Preston's Blue Birthday Party

Last Month...

We spent some time at the carnival at the rodeo grounds. While we were standing around sulking over the exorbitant prices for the rides we had some lady come and give us a bunch of her surplus tickets. This happened again later in the evening. We must have looked pretty pathetic. Oh well, we rode for free.
Preston experienced a piece of heaven at the train expo. Him and Eliza had a great time and were anxious to see if Thomas the Train was really real. They got to ride him, but apparently he doesn't talk in real life.

Aprons

I have a new fettish for aprons. It all started last summer at an enrichment I attended with my grandma about "Angels in Aprons." I realized I kind of like wearing an apron. There are so many cute ones out there these days. I decided to combine my new love for aprons with my not so much love of cooking. I love the results, but I sometimes lack the motivation to want to cook. Now I put on an apron. It seriously helps me want to spend more time in the kitchen. My current collection is tallied at 3, and they are a special 3. One was given to me by my mother, one by my mother-in-law, and one for my wedding. Eliza in an apron sent to her from her grandma

Rainy Day

Today has been so beautiful I can't stop looking out the window or standing on the back porch. I am one of those odd ones who loves a good storm, dark ominous clouds, and a cold breeze. It energizes me. We received some much needed rain, and already it has enhanced the colors around here. Everything is fresh and clear. Our neighbor girl is outside perched on top of the fence enjoying the view. That is so something I would have done as a teenager.

Great Expectations...

Today Preston informed Tad and I that we are going to have 4 dogs, 3 rabbits, and 12 kids.

Fortunately/Unfortunately

I read about this game on a friend's blog and thought it was hilarious. You google "fortunately, _______ (your name)" and "unfortunately, _________ (your name)" and see what you come up with. Here are some of my favorites:

Fortunately, Jessica successfully lost 300 pounds after being hospitalized. She now has more freedom in doing things other kids are able to do.

Fortunately Jessica doesn’t mind taking on an assignment to save the world from the diabolical plot hatched by the evil Baron von Düsseldorf, and calmly and sarcastically makes her way through a llama themed amusement park, a yodeling contest in the Norwegian Alps, and a cave belonging to the scariest of scary yetis to the ultimate destination of the Baron’s laboratory (and by extension, Broadway).

We went on a tour of the place, and fortunately Jessica kept quiet for the whole hour.

Fortunately, Jessica's travel and accommodations are covered by the U.S. Olympic Committee and their generous sponsors.

Fortunately, Jessica charmed our waiter into, at the very least, making the monjayaki for us.

Unfortunately, Jessica soon returned to movies that bombed, even with Oscar-winning cast members.

Unfortunately, Jessica is cursed with a tendency towards major faux pas.

Unfortunately, Jessica hates reading, and has a new plan for her future: joining the army.

Keep Calm and Carry On

This is currently my favorite saying. I have it hanging on my wall and when I start to get stressed or anxious I read it and repeat in my head over and over again. The saying has a neat history. I got it from my friend. Check out her Etsy shop here.