EASTER 2013

Kids,

   When you are in the midst of adulthood, finally realizing how amazing I am for having summed up your well rounded childhood with the pictures and words of this blog. When you are reliving the moments as you browse through the shiny pages of the blog book , the past rushing back to you, the laughter, the heartache, the style trends, and family time; you might notice one glaringly odd similarity standing out year after year. It's Easter. As I prepare to amaze with this post, I can not help but feel like it's a rerun. Easter weekend is on auto-pilot, the only thing that changes is our age and our outfit. So if you have read the past Easter posts, you know what to expect here. So enjoy!

Love,

        Mom

Saturday. The festivities begin in the Judd's backyard. After lunch it is game time. The highlight is dodgeball, you know that game where you throw the ball and try to hit someone on the opposing team. I join in, after all nobody likes a poor sport, only my reign is short lived. Jace and I, technically enemies since he is on the boy team, run to the middle to try and grab the ball first. Only Jace doesn't grab the ball, he kicks it- straight into my head. I'm out. I could challenge the call but I want to be out. Good riddens dodgeball. Don't worry, I wasn't hurt, the ball was one of those big, colorful, bouncy balls you find at the end of the aisle at Target. The moral of the story belongs to Jace, you don't kick in dodgeball, duh! 

The day carried on and soon it was time for the Easter Bunny to set out goodies for the hunt. The kids were locked inside until everything was placed around the backyard. Then in age sequence they flowed from the back door to hunt for their treasures. There was candy, toys, plastic eggs, water squirters and more. After pictures with the Easter Bunny the water fight ensued. The rest is history.

Lauren brought along her friend Shelby to meet the Easter Bunny

Jace and Jaxon refilling their liquid ammo

DC, Clark, Jace and Jaxon

Easter morning was laid back. The kids searched the backyard to find the goodies left behind by the Easter Bunny. Everyone was happy and breakfast was eaten. Then we got ready and went to church where we were reminded why we celebrate this wonderful holiday.

Jace got new socks that stand alone

New church outfits

That evening we enjoyed a delicious ham and turkey dinner at my parents house. Everything was lovely and we had a great evening together...

And see, I was right about Easter. It is the same every year, but that is because it is perfect!!

I wouldn't change a thing!

Eventful....

March 8, 2013

I came across this band "A Silent Film" a year or so ago and instantly loved them. I loved them even before I knew they were British. It just so happens they made a stop here in Vegas and tickets were a bargain at $15. There was no way I was not going. 

So I went.

The crowd (well really there was no "crowd" but rather a group of fans) was sparse. The bands paid no mind to the quantity of their fans and still delivered a concert of quality.... and I didn't have to elbow any fellow fans to get myself a nice cozy spot right up front. 

It was a great night out and as a bonus I was introduced to the music of the headlining band "Gold Fields."  They have a few catchy songs that I now adore.

This bit of grainy photography is Robert, the singer of A Silent Film, and myself.
Not the best picture but it's all I got from the photographic talents of J Robb.... and believe me I was lucky to get this!!

Hopefully I didn't come across as the old weird lady when I  gathered up the autographs of the fine lads in the band.... 

March 16, 2012

 I'm a Cub Scout leader, you can call me Akela if you'd like.
Cub Scouts are not known for their ability to sit still for long periods of time.... so in an effort to expend some of the boundless energy they have, we held our March pack meeting at Redrock. First we provided service to beautify those lovely red rocks. The scouts scoured the picnic area with garbage seeking vice grips.They picked through bushes and thorns to retrieve last season's snot rag and the crinkled Subway wrapper the wind blew from a past visitors picnic table....

After a successful round of garbage picking it was time for their reward. Kicking up dirt and climbing on rocks while hiking to a trickle of a waterfall made them happier than larks. Of course there was also a treat at the end to solidify that their adventure was worthwhile.

 

Monster Jam!!!!
Pure white trash madness! Monster trucks dressed up like Halloween, each trying to out shine the other with crazy jumps and flips. Scooby Doo vs. Captain America, watch out for El Toro Loco, and the inevitable crash or roll over. Definitely a rigged competition, but hey, it was loads of excitement. Even Lauren, the skeptic, admitted that she wants to go again next year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE END!!!

Yep, I'm Older

So I had another birthday.....

they are really starting to be cumbersome. 

Not that I mind the numbers steadily going up- it has to happen if you are alive- it's the gray hair (though the way it catches the light I prefer to call it silver) and slowing metabolism (I always bring along my spare tire-just being prepared)  that comes into play as those numbers expand that rattles the nerves.

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I woke up and it was March 12th so I figured I might as well celebrate. After all it is the one day you are allowed to be selfish and do whatever you want. First my mom and sister took me to lunch at BJ's Brewhouse. As usual I ate to my capacity... and then found room for my birthday pizookie. There was a little shopping that followed lunch, after all we had to burn some calories. 

Next came birthday dinner....

Since my jeans were still too tight from my overfilling at lunch, I decided on some skinny fries for dinner. Since Freddy's has the skinniest fries around, that is where Jason, Lauren, and Jace took me. It  is also convenient that it is a stones throw from Freed's bakery, where I may or may not have gotten a buttercream cupcake with sprinkles....

and Jason got me this inspiring book..... now I really will know it all....

Now begins the countdown of my last year as a thirty- something...

strange how your outward appearance ages, but inside I still feel 22. Guess the big secret of life is simple- stay away from mirrors!!

So what has Jace been up to.....

Jace got to check out and get inside of an authentic SWAT truck. Then he got his merit badge at the court of honor that followed.

Jace all spiffed up for church.... 

A tooth was loose, so loose that Jace reached in and pulled it right out....

The tooth fairy probably would have come had he not misplaced that valuable gem...

We took a drive out to Primm to check out the off road race-

Jace posed for a picture by none other than the winning truck....

Then there was the daunting task of the science fair. Jace built a combustible chamber out of soda cans, that when ignited, would send a tennis ball soaring. His project received an "honorable mention"- a step up from our usual participant status!!

Jace went with the Boy Scouts to tour Channel 3 News to earn the communications badge. While there, they were featured in the weather segment. True to his class clown nature, Jace waved to the camera while saying "Hi Mom." 

I Want it All

Las Vegas Market

(February 2013)

A week of walking, wanting, eating, and laughing. 

My friend Dawn and I spent our days strolling through showroom after showroom of home decor, art, fabric, and furnishings. Lunch, snacks, and sodas were provided as bribes to lure you in to browse their company's goods. We did sign up for a few accounts and later placed a few orders so our days wandering were not in vain. The only downfall of Market is that it is not like a store- there is no buying of stuff right then and there. It is a look and browse, then set up an account, then place an order and wait patiently type process. On the bright-side  we discovered new companies and contacts to help in our efforts as Interior Designers. I added a few pictures below of some of my favorite furniture, art and accessories..... 

Pantone color of the year- Emerald

We stumbled across this amazing store with an amazing name. 

It is called Chandra.  And it sells rugs.

Lunch at Surya....

 I got to get cozy in a rocking bed- genius. Why didn't I think of it. 

Then there was the magic carpet ride with the handsome Aladdin, a highlight.