Thursday, April 18, 2013

Who Made It Best?

Growing up, our beds were always made. As soon as we woke up. My parents bed was always made. A very strict rule. 
When we move here, we started Bells on her bed. As soon as she wakes up, she makes her bed, even though she has nap time a little later. She wakes up from her nap, she makes her bed. We are the mean parents. Well Miah and I have a rule, whom ever gets out of bed last, makes the bed. Honestly, it works a lot in my favor because I am an early riser. But he does have those early morning tests or study times. Today was his day. 
Now I want you to take a vote...
or maybe just comment about if this is considered "making" the bed or not. 
Who makes their bed better,
Bells or Daddy?
First is our bed, the whole view. 



The view from his side- 
-the fitted sheet not even pulled over the mattress.
-the pillow not on
-the sheet pulled all crazy like


The end of the bed, do I need to explain anything?
Did I mention is was his turn today?



Now for Bells' bed. 
Pretty clean lines, sides, top and bottom. 


Everything tucked in so nicely, animals just chilling at the top. 



Bells came to me and said she didn't think Daddy made his bed, hahaha!
Well I don't really think he did either. Or else he needs to learn how. 

That means 2 votes for Miah not making the bed and 2 votes for Bells is better at making her bed then he is. 

What do you think?

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Log Those Miles

My heart sank when I heard about Boston. 
It seems like you can't do anything these days, enjoy a movie, send your kids off to school, or even run a race. After allowing myself to cry and watch the t.v. in disbelief for awhile. And after I received news that my teammates who were running the race were all okay...
I realized I needed to be strong. I should be prepared but not afraid. 

As I went for a run today, I wore a bib and logged in my miles in memory of Boston. 
My prayers are with you.






A teammate of mine posted something I love!

"If you are trying to defeat the human spirit, runners are the wrong group to target."

I also would love to substitute Americans in for runners. 

Either works for me!


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail

Easter weekend was a blast! I love being a parent because holidays are so much fun, especially at this age. I think it has a lot to do with how awesome my parents made the holidays growing up. It wasn't just about the toys and getting us things, it was about the small details. The dying eggs, the Easter Bunny's footprints ALL over the house....the legend lives on!

We first dyed eggs and had a blast. Grandma Tiger was very helpful. 
Look at this little girl...
She is so excited!


White shirt wasn't the best choice Grandma Tiger.


Hmmm, I think somebody was cheesin' just a little!


This was just after the white crayon trick and she thought the egg was magic after pulling it out of the dye. Mommy's are magic!


The Easter Bunny left her a flower and then left his footprints all over the house. 
A pink flower, he knows her well!


He even brought her a Ninja Turtle and then went outside....


The eggs were everywhere. How did he do that?


I miss Hawaii!


He hid some eggs outside in the backyard and the jumped straight over the fence!
He sure is a good jumper!



Her eyes sparkled the whole weekend. It was fantastic! 
We had a great dinner with family and just relaxed, which we don't get to do very often.