Oh Dorothy . . .

I really do have good posts in the making, but to hold you over I will let you in on a little secret . . . . maybe the Golden Girls makes me laugh and maybe I can quote some parts of some episodes and maybe I know all the words to the rarely aired, extended version of the opening credits . . .

So What?  Wanna fight?

Until then, let us all give a moment of silence to the recent passing of a comedic giant (literally), Bea Arthur.

Here’s to you Dorothy.  You will be missed.

AND NO (because I am sure you are asking yourself), I am not ashamed to admit it. I am quite confident that admitting my affection for the Golden Girls AND keeping my Man Card can be accomplished.

"And if you threw a par-tae, i-i-invited everyone you kneeeew, you would see the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say 'Thank You for being a frieeeeend!'" (This is for you BEF!)

I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

a few of my favorite things..

As I was gazing out the window today, I became so thankful that Spring is finally here. It warms my heart and awakens my soul from the cold winter. I became extremely thankful for so many things.. and here they are, a few of my favorite things:

• Napping with my precious baby girl, while the sun flows through the window and warms her face
• Close hugs from my husband. I missed these while I was largely pregnant.
• SPRING... The blossoming trees, singing birds, shining sun, and overall smell is intoxicating and so good for my soul.
• Apples with peanut butter and honey..try it, you will never be the same!
• A great haircut. I love running my fingers through my hair after it has been trimmed, conditioned, and cared for.
• LAUGHING..I LOVE to laugh, it can heal almost any wound.
• Chewing spearmint gum and drinking a large glass of cold water
• Planting flowers with my Mom in her garden. I haven't done this in years, and I truly miss bonding with her through gardening. My favorite way to get a tan is by working in the yard.
• Game nights! I love to play games and am always up for them, even at 1 o'clock in the morning!
• MUSIC... I love music in almost all forms. I want to have an Ipod doc in every room of my house one day. Music is my language of choice.. All memories have a song to go along with them. When I hear a song I know exactly what grade I was in, what season it was, who my crush was, etc. .. it is an immediate blast from the past!

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" ~Mark Twain

This quote explains Spring perfectly to me, you can never really explain the excitement and anticipation, but it is absolutely real and very tangible. Happy Spring! I hope you enjoy this season as much as I do!

Parks and Recreation

Today was a perfect day.  Today was Emmalee's first day at the park!  Not just ANY park, but Sugarhouse Park.  This park may not be much to many out there, but it has many great (and slightly scandalous) memories for Megs and I.  Today we spent a good chunk of the day in SLC at a dr. appointment and running errands.

Fact about Greg #235- He loves running errands.

I wore shorts and we drove with the windows down.  During our drive we talked about funny memories and future vacation plans.  It was one of those days in which I ALMOST forgot what reality had in store for me back at home.  Today seemed to just meander on by.

Anywho, the park was great.  We stopped by when the babe decided to need a bottle and a new diaper at the same time.  We took it all in.

We laid out the Harley blanket and did our regular routine.  I am pretty sure the babe loved it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today was the epitome of summer in the park: runners, young love, and dogs on leashes.

 

 

 

 

 

There was even the classic Speedo-wearing sun bather in the classic spread eagle, back lying position. . . seriously.

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, great day. 

I am already planning our next like, carefree, errand filled day . . . after finals.