I have some updates to put up but I am sooo lacking my blogging desire right now. I’d much rather read a book or hang out with Emma. Strange I know!! (so not typical) but sometimes I just need a break from this blaring blue screen that never gives me much back. But alas, I going to mark off some of the things on my To Do List so I’m make some weenie attempt at summarizing my life right now…

Rock climbing: Our climbing gym has notified us that our membership is expiring. This isn’t such bad new seeing that we are willing to renew BUT… they have stopped offering morning daycare hours (I was the only one using this service.) This means no more working out for me while Emma is at preschool. Jer and I could still climb in the evenings and weekends but I really like the outlet in the morning/midweek. I’ve thought about joining a regular gym and this would be fine but I am totally addicted to rock climbing! I’m pretty sure we can’t afford both. Since the warmer weather is on its way we’ve considered climbing only outdoors but the opportunities are few and far between (considering needing babysitters for the kids or a third wheel to come along help watch the kids (which is always a pain.)) Humm, small dilemma? (KMCF, click on the picture for a closer look… that is Dan on the right hand side.)

Mother’s Day: Overrated… at least for me. It was a very typical day. No breakfast in bed. Wrestling with Isaac in church as usual (no one must have told him that it was mother’s day.) A messy house. Tired kids. I made this brag book for mom. Not too thoughtful but it turned out pretty cute. Now that mother’s day is over I can show it off. I was thinking about doing a template for it… Anyone interested? Is is 3×5 inches and mounted on chipboard tags from the craft store.

Shout out to my Momma: My mom’s the best mom ever. I can’t believe how selfless she was when she was raising us. I look at how I’m doing as a mom and can’t feel anything but guilty. She never had Girls Nights Out, never went shopping for herself, or never did she sit us in front of the TV for hours on end while she did something for her. We werea always bugging her and she would smile and bear it never raising her voice (ok, maybe I can remember a few times but not much.) We always had home cooked meals and my laundry was always miraculously folded and put away. Gosh, she’s the best… and her cooking is fabulous. Love you mom!! Hugs and Kisses!

Everything Dies: Yes, everything that I touch. We do not have a green thumb at my house. I stink at keeping house plants alive not to mention the ones out doors. I’m currently successfully at growing morning glory. We had this perfectly beautiful ornamental tree in front of our house when we moved in and it never bloomed into it’s brilliant purple splendor this year. I went over to check it out and the branches crumbed into dry little twigs in my hand. Needless to say we had to take the ax to it. Emma was so sad because it was her lovely climbing tree perfect for climbing pleasure. We made a small effort to replace it but our new Japanese Maple will probably never be climbable.

Scrapbook Retreat: For mother’s day my girlfriend decided to give herself a gift of scrapbooking from 6pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. A full 24 hours of pure scrapbooking delight. We were all invited and attended as much as our families activities would allow. It was awesome and we hope to do it more regularly. Ha. Maybe that is why I am extra tired of the computer today.

Well, that is it for now. Boring, I know. Those of you that are looking for my Monday template… I have one just about ready to go up but I want to work on an example layout for you all. Later.