Today is the first day of Spring–although–it actually started last night at 7:07 pm–but looking out the door this morning–I can tell you–it doesn’t look like Spring. Yesterday was warm with a gentle breeze–this morning it is raining! Where is the fun in that? Everything is the muddy and clammy–Miserable!!

This morning–I used a little ‘product’ in Jake’s hair. He needs a haircut–but only on the sides. So I used a little mousse. He looked so handsome going to school! Gotta keep him handsome–seeing how the little girl he has a crush on sits in front of him at his table–looking at him all day! So we took a little extra care–and made him a little piece of “eye candy”!! Good Luck, Sweetie!!

We dropped Blake off at school yesterday & were surprised to see 5 news helicopters hovering overhead. They were waiting for the Airbus to make it’s way to Chicago. It had a scheduled landing of 12:50 pm, so my husband & I drove to find a great spot to sit & watch it come in. We were listening to the radio, when they announced that the Airbus had landed at 12:35 pm-EARLY!! So we missed the landing-but as we were driving in front of the airport-you could see it’s tail above all of the buildings at the airport. We got some great views of the plane at the gate–but you couldn’t see immense wing span due to the fact that there was a building in front of it. I did catch a couple of pictures–not nearly as impressive as it would have been flying right over head!!

Well, our date night came quickly and seemed to go just as quickly. I picked the boys up from school and hurried home, so Jake could get his homework done. He had forgotten his spelling list at school–and that was the only homework he had–so he will miss recess today to get it done. So we headed out. He decided that he would like to see “Bridge To Terabithia” and then go to dinner. So off we went. We caught a matinee, which only means that snacks cost more than the tickets to get in–but hey–how often do you get to take your 9 year old out. Yep, he got spoiled! The movie was pretty confusing to me. I loved the underlying story of friendship–but was very confused by the whole Terabithia thing. At the end, the boy learned to share what his friend had taught him with his little sister, who adored him. So needed in our family. Jake and Blakelynn do not get along at all. She adores him, and pesters him for attention–he gets annoyed with her and generally yells at, or scares her.

So at Bakers Square–we kind of talked about the movie and how it kind of mirrors our life at home. I pointed out the relationship between the brother and sister and how they fixed the relationship in the end. I then reminded Jake that Blake loves him and just wants to play with him. Then I asked if between now and our next date–if he would read her a bedtime story every night. Nothing more–just a story that she picks. He said he would. I think this little act of service on Jake’s part–and little bit of attention for Blake–will truly be a miracle in their relationship! I HOPE anyway!

It was a wonderful night–we talked about things going on in his life. I found out he has a crush on a girl in his class, how long has this been going on! We talked about boys growing up, and things that will start to happen. We laughed, we snuggled–we were the only ones in the theater until just before the movie started. So I leaned over and told him that if no one else came–we could just make out the whole time! OH….the look on his face was CLASSIC!! He definitely thinks his mom is crazy!!

Next week is Grayson–and then it will be Jake’s turn again. I can’t wait!!

I have to tell you the cutest thing that my 2 year old is doing. Since he was tiny–he has sung his way through his days!! Now he’s learning to talk–and his songs are becoming much more understandable. Yesterday he was singing Jingle Bells–and I didn’t even know he knew that song!

My husband has a very low voice. One of the lowest I’ve ever heard. Lots of people think he should be in broadcasting and do Sports Color Commentary–because he really has the Base voice for it. Anyway–Barrett is two and has no where near the voice he’ll end up with–but it’s low for a 2 year old. He wanders the house ALL DAY LONG sing….

We Will…We Will… Wok Ew! We Will…We Will…Wok Ew!

So amazingly cute! I have got to pull the video recorder out and get it up on YouTube–cause it is priceless!!

Tonight I have a date. A really special one! It’s with my oldest son, Jake. We’ve always been the best of friends–and then during his odd years we seem to have a really hard time. He is currently 9–odd year–and we just can’t seem to get our “groove” back. So tonight we are going out on a date together. Just him and me. The other 3 are going to stay home with dad.

We are going to go to dinner, where we can talk and reconnect–and then we are going to do something fun. I’m going to let him choose whatever he wants to do. He’s mentioned bowling, miniature golf, a movie. We’ll have to wait and see what he chooses.

I’m really excited for our time together. I’m really hopeful that we can build some sort of a bridge in our relationship, he really is just a sweetheart angel in my life!! I will take pictures!

I don’t handle change very well sometimes!! When we were back in Utah last summer I finally got to see the finished construction project that my high school had become. Now I do need to say–I graduated from High School on my school’s Diamond Anniversary–it was 75 years old. So yes–a redo was in order, but oh my heavens–I would have driven right past it had I not known what it was.

They’ve done it again! When I was little we would walk to a swimming pool really far away from our home, all alone! Mind you–It was the late 70’s and the world was a lot different then and in Bountiful, Utah. We called it the “Bubble” because in the winter they would cover the huge outdoor swimming pool with a huge bubble. On the other side was a lovely ice rink. Well, I noticed last summer that there was a lot of construction going on around “The Bubble”, and read in the Utah papers today–that it’s gone! There is still a swimming pool, and a skating rink–but now theres a running track, a climbing wall–so many new things that weren’t even heard of when I was little!

The huge park out front is still there which is great! Every year they hold a huge festival called “Handcart Days” to commemorate the Pioneers making it the Salt Lake Valley. It’s my favorite thing ever. The last time I went, Blakelynn was just 6 months old. But it was still fun to be there! I love carnival food–That sounds so dumb–But I love it! I can’t wait till Village Street Festivals start here! I should get to have a couple before we head to Utah again!! I will have to stop by the recreation center and see if the finished project is better than the original! (As if I need to ask!!)

Since my kids went to the neighbors for the evening-we didn’t have our Shamrock cookie time! That was kind of sad–but also kind of happy! They are alot of work for me! The kids love it–but they only have a minute share of the work–most of it is all me! So no mixing bowls, spoons, beaters, cookie cutters, rolling pins, etc to wash! Of course, the downside–there are no fresh and yummy sugar cookies to eat! Darn!

Maybe tomorrow! I still have a ton of laundry–so maybe in between loads–we’ll get some made. This last week we made Peanut Butter cookies and Snickerdoodles so we really are ok–if they don’t happen to get made–we did pay homage to the Cookie King!!