Wednesday, March 26, 2008

An unwelcome suprise

Can you see it? Something trying to hide amongst the leaves? Something that YOU wouldn't want to find on the side of your house, right next to your front porch?


Yesterday, my sis and I were working in my yard, cutting back my rosebushes. I was in the midst of cursing myself for planting such beastly bushes when I turned behind me and caught a glimpse of something terrifying (to me, at least). There, tangled in my honeysuckle, was the most ginormous wasps' nest I ever saw. I freaked. We went inside because we didn't want to upset anything that might be living there. Lucky me that I have the best bro-in-law in the world who came over and took care of the thing for me. He sprayed it with some wasp killer stuff and then cut the nest out of my vine. He busted the thing open on the sidewalk and we found that the wasps had vacated their home awhile back. Phew! But isn't that the coolest thing ever? It was huge! The photos don't do it justice. It was literally the size of a basketball. My sister said, to her, it looked like Voldemort on the back of Quirrell's head for those of you Harry Potter fans.

Friday, March 21, 2008

My First Post


Since it seems like everyone is doing it, I thought I'd join in too and become a blogger. We'll see how it goes.

Today Sara came home from preschool and was all excited about Easter egg hunts, so I thought it was about time that I explained to her the real reason we celebrate Easter. I told her that Easter is about Jesus and when He was resurrected. Then I told her that Easter egg hunts and baskets and bunnies are more to do with the fact that Spring is here. I think I just confused her, but hopefully it will stick soon. I always struggle with what is the best way to celebrate Easter and Christmas. I guess that's why The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. So, anyway, back to Spring, Sara didn't believe me that it really is Springtime because there are no little leaves on the trees and no little flowers. Later, we went outside to play and lo and behold, we spied these little babies in one of our flower beds. I forgot how cute they are. They are only 4 inches from top to bottom, but they really stand out against all the brownness surrounding them. Now I can't wait for the tulips to show up.

Here's some extra-cute pics of our sweet girl.



Sara's new favorite pose.