Fun in the Sun!

What beautiful weather it is! Issa and I are are loving these wonderfully sunny days where we can enjoy outside-time right when we get home!

She loves to go down slides... I guess what kid doesn't though. She is 22 months now. It's amazing to watch her "wheels turning" and to see her problem solving. My C-section is scheduled! It's 5/25 at noon. Nice and predictable, just like I like it...

This past weekend Jacob was out of town, so it was just Issa and me. We got to meet up with Greer and Kevin, and also got to see Kathy and have a playdate with Whit. Whit is a couple of months younger than Issa; they have a blast! It was summer-like weather outside.

Monday night Kathy and Greer and I went to Noche' in Virginia Highlands for a girls' dinner. It is a tapas place, and so tasty. We had a great time catching up too.

This weekend starts my Spring Break - YAHOO! I think the three of us are going to the lake for a day or two next week. I can't believe Jacob's corporate company doesn't give them Spring Break (heehee).

Passing of a dear man

My Grandad died this weekend. He was a *dear* soul, and lived an incredible life. He cared for his wife, of 62 years, for about 8 years of Alzheimer's before she passed away in 2003. He volunteered weekly at his church to help at the Alzheimer's group by helping the men to the restrooms. He loved music, and loved going to gospel singings in the country. He courageously battled cancer of the lung, kidney, and liver for about a year before he passed away. I'll never forget spending weeks with he and my Meme at the lakehouse during the summers. They were an integral part of our lives growing up...

Although he would have been 90 this Christmas, and I know that he had an incredible life, it still saddens me to no end to know I'll never hold his hand again, or hear his sweet voice tell fun stories from when he was young.

Spring fun

We have had a fun past couple of weeks!

Poker Night was a huge success. We had a blast. I did BBQ: got it from Hickory House, and then made coleslaw and baked beans (a homemade recipe with ground beef and bell pepper - so good!). I also made peanut butter cupcakes and coconut cupcakes. The latter is Barefoot Contessa's recipe (yes; it's not a typo - there are a total of six sticks of butter. They are heavenly!). And DH gave me an incredible mixer for my 30th bday, so I love cooking with it. We played poker late into the night, and JACOB won! It was so fun. I think he ended up with over $100!

Saturday morning after Poker Night I went to Charlotte with Issa to hang with Bridget and Thomas. T-man is about 8 months, and Issa LOVES him. She calls him Momas. We shopped, and had girl time. It was so fun. We consignment-shopped, and cooked, and had a blast.

Last weekend: enjoyed Sunday with Sally and Rick, and loved this warm weather! Issa is loving the sun. She took a spill out of the wagon the other day.

I resigned from DeKalb County. I know, I know. It's hard to leave the "back-o-the-library", with no computer, but Gwinnett County woo'd me with my OWN OFFICE, my OWN COMPUTER, my OWN DESKTOP FOR KIDS' USE, and a salary position (hello 401K!) working three days a week! I can't wait to be home two days a week with the girls, and still keep a balance while working three. I am excited.

I'm counting down to 5/25 when I'm due. We still don't know names. This pregnancy is a bit more laid-back for me... :)

This weekend we are going to Birmingham for the A-day game and also for a baby shower for my sis-in-law, Rachel. It's her and my bro's first child - a girl! She's due 4 weeks ahead of me.

Cheers!