Back from the Trail

Well, we had a great time on the Rubicon! The kids did great. You can see from the pictures how much Darren hates the outdoors. Notice how Daddy is holding Eva’s hand while she sleeps…Awwww!

Eva’s favorite part was the shiny grommet on the tarp that was keeping her dry. It was quite rainy, and yes, we even got some close calls with the thunder and lightning. We were well prepared though, with our nice new tent and an easy up, so we kept nice and dry. I actually like going when it's rainy, because there is so much less company on the trail. I even got to drive for awhile! I couldn't reach the pedals in our old CJ-5. Can’t wait to do it again!

Off to the Rubicon

I am looking forward to a weekend of camping and bouncing around in the jeep! The forecast is for thunderstorms, but I'm not going to chicken out at this point. (If I get struck by lightning, just know that's the way I would have wanted to go. Drink Sierra Nevada at my funeral.) I'm pretty sure it will just mean more mud puddles for Darren to take advantage of.Luckily, I'll have my car at base camp, so there will be escape in the case of flood and/or frightened kids.













These pictures are from last fall. Eva actually came with us, but had a much cushier ride inside Mama's belly!

Cruisin

Hooray! I'm going on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera! I can't believe vI'm going to actually need a passport!

Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa and Manzanillo :)

Picnic

Wow, we had such a fabulous time picnicing with Staci and Parker today! Waaaayyyyyy too hot to stay in, plus the kids got their booster shots today and needed some distractions. I have a hunch that Staci may be the only person who reads this...so thanks Staci, you are so much fun!!!!

Volunteering

Well, fresh back from working on the trails up in Foresthill. If you didn't know, John and I run the Friends of Foresthill OHV Trails volunteer non-profit. We were getting the trails ready to open (clearing downed trees, draining wet areas, picking up trash). Dismal turnout, but we busted our butts and got a lot done. Here's some pictures of the weekend:

Tired

Sigh...survived my first week back at work. I'm only working 4 days (who needs Mondays anyway?) but 32 hours was just enough to wipe me out. I completely forgot how busy it is keeping up with pumping at work! Hopefully I can figure out that routine soon :)

John did fabulous on his first day home with both kids. I was amazed that the house was semi-clean. He even made yummy enchiladas for dinner! He gets double brownie points this week.

Thank goodness there's nothing planned this week. Both boys are sick with colds and I am desperately trying to not catch it. Amazingly, I completely forgot St. Pattys Day was upon us until I saw my good friends blog with her babe all dolled up with shamrocks. Appearantly my brain is done so I'd better stop rambling. L8r

Back to work

I can't believe how busy my week is! I'm headed back to work next Tuesday and I have to pack all the essentials up for the sitters house as well as my Mom's so they are ready for Miss Eva. Diapers, bottles, clothes, bouncer, blankets, yikes! Plus Darren's birthday party is Saturday and I need to wrap presents, bake cupcakes, get goodie bags. Can I tell you how happy I am that were having it at the Gymnastics place?

It's been raining all week and Darren has been soooooo good for a cooped up little guy. Here's a picture we took this week. What a great brother. He's always offering to hold her while I cook dinner.