Our Spring Surprise!

Our first spring after we moved into our house, our friendly Polish neighbor told us not to mow by the retaining wall because tulips grew there. We thought he was crazy for thinking tulips would grow in the grass and half the time we can't understand what he's saying, so we were still surprised when tulips poked up out of the ground!

It's our second year with tulips and I still am so excited to see them every spring!! M, on the other hand, was not so sure about sitting amongst them just for Mommy's photo op!

Her Compassionate Side

M had some friends over on Wednesday afternoon. J got a little sad and tired near the end and M kept trying to comfort her. She'd crawl over and give her a hug and try to kiss her. It was very sweet but J wanted nothing of it!

I have pent-up blogging energy!

So here goes...
These were just too cute not to show!
It turned out cloudy today but she was ready, sunglasses and all!

She kept taking them off.
She's not sure what to do with them!

She's such a cutie!!!

Zippy!

When I was in Utah, my aunt Kristine told me to read this book. She loves to read and knows I love to read so I'm always eager for her recommendations. I loved this book! It's a memoir but for once it's not tragic! She's a normal girl from a normal family who's flawed and human but in general she had a happy childhood. My favorite part is that it's written in short vignettes so I could read a story to Will and he could enjoy it too because she's funny!!!! Read it!

My next conquest is 1776 for my ward bookclub! Wish me luck!

I Love Babies in Capris!

It's finally getting warm here!!! Grandma Jan gave us these capris for Easter and I was a little hesitant at first-they're so busy, but of course M makes anything look so cute! Now they're my favorite pants!

I bought her sandals last week. Hopefully she'll get the hang of them when she starts walking.

Are socks allowed with baby sandals? I wondered that as I put them on her-if I was breaking a fashion rule-or does that only apply to adults??

Hallelujah!!!!!

W changed his work hours! We've been hoping this would happen for months and it seemed like it never would! He had to start at the awful schedule of 10-7 and so he slept in, went to work, came home at 8pm, ate dinner and went to bed. He hardly ever got to see M and I felt like my husband was disappearing. I hated it but I tried to be a trooper about it. Yesterday he found out he can have whatever schedule he wants and even better, it can start today! So he was gone by 6:30 to catch the bus downtown and will be home at 5 today! Like a real husband!!! :) I love it and i'm sooooooooo excited! M wouldn't even let him change her diapers or feed her unless he was the only option. She just wasn't used to having him around anymore, so this is such a blessing! Hooray!!!!

The Alien Car