About Me

Last time we flew, the in-flight magazine featured five "road warriors" (aka people who fly way more than I would want to). It included "20 Things You Should Know About Me" which was really interesting even though I didn't know these people. So I've challenged the family to come up with our own lists, but only it's going to be 10 things.

10 Things You Should Know About Me

1. I must make my bed every morning. The house can be a disaster but the bed must be made. Maybe I'm afraid of bed bugs sneaking in there.

2. I once had to go to the ER because there was a bug in my ear.

3. I've lived in 5 states (midwest, south, east and west coast). I've been to 7 countries and 37 states.

4. My favorite movie is Amelie (it used to be Life is Beautiful but it's too sad now that I have a son), favorite musician is Andrew Bird (I've only seen him 3 times), favorite book is White Oleander by Janet Fitch (it's been several years since I've read it so I may have to change this answer), favorite TV shows are Top Chef, Lost, and How I Met Your Mother (which I watch all of them online).

5. I've had a siamese cat for the majority of my life.

6. My sister made my wedding gown and was my maid-of-honor.

7. I like the smell of skunks.

8. Ryan and I met on a blind date and we are both the youngest in our families.

9. My heart has grown bigger because of Harrison.

10. I really don't like to text. I would much rather send an email or pick up the phone. Ryan says I need to get with it. If you receive a text from me, (a) consider yourself special and (b) it took me a really long time :)

No Fishing For Me

I guess I'm just too old and too young.

Mowing Season

Today when Ryan got home from work, Harrison was looking out the window and all-of-the-sudden got REALLY excited. Ryan was unloading a lawn mower from his truck and Harrison started running around the house looking for his mower and "black shoes". The way he was running, you would have thought the house was on fire. He rushed outside with his shoes on and lawn mower in tow. He started on this half of the yard. Notice his full cheeks . . . he adding his own sound effects.

I received an email tonight from a good friend who has a son the same age as Harrison. She told me Jacob LOVES lawn mowers too. It just makes me smile thinking they won't feel the same way once they become teenagers and you need the grass cut.

Beautiful Day

Happy Easter Everyone! Since Harrison had his Sunday best on, I decided to go ahead and take his 2-year-old photos. Here's a preview . . more to come.

I walked outside and Harrison was cleaning the grill. I was pretty relieved Ryan took Harrison's nice shirt before the cleaning began.

Easter Basket

Last year, my friend Marisa made the cutest Easter basket for her daughter. I had a good intention of making one BEFORE the holiday but it came down to the wire. I picked out 3 patterned and 3 solid pieces of material. Click HERE for the instructions. I (of course) used glue and not a sewing machine :)

Garden Knowledge

I'm very new to the whole yard work and gardening thing so I've started going to free, local seminars. There's so many possibilities for our yard, it's almost overwhelming. The instructor told us about a great gardening website www.davesgarden.com. You can enter your zip code and it will give you plants that are best in your zone. It's a good source to have. I'd also like to start a vegetable garden, am I too late? Any advice?

Coloring Lesson

Harrison kept wanting to put all of his eggs in one color but Bob was there to remind him "ONE" per cup. I guess he hasn't heard the expression "don't put all your eggs in one basket".