Something New

The girls were out with friends Saturday afternoon which meant Brad and I were left to occupy ourselves. So what did we do?? Went shopping, of course. We decided it was finally time to finish up our living room so we decided to go buy end tables. Well, end tables are about the only thing we didn't bring home. We ended up buying a wine rack, a tv console, a bench, lamps, and a rug. Not to worry, though, we will soon be getting 2 end table to match our wine rack and tv console soon. We were not able to order them at the furniture store yet so we went online and found them at American Furniture Warehouse in Colorado. Here are some pics of our new purchases (I know they're not the greatest quality because I have been having problems with my camera).

Curly Hair

Here are a few pics of Alanna Wednesday night after I curled her hair for dance pictures. She is wearing her hip hop outfit. Believe it or not, it took me almost 45 minutes to curl her hair. Of course, there was a ton of hair spray involved. It held pretty well for the 2 dance pictures she had that night. We had to take pictures because this is definitely not something we do on a daily basis.

Maybe You Were Wondering...

So, maybe you were wondering just how we drove Kristen and Addison to Estes Park with us. I forgot to mention that Brad traded in his red Dodge truck for a mineral gray Dodge Mega Cab the Saturday before we went to Colorado. It was a good trade and the truck is much better suited for us. The girls love it! There is so much more leg room in the back than any other vehicle we have owned and the back seats recline. We are very happy with it and hope to keep it for awhile!

Spring Break

Last week was Spring Break for the girls. I don't think they've had an entire week of school for about a month thanks to the blizzards.

Wednesday last week we drove down to Denver and stayed with Matt, Kristen and Addison. Then, on Thursday we took Addison and Kristen to Estes Park, CO where we had rented a house for three nights. It was a cute little A-frame house we stayed in. Despite the lack of cleanliness in the house when we arrived, there was not a lack of fun while we were there. Matt drove up Friday night after work. We played games, watched Madagascar 2, and we were forever on the lookout for an elk that Addie could pet.

Pictures taken on the Estes Park Loop around the lake.

Miniature golf.

Playing at the park; "shakin' it like it's hot!"

Family pics.

Brad and Kristen jumping off the swings, and then wishing they hadn't.

The girls sitting in the bear's lap; at least Addie got to pet a bear!

It was a lot of fun and we look forward to going back when we get a chance.

Visitors

Grandma Bonnie stopped by on her way home from Washington today, and she brought visitors. Cowboy, Foxy Lady, Kiara, and Ellie Mae are the 8 week old puppies she traveled with all the way from Newcastle to Washington and back. The girls are having fun playing with them. Don't worry, though, none of them will be staying behind when she leaves! Two dogs and two cats are enough for us! They sure are cute though. Jake and Miley love playing with them, too.

Meal Making

Yesterday the girls went to the 4-H coordinator's house for a lesson in meal making. They, along with several other 4-H girls, made 6 different meals for 3 different 4-H families currently affected by cancer. They got a lesson for their foods and nutrition project as well as a lesson in community service. The meals were then frozen and delivered to the families.

Tonight I let the girls and their friends make their own pizzas. Brad wanted to get in on the meal making as well. Here is a picture of Brad's pizza masterpiece.

Two Things

Two Names You Go By: 1. mom 2. Tams

Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now: (other than clothes): 1. wedding ring 2. another ring

Two Things You Want Very Badly At the Moment: 1. good coffee 2. a great massage

Two people Who Will Fill This Out: 1. Kristen 2. Can't think of anyone else

Two Things You Did Last Night: 1. read Twilight 2. made pizza

Two Things You Ate Yesterday: 1. banana 2. pineapple

Two Things You Are Doing Today: 1. watching Marley and Me 2. watching it snow

Two Longest Car Rides: 1. Oregon 2. Vermilion, Ohio

Two of Your Favorite Holidays 1. Thanksgiving 2. Christmas

Two Favorite Vacations: 1. Disney World 2. Cancun, Mexico

Two Favorite Beverages: 1. hazelnut white chocolate mocha 2. chocolate silk