THANK YOU!!!!

Friday~March 28th~ was my birthday!
My husband surprised me with a "Get Away"!
He took Friday off of work, the kids went to the grandparents',
and we had 2 nights in Downtown Iowa City, and a very nice hotel!

We had an amazing time! It was so quiet! Well, aside from the college students heading back to their apartments after the bars let out!

We also went to see the Cowboy Junkies:
http://www.cowboyjunkies.com/
The opening act Mary Gauthier:
http://www.marygauthier.com/site.php?content=home
was really amazing! She had a beautiful voice, and some great QUIRKY-FUN lyrics!!!

We had Indian Food at Masala, I had some great Paella at Devotay, and great burritos at Chipotle.

We hit some local shops, read books, and TALKED! It was great!

SO....

THANK YOU!!!! To all involved, my great parents and in-laws whom all took in children willingly,
my cousin for helping set up the room,
and my WONDERFUL, AMAZING, THOUGHTFUL husband for the best gift ever!

(Good thing I never got that pony, like I always asked for...would it be inconsiderate to write:
Thanks for the 2nd best gift ever??)

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

easter pictures...

The INFLUENZA B has left, and we are back into being human again!
That still does not explain WHY I still have my Christmas cards hanging in the window
(behind Will)...
*Note to self: Take down the Holiday cards....oh, and the Gingerbread Wreath on the basement door....that should be it!*

Look at the concentration!!!

They are so proud of their accomplishments!!

Easter morning brought out the best in our nutrition habits! Cadbury Eggs and Peeps for breakfast!

YUMMM!!!!
*Note to self: Trim Brandon's fingernails!*

On Saturday, we went to Grammy and Opa's with Uncle A, Aunt K and Mr. T....we got lots more candy and some really great FUN things ! We also had an Easter Egg Hunt in the lovely 30's...that we thought we were past!
On Sunday, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's with Uncle B, and soon to be Aunt J...and little Peanut! We ALL took nice long naps, slept like babies...it was so nice! OH! Wait, all the ADULTS - except Grandma-....oh, and my 4 children! That's right! I almost forgot!
Well that just means that I TRUST her enough, to LET her watch the children while I get some sleep. Isn't that thoughtful?? I am sure that she now feels special! :)

Influenza B=Stay Away!

It is not a pretty picture around our parts!

Fever

Aches

Chills

Tiredness

Sudden symptoms

No sleeping
All we can do is lay around
and moan!
Isa started all this last week, and we have our bets on Brandon finishing it next week!
SO STAY AWAY....and start thinking of pretty days ahead!

The times they are a changin!

Daddy...uh "MASTER" ... has found some very TRUE and telling secrets on how to run our household.

Yes, "Master," you provide our family with all the tools, and I will have your meals waiting at 5 - on the table, with your pipe and brandy ready!

Yes, I remove the curlers, put on my housecoat, and tiptoe down to make your breakfast!

I will grab that feather duster you got me for Valentine's Day! How thoughtful...it is even in tan, my favorite color...or the color that you told me that was my favorite...

The babes will hand out, and light your favorite full-flavored smoke !

And I will not question, nor stray from your guidelines, that worked for your dad, and will work for our sons!

This is how we are able to do it! It just WORKS for our family!!!