is our sweet baby niece's 1st birthday!  She is getting so big and taking a few steps here and there.  She may have her Father's blue eyes and fair skin, but somehow she got my ears...poor baby

You can see pictures from her bumble bee birthday party over here.

I made her a beehive smash cake...with loads of buttercream frosting.  We had a lot left over...and this is what we did with it.  Warning:  My obnoxious voice says something very loud, turn down your sound ;)

Saturday...

We had a really wonderful weekend, most likely because I didn't clean a thing ;)  Friday we went to see The 5 Year Engagement with some friends and I laughed out loud more than once...like a loud belly laugh.  You should definitely see it!

Saturday Bryan had an appointment in North Bend to have a leveling kit put on his truck.  Oh did I mention he got a new truck?...

The dogs and I tagged along to hit the Gap outlet and spend some time with him.  It turned out to be a really great day and we were all beat afterward.

Walking along the river and climbing things that say "Do Not Climb"

Taking a swim

Spontaneous tacos at L Taco in the shadow of Mt. Si

Then soft serve and caramel shakes at Scott's Dairy Freeze

See, a perfect day!  How was your weekend?

Like mother like daughter

My Mom sent me this video of Ava walking around the yard on Easter

Which is a lot like this one of my Dad and Sister...30 something years ago.  The only thing that has changed is the quality of the video!

A Midwest sweater

On Friday I was on the hunt for white skinny jeans.  I found some creamish ones at Old Navy but they were so tight...like jeggings.  I tried on one pair in my size and I could barely fit into them (see photo above) and then I tried on another pair in the same size and they fit a little better, so I bought them.  I found this sweater too.  I texted it to Bryan and said "I'm ready for North Dakota"...it was $8.71 and I walked away.  I don't know what's wrong with me but I can talk myself out of anything.  I've also decided to take the pants back because they are so tight I feel self conscious. 

Me:  I'm going to stop by Target and see if I can find some white jeans

Bryan:  Isn't that a little 80's?

Me:  Yes but they're back in style, didn't you see the photo I texted you?

Bryan:  I thought those were leggings...

Me:  They were jeggings

Bryan:  What the hell are jeggings?

Me:  Just go to North Dakota you have no idea what's going on around here

Tough exterior

You know how cats always find the one person in the room that doesn't like cats, and then head straight for them?  That's how the neighbor kids are with Bryan.  Even though he doesn't do anything to try to get their attention, they like to talk his ear off while he's outside working.  The other day Annabelle said to him "you know Bryan, grown ups are supposed to ask kids the questions"... 

On Sunday while he was out messing with the lawnmowers (yes we have 2 lawn mowers on the fritz), she sat in the backyard with him and chattered while the dogs played.  Then she came inside and told me she was going to get a book and was coming back to read.  And she did, while he mowed she sat out there and read.  Cracks me up.

Oh sun shiny weekend

Happy Monday!  I wrote something rambly about what a beautiful weekend we had.  I went for a run, took this picture.  Blah blah blah.  It was wonderful.  Then Blogger ate it...and refuses to post any scheduled posts for me. 

I also went to a pretty bridal shower for my best friend.  You can see those photos here.

What did you do this weekend?