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Monday, April 16, 2012

Weekendy Business

So on Thursday night, I got a fun new toy.
It might or might not be an iPad.
You see, I'm totally obsessed with draw something.
And needed a better drawing surface.
On Friday night I really got to play!
Ellen busted me multitasking - checking InstaGram and playing Draw Something.
If only she were here right now, she'd bust me triple fisting Apple products.



Saturday AM, Jessica and Emily hosted the most adorable shower for the most adorable newborn baby girl. There were great friends, great food, and the cutest decorations. 
There was even a onesie decorating area.  
This is my handiwork. 
Obviously.
Nothing screams "baby" like a steaming hot cuppa tea, right? 
Hahah! 
I'm just trying to start her young.


After the shower, my sister and I needed to burn off those party food calories, so we met up with her hubster aka my Beast-in-law, and went off to hike the Stanford Dish. 

I've always wanted to check it out, and it was surprisingly different than I had pictured it.
But still awesome.
About 3.5 miles along the trail - and we had to park about a mile away.
According to my sister, we did about 5 miles. 



This may be the most beautiful picture I have ever taken. 
Not to my credit - Its not like I created the Earth.

Eventually we made it to the dish, actually dishes. 
There were a few up there.


San Mateo has some killer views, but this place was PRIMO.
You could see all the way from San Francisco to San Jose, and everything in between.


The only downside to this adventure was the no dogs allowed rule.
Mylie would LOVE this place.
And not just because of their overweight and overpopulated squirrel problem.
Seriously, this would be her version of doggie heaven.
Those squirrels would be DONE if she had an hour there. 


After finishing at the dish, we headed to University Ave, where we did a little window shopping, 
and had a Thai Iced tea. 
Also, Laura and I went Corgi hunting. 
We found one, his name was Aslan.
And SUPER cute.


Sunday morning was churchy biz. I got to hang out with this super cutie.
She was all snuggles and cuddles. 
Just the way all babies (and puppies) should be. 


And while I was hanging with the kids,
one of the kids was covering my other duties at the Hospitality Table.
Ashlyn was regulating on the grown ups brownie consumption.
One sweet each.
"Or else you will have to go to the dentist and get a big shot."



Those are a few of the highlights.
At least that I got on camera.
And by camera, we all know I mean on iPhone.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

10 on 10: April 2012

After a crazy dry winter, 
spring has sprung and April Showers are doing their best to bring May Flowers.
But not on my back deck.
I don't do plants.
I have a palm out front.
Which I haven't watered in two months.
Which reminds me...


Lent is over, and I'm back on the Keurig. 
I'm suddenly so excited to arrive at work.


Speaking of work...
all of my favorite office supplies ready for a busy day's work...


Kinda broke Konnie the Konica.
It started with a simple paper jam.
Turned into a drawer that wouldn't close.
Called in coworker Derrick for back up.
Unscrewing the entire left side.
Reassembling, and wedging a screwdriver in to get the drawer shut again.
MacGuyver style.
And paper unjammed.
MOD struck again.



Greeted by the cone head at lunch.
ONE.
MORE. 
DAY. 


All in a day's work. 
ALMOST have 2011 in the books. 
Almost.


Peace out office.
Hello super cute umbrella,
and drizzly evening.
Favorite.
x2.


This is her third (or fourth?) attempt at a nest up there
(this year)
so far, two (or three) cracked eggs on the pavement below.
I'm rooting for her.  
But she is picking a rough spot.
I've been taking pics of her plight all season.
Blog post needed?
Maybe.


Off to the gym.
Don't wait to hydrate.


Evening Schnoodle pick up & slumber party. 
Suture removal at 8am tomorrow! 


Linky delinky over here: 
ten on ten button

Monday, April 9, 2012

Hello Easter Weekend



Hello Good Friday Communion Service.


Hello attempt at wrangling kids in the back with a Veggie Tales DVD. 


Hello four more cute kids that joined this party with lots of giggles, 
hide and seek, and anything but VeggieTales watching.
Hello Good News Club in Half Moon Bay.
Hello Miss Pam telling the Easter story to 30+ neighborhood kids who are eager to hear it!

Hello Egg Hunt #1
 Hello Sheep & Wolves Tag, probably my new favorite kid game.

Hello second neighborhood Good News Kids Club, with sixty pairs of fresh eyes and fresh ears eager to hear the Easter Gospel Message. 


Hello Kids' Easter message given by (Arnold) Palmer.
On Palm Sunday, they cried Hosanna!
They didn't get it.
On Good Friday, they cried Crucify Him!
They didn't get it. 
On Easter Sunday, what is your cry?
Do you get it?



Hello empty tomb!

Hello Risen Lord!


(He is risen indeed!) 

Hello death, where is your victory? Where is your sting?