The Luck of the Irish

Happy St. Pat's Day! I really wish I could have been in Ireland today - I haven't been there on St. Patty's day but was there almost 5 years ago (way too long ago in my opinion) and can't wait until I have the opportunity to go back. 

As if St. Patrick's Day isn't fun enough, it's also special because Mike and I got engaged two years ago today. I can't believe how blessed I am and while it's fun to say the luck of the Irish was on my side that day, I think it was more God's blessings. :-)

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

Shopping Cart Pet Peeve

One of my biggest pet peeves is when people are too lazy to put their shopping carts in the cart bins (or whatever they're called) in the parking lot or take the cart back to the store. Seriously, it's not that hard. The most frustrating part is that those same people are probably the same ones who get really ticked if their car is the one that the wind blows a cart into. 

So seriously, the next time you go grocery shopping. Walk your cart to where you're supposed to if for no reason other than to be thankful that God blessed you with the ability to actually walk to do so.

Yum!

I can't wait to make this cake on Saturday!

I'll let you know how it turns out... and thanks to the guy who blogged the recipe for the picture and to Erin for sharing the blog with me! :-)

Spring Was in the Air

We had a beautiful weekend here - we even got a little rain even though we need a lot more! 

Today, the high was supposed to be 54. It was actually 33. It. Was. Cold!

I'm ready for the warm weather to be back. Especially after making a trip to Home Depot yesterday.

From the Mouths of Babes

I met our 5-year-old neighbor Friday afternoon. She ran over to say hi when she saw Lily. I asked what her name was and after she told me, she added that she was going to have a baby brother but that he was still in her mommy's tummy and that they are going to call him Mr. Pickles. I wonder if her parents know about that last part...

A Busy Week

This week I:

• FINALLY got to take pictures of my friend's foster daughter. I wish I could share but a) they're a work in progress and the more important b) as she is a foster daughter, I don't want to put her picture up on the internet but it was so fun getting her to blow kisses and hug her 'Pretty Bear'.
• got to tag along on a test flight to Dallas. Way cool and praise the Lord that I didn't get sick and completely embarass myself in front of a bunch of people I don't know very well, if at all.
• had a wonderful evening catch up with a dear college friend and HUF travel companion over coffee and brownies. Sara - it was so good to see you!

Ok, now that it's in writing - it doesn't seem so busy but oh well. I guess work makes it all feel a lot busier. :-) I'm ready to power wash and, if the rain holds off until evening, spray paint our patio set. Hmmm... red, black or both?

No more Skin Milk

In college, I discovered this awesome facial moisturizer and have enjoyed using it ever since:



I haven't been able to find it here in Wichita but found it at drugstore.com (they're not paying me, neither is Skin Milk) and yesterday I found out that Skin Milk has discontinued it! Needless to say, I'm bummed. So, if you have any non-oily facial moisturizers to recommend, let me know! :-)

(and if anyone who works for Skin Milk happens to read this - bring it back!)