Oh Happy Day, It's My Birthday!

So here it goes- I have seen alot of people post lists of things about them. I decided since it's my birthday- I will tell you more about me.
Here's my 31 list- nice number to start with, don't you think??
1- my birthday has always been at a fun time- usually the ending of the school year!!
2- my husband does really listen to me
3- I am liking the color pink more.
4- I like that my kids do really care about me, as I do them.
5- I am excited for summertime- for sure!
6- my high school graduation was on my 18th b-day!
7- I am excited to get a new car next year- looking into the Subaru Tribecca
8- I love having a dog
9- I love to watch my kids sing songs in the car with me.
10- I love a clean house and wish it stayed that way all week long!
11- I have really enjoyed having a TV show that my husband and I look forward to watching together each week- really into LOST and totally bummed that if won't be back on till Feb. 2008!
12- I love to get the mail daily. My husband even lets me open his mail too!
13- I really wish there was a good authentic mexican resturant here in CT., well close by.
14- I like to watch my kids create.
15- I love the zoo- we used to go for my b-days when I was growing up, probably why I still love them today!
16- Wish I lived closer to my family. I think I would play with my sister everyday!
17- I love to read magazines- In Touch, Redbook, Family Fun- a few of my favs
18- I want to get better at taking photos
19- I love that my husband is always by my side and good at pushing me too.
20- Got my new tent, now I am looking forward to a few camping trips this summer
21- I adore ice cream. I could always settle for that as a treat.
22- I have been pretty satisfied with the life I have lived so far and grateful for the things I have learned along the way
23- Wish everyday was my birthday- doesn't everyone? except not with the whole getting older thing attached!
24- I am excited to be planting our first garden tomorrow- hopefully will have some pics to post too!
25- Grateful for my friends that I have stayed in touch with over the years
26- Really liked the movie- The Holiday. Jude Law was too cute in that!!!
27- Love it when P climbs into bed in the morning to snuggle with me!
28- I like to watch H and his shyness- he pokes his little tongue into the side of his cheek! Also love to watch him build with his Legos- the things that boy comes up with!!!
29- I love to make Brandon laugh- to see the little wrinkles on the sides of his eyes!!
30- I am so grateful to be here today
31- I hope for many more wonderful birthdays- it's great to be and feel loved all day long!!

Weekend Fun!!

What a fun-filled weekend it has been. We had Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Dave, cousins- Eric, Ethan, and Nick come visit from PA. We have been doing alot. Friday we spent the day at the beach in Rhode Island. The water was freezing, but the kids had a blast! Saturday we went to MA and took in the Butterfly conservatory. What an amazing place! It takes your breath away to see all these beautiful butterflies all around you! Fun to watch them land on you too! I highly recommend a place like this for any one. People can even get married there!!! So here of course is H & P trying to pose for a quick photo.
One neat butterfly out of a bunch that we took.
H and his cousin Ethan checking out some sort of lizard at the butterfly conservatory.

Pet Parade

Our town does a Pet Parade every year. We seem to usually be out of town for it, but not this year. We decided to watch from the sidelines and next year enter Mudslide in the parade. We did however dress her up for the occasion and she had a ball barking at all the animals!
Here is H and P with my friend Natalie- (wait, where is her head?) watching the parade. The weather was not to nice- overcast and rainy.
Here is a pic of some paraders- the Hippy Bunch! I was amazed to see people bring their cats, goats, roosters, guinea pigs, and rabbits, oh, and lots of dogs of course!
After the parade they hand-out awards to the pets that the judges voted on. We however found Mudslides twin in a huge version, Mudlside was the Minnie Me!!! Mudslide did get a nice swipe of that slobber across the side of her face after the photo op, YUCK!!!

Checking In

H's whole school had an Art Show Thursday evening. The theme was a Spanish theme. It was really fun to see all the kids artwork and have H find his to show us. H's sewing project. He was really proud of the shark he got to put on, but really wouldn't tell us much about the sewn creature. I think it looked kindof like a turtle.
H in front of his Spanish garden. Notice the birdhouses too.

Mother's Day Shout-Out

Just wanted to wish every mom and very happy mother's day! I tried to post some pics, but blogger wouldn't let me.So my loving thoughts will have to do... This week has been really great from me. Everyday P kept asking if it was mother's day yet, and still told me happy mother's day anyways. I got the cutest little gifts from her on Wednesday that she made at preschool. the things those teachers come up with amaze me. Then on Friday I got gifts from H that he made at school. So fun to see their little faces when then give me gifts. I also scored some good mail from my sister- the cutest "sisters" necklace. On the back it says I heart u! It's adorable. We have both been looking for a sisters something or other to wear and Jamie did an awesome job if finding something. I would like to give a shout-out to the best sister in the world!!! Jamie- I totally look up to you and sooo wish we were lived closer.
I also scored a wonderful Mother's Day all weekend long too, from my loving husband. Friday night I scored a familiy tent! And we sleept outside in the backyard- kids, dog, portable dvd player, popcorn and all! It was a great night and not cold either!!! Saturday night- had a little at home date night when my husband surprised me with the movie "Catch and Release" with Jennifer Gardner, whom I adore! I totally recommend this movie. It was really good. Good music- photography- setting. Then Mother's Day morning, I woke up to breakfast in bed! How sweet it that! I wish everyday could be mother's day, it just feels great. Don't mean to sound like I am bragging about my prizes, it was just a fun weekend full of surprises!!!
Thanks to my little family for a great week!!!! My loves to you!!!!!

No Gas day- May 15th

In case you all haven't heard there is going to be a No Gas Day on Tuesday- May 15th!!!! Let's all get in on this and see if we can all make a difference. The gas prices are hiddious!! I paid $3.09 a gallon just yesterday, and still didn't get to fill my car up. Let's all take a stance- NO GAS ON MAY 15th!!!!!!!