Future Flower Girl

Lily and I had lots of fun shopping for a Flower Girl dress today. It's for Uncle Nick and Aunt Sarah's wedding...which is coming up in just a couple of weeks. Most of the dresses were white, lacey, and covered with pearls - somewhat resembeling miniature wedding dresses. And let's face it, as soon as the ceremony is over, the beautiful dress that we did find is going to be grass stained, dirty from the garden, and covered with dinner. We ended up with black and white...which happens to be my favorite, so ultimately hers too. I think she likes it though, she wanted to wear it as soon as we got home and it was a struggle to convince her to take it off (although most things are a struggle with a 2 year old). She also asked the dogs to "please not eat my dress, it's for uncle Nicks wedding". I think she looks beautiful, and she will make a great flower girl...I hope!

Let's just hope she keeps it on during the wedding.

Beer and Bowling

On Saturday night the best friends and I went out to Block 15 (a newish brewery/restaurant in Corvallis) to celebrate a couple of Birthdays and spend a fun evening out. Their brews are pretty good, and there is quite a selection to choose from. Stacie and I of course had the fish and chips. It was a good sized group - Stacie, Wally, Heather, Stacy, Troy, Andy and I. Enough people for it to feel like a party, and not too many that conversations couldn't be heard. By the time dinner was over, and we were all feeling like we were 21 again, we decided to go bowling. Who knew that you could fit 7 people into the PT Cruiser? Andy, being the good sport that he is, was our chauffeur for the night.

Bowling was a blast - but this is where I feel I owe a little explanation for the previous post. Jello Shots. So we walk into the bowling alley where there is a glorious handwritten sign reading "jello shots $1". It started out innocently enough. One each. I picked orange. Before I knew it the jello shots were multiplying. More just kept appearing and disappearing like some sort of voodoo magic. I don't think this is what Bill Cosby had in mind for jello. Anyway, my bowling score improved dramatically from my first game to the second...It's a phenomenon.

I turned back into a somewhat resposible adult on Sunday.

None of this would have been possible without Nick and Jenny ~ our star babysitters for the night. We were very lucky that they agreed to help us out. Now we just have to trick them into coming back!

Jello Shots

Jello Shots sounded like a great idea at the time...

Apparently, turning 27 means that you are officially too old for such things.

Another Birthday?

27 years ago today I entered the world. Granted I was in England - so perhaps technically it was 27 years ago yesterday...I can't really be sure. Most of the time I feel like I have accomplished a lot in those 27 years. Although often I think about how far I have left to go, how much I have to learn, and all that I have yet to achieve.

However, I can honestly say that I am happy. I have been lucky enough to find a kind, loving, and extremely supportive husband. And it goes without saying that Lily is a bright, beautiful, caring, challenging, awe inspiring little girl that teaches me so much every single day - Even if she did tell me today that she was going to eat all of my birthday cake. I have the most incredible friends and family that I love with all of my heart. I know it sounds cliche to say - but I would not, and could not make it through 1 single day, while maintaining even a small amount of sanity, without them. Thank you.

And Happy Birthday Stacie. I love that we get to share this day together every year - no matter where we are. Love you.

I googled "Birthday" and this was the first image shown. At least this monkey is not flinging poo.

Teddies and Tea Parties

No, not teddies as in Teddy Ruxpin, but teddies as in things you generally only wear when it's dark! I had a fantastic weekend in Portland celebrating the upcoming marriage of Nick and Sarah. I am elated that Sarah is also marrying a Wheeler boy! Sarah's lovely bridesmaids hosted a very tasteful (no penis straws or condom veils here) lingerie themed bridal shower on Saturday. We sipped mimosas, ate wonderful food, and had a few good laughs.



I was also able to spend time with Stacy - which is unusual these days! We shared a bowl (a big bowl) of coconut gelato, which was perfect as the conditions outside were such that anything, or anyone was in grave danger of spontaneous combustion.

Saturday was followed by a Bridal Tea on Sunday afternoon hosted by Nancy and Ruth. We were served heart shaped cucumber sandwiches, lemon scones with fresh lemon curd, and many other tasty morsels.

The most remarkable thing about this whole wonderful weekend, was that Lily was not with me. Andy had decided earlier in the week that he would stay home with Lily while I went to Portland...alone. At first this sounded OK, and then the panic set in. What would they do all day? Would they eat? Would Lily remember me when I came home (one day later mind you)? Turns out they went to parks, visited the beach, ate 3 or more meals a day, and Lily was happy as a clam. Seems that the only photos Andy took were of this sea turtle carcass. Nice.

The best part? The smile, hug, and kiss that I got from her when I finally got home. All in all I would say that the whole Wheeler family had a pretty great time. Let's do it again next weekend...

P.S. Andy is pretty certain that the apocalypse is just around the corner, so any future posts regarding bunkers and living at Bi-Mart were not written by me.

I will venture to say that I am generally not a person who enjoys talking so much about themselves. I would much prefer to talk about those things happening around me; adventures and misadventures occurring throughout my day. I will say though, that I could talk about my sweet Lily endlessly (which I'm sure will become obvious as the posts develop!). As the majority of my day is spent conversing with a stubborn, but delectable 2 year old, I thought I would take up blogging in an attempt to temporarily free myself from things such as Thomas the Tank Engine and potty training.