28 things i love: getting caught up

so i didn't make it here this week.  took some time off for no reason really.  just never made it to the blog.  so i'll catch up now.  in case anyone is interested.

day 15: the nixon library

jordan is learning about the presidents this semester.  he chose to do his report on nixon because he wanted to learn about the impeachment process.  so we decided that president's day was the best time to visit the nixon library.  they were having a presidents' day celebration so the library was free, good deal for those with 5 people in their family.  we met sue and tom and took pictures with teddy roosevelt and abraham lincoln.  the other awesome thing was that there was a forum that day with members of nixon's advisory team.  they talked about his daily schedule and what he would do on a day to day basis.  jordan and bobby got to see nixon's brother.  at first bobby thought he was a nixon impersonator.  jord did not take many notes but there was a lot of interesting information on his life, his presidency.  i love hearing about people's life story.  he did some amazing things in his life.  maybe that's why i love to scrapbook.  we saw the house he grew up in and marine one.  then we visited the grave site where he and his wife are buried.  i loved this quote on pat nixon's grave.

day 16: a win

jordan's last basketball of the year was on tuesday.  they played a team from woodland hills that was more closely matched to our kids' level.  let's face it they got creamed in every game.  it was heartbreaking.  but today our kids had magic on their side.  we watched the score go up and for the first time were so excited.  the kids were pumped and being more aggressive.  jord handled the ball so much better and even made a basket!  they were so happy to end the season with a win.

day 17: lent begins

lent is the perfect time to step back and reflect on how i am living my life.  i usually give something up like coffee, or sweets, or shopping.  but this year i wanted to do something instead of giving something up.  i'm working on living a better life, one that makes me feel good at the end of the day.  thinking positively and being patient with the kids and myself.  40 days is a long time to make a change and i am looking forward to it.

day 18: pajama parties

our monthly bunco game was last night.  the lady who hosted wanted us to come in our pajamas.  you should have seen the look on jordan's face as i walked out the door dressed in my hello kitty pajama pants.  it was so much fun.  i have met some nice ladies and am laughing all the time.  and now everyone wants to have a theme night.  i just hope they keep it clean.

 

day 19: spring is in fashion

so glad i did not give up shopping for lent.  well actually i didn't spend any money so i guess it doesn't make a difference. but i wanted to look at what's in stores for the new season.  i could have spent hundreds of dollars, especially at anthropolgie or ann taylor loft.  kind of excited that my birthday is coming up so i can spend a little bit on me.  i mean seriously i need this:

and this:

















looking forward to the weekend.  drama rehearsal, baseball practice and CHA open house.  happy weekend everyone.