2013-04-30

One of those moments as a parent when it's hard to keep a straight face. Thankfully, there was a door between him and me (bearing this sign), so it was okay for me to go off and laugh and compose myself before addressing the issue. (He was upset that we wouldn't let him do something, so he slammed his door closed (a big no-no in this house), then opened it long enough to post this sign.)

2013-04-29

Still on crutches, so I still can't put weight on my ankle. Which means I can't stand in the shower. This is how I've been managing for the past few weeks. This chair is designed to go outside, so it should be fine with getting wet, and we installed a hand-held sprayer shower head. I'm so ready to take a "real" shower again!

2013-04-28

I remember when she was barely tall enough to do this. Now that she's a "big girl," she seems to think that I get a glass of water for her most evenings.

2013-04-27

DH and Luke put together our new basketball goal today. This was Luke's idea of "helping."

2013-04-26

How did you find me?! (Actually, I had no idea she was under there until I dropped something. When I bent down to pick it up, I caught the gleam of her eyes. Scared me to death!)

2013-04-25

What kid can resist making the wind chimes ring (especially when they are hung at a reachable height)?

2013-04-24

You don't find too many bicentennial quarters these days because, you know, they're old. Like me, given that I was born in July 1976. I love that I have a special quarter "just for me." Makes me smile every time I see one.

2013-04-23

Words cannot explain how much I love this stainless steel and silicone spoonula. I got it from Sur la Table. It wasn't cheap, but I had a coupon, and it has turned out to be worth every penny, to the point that I'm considering going back and getting a second one and paying full price!

2013-04-22

I was going to pet the top of her head, and *this* is the reaction I got (note the ears laid flat back). Well fine then!

2013-04-21

These have been sitting in this spot for a week now, without moving or being needed!!

2013-04-20

Never did get a picture of all four kids together this weekend. This shot of three of them (compliments of the mom of the one in the middle) was about the best we managed.

2013-04-19

The bare sticks are finally starting to leaf out.

2013-04-18

The Atlanta phoenix on one of the lamp posts near my office. I wonder how many people walk past these every day without noticing this pretty detail?

2013-04-17

I was trying to get a picture of the red bump under his eye (on your right/his left). It's hard to see in the photo, but it turned out to be a pretty cute one of him, so I kept it.

2013-04-16

Well, I'm standing and walking, but they sure are ugly.

2013-04-15

And the finished cake. Luke won the "Best Toy Cake" award!

2013-04-14

Making a cake for the cake decorating competition at Cub Scouts. Needed to cut the dome off so it would sit level. Pretty sure my father considers this the best part of the cake! (Hard to argue with him.)

2013-04-13

Hmm, I don't recall tossing any cat legs into the washer with the whites....

2013-04-12

Cleo is enjoying the spring view.

2013-04-11

This little guy came to say hi today.

2013-04-10

I'm always amazed when I see these trees cut back so far. They look like dead sticks, but I know spring is coming. Hopefully, I can take a picture later when they start leafing out.

2013-04-09

Back to doing my physical therapy exercises. Every time I see my foot like this, I think it looks like a package all wrapped up in a red bow.

2013-04-08

Intense concentration (with our hair sticking up).

2013-04-07

Having a little fun after loading the car to leave the hotel.

2013-04-06

Happy birthday to niece N!

2013-04-05

This picture didn't really turn out like I hoped. It seemed very dark under the carport, but the mirror was showing the light behind us as the sun rose. So the mirror was very bright compared to the dark in front of me. Not really sure the camera could "see" that, tough.

2013-04-04

I *love* this polish! This is Zoya's Adina. Purple with a green duochrome shimmer. I could not get my regular camera to show the green, but my phone could "see" it. Weird.

2013-04-03

Trying to lick off his ice cream moustache.

2013-04-02

I think I know him....

2013-04-01

NOW it is officially spring!