Ouch!

One of these is from a horse, the other is from an unknown costa-rican bug. but does it make a difference? i really should get these looked at by someone who deals with wounds.

Swim, Bike, Run

Dave raced in the 4th Street Clinic triathalon on April 26 and was amazing! I had been teasing him all week about it because he didn't train for even ONE day, but he really rose to the occasion. He even managed to talk me into running the 5K with him and finishing the race together. This is my first year in over 5 years that I haven't been able to run in the Race for the Cure, so I thought this race could take it's place. I'm so proud of Dave and his ability to achieve goals and endure to the end, always wearing a smile on his face.

Mix-Master

Throughout all my years of baking, I've never owned anything but a hand-held mixer. I love these things and I'm very loyal to them, but sometimes I can't but help dream of a KitchenAid mixer. I've just never forked over the "dough" to get one. Lucky for me, Peg, out of the goodness of her heart, gave me hers. Thanks to Peg (and my new red friend) I can now bake cookies faster, easier, and have a free hand to crack eggs, answer the phone, or grab a fresh cookie hot out of the oven.

Finishing Touches

Last week while I was away, Dave was working on a "project." Little did I know that I would be coming home to a new front porch!! I'm so impressed with Dave's hard work, effort, and attention to detail that he put in. The porch helps our house to look more like a home, and it adds alot of sentimental value when I know my husband built it with his own two hands. Thanks Dave! You're the BEST!

my new favorite treat

Lately I've been eating a LOT of taffy. For some reason, I can't resist the colorful, pretty, perfectly packaged bite-sized treats. When I see a big bin in the grocery store, I can't walk past without filling up a bag to take home. Usually when I have a stash of treats, I take them with me on night shifts to share with my co-night owls. But the past two nights, there has been NO sharing going on. I keep the sweet sticky stuff hid in my bag, rationing them throughout the night. I haven't decided which color is my favorite, so I guess I will continue my taste testing.

First sign of spring...

After a cold, gray winter, any sign of color is celebrated.
These crocuses gave me hope that my now brown yard can be bright and colorful sometime soon.
Happy Spring!

Got Pop?

You should've seen me pushing the cart...

Joey's joy ride

We decided to bring joey along to a family gathering, because our family loves him and always asks about him. My niece Kate has even been moved to tears worrying about the cat. If you've never had the pleasure of meeting joey, you're missing out; he really has quite the personality. Riding in the car was not exactly a walk in the park for him, and I now fully understand the expression "nervous as a cat." Despite his anxiety, he was determined to figure out where we were going and why. I don't think we'll be taking another road trip any time soon.

i love easter so much i could dye

Who can resist the bright colors, smooth eggs, and smell of vinegar at Easter? Not I, that's for sure. Dyeing eggs is one of my favorite traditions, one which I will never outgrow. I research new ideas and methods every year, yet I seem to stick to my traditional two-tones or the old rubber band trick. But I'm still proud of my little eggs.

My Nest Egg

With St. Patrick's Day today, and Easter next Sunday, I was feeling very "spring-y." So what do I do when I want to celebrate any type of occasion? I bake. Baking always brings me a good feeling and it's one of my favorite ways to spend free time. I decided to take some of my goodies to The Children's Hour for them to sell to their stylish customers. So please stop in, grap a cupcake, and a great book or cute pair of shoes while you're at it.