pre-race day

We went to the Convention Center today to pick up our race packets.  Later we carbo loaded.

hittin' the road

We are Spokane bound! 

Sorry, Not A Winner

Lucy in the sun

I wait for the light to come on

wishing for a loose tooth

Justin asks nearly everyday {with a wide toothed grin} "do I still have my teeth?" Today he tried to wiggle one.  A few friends at school have started loosing their teeth and he is wondering when it will be his turn.  So far all his teeth are firmly in place, but I am glad to be talking with him about it - and I hope the excitement stays and that he doesn't actually freak out when the time comes. 

Visit from the Easter Bunny

birthday wishes

 After a very busy day we capped the night off with some chocolate and raspberry cupcakes. 

Easter egg dying

 After the tulip festival we dyed eggs. 

Isn't he the cutest little egg dipper ever!

Tulip Festival pics

{at this point Justin had his fill of tulips 

and let it be known that he was 

"getting GRUMPY!"}

cra-haze-ee day

train station at night

Easter Seals tulips

blooming

I am shocked and very pleased that my Africian Violets have re-bloomed this year. 

what I am watching now:

Dexter

My Fair Wedding

Survivor

Spongebob

what I am reading now:

I have a bad habit of starting a book, then getting distracted by a new book.  I have every intention of finishing each book, and I will, but I can't seem to stay focused on finished one before starting another.

Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper

Two Kisses for Maddy by Matthew Logelin
A memior of loss and love
I haven't started this book yet, but can't wait to dive in.  I read Matt's blog and have followed his story for awhile now.  

The Nasty Bits by Anthony Bourdain
I haven't started this book either, but I will, and soon.  

Stiff by Mary Roach
The curious lives of human cadavars
This book is fascinating.  I head about it on the afternoon radio show and knew I had to read it. 

You Know Your Way Home by Suzanne Jauchis

Let Me Eat Cake by Leslie Miller

Black Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman
I actually read this story already when it was posted chapter by chapter on PW's blog.  But I am really enjoying going back and rereading it now in printed form.

The thing about what I like to read is that it almost always is never fiction.  I like real life stories.  Life is better than fiction.

$64.21

Nothing like getting totally raped at the gas pump!  It is costing over 60 bucks to fill my tank and it is just depressing.  I typically don't ever look at gas prices or shop around for the cheapest price - I need gas, I am loyal to Chevron, I buy gas, I don't look at my receipt.  But now that it is costing a pretty penny to fill up I am taking notice, and I hear it isn't going to get any better anytime soon. 

35

It's "Premium" and on tap

more blossoms