The many faces of Hannah

Not much to share other than a few funny pictures of my funny girl.  Hannah is always faithful to make us laugh.  Sometimes without even knowing it or trying very hard she can absolutely crack me up.  So very entertaining she is...reminds me a bit of my brother. Her sisters are so lucky to have her- she is always up for having fun. Growing up with someone like that makes for lots of happy times.  We find that she demands the attention of a room in a "non- annoying sort of way" (which is more that I can say for her older sister at the moment) almost as if you can't help but love her.

She made this face when she saw the camera pointing her way, (not just accidental timing). We call it her "Zoolander with a sucker face" pose.

And here, she had no idea that Carl was taking her photo.  I guess the excitement of being at the park on a sunny day, moments away from feeling the wind on her face as she flew down the slide was joyously overwhelming to her.  How can you not smile with her?

The weather has been so nice, and so my sewing machine is collecting dust.  There is much work to be done both inside and out around here. I am definitely behind everywhere I turn.  Hang with me for a few days and I hope to have more to show!  Enjoy Spring...it is finally here!

lots of action

It was a big weekend around here....

 

Our town celebrated it's annual Apple Blossom Festival.  We never miss the parade.

There was lots of flag waving, and dancing in the streets.

For a few hours all the world seemed right and wholesome.

After a busy day on Saturday I was called in at 12:45am for a birth. I arrived home Sunday morning to see my family stumble out of their beds at 7am.   I managed to catch a nap that afternoon and it was a good thing too because I was called again Sunday night at 10pm.  I am definitely feeling fatigued this morning after back-to-back-all-night-long-births.

Good thing I have these two little bunnies to cozy up with all day! Happy Monday (I think that is what day it is)

our TIME away

Time escapes me.  I just cannot seem to find more of it anywhere.  I am desperate for just a few extra hours each day.  Can't we all just vote to make the day 27 hours long instead of 24?  Wouldn't that be great? I know that you all feel the same way.

One place where time seems to stand still (or maybe just slow down a bit at least) is my Grandma's.  We had a lovely visit- very relaxing.  The weather was remarkably nice, meaning it didn't rain.

We lounged around in G'ma and G'pa's back yard.

There was lots of good food,

mashed potatoes with real gravy (as in the kind not from a packet or jar, and the kind that my daughter had 8 helpings of!)

Grandma made heavenly rolls and we slathered them with butter.  I'll share the recipe soon, they are so yummy.

Of course, once we arrived my Dad was never too far away from his girls.  I still include myself in that description :)  The marina was buzzing that day with the Farmer's Market open and an Art Walk downtown.  I fell in love with this little yellow boat.

I told my Dad that I would like to row out with it's owner and have him tell me tales of the sea.  Or maybe he could just share some of his crab catch of the day with me.

There was also a hike down to the beach where we lingered over every little sand creature and shell.  They are now smelling up my garage.  I always forget how much I miss the lush green foliage that I grew up with.  I think that there will always be a bit of moss growing somewhere in me.

Oh time...it was well spent while we were away.  Time?  TIME!  It is 5:20pm and I should be making dinner.  Okay, going now.