What Not To Crochet

This is just too funny not to share.

Well, I found out I have to get a new passport because my maiden name is on it, so I got that out in a hurry today. G's is finished and on its way to us, which means that Mom K's must be, too. We picked up a few souvenir-type things the other day to give away in Japan (keychains), and we've booked hotels for the beginning and end of our trip. Things are coming along nicely.

We have more Easter photos, including one of the bunny cake we made. It was supposed to be a realistic, standing-up bunny, but I used double the cake batter and it didn't bake. One good ear and the other good head and body combined to make a pretty decent, and very yummy, Easter cake.

About a month ago, we met a nice woman at the park who works with therapeutic horses. She works with the Special Olympics and is helping with the version in Cobb County this year. She invited us to come to the farm some morning, and we finally got the chance to go this Tuesday. Although G preferred to run around in circles and play with the dog, he did get to ride a pony. The horse nuzzled my face and was very gentle even though he was enormous. Here are some photos:

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny visited our house last night. Did he visit yours, too?

Yesterday, we met up with Rebecca and Kirk and crew for an Easter egg hunt that turned into a trip to the park instead. We had swinging contests until we thought we were going to tip the swingset.

After the park, we went over to Mark's and Lisa's to let G and Christopher play and hunt for Easter eggs. And, oh yeah, we bought our tickets to JAPAN!!!!!!! Woot! We are very grateful to Mark for being so patient and so thorough with us so that we know what we're doing and stay organized. And Lisa sat with the boys the whole time we were in front of the computer even though we missed out on some valuable girl time. Thank you Brociouses!!!!! We <3 you! (and not just 'cause of the tickets)

We'd also like to wish a very happy birthday today to our favorite fixed wing pilot - happy birthday, Joel!

Happy Birthday Nancy!!!

Happy Birthday to my best friend in the whole world!

[You're older than I am now.]

March Madness

Nothing much to report today, just want to keep the blog habit going... we filled out our NCAA brackets last night for the North University Court Banditos. The name comes from the house Matthew and all his friends lived in in Ann Arbor. Coincidentally, when they lived in that house, I lived in the apartment building adjacent to it (behind) on Wilmot Street and never knew any of them. All that time we were just a few feet away from each other - strange!

And now for the erata section: I guess I didn't say that Mom K was hiking with us, because someone (cough, Nancy, cough) asked if a ghost took the photo...

This morning, Joshie is spending the morning or day with us, depending on how court goes for Skye. I'm discovering that one can accomplish a lot more with two kids than with one because they entertain each other. If only I could produce a second one that's instantly three years old, but for now we'll settle for friends.

Time for a plug for Pandora Radio, the best invention since coffee. I'm listening to Young Pilgrims by the Shins right now.

Food News: We should have saved that potato chip, Laura. A corn flake shaped like Illinois just sold on ebay. Link here. I'm going to go inspect Matt's Special K.

Hiking Season Has Begun

We went to Fort Mountain State Park on Sunday. It was a little chilly, but we made it through without any hypothermia. G climbed a bunch of rocks and is learning how to plan his routes. There were many eagles flying around, and we thought one of them looked like a bald eagle - they are found around here occasionally. It was hard to tell, but they were beautiful nonetheless. That part of the state is a little rural, so there was nothing happening on Sunday. I watched for a loooong time before I finally saw a vehicle on one of the many roads down below, and I was happy to know I live a little closer to "civilization."