RoRo (2), Grey (9ish months), Scout (3) & Navy (1)
My guess is that they will be friends forever!
Foursome
Anniversary Festivities
It really is unbelievable that 5 years of marriage has gone by so fast. In honor of my favorite past time, Micah and I went out to a delicious dinner. I have wanted to try Charlie Palmers for a while, so was excited that we finally did.
In honor of five years, we both named five of our favorite memories throughout our married years.
- Ireland.
-Outdoor movie nights.
-Meeting up in Hong Kong through fate.
-Dance Dance Revolution.
-The time I was mad and left on my birthday, but he showed up with balloons and cake.
-Scrabble/Jeopardy challenges.
-BBQ with Scout.
-ETC.
The food didn’t disappoint. Our risotto cakes and stuffed dates were pretty good, but Micah’s pork chop, and my “Thyme Roasted Halibut” with marinated pearl onion foam, with a yogurt sauce, served over fava bean risotto was amazing.
But of everything we ate…dessert took the cake (pardon the pun). We both looked at the menu, and passed because we were both beyond full. But as a surprise, our waiter came out with this ensemble. It was brown sugar marinated pineapple, vanilla ice cream, a butterscotch strip, and the total kicker was the brown butter cake. In one word — FabbyDabby!
After dinner, we were headed to do back to back movies — A Team, and Karate Kid. (We were throwing it back to our childhood.) We headed to the theatre, and whe our times didn’t jive, we headed to another theatre. When they didn’t work for us there, I said, “you want to know what sounds the very best….?” Then I told him that “sneaking into the house and laying down to bed….”. I didn’t finish before he redirected the car to home and said, “Man it is 9:30….we are pathetic!”
Pathetic — no!
Well-rested — yes!
5 Years
I’d say….
you got pretty lucky when you landed me……
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Sweet Treats
I’m quite the crafter lately.
Thanks for the lesson Ashly!
Butterfly Garden
B got Scout a butterfly garden for his birthday. We watched them grow and grow. Then they turned into larvae, and spent a week and a half in hiding. Finally (of course while we were at the river) all five butterflies opened up. We were lucky enough to have B babysit them while we were gone (Nonnie wasn’t to keen on the idea), and we got daily updates. When Scout and Navy got home, the first thing they attended to was their litter of butterflies. With the help of B, they set them all free. It was pretty cool to see the whole process that these little creatures go through — especially for Scout who was really into it!
Recycling
Scout and I came up with a great way for him to earn money for his mission fund. So about three weeks ago, he started collecting bottles and cans to take to the recycling plant. It started out as a novel idea, but became a little less exciting as the process went on….
Scout made comment after comment about how dirty everything was.
Nonetheless, he helped separate the plastic from the aluminum.
Because he was too short, I got the dirty and stinky job of feeding all of the bottles and cans through the machine.
Scout got the job of collecting the receipt that would turn into cash.
He started liking everything a bit more when things were clean.
Here he is posing with his $9.63.
We immediately went to the bank to deposit it into his account.
He was a massive fan of the quarter he got to keep for a gumball machines that are a rip — and that I never fund.
And possibly better than the quarter, were these suckers for Icka and Scout from their buddy at the bank.
It was a good process for my children to see. When can exposure to bums with horrific language ever be bad? I was so glad that our experience didn’t taint Scout, because as soon as we got home and he saw an empty water bottle, he exclaimed, “Mom…LOOK….we can recycle this!”
First Boo Boo
Navy got her first official boo boo. She got in a fight against a razor, and lost. As a responsible parent, I put it far out of her reach…but as a stinky child, she made it within her reach. Live and learn. The good news is that I had an outfit to match her new, fashion-forward band aids.
Scout’s been there, so he lent some comfort.
Fathers & Sons
Micah took Scout on his first Father & Sons outing this past Friday. Scout was sold. The entire idea of playing with other boys all evening and morning had some serious appeal. Apparently there was a great park that Scout and Ezra made their stomping grounds. When I initially explained to Scout that he got to camp with his dad, and a whole bunch of other people, Scout couldn’t wait to show Icka the tent. When I told him that no girls were allowed, I thought it was so cute that he protested for Icka. But in all honesty, I think he liked the all boys thing in the end.
Regret
I thought Sissy’s hair seemed a little stringy. I kept telling my mom that it needed a trim. Since she is the usual trimmer, and wasn’t down with the idea, I had to take matters in my own hands.
Look at this cute hair from last Saturday.
When my mom saw my work, she said, “Go away….I don’t even want to talk to you.”
Whoops!
When I asked if she liked it, she said, “No I don’t like it….she looks like a fat sumo wrestler.”
Double Whoops!
Well, at least there is a career choice on the horizon.
17 Short Years
The oldest grandchild — Jake — turned 17! I literally can not believe it. I remember being at the hospital while he was born, and it seems like it was only a few years ago. Yeah Jake! I will have to say that out of all of the cousins, I am really glad you are the oldest. You have set the perfect example of what a nice, dedicated and happy child is. If I could wish my Scout turned out like anybody, it would be you. I am so glad he is obsessed with you.
XOXO
I got the job of making his cupcakes.
So when I saw these flower cupcake holders, and they just screamed “JAKE”, I knew it was a purchase worth making!
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