GoodReads

So one of my best friends in the whole world just turned me on to GoodReads. It is a great way to get ideas of what to read next. You go on and rate books you have read, and list books you want to read. You can compare with your friends, and even some of their friends, about books you both have read, or like I said just get ideas for your next book. I especially love the "to-read" section, because I can never remember when someone tells me a book is good, or when I think "oh I should really read that again" so this way I can go on and look at my list and POOF instant shopping list!

This is a weird post I know, but for me it's like a really convenient book club!! You can read comments people leave about the book and you don't even have to bring a treat! (or a refreshing beverage :) ) Anyway if you like to read and like input from other people, this is a great site.

GoodReads

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th is a lucky/fun day in our family. We decided to indulge- we got: (I know what you are thinking- but the crisp pinto bean burrito is some fried up goodness)

Chad was nervous about watching TWO 80's chick flicks, but you just can't resist the happy feeling that can only be brought about by 80's hair, music and dancing and by the end of the night he was having fun!

I'm dreaming...

As we have been discussing our summer plans these are some of the things I am looking forward to...

And if we work our cards right....

Give Away

Well I signed up for this on my friends blog and so I must post this...it's in the rules :)

The first five people to respond to this post will get something from me.

My choice.

For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what you get.

2- I reserve the right to make something strange

3- It will be done by the end of April.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be jewelry or home decor. I might scrapbook something. I might make you a beauty basket. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure! (Although I am open to suggestions- I may or may not give you what you ask for)

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers. Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!GO!!!

Chad = Awesome

I have been incredibly ill this past week. It started late Sunday night and the first couple days it was all I could do to get out of bed. It is the kind of sickness that effects your entire body, with everything from raspy lungs, to congested sinus', from sore muscles, to a fever of 102. I have really slacked off, so much that everyone has had to take care of me. Jill even made us dinner last night and did all our dishes for us.

But the person that has been the best is by far Chad. He bought me every kind of sore throat and cough medicine. He read all the labels and found the ones with the right ingredients for the right symptoms. He spent a long time at the store. When he came home, he also had bought this weeks groceries and had rented a movie to watch. He does everything I could possibly need. He has been so nice, especially since I cough all night and keep him up, but he won't let me sleep on the couch.

And, he completely surprised me on Valentines Day. As I posted earlier he bought roses for me at the store. But that was just a trick. I was at the grocery store on Saturday picking up food for dinner and I called Chad to come meet me at the store because I wasn't sure if I had enough cash, and he told me he couldn't come because he and his dad were working on his truck. I have to admit I was somewhat upset. But when I got home there were rose petals on the porch, they led inside- straight to the bathroom, where he had filled up a steaming hot bath- with salts, candles and some juice to sip on. I was so happy! It really hit the spot, and I was so relaxed after (and a little embarrassed since I had been mad before).

It was the perfect Valentines gift- He might have set the bar a little high for future romantic holidays!!

Valentines

Well I guess it's well known that sugar cookies and valentines go hand in hand, because I made some and I know both my sister-in-laws made them too. For those of you who didn't find the time to make any, we have so many extra, just let me know if you want some. :)

Also when we were at the store yesterday, when we checked out, there they were, beautiful pink roses! Chad bought them for me. I know he would've picked them up for tomorrow, but we were there and they were there, and I am so happy!!! Thanks Chad!!

Ode to Diesel

Diesel is getting so funny. He is getting such a big personality and is always making us laugh. A few days ago he was playing over at Chad's parents and he ran around Tank (the Lab- who is sleeping) stuck his bumb in the air and wiggled his tail. When Tank didn't respond he ran upstairs and brought down his alligator toy, put it right in front of Tank, stuck up his bumb and wiggled away. Again no response, so he ran upstairs and came down with his tennis ball, put it right next to Tanks nose, stuck up his bumb and wiggled, then he went and got his stuffed animal hippo, put it in front of Tank...you get the picture. Here are some pictures of some of the otherc cute and funny things he's been up to.

This is how I found the boys resting when I came back from getting dressed
He loves bundling himself under all the covers, he'll bundle all the covers and then burrow his way into a tiny little hole

Having a sleep over with his best bud- who he does not realize is so much bigger than he is.

Feeling good because he gets the bed all to himself, he thinks he stole it, so that makes it that much better

This is how I woke up to him, cuddled up like a human, head on the pillow, covers to his neck

This is how Chad woke up the other day, Diesel for some reason loves to sleep by Chad, I have to steal him when he's asleep if I want him to lay by me

His new favorite thing is to sleep on the top of the couch, preferably by someone's shoulder

We just love him!

Christmas Tree

I was asked to post some pictures of our Christmas Tree. I know Christmas was forever ago but here they are...

We went with a Bird/Peacock theme, adding gold to the blues and aquas, with gold feathers, roses, and of course lots of sparkly accents. We added some other feathers for some added texture. We really loved our tree and Christmas color scheme.

Long past due-

I just have to shout out to Chad. He got our concrete counter tops done a long time ago but he did such an amazing job I have to post some pictures.

I love our counters because they are so unique and we picked out the colors together. Chad did an awesome job with the pattern and edging, I love them!

Pictures

Here are some our favorite pictures from our trip.

Diesel

Ok so I know Halloween was forever ago, but this post is for you E, so you can see his super awesome costume. :)

Diesel The Mummy Dog

Costa Rica Part 2

Here are the rest of the best pictures from Costa Rica.

This was one of 5 waterfalls that were on the side of the road on our way down the canyon from the Arenal Volcano.

We decided to hike up, but it got pretty full of bugs, and I am really allergic to mosquito bites, so we stopped here.

The Pier at Jaco Beach

Some awesome waves on our dolphin/sailing tour

A female green iguana

This is a male JC Lizard, they are called this because they can "walk on water" (they can move their legs so fast, they make a bubble on the surface of the water that they can then walk on)

A termite nest in the forest, gross eh?

The Mangroves. These are cool islands made completely out of trees, the root systems make the "ground"

Some kind of bird- I should have paid more attention

Take off

These white birds are actually super big, and I just love their red faces and feet.

This deer was about 3 feet from us on our walk through the National Park. His head looks really little on his body, but actually he was really little in general.

A sloth. We saw so many of these. Chad is awesome at finding them, even though the guy at the front of the park told us we wouldn't see any animals unless we paid him to be our guide. Ha little did HE know. Anyway, they are super cool animals

The white faced monkeys. We watched them for almost half an hour as they played in the trees, running back and forth. They only live in this one part of the country.

The view from our hotel in San Jose

San Jose from the air

More San Jose from the air.