Quick Picture Update!

Not sure if it's the spring's long-awaited arrival, or if it's the sleep I'm finally getting, but I've been feeling so blessed and so satisfied with my life the past few weeks. I feel like everything is going right and that my path is fully accepted and protected by the Lord. Not much has happened over the last little while that seemed blog-worthy, but I sure have some great shots to look back on.

My brother Scott (aka "Grizzly Adamson") made it back safe from another Alpine excursion in Alaska. Although, not without unbearable of fatigue, he had all his limbs, fingers and toes still intact.

Sofie adores her uncle Scott and was so mesmerised by his presence. All she wanted to do was sit right next to him. Once she got up there she looked so satisfied with herself, so priveledged. She followed him around for a few days while he visited and rested up before going south for his new job with the Hot Shot Crew (wildfire fighting). (Scott too tired to smile for the camera!)

Finally some COLOR in our world!!

Is she caressing this flower?

Can't remember what silly noise came with this face.

More b-day pictures. But I love this one because of the family resemblance. Left is Aunt Maryanne and right is Aunt Deena.

Gotta love Cinco de Mayo! I look forward to it every year! Also gotta love Grandma's giant Mexico Sombrero!

This is the darling dress that Derek's grandma MADE for Sofie! I love it! (although I'm sad I couldn't get a great picture of it while Sofie was running wildly around the house)

My little Pippi. Doesn't get any better than this!

Or does it?

I melt for this child.

Great Great Aunt Suzanne came to visit from California. Sofie took right to her. So cute!

Sofie goes to Nursery each week where they sing songs like these ones. Her favorite is Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, as you can see. I love her determination to get us to sing the right song, and then sing it over and over and over. She's been doing it for months, but it's so hard to catch on camera! (that's my rockin' new kitchen in the background, by the way, that mom and dad built in the basement. I couldn't have asked for a better apartment!)

The Marvelous Month of May

May is a fun month for me because it's both my Birthday and Mother's Day. I was lucky enough to have them on seperate days this year! I'm officially in my late 20s! :) I still feel young though and I'm in the best shape of my life. So no complaints here.

My first Mother's Day gift this year was that both Sofie and I slept in!! Then, she was so cute that as soon as she woke up, she found her old car seat, grabbed a book, blanket and bear and snuggled right in. So darling. Derek made breakfast and took care of Sofie for the rest of the day. The Elder's quorum at church blessed each lady with a DOZEN cookies!!

Also, no complaints about the amazing Costco chocolate cake. It doesn't get more chocolatey than that. Pretty sure we have a new tradition for Mother's Day...what's better than chocolate for this mom?

After a great day of birthday wishes and people spoiling me with wonderful and perfectly chosen gifts, Derek took me out to Sushi. I could die. It was sooooooooooooo good!! I am usually too poor and have to make my own cheap sushi. Restaurant sushi is a million times better! This ENTIRE plate was full of sushi and we ate every last bit. I would have eaten even more if I hadn't eaten an entire cow at 5 Guys earlier in the day! (Also amazing was the fact that after eating cookies, cake, sweet rolls, cupcakes, 5 Guys burger and fries, more chocolate, and a ton of sushi, ALL weekend and most of the week, I only gained 1 pound. Probably a record low for the Birthday/Mother's Day binge.)

Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful gifts and words! I have so many people who love and support me!