Sprung...

It's here! Spring and sunshine and flowers and green grass and oh yeah, a vacation in exactly 7 days. More on that later.

Here is our Easter picture courtesy of Mrs. Nelson and family who joined us for grilled burgers and hot dogs. It was a beautiful day and Jackson, we learned, is not fond of grass.

Today we had a microwave installed above the stove and I almost cried tears of joy.

Robbie finally figured out my iPod connection in the Wagon and I am once again listening to the music of my choosing on my commute to work.

I will be enrolling in my last three classes of my degree soon and soon isn't soon enough. I'm itching to defend my thesis.

Our vacation will actually be a Staycation and our itinerary grows daily. So far we hope to clean out the basement and reorganize our respective art spaces, have a garage sale, cleanse and de-clutter, take Jack to the zoo, take Nana to Powell Gardens, plant many flowers and paint many doors, have a Mom & Dad Only Day complete with shopping our favorite non-baby stores, eat at our favorite non-baby eateries and watch as many movies as we can cram into a week. It was either Vegas, Chicago or Staying Home and as much as I look forward to the first official Robbie and Catie Only Get-Away I am truly looking forward to time with my family and home.

So, this catches you up a bit. Spring has sprung and in only 44 short days Jackson Danger will be celebrating his first birthday. I think I just thought of a few more items to add to the itinerary.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I thought that outfit would be a little big on him! It fits him perfectly, how cute he is. What a cute family picture. You know, Daniel didn't like grass or snow. Can't wait to see you all!
8:39 PM
Anonymous said…
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! :)

-Sara (and Bo!)
2:08 PM
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