Mommy Make-up-over Day

The Kindergarten at Eric's school has a tradition the Friday before Mother's Day. Mommy Makeover day and let me tell you, it is the closest I may ever come to a spa experience. The kids were there to take each mom to their desk, then they served us punch and cookies. They had makeup on spoons and Q-tips for the kids to use as well as bobby pins with ribbon for our hair. I have to admit, I was a little concerned that the kid with NO fine motor skills to speak of was going to be doing my makeup but he was actually very careful. They sang us three songs at the end and I thought the first one was hilarious. Eric really wanted a microphone, although I don't know if he would have been able to swing his hips as effectively if he had one in his hand. It was a great day!

Kid Pics

I was lucky enough to have my friend Emily take pics of the kids. She is taking a photography class and I would say she is definitely making the most of what she has learned, wouldn't you? She did such a great job! There were too many that we loved. Thanks to Pam and LaRayne for suggesting the Arts Center--we just kept stumbling upon great backgrounds again and again. Thanks again, Emily.

You do WHAT with your Easter Eggs?

Those of you who know us well know that we have a very unique, very PETA unapproved Easter tradition. The annual Easter Egg Roll. Every year, the cousins all get together to make a race track, or more recently, a death course for the eggs to race down. Alec makes a bracket and it is all very official. Complete with prize money for the winning eggs. I can only remember one year with good weather, but that doesn't stop us from mutilating hundreds of eggs and having a riot doing so. As you can see, the course gets more and more elaborate every year. Above, you will notice the boards with spiked nails protruding and you can even see what happens to the unlucky egg that does not make it past this obstacle. If they do, they are privileged to enter the toilet bowl.

My favorite addition this year was the saran-wrap trampoline. Eric loves this tradition so much. I couldn't get him to come inside, even though it was freezing.

The proud winners. The funniest part is when only the yolk makes it across the finish line. So, for all of you who are as I once was, who actually eat your Easter Eggs, there is a better way (if you can stand the rain/snow/sleet, that is).

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.'