I succumbed.

Last week was finals week and I was super busy responding to students' emails, giving finals, and grading.  To give myself a break from the work, I visited our nearby thrift store.  Look at what I found!

Hello!  We're too cute to resist.

I promised myself that I wouldn't buy any baby clothes until much later, but I really couldn't resist when I saw these two play outfits. 

Happy Mother's Day!

i dream of fondue

Here are photos from yesterday's birthday feast:

First, I ate two-thirds of the cheese fondue...

and then two thirds of the meat fondue....and then two slices of cake.  :)  It was a great night.

30 cupcakes for 30 years

He's so cute.  I just want to kiss his blue cheeks!

Hello!  Please eat us!

Ack!  Too...much...fondant cuteness

Oink!

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just how big are you?

Lots of friends and family have been asking me this question lately.  I try to answer by telling them how much weight I've gained or that I now proudly wear maternity pants.  However, I'm not sure these answers ever really get the point across.

They say that an image is worth a thousand words.  So, here are two thousand words of description:

jean jacket- loehmann's
pin- thrifted
dress- thrifted
tights- target
shoes- thrifted

if you grow tulips, they will come

Holland is prepping for one of the biggest events of the year.  Lawns are being mowed, food stands are popping up along the parade route, tulips are showing off their bright colors, stores are airing their wares, and school children are practicing their dance routines.

Put on your klompen! Tulip Time  is coming!

Soon the streets will be filled with throngs of tourists clamoring for small town nostalgia, Dutch culture, and bright flowers.  Hubby and I can't wait to see the hubbub.