Michigan

The last weekend in April, Mike and I went out to Ann Arbor, Michigan for my brother-in-law's Graduation. We got to tour the business school and see what Brian has been up to for the last few years.

The Dean's Reception had quite a spread with lots of fresh fruit. Yum! I took a picture of this Ice Sculpture for the my kids. I thought they would think it was cool.

One of the highlights of the trip was seeing my niece, Sydney and nephew, Wesley. The games on my iPhone were a huge hit. I'm so in love with Sydney's curly hair!

Outside the Business School: My mom, my dad, Brian, Natalie, me and Mike.

The building was pretty amazing.




We got to hear President Obama speak at the Main Commencement Exercises. It really was a nice weekend. Contrats to Brian and Natalie and thanks for showing us around.

80's

A few weeks ago we got our typical weekend babysitter. She is one of our regulars and has babysat our kids at least once a month for the last 6 years. Imagine her surprise that night when both Mike and I came walking down our stairs looking like this. We like to mix up our weekly Date Night every now and again, but sometimes it takes someone else's imagination. Thanks to our friends for hosting an 80's murder mystery. It was the perfect occasion to get dressed up!

I went as an 80's Ballet Dancer who was married to this 80's Break Dancer.

The D.I. had some really good finds. The get-up that Mike found for himself was so inspirational that he just couldn't restrain himself from showing off some serious break dancing moves. He really did impress all of the party guests. And yes his hat really does read, "Coke is It! In Pocatello"---Classic!



And now a big shout-out to Tricia and her girls, who made my entire costume possible. I knew that they would have just the perfect thing. I had hot pink, tiger-striped hoop earrings, and a jean jacket that read, Dance, in rhinestones on the back. I know the shoes look like they could have been laying in a closet for 25 years, but they were actually purchased recently, to be worn by my niece. Nathan has educated me in the ways: Neon is back in style.



We were quite the pair-- Mike with his mad Rapping Skills and me with my Big Hair. (Which by the way was inspired by a real person from the past. A girl from my dance classes years ago. We called her "High-Bangs." Remember Mom? Angie and Natalie? Though I couldn't reach her bang height, I tried to pay tribute...How did she do that??)

April

Now that it is Mid-May I am left wondering, what happened to April? Though March usually "comes in like a lion and out like a lamb," this year the "lion" weather hung around until a week ago. April seemed to tease us and we would be out and about with ANY sign of warmer weather. Here are some pictures we took of the kids one evening. The parks in downtown Boise are amazing with full grown trees and bike paths by the river.

It was a perfect evening...(even though the high for the next day was probably 45 degrees!) :)

Here's to warmer weather.

Man in the Mirror

All of my kids have aquired quite an adoration for the King of Pop. In fact, Lydia has been known to say, "I have a crush on Michael Jackson." Here is a little tribute to MJ, an occurence which happens quite regularly around our house.