Weekend O'Fun

CT had to work all weekend. And I mean, all weekend. I just like him too darn much to have him gone on the weekends! It doesn't happen very often, and thankfully, the month of May will be back to normal.

So, to keep myself occupied, and to keep myself from wallowing in my own self-lonely-I'm so bored- pity, I focused on having a fun weekend. First up was brunch with the girls on Saturday at Red Rock. It was so much fun to finally meet baby Shin and to see Keiko. She is beautiful and glowing and is getting so close to her due date!

Keiko, me, Jina, and baby Shin

Seriously, look at that face!

Momma Jina and baby. She's the cutest mommy.

For some reason, I kept forgetting that it was Easter Sunday weekend. And that I was in charge of the family get-together this month. But, I finally pulled it together and we all headed to Orem for an Easter eggstravaganza at Grandma's house.

Amy found the golden egg...it had $70 inside. Lucky girl.

The kids getting ready for their hunt.

Big 'I' showing me how tough he is. That kid cracks me up.

Baby B. Cute cute cute smile.

Baby H trying to find her "loot"

These 3 cousins are all really close in age. And they are the 3 musketeers at our family gatherings.

Baby H just loving the swing

Just being silly. I love that kid.

These are supposed to be the 'Master Warrior scary faces'. I have no idea what a Master Warrior even is...

Baby H was sooo mad that she couldn't have any candy! I couldn't stop laughing, it was so cute and so funny at the same time.

Little A and Grandpa playing before all the cousins arrived.

Bunny cake that I made and the girls helped me decorate.

All in all, it was a great and busy weekend. I still missed my hubby like crazy but I had a blast hanging out with the kids and the girls. I think we'll get to see Bri and Nelson next weekend, that'll be great. I'm so glad he is home safe and sound from Afghanistan. As for right now, I'm just so beyond happy that the sun is shining! Even if it is 30 degrees outside...

~CJ

visual update

Yesterday (Sunday), in the midst of April showers, we had a 2 hour window of sun. It was pure bliss. So, we took the dogs on a long walk to enjoy...

Ash is working on 'heel'

Here are some pics of the blankets I finished for Jean. I had fun making them and hope she likes them! She should get them in the mail today. :-)

Flannel with crocheted edging

Crochet with 4 colors

Natalie, Rose and I took little A to the aquarium last weekend. She had a blast and we had a blast watching her. She was so excited, she couldn't stay at one exhibit for too long because she couldn't wait to see what was coming up.

We were supposed to be paddling...

'We're so scared' faces

Seriously, such a cutie

CT and I took a trip down to Texas. We spent the day in Galveston and it was like heaven to see the ocean. Galveston isn't the most amazing beach I've been to, but it was nice and calm. Then we drove down 'The Strand' which is the main street on Galveston Island. Definitely worth a trip back.

Michael, Nikki and Little Z came over for dinner the other night. Z is a riot. She loves to just dance. We put on some Michael Jackson and had a serious dance session. After which, she taught me the most efficient way to play pool...

Finally, CT's cousin Jaran came into town for a ski weekend. We invited Marky Mark to join us and had a pretty good time. CT used it as an opportunity to try snowboarding for the first time. I thought he did an amazing job and picked it up really quickly. He says I'm just biased.

Sorry I haven't updated in a while folks. I haven't been feeling very motivated to blog this month, but I promise I'll be better. Soon, you'll get sick of me. ;-)

~CJ