Spring Break Palooza

We are fresh off of Spring Break and getting back into the swing of things.  We made the most of our week together and spent the days doing some of our favorite things!  First up an oldie but goodie the Kiddie Park...

My girls never seem to get tired of riding their rides...

It is definitely one of our favorite places!

Next up the Zoo...

 We grabbed our best buds and headed out to see all our favorite animals...

The Zoo was great...

But the company was even better...

Our week also left plenty of time for "everyday" fun...

Puddle Splashing...

Dressing Up...

Sand Volleyball Watching...

 Playing "Mommy"...

 Sidewalk chalkin' it...

And performing for a sold out crowd...

We also had a couple of "field trips".  First up Krispy Kreme (who says learning how a doughnut is made can't be educational?)...

And next an outing to our local car wash (calling something a "field trip" can make it seem just a little more fun)...

Lots of fun outings and plenty of opportunities to perfect the art of wearing a head scarf (it's a life saver for those days when you're trying to pull off dirty hair or can't squeeze in a shower with two kiddo's at home!)...

Our week gave us a taste of what Summer will hold.  But for now it's back to school and the daily routine (Carter and her friend Hannah when I recently stopped by to have lunch with her in the cafeteria)...

Happy Monday!!

The Luck of the Irish

May the friendships you make... 

 Be those which endure... 

And all of your grey clouds...

Be small ones for sure...

And trusting in Him...

To Whom we all pray... 

May a song fill your heart every step of the way...

 ~Irish Blessing

It's in my crotch.

Best. Quote. Ever.  I won't pretend that I'm not biased.  But I'm not the only one who thinks that declaring the immunity idol is in your crotch is a memorable statement.  Check out this excerpt of a review on TV Fanatic (click HERE to read the full article)...


Life gets even better for Kim when she takes the initiative no one else has somehow and finds the other hidden immunity idol. Before looking at the ramifications of such a find, let’s review the greatest quote to date in the season so far and possibly one of the top 10 Survivor quotes ever:

I just found the hidden immunity idol. It’s in my crotch.

Priceless. I did think to myself when she found it ‘where is she going to put it?’ and came up with the same answer; her crotch. She just didn’t seem like the kind of person who stuffed. Her bra or her jock, it would seem. Too bad CBS didn’t show it. I wonder if she looked like Lois Einhorn from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?

Back to the ramifications of such a find. Yeah, we all know the obvious benefits by now, who cares. What does matter is that the find inadvertently pushed Kim and Chelsea even closer together when Kim chose to reveal the idol to Chelsea. The duo soon realized that they could be a power pair and strategized accordingly.

Finally! I’ve been pushing for these two (and many previous potential pairs) to realize the power of a tight pair. Not only might we finally see the first power duo since Rob and Ambuh, but they’re even a logical pairing. They’re both smart, cute, athletic and normal. Working together makes them the large favorite to win the game.

I couldn't agree more.  And now let's discuss a little "Crotch Idol 101".  


First things first...you wake up and think to yourself, "Today's the day I'm going to find a hidden immunity idol." (That step alone elevates you to bad ass status).  So off you go in search of treasure...

You check the obvious places first...

Occasionally looking over your shoulder to make sure you aren't being tailed...

And just when you think you may never find it, you say a little prayer and...VOILA!  The idol is yours...

Elation follows...

As does the burning question in every viewers mind..."Where is she going to hide that thing?!"  Easy.  Her crotch of course...

You can't wait to share the good news with your Island buddy, "I found the idol!  It's in my crotch!"  Epic.

She conveys the perfect reaction of shock and awe and of course helps you hide that thing (even though it has been...well...in your crotch)...

And then you have a delightful little scheming session...

Which is when it hits you "THIS IS AWESOME!"

It was.  It totally was. 


TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!!

Six and a Half

I can't let this day go by without wishing my sweet little Carter a very merry "half" birthday!  She is exactly  six and a half today...  

At the risk of sounding boringly redundant I must say I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!  Sometimes I look back at her in my rear view mirror as we toodle around town and think where did my baby go??

She has brought so much joy to each and every one of the past 2,372.5 days. I feel like the least I can do is try to be the best Mama I can to her.  She is sunshine inside and out and the sweetest big sister.  Nothing melts my heart like seeing she and Emme together (and I do mean the moments where they are getting along and not trying to kill one another)...

Happy "Half" Birthday sweet Carter!  I absolutely, POSITIVELY, forbid you to turn 7!!  And that's an order!  XOXO and much love, Your Mama

Wednesday! (Episode 5)

I've been a little "absent" from the blogging world this past week.  I make no excuses.  I've been busy having some spring break fun with two of my favorite little people...

Today lunch with our favorite Survivor was on the agenda.  Apparently we aren't the only ones who wanted to have lunch with her.  Jeff had dropped by the store and brought her favorite Taco Cabana (I know he's happily married and all but I'm beginning to think he may have a little crush on Kim)...

He said things may get a little crazy tonight but not to worry, he's TEAM KIM all the way (he was even wearing his t-shirt to prove it)...

Those two have such a sweet relationship.  He was a little thirsty so of course Kim gave him a sip of her tea...

I mean seriously.  You can't blame him for having a little schoolyard crush on this chick...

Can't wait for tonight...

TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!!

Rude Dude

Based on the comments from our friends and family alone via social media last night I'm thinking this morning Colton may very well be waking up as the most hated man in America...

It would appear Kim my have called the wrong dude rude.  I'm not sure if it's possible for one man to single handedly offend almost every demographic in America but at this phase in the game Colton has a pretty good shot.  And as if the blatant prejudices he is spewing aren't enough...MY GOSH....the EYE ROLLING.  Bill Cosby comes to mind with one of my all time favorite eye rolling quotes, 

"You think you think you can roll your eyes at me?  I'll roll that little head of yours down on the floor!"  

Yes.  Colton could use a good "head rolling on the floor" moment if you ask me.  And that's about enough about Colton.

The good news is his "reign" prompted the men to make what I can only presume will go down as the stupidest move in Survivor history.  There have been several that top the list over the years but I'm pretty sure this one takes the cake.  Sometimes it looks like you've just got to sit back, relax and enjoy the immunity idol that a group of dumb boys hand to you on a silver platter.  


For members of Team Kim last night was a good one.  She ate rubbery snail, called Jonas a "Rude Dude" and obliterated a panel in the challenge (complete with a one eye closed aiming technique that looked pretty darn legit)...

The new game should be counting how many time Jeff Probst says "obliterated" in a challenge.  It was impressive (Kim demonstrating obliterated)...

No matter how you slice it not going to tribal council and having to vote someone out is NOT GOING TO TRIBAL COUNCIL AND HAVING TO VOTE SOMEONE OUT!  It was a good night.  A good night made better because we got to hang out and watch with our favorite mom and dad (ok so they're our only mom and dad but they are still our favorite).  Every week "Coach" Spradlin has been weighing in on the episode for the Temple Daily Telegram (I think he may be the most interviewed "non" contestant in the history of the game...he's kind of a big deal in Temple)...

And if you ever underestimate Kim's claim's of "weirdness"...don't.  She really is weird (as in she's always making people do things like take their photo under a leopard scarf) weird.  

Officially checking watch Survivor with a Survivor off my bucket list (Dear Kim, You don't have to get me anything for Christmas ever again.  Really.  This is so much fun).

TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!


P.S. Don't forget the give-a-way for a t-shirt and your "official animal assessment" end tomorrow night!  CLICK HERE to enter!

Wednesday! (Episode 4)

Hip Hip Hooray!  It's time for my favorite day of the week!  From the looks of things tonights "challenge" has something to do with a giant sling shot...

I'm happy to report that not only did Kim spend quite a bit of time with a sling in my backyard...

She was also a natural at hitting the bullseye...

Here's hoping that comes in handy tonight!

TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!!