Thursday, August 30, 2012

End of summer

Here's what's up.

Kennedy wanted her hair dyed red for "crazy hair day" at the babysitter's. We used kool-aid.  It BARELY made it pink. But at least she was happy with it.

I went on a fantastically fabulous and fun friends' trip to Vegas.

Fun times were had.

Kennedy started 3rd grade.

With her new lime green shoes.

And she looks far too cute in her cowgirl boots.

My garden has been throwing more vegetables at me than I can realistically consume.  So I've made a lot of zucchini bread. And caprese salad. Mmm.


I also had a girl's weekend with my mom, aunt, and cousin. We went to San Diego. "Saint Diego."
Did you know there actually was never a Saint named Diego? It was actually named after Saint Didacus, but they thought "Diego" sounded better, so they changed the name. You learn something new every day, don't you?  I know I do.

Hi mom!!

Of course we HAD to go to the beach. Coronado. *Sigh...

 I also had Italian gelato in Little Italy. How fitting.

And now that summer is over, I'll be working myself crazy to make up for all of this time off. Of course, that is until the vacation bug kicks in again... I give it 2 months. Max.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Yee haw.

For my company's annual summer party this year, they got a little bit creative. I was a bit skeptical when they said they were going to have it at a farm, but the moment I heard someone say "bull riding," I strapped on my cowboy boots and was ready to go.


Ok, fine. I don't have cowboy boots. But it was a fun party.  Kennedy loved the bull-riding. Of course.


I got a little bull-riding in, myself, but I will spare you any pictures from that. You're very welcome.

Instead, here's one of me and my little cowgirl.

Isn't she cute? Yes. Yes she is. 

And so are we. Even when we're blurry.

Monday, August 6, 2012

A few things. And then a few more things.

First of all, I am updating you on the status of our little friend, Hidalgo. (Remember? The cucumber?)
He's grown quite tall, dark and handsome, IMHO.  I can't wait to slice him up and eat him. (Yes, I realize that sounds a bit morbid. No, I really don't care.)

Next:  
Best friends. Because we both do this:

Special. Because we all do this:

And don't let this picture fool you. I don't glow in the dark. Also, I really can't bowl. Sure, my high score might have been 93, which isn't TERRIBLE, but my low score (and yes, I was trying) was 52.

At least I bowled in good company.

We went up to Casey's family reunion last weekend. Kennedy showed an inordinate amount of enthusiasm at having so many kids to play with for two whole days. She was in kid heaven.

I golfed. I used the same ball the entire time. I call that successful.

I also held baby Julietta. (Why do babies' heads always smell so good??)

And I fell in love.
With a puppy.
I would have taken her home with me, but I couldn't figure out how to stuff her in my purse without hurting her.

Lastly, here are some (very) random pictures for you (a/k/a "a few more things"):

Random pictures explained:
-P4: this is the level I parked on, today, in my colorful parking garage at work. I love that I get free downtown parking. It rocks. Especially on the weekends when I don't actually have to work.

-Lemons: because Kennedy has been bugging me lately to set up a lemonade stand.  Oh, the things I would do if I stayed at home with her all day...

-Ellie and Carl (Up couple): because they are the cutest couple ever. I want to be like them when I grow up.

-Pinky & The Brain: because sometimes you want to re-live your childhood and watch Animaniacs.

-Phish Phood: Um...like I really need to explain this one.

-Space Ghost: Hahahahaha. That is all.