Our Vacation...and then some

So this past week was my husband's vacation and Mason's 2nd Birthday.  We hung out and then went to the cities in Minnesota.  We had a lot of fun but by the time we got home, everyone was exhausted and the 2 year molar monster  creeped up on our newly 2 year old.  He has been barely eating and sleeping like crazy.  

But hopefully that is past us and now the good (and a little bad) from this past week/weekend.

Well first off my iPad got shattered...it started small and then the Tornado (Mason) got a hold of it and it was a lost cause.  Thankfully we had bought 1 year insurance on it and just barely made it.  Now we have 2 year insurance...you never know.

Then we got a Betta fish.  We have had them before and they have lived 2 years and more.  However this one?  Dead in a week.  Good thing Mason hasn't noticed.

On Wednesday, I made my first trip to Ikea.  I can't tell you how excited I was.  For at least 2 years I have been begging Guss to take me but he never has.  So we go and I got a bunch of cheap frames and finally (after a lot of wheeling & dealing) I got this beauty.  A gigantic, awesome bookcase...for only $120!!!

Of course we made our way to the Mall of America (which I love but mostly for the food).  We ate at Hooters.  Judge all you want but their wings are awesome.  But the most awesome thing about going to the MOA?  I finally got the Naked Palette.  I couldn't decided between this one and the Naked Palette 2 but finally settled on the original.  It just has more colors I would wear.

I am a huge Art/Art History nerd so I dragged my husband to the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden while my parents watched Mason.  My husband muttered many things under is breath about "how is this art?"  and I just loved it all!

And finally...this past week I got a fortune cookie with 2 cookies inside!!!  I hope this means I am doubly lucky and not doubly in trouble.  

2 Years Old!!!

Two years ago today, at 10:45am, I had myself a humongous, adorable baby boy!  9 lbs 2 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long.  

Mason Scott.

A couple hours old.

One day old.

One Year Old!

Just a week shy of 2 years!

I can't believe my baby is 2!  So far today he had cookies for breakfast and got away with throwing Kix at us from the backseat of the car.  Only because it's his birthday.

Well as you can see, I haven't been around again.  My husband is on vacation and we took trip to the Twin Cities in Minnesota.  I will post about that soon!  However, this weekend we are doing absolutely nothing.  I'm talking Pajama's and TV watching allllll day.  So you will hear from me soon.

Hope you have a great Easter!

I gave in . . .

...and I read Hunger Games Trilogy....in 3 days.  (Thanks mom and dad for giving me your fast reading gene)  

Fact:  If you read any of these books into the wee morning hours and then go to sleep, you will have really messed up dreams.  Pretty sure I made out with Peeta.  (don't tell my husband) 

*Question:  Can I be on Team Peeta & Team Gale? I like them both! *

(found this by accident on the internet and i just thought it was funny)

Anyways, I was hooked right away.  They are very entertaining books that keep you wanting more.  I'm really sad I'm done with them but glad I can have my life go back to normal.  

My husband has vacation next week so Monday I am going to a Matinee all by myself to see the movie.  (While also knocking off something on my 101 in 1001 list)

Also tonight the new blog design goes up!  I'm so excited.  You have the weekend to be dazzled by the design alone and then Monday we'll be ridin' dirty.  Whatever that means.

And finally....I have to tell you something.  A few nights ago I had a dream.  (don't stop reading...it's not going to take that long)  Apparently in this dream Halle Berry was my cousin (awesome, right?).  Well the whole dream I am telling people "I need to tell the people who read my blog!  They have to know Halle Berry is my cousin!".  So hear I am telling you....Halle Berry was my dream cousin.  And now she isn't.  Oh well.

Have a great weekend lovies!

Here's The Deal . . .

Hi.  You might not remember me but I'm Miranda.  I blog here.  

Well I guess I did post Monday & Tuesday.  But I have been pretty quiet around here.

Even though I haven't been commenting on other blogs as much, I have still been reading them (I'm sneaky like that).

So - here's the deal.  I actually have A LOT to blog about.  You may think I am just saying that, but I tell no lies.  (Unless you ask me how much I weigh).  I even have like 5 posts in my drafts folder.  

But I am in the process of getting a blog redesign.  Now I love my current one that the fabulous Kasey did for me.  And I will forever be in debt for all she helped me with when I first started blogging and putting in the work for me.  But I want things a bit lighter.  I feel like the current design was okay for fall and winter, but I want something fresh for spring.  Also I feel like I want more space for my posts, so I am only going to have one sidebar.

Little Miss Nerd Girl is currently working on it and I'm hoping it will be done soon.  

Now you may ask why that means I can't blog now.   Well, because I don't want to.  :)  I want to share my posts on my new design...kind of like starting fresh.  I'm not going to neglect my blog for now, just spending a little less time.  Preparing for the Grand Opening!  Except there isn't anything cool, like free stuff or coupons when I have it.  Boo.

So there you have it.  Hope you stick around...I am still here.  I promise.  :) 

Spring Sweets

Happy Happy Tuesday!  Did ya'll watch Dancing With The Stars last night?  I was super impressed!  Usually there is a few who stick out as really sucking but everyone was actually somewhat good!  Of course my fave was Donald Driver!  And who I don't like?  That tennis lady.  I am not even going to attempt to spell her name.  She isn't bad but I just don't think she is that exciting.   Your faves?  Your least fave?
OK.

So yah, I know.  I did another swap.  But they are so fun!  And this is the last one for awhile.  So this one was Spring Sweets hosted by Casey & Shellsea.  (check them out!)
I was paired with Kimberly and she sent me some awesome and festive Spring Things.  I love the Spring hand towels because I have starting to decorate a bit more for each season/holiday and of course I can always use post-its...I'm obsessed.  And of course you need to check out Kimberly's blog. :)

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And just a few quick pics of my favorite Sweet.  

He really likes to sit on her.

Well there you are.