A Spring Sighting

I thought since the weather has been gloomy, I should post some pictures I took right before we were deluged with rain.

Happy St. Patty's Day

Caught these leprechauns sneaking around in our yard. Creepy, no?

Are you wearing green? I am...I'm all set, I've been at home with an upper respiratory infection for a couple days, so my green complexion matches my green robe. I am on the mend now though! The doctor prescribed some medicine with codeine in it, and I'm not sure what exactly it is, but I do know it is helping...yay!

So, I'm not going to go all out tonight for St. Patty's Day like this


A little too elaborate and time consuming.

but I did figure I would do something small and cute like this


I think I can handle this project.

what do you think? What are your plans for St. Patty's Day?

OWLstanding

If Lexx was still little, she would so be wearing this...I would make sure of it.


Cuteness explosion!

And Now He's 21

Yep, Austin officially turned 21 on February 17th. We didn't actually get to see him on his birthday as he was housesitting for some friends. Don't feel too sorry for Aust, his boss and coworkers threw him a great little Star Wars themed party at work and they all pitched in and bought him an incredible lifelike lightsaber. It lights up and makes sounds when you move it...it's pretty amazing. He was spoiled rotten. Lori, his boss, went out and bought a Star Wars cake, decorations and the staff wore Star Wars masks. Here, take a looksie:


Darth Austin at work.


Alexxa, Austin and Shawn hamming it up at American River Grill.

On the following Sunday, the family got together and celebrated at Dennis' house. Anne made hamburgers and strawberry pie, my mom brought some of her homemade potato salad and we all ate to our hearts content. Like Austin said, it was his birthday month. As always, the family spoiled him. We really are fortunate to have such an awesome family.


Austin getting ready to blow out his 21 candles.


Alexxa playing with Austin's new lightsaber.

It is also important to note that Austin's Nana and Great Grandma took him out gambling. They all lost their money and ended up going to get some hamburgers. Despite losing their money they had a great time.

Things I'm thankful for today:
Getting some much needed housework done.
Going to the movies to reward myself for doing housework ;)

Happy Day

I really enjoyed my four day weekend. I managed to do very, very little. I like to think of it as mental health time. I woke up around 9 AM (unheard of for me) every day, eat breakfast, sit on the couch and watch The Amazing Race, eat lunch, sit on the couch and watch The Amazing Race, eat dinner, sit on the couch and watch The Amazing Race. It was an Amazing Race marathon, and it was heaven.


Doing our nails.


T-rex Lexx.


Our little statue soaking up some sun.

Things I'm thankful for today:
Being able to relax.
Being able to relax a little more.

Valentine's Day Result

I thought I would update you about what I ended up doing for Todd on Valentine's Day...well, not much. I didn't do the project I thought that I might attempt (I may try and do it for Father's Day or his birthday), and I didn't make brownies. I ended up making him dinner and a big huge cookie. Not very romantic, but he was busy working, trying to get some plans finished up, and so dinner and a cookie was it.
He seemed to enjoy it so I guess that is all that matters.


Enchilada casserole
(No picture of the salad and corn because frankly, it's boring).


The monster chocolate chip cookie.


Todd enjoying pazooki.


Lexx really enjoying pazooki.

Things I'm thankful for today:
Being let off work early.
Getting to surf the net without fighting with anybody over the computer.
A 4 (yes 4) day weekend - YIPPEEEEE

Valentines Day Fail

Just one example of the more creative side of me.

I suppose I should be planning where to go or what to buy Todd for Valentines Day, but I haven't. I find it a little ridiculous to spend a lot of money on one day so you can show your significant other just how much you love them. Todd and I love each other every day...I don't feel that we need to do indebt ourselves on one specific day, besides, isn't that what an anniversary is for? Maybe I'm the world's worst wife, maybe not?

I did have a DIY craft project that I thought I might try for Todd's Valentine Day card, but being realistic, it is WAY above my ability level and I don't see any way that I will finish the project in time. I'm not what one would call artistic or craftistic (I made that word up...do you like?). Fact is, I pretty much suck on the creative side. What? We can't all be talented, and for those of you who are, thanks for sucking up all the creative gene for the rest of us.

On second thought, maybe I'll just buy brownie mix, bake brownies and call it a day(nom, nom, nom). You can't go wrong with that!

What I'm thankful for today:
Getting to spend the weekend with my honey.
Being loved every day - yes Todd, I'm talking about you.
Brownie mix ;)