Barefeet in High Heels

WARNING

"Mommy. Take a picture of me."

OK.

"You have to press and HOLD the button."

Thanks buddy.

I know I have some creative readers.

and...so I need a little help.

Write what you want to title this photo in the comments section!

Most creative gets a sucker...

Deadline for entry is Friday, April 30 at 9 p.m.

Winner will be posted when I come up for air this weekend since Engineering Man's got drill.

Or maybe it's..."God; did you seriously put me with these people?"

The weekend included a two month picture...

...bowling...

...smiles...

...vacuuming...

...spring storms...

...movies!...

"Negative Ghost Rider. The pattern is full."

...finally getting a car fixed (that still isn't fixed and is going back to the shop)...

...a picture of the boys...

...trying to fix the weed eater...

...watching daddy mow the yard...

...and loving to play with my camera...

...to take pictures of my boys...

And because of that...we're having a PHOTOGRAPHY week here on the blog.

Stay tuned Wednesday for my first ever photo caption contest. There will be prizes!

Well...a prize.

Enjoy the week.

Now that I've started work, and actually have to be awake before 8 a.m., I've discovered how much I LOVE coffee.

And I mean it's turning into a necessity.

Usually, I make some coffee at the house and just take it to work, but the first morning I took the boys...

...well, let's just say I was running late.

I ended up getting one of McDonald's frappes.

AMAZING.

Just the right amount of caffeine, sugar, and milk blended together for something cool and refreshing.

Mmmm. Good morning.

*Hey FCC, McD's didn't pay me to say this. Just like them. A lot.

Engineering Man had just gotten home from work and was trying to change into more comfortable clothes.

The following exchange occurred.

"Daddy, go out Orion's door with me."

"No, buddy. I need to change first."

"Please...be a good daddy and go outside with me."

Guess he's never heard that one before.

Listening to your almost 3-year-old talk to your newborn is a learning adventure.

What do you learn? What you say way too much.

Overheard as I was walking down the stairs:

"Be patient buddy. Mommy has to play with me first and then she'll come take care of you."

Overheard as we were pulling into the driveway:
"It's OK buddy. We're almost home."

Overheard as Mini #2 was screaming:
"STOP CRYING!!"

Overheard as Mini #2 was waking up:
"Good morning buddy."

Overheard as Mini #2 and daddy walked in the door:
"Hi buddy."

Overheard as a friend came by to meet Mini #2:
"This is my baby brother."

Overheard as I was getting ready for work:
*kiss* "I love you."

This wall used to have a snowman picture on it.

The 80 degree weather we've been having made me realize it was time to switch it up.

My mom (and well, I guess dad did too) gave me this cross for my birthday.

Thanks mom!

But I thought it looked a little naked on the wall.

So, I added shelves and my current collection of Willowtree angels/figurines.

What do you think?

My OCD is driving me nuts.  Might have to change things.

Although, I did switch the angels about 5 times.

UGH.

This week I returned to work and was welcomed with this...

...a trip to the circus...

..."being excited" at finally getting a ticket to...

...ride on a horse...

...redrawing the clown stamp gotten at the circus...

...and giving daddy one too because otherwise "he be so sad"...

...a road trip to the nuclear power plant...

...that included stops at Topeka...

...and a bar for a birthday...

...we were given a concert on the coffee table...

...and my boys hung out on the couch...



















...being completely relaxed...

...and finally crashing after a great time...