Lily lost her 1st tooth!

Lily lost her 1st tooth today. We had just come home from the last day of school and waiting outside to see the Thunderbirds fly over (Air Force Academy Graduation) and Lily announces "My tooth came out!"
I told Lily she became a Kindergartener and lost her 1st tooth all in the same day! Where have the last 51/2 years gone? Wasn't I just pregnant with her?

7 years married

My marriage is a 2nd grader! David and I celebrated 7 years this year. No itches at this point. We got a special treat this year...my friend Kristi took my kiddos overnight so David and I could enjoy a nice out without children. Lily and Jack stayed with Kristi and family for almost 24 hours. According to Kristi, the kids did great!
David and I went to The Rabbit Hole for dinner and saw The Avengers afterwards. The next morning we slept in and had a quiet breakfast. Later, we did some yard work and just hung out. It was a nice, relaxing, rejuvenating time. Thanks again Kristi! 

Berry Salad at The Rabbit Hole

Scallops with greens and bacon

Sleepover!

Hanging out with friends

Latte and R&R. It was a nice, quiet, relaxing morning

Kristi took the kiddos to lunch

Jack loves chocolate!

Random Recent Pictures

Our Apple Tree_Close Up

Apple Tree - I love Spring!

New Haircut - I cut off 3 inches this time. I didn't have the patience to grow my hair for donation this time around. 

The Kiddos

Wine Night at Leslie's House
Susan, Kristi, me, Kim, Leslie and Jen

Night Owl/Morning Person

In the past, I have always been a Night Owl. In college, by my senior year, I was staying up until 3 or 4am and sleeping until noon. To be honest, I'd still love this schedule. However, I am an adult with young children and this just isn't responsible. So, I'm working on becoming a Morning Person. I am considering buying a light alarm clock like this one.  I'm also reading articles online on becoming a Morning Person, like this article.
Perhaps if I went to bed at a reasonable time and got up before everyone, I'd have more time to blog! :)

Crafts

I have immersed myself in crafting lately. Lots of knitting, card making and a bit of sewing. These activities (along with chocolate) keeps my sanity.

Knitted Dishcloth for a friend

Practicing sewing with Lily's old burp rags, or as she calls them, her white blankets

Another Knitted Dishcloth for a friend

Close-up of the pattern

Beginning of a Toastie for a friend

Entrelac Bag for Lily: side one

First Entrelac Pattern: Purse

Toasties with thumbs for a friend