March in a Nutshell

Well, I'm not sure how this month flew by so quickly, but we are only days away from April.

I'll try to remember a few of the highlights.

The first weekend of the month was Mitch's Pinewood Derby.

It was a LONG derby. 

Sadly, I can't remember what place he came in.

Obviously it was 1st.  I think I would have remembered 1st.

But he had fun and already planning for next years race. 

I had my 36th birthday.

Justin decided that year 36 means you are officially old.

Perhaps I am.  I feel very tired and forgetful these days.

But it was a nice day. 

I had a couple lunches out and some fun gifts. 

I always enjoy my birthday.

Justin had his Kindergarten Screening/Registration.  He was pretty excited.  He did well and is ready to go.  When the teacher asked him if he knew his alphabet he said, "Sure I do."  So she pulled out a paper with them all on there and what did he say?  "Holy Crap!  That's a lot of letters!" and then preceeded to tell her what their names are.

She came out laughing her head off to tell me.  Then she made a note of it for Mrs. Rice (the principle).  When she read it she started laughing and commented that he wasn't as quiet as Mitch or Todd. 

They have to take him, right?  I mean, I pay my taxes and everyting.

And just to be sure that I completely loose my mind this month I've decided to drive the kids to Idaho during their spring break.  Layne can't make it, so it is just me & the kids.  This ought to be interesting.  They always do really well on those long 30 hour drives, so I'm not too worried. 

Although, Justin is.  He is sure that I'm going to get us lost.

I keep showing him that there are only three different roads we have to get on.  It shouldn't be too hard.

I have all sorts of plans.  Visiting as much family as possible, including two little neices we've never met & a brother-in-law we've never met, checking out my mom & dad's new digs, hair appointments, swimming at Green Canyon, lunch with my Granny, my first Hen & Chick's party, Mini Bazaar while it is open (haven't done that in at least 5 years), and several visits to Scotty's to induldge myself in as much Ironport & Cherry pop that my gut can stand. 

I'm sure there is more on my list and more that will be added to my list.  I kind of like to just go with the flow when I'm on vaca.

Like the Ironport, I always pick up some food articles that I can't get here in Ohio.  I think I can understand Aunt Millie (maybe like 2% understand) wanting something and it just isn't around to have.

Oh, for those of you that keep asking about the progress on the house....

I hope to see some of this action when I get back.

Everything is ready to go.  We are just waiting to be able to get out in the field without getting stuck.

This post has been very random.

I know I've missed a ton of stuff because we've been running around like chickens with their heads cut off. 

Winter was so long this year, but the fun stuff has started up again:

kite flying

baseball

spring flowers

green grass

So all is good.......

Happy Easter to everyone! 

Yahoo, Spring!

It's here!!

The grass is green again and the rain keeps falling. It's Spring!!!

Soon we'll have pretty flowers everywhere. I love to see the little red tips of the peonies poking up through the soil & mulch. There is nothing like the smell of the house on the first day you can throw open the windows.

Something else that yells spring to our family is Udder's & Putter's at Young's Dairy. We love miniature golf. We aren't that good, and we don't usually even keep score, but we do have a blast.

Justin is our master golfer, but last night Layne, Mitch & myself got a hole in one. Josie almost got one, except it was on the NEXT hole from the one we were playing at the moment. That pretty much sums up how her golf game went. Todd did pretty good too. Kept to par most holes.

There is something about playing a game with the family. Something about watching other families enjoying time together. Something about the smell of cut grass, a subtle hint of cow manure, and a clear sky that reminds all of us of Grandma & Grandpa's house. And last, but not least, the treat at the end. Some yummy ice cream from the dairy or a yummy slush from Sonic's.

Happy Spring Everyone!