Saturday Was Spring

Considering the fact that it's snowing outside, I wanted to share some strong evidence that it was actually warm outside recently and spring was here, if even for a day. We sidewalk chalked.

We drank Capri Suns.

We looked outstandingly adorable while posing with a bird nest. Well, Nicole really took the cake on that last one.

Happy Birthday You Two!

On Sunday night we celebrated Shazer and Walkyria's birthdays! We had a great time visiting, eating some italian food made by yours truly, and looking at slides from when they were all kids. It was a blast! I love Alfonso's family. They are so accepting of me and all my gringo-ness.

Made Me Laugh

Alfonso sent this to me and it cracked me up! Does this look familiar??? Hope not.

Salt N' Pepper Shakers

Here's Master Will admiring the bunny salt n' pepper shakers (purchased last spring at a lovely local shop, Amenities). I just have to share. . .

Domestickyness

I used to declare myself to be domestically disabled. Well, times are a' changin' and I have attempted to enter the foreign world of domestickyness. Behold, my first quilt. Albeit a crooked table quilt that has only come to be due to the outstanding guidance and support of my friend Tamara and my mom, but a quilt nonetheless. The theme is "fall." The style is "beginner."

I'm so proud. It was fun. I want to do another one.

Message of Love

Many would look at these pictures and see fish stix and chicken noodle soup.

But I see that Alfonso loves me :)

Shorts and Snow Boots

Here you see Will having fun with a quarter at the Hub. This picture however was taken to document his amazing outfit. You see, my children dress themselves. I really like this outfit Will chose, but what exactly is it saying?

The shorts are channeling spring, but the boots and the snow falling outside say, "not quite yet, Will. Not quite yet."

The smile is the perfect final accessory.

Kindergarten Carpool Club

Seriously love these kids :)

First Day, Huh?

This little giraffe is trying to stand shortly after being born at Aalborg zoo in northern Jutland, Denmark. This picture makes makes me think, "I've had day's like that."
The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible - and achieve it, generation after generation. ~Pearl S. Buck

The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult. ~Marie de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du Deffand, letter to Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, 7 July 1763

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~Author Unknown

The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. ~Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead

The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle. ~Author Unknown

The 3rd Grade Disney Program: FEATURING SPENCER!!!

 

Click on it for a closer view. Spence did a WONDERFUL job! Massive thanks to Mr. MaWhinney, Mrs. Hopkins, and Ms. Marshall and all the parents who worked so hard. Well done!!!

Alice In Wonderland, A Movie to See

In anticipation of the movie release, I read the books (Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.) They were pretty wierd. And I'm not sure why, but they gave me nightmares. Could be the original illustrations by John Tenniel. . . Look at those distorted dismal faces.

I have to admit after reading the books, I had some hesitations about the new movie coming out. I figured the Disney cartoon (which I love) was going to be as good as the story could get. Au contraire.

Last night, Alfonso and I and my mom and dad, went to see it in 3-D. They managed to take a totally nonsensical book and turn it into a beautiful and wacky story that actually has a point!!! In one part, a young Alice asks her father if she's gone mad. He says, "I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are." Those words are so nice to hear :)

I don't want to sound cheesy, but it was a VISUAL FEAST!!! Everything was distorted and bizarre, but beautiful. The characters were fabulous, the Mad Hatter, endearing. I absolutely loved it - so much so, that I keep thinking about it.

But leave the kids at home if they are nightmare prone.

Suddenly It's Spring

This sweet little cartoon features Raggedy Anne in her early days. To help her sick friend get well, Raggedy Anne goes to see if Mr. Sun will shine again. I love this little show - especially today considering the fact that our once spring-bound, empty yard is now covered with a foot of snow. Spring will come. Spring will come.


(Keep in mind how long ago this was made and excuse the part with Mr. Wind, it's a little racial.)

A Small Dose of Disappointment

Closed for the season.

That's what the sign said when we pulled up to see the ice castles at the Zermatt Resort last night. Ever since I went with the Young Women in my ward, I have been so excited to take the boys there! Finally we had a good night to go see the amazing ice formations up close. We were one day too late - they closed the day before. I don't know why it hit us so hard but we were SOOO disappointed. Spencer kept saying, "Bum, bum- bummer." We tried our best to get a good look from the outside, but it really doesn't compare to seeing them up close. We also tried our best to keep a positive attitude. It wasn't easy. Notice the smiles in spite of the yellow tape. In Ben's prayer later that night, he prayed, "Next time, please help us go see things like Legoland and the ice castles before they close forever."