Sparrows and Dumplings

Aunt Kellie, I wanted to show you some examples of how Sparrows/Swallows are all the rage right now. I wonder if it has anything to do with the Jack Sparrow/Johnny Depp craze (remember his trademark tattoo?)... I actually like most of the trend :)









I love that skirt! Too cute!

Anyway, I also wanted to let Zach know (if he is up for it) that Hunan now has the chicken dumplings on the menu! I think Mom and Dad want to come to Hunan while they're here, so maybe we can make it a family affair. We want you to come too, Grandpa Don!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! (Less than a week until I can hug my Mom and Dad again, woohoo!)

When I Grow Up...

Zane just told me that "When I'm all grown up, Katie is going to marry Cody, and I'm going to marry a pretty girl that looks like you Mom!"

Totally made my afternoon!

BTW, Cody is a boy in Katie's class, who Katie has a "crush" on ;)

Chilly and cloudy.

It's supposed to storm all afternoon, but I'm excited. I love a good summer storm! Debbie is leaving today to meet Trapper in New York, so hopefully her plane will miss the crappy weather!

Oh, and in case anyone couldn't tell, those vids in my previous post were just poking silly, good natured fun at Star Trek. I can't wait to see the movie, I hear that it is really good (not to mention seeing "Sylar" as Spock...Sarah, you know what I'm talkin' bout!).

I have been working hard on getting more things listed on Etsy too. I've gotten La Sorella updated and am working on getting it established. Ty has been taking pictures of me wearing the slings, and he has done a wonderful job! Thanks Babe!

www.kozykanga.etsy.com
www.lasorellaboutique.etsy.com

I have tons of pictures of the kids too, I will work on getting those up over the weekend :)

Some fun, in honor of Star Trek

From the Onion (a gag news channel):


Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable'

From the ThreadBanger website:

Dear Diary...

That's about as far as I ever got with the many journals and diaries I started, as a kid growing up. I thought it would be the same way with blogging, as I am just not a dedicated writer. I have pleasantly surprised myself, however, even if it is just one or two posts a week! It does help to motivate one, knowing that there is expectant family in another state waiting and checking patiently for posts. The only motivation I had with my diaries was, ummm...well, nothing :) So family, consider yourselves lucky... LOL!

Still just the same 'ol, same 'ol here. Ty and Lee are in the middle of rebuilding our deck, thank goodness. Turns out all the wood holding everything up was completely rotted! When they were pulling the wood up, it was literally crumbling in their hands. The kids and I have spent many afternoons on that deck this spring, so we are here in one piece by the Grace of God!

The lilacs out front are in full bloom, and boy, does it smell heavenly! The grass in the backyard is also starting to come up, but the weeds here sure are persistant. I am afraid weed-pulling will be a never ending job while we are in this house!

We are getting so excited for the coming month! There is a lot planned so far, but I just can't wait to be close to ya'll again. Trap will be getting back sometime around that same weekend as Mom, Dad, and Mike. It almost feels like Christmas!

Well, laundry and dishes are beckoning, and I must heed their call (or else we will be eating off the table in our underwear...)

Have a great afternoon everyone!

Spring has sprung!

I took some pictures of everything green and in bloom around our house!

My Peonies


Sweet William coming up next to the driveway


Grape Hyacinths...and Dandelions


Lilacs






My early Mother's Day gift, a tomato plant!


I already have tomatoes!


Zane planted a Sunflower :)