Almost spring and snow?

I love Oregon weather for the most part.

I don't mind the rain.

I love the mild summers.

I even think it's cool when it snows a week before spring.

I guess I'm pretty easy to please...

just don't ask my husband! ;-)

Sickness

(this is NOT me, haha)

I've been under the weather this week.
Not the flu...
just enough of a fever to make me feel like crawling into bed..
just enough of a sore throat to make me whine...
just enough nausea to not really stop me eating...
Not sick enough to call in to work tomorrow.
I've got to pull it together today.

:(

Hair Manipulation

Once upon a time I decided to get a haircut.

I thought of doing something shorter.
Sexier.
Something like this...
The night before, I was in the bathroom...
straightening my hair.
My son comes in and I ask..
"Should I cut my hair up to here?"
(shoulder).
Son shudders and says, "NO!"
"Mom, I like your hair long and straight."
Two minutes later I walk into the living room.
I ask my husband...
"Should I cut my hair up to here?"
(shoulder).
He shudders and says..
"Do whatever you want to do."
Throughout the night my husband tells me..
"I like your hair so much, straight and long."
"You look so pretty tonight."
Blah blah blah..you get the picture.
I was still leaning towards short and sexy...
Jennifer Aniston hair.
Then my husband said the one thing that stopped me in my tracks.
"You look taller and skinnier with your hair long and straight,
just like you have it fixed tonight."
Well, you know what I did?
I left my hair long and straight.
(please excuse the crappy cellphone shot)

That man found my weakness.
Hehe.

Cross country skiing

My husband and son taking a break from cross country skiing.
I think they went like 5 miles or something.
It was my son's first time.
He isn't the most athletic child.
Poor kid.
It built some character! Ha!

Happy birthday to ME!

Happy 35th Birthday to ME!
I just love the movie Julie & Julia.

Julia says, "Happy Birthday to Meeeee".
I love it, I love her. :)

I had a great birthday.
I think my birthday means more to my kids than anyone.
I love how my daughter especially tries to
make me feel special.
I hope she carries that on with her own kids someday.
One of my gifts from her?
Special coloring time together.
Makes me giggle.

We drove to Portland.
Went to Claim Jumpers for lunch.
They feature the Chocolate Motherlode Cake.
We didn't order that though...
I'm AM trying to watch my waist line.
Haha
We then went to the mall.
Only one *almost* breakdown from my 6 year old.
No Build-A-Bear clothes for her.
She doesn't even play with the one she has.
It's ridiculous how much stuff my kids have.
No more!
Anyone with me?

I then drug my husband to Ikea.
We sat on the couch I want..
credit
He gave his stamp of approval.
I think he's just tired of debating
about couches with me. Ha!
I've already saved the money for them.
Now just need to take the plunge.
AND find a way to transport them home!

My car decided to make my birthday memorable by
breaking down on the freeway.
In the dark.
In the pouring rain.
With HUGE semi trucks flying by.
A special thanks to my father in law.
He picked us up and saved the day.
The kids even got to bed on time!

Tonight my mother in law is having
us over to do a proper celebration for my birthday.
Am I one lucky girl or what?!

Happy Monday!

Wacky Wedensday

A few oldies

Derek is the one standing in the middle.
Isn't this pic hilarious?
Hahahaha
Look at that hair!

Summer 2000
(We were married December of 1999).

My daughter's room exactly 3 years ago.
She is/was quite the tornado.

Our trip to Idaho
Summer 2010

Sasha says our Idaho vacation was the best time of her life.
Guess we need to take her on a few more?
LOL

Special message

This is Jessica's cat.
I've hijacked this blog to say,
I love Macey.

Bye.

Brr...it's cold!

My living room after the holidays.

I'm always at a loss of what to do.
Here are a few projects lined up for the new year.
I'm sure I'll find more to do...re-purposing and stuff.
I found this great armoire that I'm going
to paint and utilize in the living room for movies/gaming stuff.
My view....love these kind of days

My husband pulling out this morning...it was a little slick!

The kids are off today...
Martin Luther King Day.
We plan to do a little shopping...
Maybe some PF Chang's lettuce wraps.

Have a great Monday!

Wordless Wednesday

Ten Things I love Tuesday

1. The day off

2. The smell of a roast in the oven.













3. Bob Seger playing on my iPhone.














4. Salted Caramels from Costco.

















5. Anticipating cocktails with my husband tonight.




















6. The Baja Salad from Wendy's (it's yummo)!




















7. Spending the afternoon with my kids.














8. Chatting with my mom and bff on the telephone.

































9. My comfy sweats and hoodie from Forks Washington.















10. Watching Contagion tonight with the hubs!













Hope you are having a fabulous Tuesday!