Help Me...

...I'm poor.  (Thank you "Bridesmaids")


Ok so that's not what this post is about.  I actually need to ask you for your help.  


1) I have finally gotten the coveted iPhone 4s a few weeks ago.  It's safe to say it's love.  However, I still need some help finding some really cool apps.  So besides Instagram, what are some of your favorite apps?  Whether they be paid, free, games, news, photography - I must know.  Help me expand my app's please.  

My super new, super cool phone cover.

2) So this question is about exercise and lifestyle.  I have been doing ok with the Couch to 5K but that is only 3 times a week and I think I need some more exercise in my life.  Any suggestions for a class or fun workout? 


But most importantly I need some healthy tips. Anyone have suggestions to up my intake of water?  Any healthy snacks or recipes for meals?  I do good the first part of the day, I have my warm lemon water and then my spinach smoothie.  For lunch I try to have a Lean Cuisine (I know they aren't the best) or a salad.  But supper is my worst.  I always end up eating something bad.  


So any tip really will help me :)

Thanks lovies!

Sunshine All Around

Today I am sharing with you two things (lucky you)...I got an awesome award from the lovely Sarah.  And then to go with the Sunshine Award I have some "Sun" Pins to share.  Another post coming later today - because I need help.  :)

Favorite color? Yellow 

Favorite number? 3 or 33 (33 was my number is soccer)

Favorite non-alcoholic drink? Is there such a thing?  I would have to say Water.  Just because I can drink it with anything.

Facebook or twitter? I love Facebook for keeping up with actual friends but twitter is awesome.  It's like texting friends all over the internet.

My passion? Art.  I love making it (even though I'm not that good) and I love the history of it.

Favorite animal? Dogs, hands down.

Getting or giving presents? Who doesn't love getting presents?  But I love picking something special for someone and having them open it.

Favorite pattern? Um, houndstooth?  weird question.

Favorite flower: Lilacs.  The smell brings me back to my childhood in the summer and it is just a great smell.

Who I am giving the award to:

Alana

Trish

Kyna

Kasey

Kodie

On to the pins...

Love this movie.

Birthday Boy

So as I posted last week, my baby boy turned TWO!  To celebrate beforehand we went to the Children's Museum in St. Paul and then when we got home he opened his gifts.


When we were in the cities we actually stayed on the Air Force base there.  My mom is a retired Sergeant so it was pretty cool to see everyone having to salute her.  Plus Mason became obsessed with watching the planes take off and land. (it is also next to the airport)  He loved it until they started a C130 up (loud/big plane) and then he kind of freaked out.


Anyways, here are some photos from the Museum.  I still think he's a little young to get the whole effect but he really loved the water part!  We let him play until he started splashing the water at everyone around him. (adults and kids)

Sorry about that first picture being sideways...I tried to fix it but then I got too lazy.

For his birthday he got a few books, 2 Sesame Street toys and since we are trying to limit the toys, my parents got him 2 Disney DVDS - Lady & The Tramp and Beauty & The Beast.

His other Grandma got him a basketball hoop and one of those car thingys. 

 We actually have to bring the car inside otherwise he stands at the window and points and whines for it. He gets in it and just sits.  Once he sat in it for a half an hour.  Doing nothing.  Ah, the simple things.

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!