Fun - Weather Permitting

Since the weather was SO nice today, we decided to make a quick trip to the zoo to enjoy a bit of sunshine this afternoon.  The absolute best time to visit the zoo is after 3 p.m. during the school year.  You pretty much have the place to yourself. 

So this is pretty much the extent of the animal viewing we did.  A year or two ago the zoo added a playground down in Sea Lion Pavillion.  (EYE ROLL!!!)   For a long time it drove me crazy.  The only thing anyone wanted to do was go to the playground.    So finally I gave up and surrendered to the demands to go to the playground because they have so much fun there.  So basically our trips to the zoo are now really just a trip to the playground with a really long walk to get there and an occasional stop for popcorn or ice cream. 

Henry has finally gotten brave enough to sit on the animals!   This is the first trip where he consented to letting me place him on the animal and take his picture.  Yippee!

My lovies!   

Spring can get here any day now.  We're ready to resume our daily zoo trips!

Hanging Around

Happy Valentines Day

I thought they were too pretty to eat ... and then I ate them all.

Pink Velvet Donuts

Insane Valentine's Day boxes in the 4-year-old.  Makes my heart sing! 

Mario Brother

Story Telling

I love this quote and the attached article.   Thought it was worth sharing.

"Tied up in that sense of empowerment is the ability to shape my own story. While I can't reverse this terrible thing that has happened, the one tiny bit of control I have is the vantage point from which I process it all. While some of the major events of life are beyond my control, it is up to me to set the tone and to tell my own story in a way that best suits me."

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4727914?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

JT!

Seriously, I can't remember the last time I had a girls night out!  This was one for the books.  Although I did spend most of the week recovering from all the fun we had, I'd do it again in a second!

Sarah and I spent our morning shopping for outfits to replace the ones we had already planned to wear.  Then we hit Charming Charlies.  Starbucks, Qdoba, and Orange Leaf made the day extra fabulous!   Sarah got to experience the joy of a hot rock pedicure at Martinis.  

We danced the night away and enjoyed the concert!   All of my favorite things and some of my favorite people all smashed into 24 hours.  Loved every second!

 

I have no clue why I'm so short in these pictures :)

Worn

I love when I turn the radio on and find a song that so completely captures the way I'm feeling in that moment.    Most days are okay, but some days I most definitely feel worn.

 

I’m Tired I’m worn

My heart is heavy

From the work it takes

To keep on breathing

I’ve made mistakes

I’ve let my hope fail

My soul feels crushed

By the weight of this world

And I know that you can give me rest

So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win

Let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart

That’s frail and torn

I wanna know a song can rise

From the ashes of a broken life

And all that’s dead inside can be reborn

Cause I’m worn

I know I need to lift my eyes up

But I'm too weak

Life just won’t let up

And I know that you can give me rest

So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win

Let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart

That’s frail and torn

I wanna know a song can rise

From the ashes of a broken life

And all that’s dead inside can be reborn

Cause I’m worn

My prayers are wearing thin

Yeah, I’m worn

Even before the day begins

Yeah, I’m worn

I’ve lost my will to fight

I’m worn

So, heaven come and flood my eyes

Let me see redemption win

Let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart

That’s frail and torn

I wanna know a song can rise

From the ashes of a broken life

And all that’s dead inside can be reborn

Cause all that’s dead inside will be reborn

Though I’m worn

Yeah I’m worn

Making Valentines

Valentine's Day pictures