Sunday morning

Sisters

Another weekend has passed us by but not without a fight. On Thursday night my Aunt Jill & Abby babysat Nori so I could workout while Jake was at Manny's for business. They still do that these days? Get this: Jill is my Godmother, I am Abby's Godmother, Jill is also Abby's Godmother and Abby is Nori's Godmother. Jinx.

On Friday Nori & I walked up to the library for storytime which was all about frogs (although they left out the part where you have to kiss a few before you find your husband). That afternoon we went to visit Papa Bill & Nana but for some reason Nori was really scared of her Papa. It might be the beard but she was upset and even pointed at him crying and said "NO". I felt really bad but I am sure it's just a stage...or else she is still mad at him too for skipping my First Communion! She had fun seeing Nana, MJ and her magic tricks & Uncle Joe.

I will walk when I want to!

Saturday was good day to clean and get some exercise before our friends came over for a pizza playdate. The babies were everywhere but so so cute, especially when Makenna & Liam held hands and Nori gave them all kisses goodbye. Andy kept us laughing with his clever one liners which is good because he says we need some humor and rum to get us through during this Depression. And apparently, Lo Lo saw someone famous at the grocery store because when this old, gray-haired guy was in her way, she said "beep beep, Santa Claus". I am so proud

Makenna to Liam: "I heard you are really Scottish..."

"Liam, quit crawling before someone sees you! I heard that the longer we just sit here looking adorable, the more attention we get"

We are trying this new thing at our house where we start doing everything an hour earlier because then we will have more daylight. Today is, ahhh, family day, a day to relax and cuddle. As soon as Jake wakes up, he will cook us breakfast and practice his runway walk in prep for his modeling gig at the CFA Fashion Show at the end of the month. I am coaching him to smile with his eyes.

Zoolander and his baby girl

Baby got back

New: on my feet

Finally, I own shoes with a back! Okay, they may not have a top but they are brown which is a treat. Be honest, do you think these shoes will go with my bridesmaid dress for Jana's wedding? Maybe I will just surprise her with them?

Meggie's Favs

Two things to tell you about!

Santosha
I discovered this adorable little massage place right near my house on Selby/Snelling called Santosha. You walk down this little alley (which reminds me of the store Rand went to buy the mogwai in Gremelins) and there is a tiny little house where the business is located. It's about the size of a small apartment and super cute! Jake gave me a gift certificate for a massage for my birthday so on Day 3 of my neckache, I thought should use it. It was a great massage, reasonably priced and local so I think I could be hooked. Why do I feel like I am stimulating the economy single handedly? I could hit up all the businesses on that corner... massage, coffee, shopping at Patina but I think I will skip the tattoo place. Actually we, like everyone else, are in major saving mode but I like to dream...

Freaks & Geeks
I'm little late to the game on this one but yes, Freaks & Geeks is truly the best show that was ever cancelled! So clever and hilarious, you have to get it on DVD. It aired in '99 but was about some high school students in the 80's and it is just so good!

Breaking news!

I found a pretty clam! Still looking for a thin biscuit...

Okay...

Last night Jake gave me the worst compliment I have ever received. I was whining about something so he said absentmindedly, "you are pretty as a clam, thin as a biscuit". A clam! A biscuit! What am I supposed to do with this information?

Nori's new tattoo

I have to admit, tattoos make me want to cry. I see them and my heart aches with regret for the skin now covered in ink. I'm sorry, I know, you probably have one! I actually have a reoccurring nightmare that I got a tattoo, usually on my face, and am horrified only to wake up so relieved it's not true. It's not that I don't appreciate the art form, I mean I have seen a Miami Ink marathon or two (Hi Ami) but it's just so permanent and nothing looks good forever. We saw some sad ones on vacation that didn't stand the test of time. People gain weight, tan and otherwise stretch out. I know, I am so uncool...what else is new. My daughter will someday learn of my tattoo phobia and get one, probably one that says "MOM", just send me into a grand depression.

Only in Iowa...

The layers of scum on this sink needed my attention

Back from my weekend with Jana...we had a wonderful time! Yes, the driving sucked. I didn't think I was going to make it because I was afraid I would shoot myself halfway. But, I made it and got to catch up with Jana and her parents Cheryl & Jim Friday night when we tried this cute little place called the B&B for some yummy fish tacos. Just so happens this restaurant was right next to one of the gyms that turned Jana into a buff, carb-free superstar so she had to pose with herself.

You too can look this great with only 6hours of exercise a day and no real food!

Saturday we cleaned (and cleaned), shopped and baked but were ready for a great bachelorette party. Nine women gathered to play actual FUN games, eat cheese, fruit, appetizers and open gifts before being chauffeured to see Legally Blonde (which was super cute,btb)! The dueling pianos afterward were fun yet too raunchy but Jana got some time on stage in the spotlight in honor of her party. It was fun to see Tyler's new Wellness Center and meet his funny parents, Deitte & Obe.

I called my outfit "the naughty librarian..".

So shy...

Last night I only got 4 hours of couch sleep before making the horrific drive back but my homecoming hugs & kisses, lunch and nap cheered me right up! Meanwhile back at the ranch, Jake & Nori whooped it up. It appears they played with every toy in the house, read every book after wearing every piece of clothing they both own while Dorothy shed ever hair on her body. Jake said that at swimming lessons Nori actually stood at the edge of the pool and lunged forward in his arms, her version of a jump. So cute!