Luna's Birthday

We had a busy weekend which I will post about soon.

But today is Luna's Birthday.

So Happy Birthday little pup. You're two today! Congratulations.

Love,

Me

Long Walk

Taking advantage of my spring beak (hallelujah), Luna and I headed out this morning. It was sprinkling when we left, but it was a perfect cloudy morning for a walk. Nice and cool and humid, and glorious.

Well, we ended up walking for almost two hours because I was enjoying it so much! We headed away from campus and crowds and walked all through these lovely neighborhoods up on the hills.

My favorite part of walks and runs and exploring on foot is that I get to goggle at new homes and yards. And what a treat! I think I discovered my new favorite house. It has EXACTLY what I want in my future home- down to the large-ish garden patch (it even had a few rows or raspberries!!!) and fruit trees. It was nestled in between other houses at a comfortable distance with trees and hedges, and hyacinth and daffodils and a gazebo....... I may just die happy now. And I can't wait to get hubby in the car so I can drive by it and show him the house. It may just be on my brand new running route. It would give me motivation to run, because its not exactly just across the street. Perfect!

But what I really want to know is- would it be too creepy of me to go back and take some pictures of this piece of perfection? I want to keep it as a reminder of what I want. A beacon if you will. So I don't get distracted by... other landscape styles ...? I seriously do want to find a house just like it someday. Just not that one. Because that one is in Utah. And I do not want to be in Utah.

Too creepy?

Reason #6,562 Why I love my Husband

I came home on Friday after a long week at work made longer by a cold and the prospect of Spring Break next week. 

This is what I found:

 A trail of tissues leading to a pile of some of my favorite things and a note. 

I'm feeling better already!

The Skinny

I am a known "late adopter" (though I am not old, or uneducated... just reluctant) of all things related to technology, fashion, and... life. Remember how I said I'd never buy skinny jeans?

Well I didn't buy any.

I made them. Or "re-fashioned" them as some would say. I like them because they were free, and they fit my athletic legs much better than something store bought would.

I still feel a little funny wearing them because they are new to me. But I do like them. Maybe I'll get the courage to make another pair one day!

Spring Tidings to You!

Look whats popping up around the house these days!

Pansies: Viola tricolor

Strawberry blossoms: Fort Laramie variety (I think. But these are June bearing and they have bazillions of runners in the summer...) Fragaria ananassa

California Poppy Volunteers : Eschscholzia californica

Daylillies:  genus Hemerocallis

Grape Hyacinth volunteers: genus Muscari

Forsythia bush: Forsythia floribunda

And I planted my spring veggies! 

Can I get a Hey Now for sunshine and warmer weather? Hey Now!

10 on Tuesday

Because I suck at posting regularly.

1. I had a birthday. My friends and family must love me alot, because they were very generous. I mean, my brother- well really his wife gave me twin nephews.

2. Grades were due for midterms on Monday. I watched 3 Disney movies and the entire second season of The Office to finish.

3. Hubby and I are in full gear planning our summer. Still no decisions on where we will be going FOR SURE for med school, but we do have options. We will probably move in July sometime.

4. We have some awesome travel plans for this summer. Lets just say we will be out of cell phone range.

5. My parents are coming next week- Its baby brother's spring break, and they are coming to visit their new grandkids. Their dog will be staying with us. I'm excited to see my parents, less excited to see their dog.

6. I've been sewing. Alot. I've made a dress and a skirt- on top of the pants and jeans/skirt that I re-fashioned- and I have a dress and another project in the works. I should really get some pictures going.

7. I've been been babysitting my nephew JM, because his brother JG is still in the hospital and mommy can't bring baby with her. JG was born 4lbs 11oz. He was so tiny! He eats pretty well, just not enough. So he has a feeding tube to help him finish. He has also had a hard time keeping his Oxygen stats up, so when he comes home he'll probably have an oxygen tank.

8. In babysitting little JM, I've begun to figure out why so many friends have babies/are pregnant. He's cute! He did pee all over himself and me yesterday while I was changing him...

9. Prepping for General Conference this week. It may be a marathon of talks, but I always find them so uplifting.  I will have to keep my hands busy in order to stay awake though. Here come some crafties...

10. Baby JG is home with his family now, which is fantastic. I'm so excited to see them again!