Cultural Celebration

The girls both had to do a big project for their Spanish class recently, which culminated in a cultural celebration. Each group of 2 students had to chose a country to study and report on. They did a presentation including a display and food from their chosen country. Madison and her partner, Holly, did Cuba. They served a Berry Punch and a fresh Salsa. Gabrielle and her partner, Natalie, served Coconut Buns and Limeade from Guatemala. They were both delicious and very welcome due to the fact that the air conditioning was not working too well that day in the school!

Mother's Day

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend. ~Author Unknown

Royal Wedding

I have been up since 3 this morning-- what an amazing day! I loved Catherine's dress-- and her sister's. I thought it was a perfect day. I loved having all the technology this time around. Especially the free download of the official programme and the beautiful photos immediately available. Of course I had my Royal Wedding app on the ipad up and running. Here they are on the balcony-- and the kiss of the day! And oh my gosh- William himself driving the car going back to the house after- that was the best.

Easter Cake

Here's a cake I made for Easter. I went ahead and made it even though Jared was not home. I need the practice! We actually have not even cut into it yet, because the girls also made their own tiny cakes. They did such a nice job. It was a fun!

Madison's Cake

Gabrielle made a lady bug in the grass

Eggs for Easter

Yes, we are still coloring eggs at our house. Some things you just can't not do. We did these amazing marbleized eggs this year. We dyed them once a light color, then rolled them in a darker dye with oil in it. I love the green and blue egg that looks like the earth! Once again, the girls did a great job!

Diana at Union Station

I am so excited! I just got some discounted tickets to the exhibit "Diana: A Celebration" on display right now at Union Station in Kansas City. I was able to get tickets for the same day that we go to the Josh Groban concert, so that will be a good day for me in KC. The exhibit includes her wedding dress, among other personal items. This is the last stop of the tour in the United States, so I feel especially lucky to get to go. I hope you can take pictures, too. Needless to say I am counting down until April 25th-- Royal Wedding Day of William and Kate! Then I will be counting down to this exhibit. You can read more about it at www.unionstation.org/diana/.

Ice Cream Truck

Can I just say-- this is one of the many reasons I hate warm weather and wish I lived in a gated community: The Ice Cream Truck. Oh, that horrible sound! It was nice weather today, had all my windows open and what should I hear? That infernal ice cream truck. You know, they always roll through around dinner time. And I really detest that the one that rolls down my street leaves the music playing while the little kid is deciding what to get!  It just keeps going on and on and on-- then you can still hear it from the next street over. I think I hear that thing half way to the Saint Louis Arch! I saw one parked at Sam's Club one time-- I seriously wanted to slash that thing's tires. I know, I am a kill joy. I hate the ice cream man. It's a good thing I don't own a gun.