Happy B-day to the Best Husband in the World

So, Alec had a birthday. A lame birthday, but that's what you come to expect when you get past 30, right? Actually we had a really fun date together the weekend before trying a Thai restaraunt, then going to our favorite Gelato joint. He absolutely went wild over his presents, which included clothing that he needed and two books from me. His parents and mine were very generous, and he got a great shirt from Isaac and Jenn. I know this is cliche, but I think I have one of the best husbands in the world. He is smart, funny, hard-working, helpful, a great father, and obviously smokin' hot--even without his hair combed. Love your guts!

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late

This post is probably primarily of interest to Grandmas. Eric really loves reading, especially in a pseudo voice ala 'The Pigeon.'

The Browns are Mad this March!

It's that magical time of year--the NCAA tournament and march madness! For the first time ever, and quite possibly for the last time ever if Jen maintains her lead over Alec, we're posting our bracket performance for all to see. Feel free to talk a little smack and let us know how you're doing in comparison.

Alec's Final Four: Louisville, Memphis, Pittsburgh, North Carolina

Jen's Final Four: Michigan St., Duke, Connecticut, North Carolina

Eric & Lily's Final Four: Arizona, Connecticut, Arizona St., Texas

Lewis Spring Break!

This past week was spring break for Eric and it coincided perfectly with Steve's ASU interview and SUU's spring break. This meant that Grandma and Grandpa Lewis, Steve, and Katie all took a trip to visit us in Phoenix. It was warm enough to swim, which made the kids VERY happy!

We also took a walk at the Riparian Preserve to see the birds and feed the ducks.

Dad, is that the infamous 'Matterhorn hat' or just its newer cousin? Must be the latter because it doesn't look smashed enough to be the former.

Dad, Steve, and Katie also took Eric to a Spring Training baseball game, which he loved--once he got a hot dog, that is. They had great seats down near the field, but Eric thinks the best seats are near the top, so that was a minor setback. While they were gone, mom, Lily, and I went to a local quilt show at a little Museum, then to the Bosch store and a quilting shop. We found Japanese Katsu Don for dad and ate at Bucca di Beppo's with everyone. As always, they were so generous and I am sure they spent more money on us than we spent hosting them! Thanks again for visiting--we love you. And to all of you suffering from cold weather during spring break, you know where to go next year, right? 'Nuf said.

Tooth #2

Some of you may remember our post several weeks ago about Eric losing his first tooth. As you can see, it didn't take long for #2 to follow. His excitement was tempered by reality this time. He knew that it would probably only be "a bill" under his pillow, instead of a trillion dollars--although if Obama's bailout plan goes awry, inflation may make Eric's expectation a reality by the time he loses his last tooth.

It seems, however, that Eric wasn't without a plan. After collecting his bill from under his pillow, he went to the dollar store with Jen. And what did he come home with?

A slot machine of course. Apparently he intends to get his trillion dollars one way or another. Since the tooth fairy didn't get the job done, he'll just gamble his way to the top.