Spring Break!

Today was Lyla's first day back to school after her first ever spring break!  There was plenty of sun (and some rain), drinking (orange juice) and nudity (Evie), breakfast in bed, outdoor adventures, and ice cream.  Pretty much everything you'd expect from any spring break.  ;)

It was an awesome week.  There's nothing I love more than having less plans, less timelines, less stress.  Getting to slow down and focus a little more on fun is my cup of tea.  And that's just what we did.  Nothing big, just fun little outings and a lot of putzing around at home.  It was absolutely perfect!

Here are some pics!

- K

Finally getting some time outdoors!!!

Back to rain and cold, but we made the most out of it!

Lyla's latest obsession is breakfast in bed.  Which she offers to sleep in for, so I gladly oblige.  ;)

Soakin' up those rays!

She's a professional with no training wheels already! 

The weather was so good we picked up ice cream and headed to the park!

Evie thoroughly enjoyed hers.

Thoroughly.

Sweet sister cuddles!

Spent another cooler day seeing Boss Babies.

Gotta love those 3D glasses.  ;)

Kevvy cuddles!

And a birthday celebration!!

Grandma and Pop made it out for Ryan's birthday weekend.  More on that later!!  :)

Backstreet Boys

On Tuesday night we got to go on our first real date (dinner AND a show) since having Evie.  Ryan had gotten Backstreet Boys tickets from his company and we were both a little too excited.  We hit up a patio for dinner just across from the venue and I have to say that I am liking this Minnesotan spring.  It was the perfect night to sit out on a patio, and let me just say that I am very much a light weight these days.

By the time we got into the concert the Backstreet Boys had already come on stage, and my inner teenage girl totally screamed.  They were very seriously freakin' amazing.  I don't know if Ryan would cop to it, but I'm pretty sure we both said it was the best concert we'd ever been to.  I mean, not the most epic or bragworthy or anything, but for pure fun entertainment - pretty much the best ever.

They talked about being together for 21 years.  (Yes, you heard that right.)  They also talked about their babies, which made me think about MY babies, and the fact that I pretty much was a baby when all these songs came out.  Also, I think you know you're old super mature when the Backstreet Boy that seems the most happily married and talks about how inspiring his kids are (Kevin) automatically becomes the most attractive to you, and the one you used to think was the most attractive (Nick) just kind of seems like a...well, like he's trying too hard.  That's the nice way to put it anyways. ;)

And now I'll leave you with the video for the song they wrote, inspired by their children.  Because who doesn't want to watch a little Backstreet Boys on a Thursday night??

- K

Spring Fever

Can I just tell you that I have been trying really hard to not complain on this thing about our lovely "spring" weather?  When brainstorming about this post mostly a lot of expletives came to mind, but I'm going to keep it positive because nobody likes a negative nancy, and because we're actually IN JAMAICA while you are reading this. 

Instead I'm going to focus on the fact that we actually did get a taste of spring here in my most favorite state ever, and maybe, just maybe it'll stop snowing again.  Maybe.

A couple of weeks ago it was in the 50's, and L got her first taste of spring.  There was still a little snow on the back deck, but it was warm enough to run around with bare pigs, which resulted in the custest little wet fooprints all over the place.  She also decided that this chair is her chair, and that she loves to bird watch in said chair.

Speaking of birds, the last photo is of a male and female cardinal in our front yard.  They're around our house constantly and I pretty much stalk them, so I'm really hoping we'll have a nest somewhere nearby.  The male is bright red and easy to spot, but the female is brown, on the far right edge, just about half way down.   I think they're my favorite bird ever...and yes, I did just get that nerdy about birds.

- K