Kaedo has this disgusting toe with only half a nail. He thought adding eyes would be funny. He's weird. Oh, and that's my comforter. The nicest part of this picture.

Like I said, weird.

And so it begins...

This gorgeous guy starts U19 soccer tonight! He is so pumped. He gets to be #2 - his fave. He will be playing with 17-19 year olds. Only two U16 players moved up to U19. This is a coed team, and I am a big proponent of co-ed sports. I think it teaches the opposite sexes how to work with each other, how to communicate and how to play as a team. Kaedo played Co-ed through the Winter and I thought it was very good. The one thing I noticed is that at the beginning of the season, the guys were scared to check the girls. Due to this, the girls kicked their asses. As the season progressed they got on a more level playing field. Social dynamics - I love them!

At this age, most teams are co-ed as there are not enough elite players of one sex to field a team, or not enough interest from kids of this age to continue playing. It is a true love of the game that keeps them on the field. We are looking forward to a fun Summer at the field. Now I just have to remember my headphones so I don't have to listen to asshole parents coaching from the sidelines.

Here are some pictures of our front deck and front garden. This year we have gone with a blue and purple theme, which is funny because i don't even like the color purple. I do however, love my flag and that's what got this going. We purchased the cane chair and dresser from the flea market and Sterling painted the dresser fronts and chair blue. We added flowers, hens & chicks, and a Mandevilla Vine along with some old wash boards and a very cool herb garden. My tulips came up amazingly well and I couldn't bring myself to cut them and bring them in. We have weeded the garden and have lots of perennials coming up. We hung an ampersand on the wall and now are hunting for a K and an L.

The weather is being a little up and down at night so many things are still being covered, but I am very happy with the outcome.

I can't wait for mom and dad to see it next month and with luck, some may still be in good shape at the end of Summer when Stan and Shirley come to visit!

Morning Dove

Craig and I came across a Morning Dove sitting in a nest in our Weeping Mulberry Tree about 10 days ago.  We hadn't even noticed her and were on the inside of the umbrella of the tree checking the old branches when we looked over and there she was, just staring at us. She never moved a muscle.  Over the last 10 days I have repeatedly checked on her to see how she was doing and when I headed to work this morning she was gone. I thought maybe the eggs had hatched but I've just asked Craig and he says she was back in the nest when he went out later this morning. Time will tell if we may get to see some chicks. We'll keep you posted.

What's the going rate for tree rental?

43

As we have not yet mastered the 4 people selfie, Craig was kind enough to take this picture of me with the boys last night at dinner. Thanks to Jessica we went to Swiss Chalet after Craig and I finished work and before Sterling started.

Thank you to everyone who called and sang and texted. Thank you for your wonderful gifts. Thank you cards are in the mail!

All in all a very nice day that I will speak more about, and show off some of my new favorite things, later this week.

Just wanted to pop in and say thank you!

Happy Birthday to Me!

In honor of my 43rd birthday, I thought I'd post some of my favorite quotes, so here goes:

1. If I had a British Accent I'd never shut up.

2. Lazy is a very strong word. I like to call it 'selective participation'.

3. My level of sarcasm depends on your level of stupidity.

4. People think I'm shy, but I really have no interest in talking to you idiots.

5. Exercise? I thought you said Extra Fries.

6. Awesome things will happen to you today if you choose not to be a miserable cow.

7. Screw your "Lab Safety" I want Superpowers.

and lastly, my favorite:

"That's What"
          - She

Nothing special planned for today. Craig, Sterling and I work and we are planning a birthday celebration in June, so I think we'll have cake and singing for mom, dad, Kaedo and I then. Then I can also convince my mom to make linguine and clam sauce for my birthday dinner as I know that will never happen otherwise.

Here's to another year!

Sterling's New Job

We are so proud of Sterling and all the hard work he did to secure a new job at Wendy's. He saw the sign at the restaurant, picked up an application, updated his resume, duded up in his dad's clothes and went in there to WOW them all.

When he dropped off his application, he asked if anyone would like to speak with him further and after reviewing his resume and THREE amazing reference letters from teachers at his school, they asked him to return the next day for an interview.

So off he went the next day and met with the GM and another manager. They shot the shit and asked some questions and at the end asked if Sterling had any questions and Sterling asked, "when will you be making a decision?", to which the GM replied (after looking at his watch), "in about 38 seconds". Success!!!!

New shoes - check
Black dockers - check
One day of training done - check

He is hoping to make both jobs work through the Summer. We'll see!