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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Gone Fishin' For Mother's Day

On Sunday we ventured out to church and then for a special treat, we hit up the Treehouse Coffee shop for some yummy mother's day chow.  It seemed that every place serving breakfast was PACKED with the influx of mom's and their broods trying to enjoy enjoying a little pampering amidst the wiping of hands, faces, butts..., but no matter, we were able to claim a huge overstuffed couch that we happily lounged on.  We love the Treehouse and don't get there nearly as often as we would like; they feature organic coffee and light fare that includes vegan and gluten free treats, YUM!

After we got home we relaxed for awhile before Uncle A.J. and Aunt Maggie came over.  As the day went on somehow it was decided that we should take Jackson on his first fishing trip.  Jackson had received a fishing pole for his birthday and Frank was anxious to use it!  After to trip to the sporting goods store for some fishing essentials, license, and a new pole for daddy (it turned into a more costly trip then we had anticipated) we were ready to hit the great out doors (pond in a little wooded area about a mile or so from our house). 

And, the fishing began......for about 15 minutes......

 putting the "worm" on


Uncle A.J. the fishing expert and coach


"Fishing with my dad"


unfortunatly only Aunt Maggie caught something....

I know I say it often, but I am so thankful that this little guy is why I am a Mama!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you fabulous Mama's out there....especially my own Mom and my fabulous Mother-in-law!  I love you! 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Mustache Bandwagon

Ok, ok.  So we have, I guess (not really) jumped on the mustache bandwagon.  Made popular by pinterest and etsy but, in my opinion this trend was totally started by my friend and fellow blogger (much better than I, I might add) Lauren

As painting goes, we do get pretty creative making rocketship and spider tatoos on our arms and legs, but when Jackson asked for a mustache, I couldn't resist!

 Happy Mustache Man

Stoic Mustache Man

Confused Mustache Man

Potty-Trained Mustache Man

Thank goodness this happened before he was able to grow a 'stache!

and...my favorite.....Sneaky Mustache Man


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Back To The Blogging Board

Well here I am!  I am back!  (I hope).  Life has a very funny way of getting in the way of....well, life.  Upon logging back into 'ye olde long lost blogger', I realized a lot has changed.  So now, here I am, to navigate new templates and settings to get back to the part of 'life' that satisfies me and makes me feel like I have accomplished something.

It's funny how it's like that, but it is.  I have been working non-stop on trying to build a choral program at the high school, vocal directing a musical, preparing and rehearsing for and then performing at the Kimmel Center, managing a household, oh yeah and....raising a child....can't forget about that...  All of these things are very fulfilling, and of course accomplishments, and yet also very demanding.  I feel like I have worked and worked...and worked, and in the process lost a little piece of me.  Well here I am!  Back to claim what is rightfully mine.    Back to blogging and photography and gardening and cooking and taking sometime for myself and my family.

Here is what we've been up to since Christmas...

 Jackson turned 3!!!!!!

 You believe it????  THREE!!!!

and got a flashlight for his birthday...Daddy's bright idea...



 Two Casts for Into the Woods and Kimmel Center Concert


 
Spent Easter at the zoo (pre first hair cut)

Hockey Mullet in full effect

stunning parrot


First (real) hair cut


Post hair cut - happy child


bubbles and chalk


Bring it on life.  I am ready for you....BRING IT ON!