The Backyardigans

The last couple days have been beautiful around here. We've visited friends, played at the playground, gone on walks, and hung out in the backyard. We even pulled the winter tarp off the sandbox, bike, and Jeep. Life has been good. (And, yes... I know it's supposed to snow later. Ugh.)

We've never even seen "The Backyardigans"... I just thought it would make a good title for the backyard photo session.

Eating goldfish or "fishies", as we call them around here.

Venturing off the blanket.

~Watch out for the voles.~

Showing me the grass.

Hooray for chubby legs!

"Sooo biiig!"

Excited about the leaves left over from the Fall.

Eating the leaves left over from the Fall.

Funny, happy girl.

Love those lashes.

Jake wasn't too interested in taking pictures...

But with the promise of Swedish Fish, he summoned a smile for me.

Swiping Jake's apple.

Check out that cheeser.

She's so good at it, I thought you might like to see it again.

Let's hope next week's weather is just as nice.

A Baby Shower

I am going through these pictures to give to the "mommy", and I just have to post some of these... my friend, Rachael threw a ward baby shower for our friend, Stacey. It turned out so darling. Who knew you could make the primary room look so glamorous? Good job, Rachael (and Kimmy, Mindy, and everyone else who helped).

Stacey is the one wearing purple.

(And the one who just happens to be pregnant... duh.)

 Melanie getting some goodies.

 Handmade (by Maria) banner for the baby's room.

 Hollie and Miley.

  Kimmy, Melanie, Edna, and Rachael.

Stacey and April.

I had a lot to talk to April about. We bought our house from her (and her family) almost five years ago.

I may have asked her what her secret was. :)

 

 Sabrina and Tracy.

 Kimmy and Allie.

 April and Lyn.

 

And... long lost Erin. She and her family moved out of our ward a couple years ago. Here she is with her fifth little boy. So cute.

A Must See

When is March Madness again?

Tonight, while monitoring Jake playing outside on the neighborhood playground, I was talking with our friend/neighbor. He asked me where Blaine served his mission (Connecticut) and when I answered him, he asked me if Blaine was super excited about [their basketball team]. (I used brackets there because I have no idea what team he said. I know it was basketball, but don't know or care enough to try and remember.)

Now, I've always been "on the outs" with sports-- not because I have something to prove, or even have anything "against" sports or sports fans at all (everyone needs a hobby!)-- I just don't care enough to follow them. There's been the rare occasion where I have paid attention to The Jazz (remember the good 'ol Western Championship days?) and I enjoy attending sporting events, but I shamelessly admit that I am there for the ambiance and, more often than not, the food. (I said it.) 

I only know who "Jimmer" is thanks to Facebook statuses.
I only know about that other BYU football player getting kicked out thanks to Conan.
Every year, Blaine and I have to ask someone who is in the Superbowl.

I am so happy that I married a dude who doesn't care about sports either. I love that this month is now over and I'm not relieved that I get my husband and the TV back. I mean, I may have to deal with the computer games and Tuesday nights being off limits due to "gaming night", but at least when I'm sans Blaine, I still get to watch the TV. (Thanks, honey!)

Here We Come

This has been planned for a little while now and I don't know know why I haven't blabbed about it yet... I'm so freakin' excited...
But today I need a little happy reminder that vacation is coming soon.... soon... soon...
We are going here:

And here:
Oh, I can't wait.
Especially today.

C'mon!

Really? The Dish is canceled? C'mon!

I love you, Topanga.

I mean, Danielle.