Four

My baby turns four this week. This past weekend we celebrated with family. Emily requested a Strawberry Shortcake birthday cake ---- I had made one before for Megan's 5th birthday -- I knew I could do it, but it has so many colors and details! Turned out ok -- was fun looking back to see what the '08 cake looked like. Also, for some fun decor, I decided she each needed a "Birthday Poster" to greet people as they entered our house. It was fun to made --- 35 2-inch photos from this year!

In her eyes...

So today my four year old came to me complaining that she could not take any more pictures with her camera because it was full and could I please put some of her pictures on my big computer -- so I did. What a hoot -- lots of blurry, but some pretty good ones -- funniest thing is that they are taken of things that are important to her from her perspective (and eye level). (NOTE -- I think the foot one was taken by her sister -- I think those are Emily's feet, but they could be Megan's)

Also -- started Week in the Life today. So far so good!

Purse Challenge

So, Stacy Julian posted a challenge on her blog yesterday to take a photo of what's inside your purse --- what does it say about you? Mine says, "Thank goodness I cleaned out my purse the other day!!" After a spring break trip, my purse also contained cookies and toys from McDonald's, Webkinz code sheets, lists, a few receipts, expired coupons and a kleenex or two. Fortunately today it was remarkably clean (thank goodness I got to the school drop off lane early -- cleaned out my purse while I was waiting!) Have to admit that I did omit a couple Target receipts from the side pocket(ok, several -- it is my traveling file drawer), but since Stacy admitted she omitted hers, I figured I could omit mine!

So what does this say about me? I love Vera Bradley? I am ready to fight germs at a moment's notice?? (Not to mention bad breath!) And, those purple sticks?? Knitting needles that have lived in my purse for a couple weeks -- keep forgetting to take them out. And don't let the batteries fool you -- I am not ready for the batteries in my camera to die -- these batteries are dead --- they are the old ones I changed out over spring break. I think I kept them because I was in the car when I changed them??

So, anyway, here it is. What does the contents of your bag say about you?

My Spring Break???

Officially, spring break was last week -- we had fun at the zoo, playing with friends, visiting relatives, bowling and a whole lot of fun eating and easy living. However, today, I sent my 1st grader back to school today and my husband back to work and my spring break started --- I am reading a book, surfing the net and playing with my 4 year old -- even though I should be cleaning, putting away laundry and running errands --- too bad -- today is "Do What I WANT to do Day" -- Anyone else ever have days like this????'

This week I---
watched --- Julie and Julia --- loved it
read (well reading) --- Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah -- it is a 14-day book from the library and due back on Wednesday -- got some major page turning to do!
ate -- too much! Always feel like I have to go on detox after being gone -- especially to the parent's house!
laughed -- little kids bowling is a hoot!
started - walking every night after dinner --- at least it is a little exercise!
cleaned -- bathrooms and changed over closets
visited - with family -- always enjoyable

An Eggcellent Adventure!

Wonderful, Easter memories!