An Update on March

The number one reason why I haven't posted a blog update is the sever lack of pictures. Its not that the camera has died, its this computer! It wont recognize my input cord, so thus no cute pictures. And who really wants to read just words?! I don't really want to even type just words, but here I go.

I'll start with an update on the list of 28:

I have regularly volunteered at the adult ESL Thursday night gig. Even though it makes for a reallllllly long day (work+soccer+making dinner+volunteer) I find that it might actually be a good thing to keep around. I must admit I never knew we had such a large refugee and immigrant community here. I think its due to the fact they are still quite closed off and tend to visit each other at home. But I have a thought in the back of my head...why not do outings with them? Meet at a bus stop, navigate to a fun location together and practice our English? I feel like this would be great for all my group, who is mostly stay-at-home moms. These are the people who really need some fresh air! :)

I have kept up with my physical activity and have lost a total of 6.5lbs. Sweet. Feeling good and happy to be under my pre-pregnancy weight again.

I have decided on a 100 mile bike ride. I'll participate with my Dad in the Holland 100 on July 21st. Now that the bikes are all tuned up and ready to go, I should get moving!

I am in the midst of creating the backyard garden. I played lumberjack yesterday and chopped down 2 offending tree/shrubs that were in the way. Took out the moldering logs, and now am ready to till the garden area. I'm planning on planting late April.

We are almost (finally) done painting the teeny tiny downstairs bathroom. Even though my mother said its smaller than an airplane bathroom it has taken us like 3 months to finish. Ridiculous. We. Hate. Painting.

Last month we said hello to our tax return to quickly say goodbye to it as we are closer to paying off that car. October is the big month when I'll finally stop making those annoying monthly payments!

I threw a Saint Patty's brunch and it was yum. Katie even made an awesome cheesecake while Jon made amazing Corned Beef hash. Next party will be Baby H's 2nd bday.

Oh, and for those of you who are still wondering if I'll ever be certified in MI as a qualified teacher....the answer is almost certainly not. I have ONCE again had my hopes up, then dashed by another talking head at the MDE. Blargh.

Because it's Spring Break 2012! lets leave on a happy note from sweet HP-

brought to you by photo booth :)