Day Ninety-One

Fun in the sun...

The sun has returned and the wind has gone away so we got back outside.  After I got home from school and Aaron got off of work we took Ava to the park.  We ended up going to two parks because the first one we went to, which is our usual, was packed.  We went down the street to another park and Ava loved the new equipment.  She went down the slides like a pro.  She scoots herself to the end and slides herself down.

After a half hour or so we took her back down the street to the other park to feed the ducks and geese.  I have to be careful and not take moldy bread because Ava likes to eat it instead of feed it to the geese.

Well, it's been a long day and we are going to watch a movie so I will leave you with some pictures of one of the bradford pear trees in the front yard.  It the first picture you can see the willow has bloomed too.

Day Ninety

A Long Wednesday...

This morning Ava and I ran errands then when we got home I had to do the Wednesday task on cooking dinner in the afternoon.  I leave for class at 3:30pm and try to have dinner done before I go since I don't return until after 8.  I'm running out of things that can simmer on the stove for three hours and not burn or require any additional work.

Day Eighty-Nine

Looking up....

Last night I just wanted to lay down and I just didn't feel like taking a picture.  It was late, I was tired, and I just couldn't find anything interesting around.  So I laid down on the floor looked up.

Then I look to the right...

Then Ava came over to show me she put a bow on her head.  She thinks it's pit-ee.

Day Eighty-Eight

Attack of the Ava Monster...

This evening I went out with my Mom to Target to get some plastic bins for the now re-organization and cleaning of the basement.  There is nothing like forced spring cleaning.  While we were there I picked up a few things for Easter and some chocolate covered peeps.  Yup, you heard me right.  Those Easter classics covered in chocolate.  A Mom on my forum let us all know about them the other day and since then there have been Mom's everywhere searching for them.  This Mom got lucky and my Target had them.

then someone tried to steal my candy...

The verdict....so not as good as the original.  Where was the sugar coating...that was my favorite part.  Also it was a different kind of marshmallow.  I guess you just shouldn't mess with a good thing.

Day Eighty-Seven

Sprung a leak...

Earlier today I was going downstairs for something when I saw this.

I thought that looks wet so I bent down to feel it hoping the shadows were playing tricks on me but nope it was wet and it smelled.  I opened the door to the unfinished basement and there was water everywhere. Smelly, dirty, disgusting, sewage water.  Imagine concentrated porta potty smell in your house...not exactly welcoming.  Here are a few shots of the section where we store things.

The pump has been repaired, the floors cleaned, and the many boxes moved out and some sorted through (the bottom ones did not fair well).  Tomorrow they will have to be put back.  I am showing you these to explain why I do not have better/more appealing photos to share.  These photos are what you get.  They document a less than restful Sunday.

Day Eighty-Six

Spending the day at Nan and Pop's...

Yesterday Ava and I went up and sat with Pop so Nan could go to one of my cousin's wedding's.  Ava and I weren't going so we offered to sit with Pop since he didn't feel up to going.  It's good for Nan to get opportunities to get out of the house. It was fun to get to see how Ava plays there since most of the time when she is there I am in class.  It brings back memories of when I use to play there.  The funny thing about Nan and Pop's is that unlike most other houses their house still looks the same now that I'm bigger.  Their have been flooring chages, paint changes, etc. but it's still the same.  I don't know how to explain it.  Nan and Pop's house has always felt like a clubhouse full of imagination, fun, and yummy treats.  There is almost always cake and ice cream available.

Ava was sitting in her chair eating a snack while I took the opportunity to snap a few quick photos.  Here is a Nan decorated window.  She has such unique ways of adding color and magic.

Right below that window is a violet plant.  For as long as I can remember there has been one there.  I remember back when I was small enough to sit up in that window I would rub the velvety leaves and just stare out into the world.

Day Eighty-Five

Did I mention how happy we are with Netflix?

We now have the ability to instantly watch movies on our TV via our Wii.  So awesome!!!