Funnies

I found out that a dear childhood friend passed away unexpectedly. My heart is heavy even though its been years since we've spoken outside of Facebook. Since I'm in a bit of a funk, I thought I'd share a few funnies from this past week.

When I went to a get a manicure before I headed home, the nail technician took one look at my nails, shook her head and said, "terrible."

When we got home, Mr Tech Guy looked over at Daredevil and said, "he doesn't wear pants anymore, does he?"

That's all I got for ya, we're tired 'round here!

Home

Home.

We are sweetly, blissfully, home.

I'm still catching up on things around here and my fridge has only bare necessities, but we are home.

This is what a jet-lagged face looks like.

Fur-babies are so glad we're back!

It's going to take us a few days to catch up and get back in the swing of things.

Spoiling the Kids

There is nothing wrong with spoiling your kids once in awhile, or a lot of the while, you know, whichever you prefer! Here's some of our spoiling for the week!

Lots and lots and lots of pool time.

Bakery pit stop.

Smell goods at Bath and Body Works.

 Ice cream cones and TV with meals!

 What's the best way you've found to spoil your loved ones?

Happy Easter

I hope you had a very blessed Easter. We had a small celebration and we missed Me Tech Guy, but it was still nice. I have always loved Easter, but for very different reasons. As a child because of the Easter bunny and pretty Easter dresses but as an adult I think of Easter as a very personal holiday. For me, it's a chance to reflect upon my sins that were up on that cross and all that Jesus gave to wash them away. It's a chance to reflect on all that I've been given when I've deserved none. Thank God for His grace. There is so much joy and peace that Easter brings. The gift of our salvation. Wow. In Christianity, we are nothing without Easter.

In seeing how a lot of my celebrating occurred within, I'd still like to show you a bit of our visual celebration!

Gammy decided that we need to make-over the deviled eggs, so we dyed the egg whites with food coloring. It's super easy to do if you're in the market to have colored eggs.

Then, Daredevil went skinny-dipping. He's a rebel already, I tell you.

Then, he snuck into his Easter chocolate that a neighbor brought him. Again, he's a rebel. He was hiding behind a chair eating it. Hah!

Then, we planted some magical jelly beans that Gammy was able to buy from someone.

After awhile A noticed that the beans had turned into suckers!

Then we shared Easter dinner. Daredevil loved his mashed potatoes but wasn't too fond of the deviled eggs this year.

Checking it out...

 Trying it...

Not so sure...

He got to share one of the magical beans turned suckers for dessert.

Finally, the long-awaited Easter egg hunt!

It was a great day and the homemade butterscotch pie just pushed it right over the edge!

Disneyland

We came.

We saw.

We conquered.

Disneyland 2013!

Parenting Books

Soon-to-be parents from across the land, hear me! Please, when you're pregnant. read about parenting not pregnancy. Pregnancy books just scare you. Parenting books are useful - well, and hilarious - in this case.

I've found THE BEST parenting book ever. I read it when Daredevil was a wee one and I agreed with almost EVERYTHING in the book. It helps you be laid back in parenting, helps you roll with the punches. Pass over the "What to expect" and pick up this instead. How to Have Your Second Child First, it's a good one. It's realistic. Doesn't beat you up for being less than perfect. I loved it. It helped me let go of my perfectionism in parenting.

And, while you're at it, pick up these, too! You won't regret it and when you're up at all hours nursing/feeding it can provide some good laughs.

Bossypants by Tina Fey and I Just Want to Pee Alone.

Lazy Days are Here to Stay

We love the sun. We love the warm. We love the pool. We love the park(s). We love popcorn. We love cousins. We love Gammy and Gampa. We miss Dada.

Big surprise in the works today for the kids! I'm excited for it to.