Birthdays

April 18 is a special day in our family. Julian and I both have a grandmother who was born ont hat day. In addition, my cousin Natalie shares Grandma's birthday and our nephew George shares his Great Granny's birthday. What fun! This is always special to send out four cards at the same time (though I generally send out two more to include my parents' anniversary and my other Grandmother's birthday which were shared last Saturday).

I have a love-hate relationship with card companies. I love love love the cards, and I hate that its just a printed piece of paper made by a machine that costs me $5. Have you been to Walmart lately? I could get a set of 6 tea glasses for $5! I know, I know, just make your own, you say. I'm not really that kind of person - a paper crafts person, I mean. Maybe some day I will be. In the meantime, I suppose I'll stop whining and really enjoy sending pretty cards.

Weekending...

It was a good weekend. The lacrosse game on Saturday was a bit tense, we won 18-3, but the younger kids didn't get to play because the game was pretty sloppy and Julian didn't want anyone hurt.

I got some seed starting done and we got out in the yard for a bit. Weeds are growing faster than I can pull them in what seems to be a perfect spring. We got the patio furniture out of the garage, and some flower pots, allowing the space to breathe and sigh, now not being so jam packed with outdoorsy things.

A nice calm week ahead, one lacrosse game tomorrow, no travel for me, heading to Virginia on Friday, Easter is second only to 4th of July for me. Joining Amanda.

No words..

To be honest, we've both had quite the week but there aren't really the words to tell about it. Well, there are plenty words but THAT would take forever, and I suppose its more of a lack of energy for the task than words. So in summary...

Julian's team has gotten too good and is getting its fair share of publicity. (See here. Isn't it sweet how he's so humble?) This has caused a nasty row with our arch rival and we got a pretty low blow on Sunday, but it all worked out in our favor in the end. Now instead of offense, it is rather just a lot of motivation for the boys.

My work trip to Houston went well on Monday and Tuesday but I was very anxious to make the drive to Ft. Worth on Tuesday afternoon.My friend, whose labor was induced on Sunday night, had a c-section at 8am Tuesday morning. You can do the math and realize it was a tough situation. I was so blessed to be able to be there to be extra hands and feet and encouragement, when both her parents and in laws could not be, because they had to return to work. I brought this sweet little cake to give to Evie in celebration.

I made it home, despite missing my first flight and being "that girl" in the airport that no one wants to sit beside because her face is streaked with tears and she can't find a tissue while on the cell phone with her husband but in silence. I was a bit overwrought and ready to be home.

Marathon weekend ahead - one lacrosse game, two work engagements (welcome to spring). We're still here, thanks for stopping by to check on us!