Jill and I hung out for awhile on Friday.
We ate donuts and smoothies and designed labels for her new business (Rose Petal Betty Bath Co.).
And then my Mom called to tell me that Cole fell out of a tree up at her house, so mine and Jill's visit was cut short by (another) trip to the E.R. for Coley.
Five staples this time (and he already knew the drill since we were in the E.R. just a couple of months ago for the same thing).
Spent most of Saturday morning working on a proposal for Creative Imaginations that was due on Friday (and unfortunately, still isn't done).
And Annie wore her first set of pig-tails on Saturday (and she's going to be wearing her hair like that every single day from here on out because I love piggies).
And I finally got a good picture of her blowing kisses (she also signs the word "thank you" like this because the actual sign for thank you looks kind of similar to blowing a kiss).
We spent Saturday afternoon over at Jill's parents house out in Eagle Point for Sammy's birthday party.
And then Josh and I pawned the kids off with the grandparents so we could go out to dinner (which we hardly ever make the time to do).
We had dinner at B.C.'s by the river out in Ashland.
And what followed...I will blame on the amount of stress I have been dealing with for the last few weeks...
I had two Cosmopolitan's.
And then we went to The Black Sheep (which is where we went on our very first date).
And I had two more Cosmopolitan's.
And then we hung out at Lithia park for awhile watching this crazy sidewalk show with a bunch of people swinging Poi balls (that were on fire) and walked around town for awhile.
And in my four Cosmopolitan-stupor (keeping in mind that cumulatively, I don't think that I have drank more than four drinks in the entire last year)...
I decided that a cigarette sounded like a good idea (and so a couple of nice girls at the park gave me one of theirs).
And (after a few initial coughs), I smoked the whole thing like a pro.
I've never been a smoker - but in college and maybe even into my late 20's, if I had a few drinks, I always thought that I needed a cigarette, or better yet, a clove (because, let's face it...I looked pretty damn cool with a Zima in one hand and a smoke in the other).
But in my 30's, it just kind of lost it's appeal.
And so I'm still not quite sure why I did it, because minus the alcohol, I couldn't choke down a cigarette if I tried.
And in retrospect, I don't think that the Saturday night before Easter was the ideal night for drinking and smoking because the Eater Bunny woke up with an Easter hangover and a sore throat.
No pictures of the grand evening, but Josh (who didn't think that my having a hangover was a good enough reason to get out of going to church) got this one shortly after I woke up (I slept in the same clothes I went out in).
So I took a coffee (decaf of course) with me to church.
And I have no pictures, because it was completely unplanned...but Josh decided that this was the Sunday to get baptized (congrats, Josh Downs).
And then we were off to make the rounds to all the family.
An Easter egg hunt and lunch at Josh's parents.
Annie playing with the sidewalk chalk that was in the Easter baskets from Grandma Jo and Grandpa Tom.
Josh & Ross playing with the sidewalk chalk.
And some of my other favorites.
Went and hung out over at my Dad's for a bit.
And then over to my Grandpa's house for dinner and Ross's birthday party (Ross will be fifteen on the 12th - which unfortunately means that a drivers permit is in his future).
I got Ross Tonka truck birthday hats and birthday plates and birthday horns and a Care Bear cake that said Happy Birthday to Momma's big boy on it (and thankfully, he's got a great sense of humor).
And a few more favorites.
Annie pointing to the "dogs" (which were actually, ducks, but she thinks that every animal is a dog).
Funny that all my favorite photos happen to have the same lovely little girl in them.
And then the battery died on my camera, so that was it for pictures (I only missed us playing football and the boys skateboarding).
Sounds like a FAB weekend! You Cosmo Girl You!!!
Love the piggy tails! She is growing up way to quick!
Happy Monday to ya!
Posted by: Misti | April 09, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Oh.....Love the label also! Pretty Awesome job to you and Jill!
Posted by: Misti | April 09, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Looks like a great weekend. The body outline with sidewalk chalk had me laughing! Love those piggies. So sweet.
Posted by: Amy R | April 09, 2007 at 10:32 AM
the Black Sheep was one of our first date spots too when my husband lived in Medford. Great spot, but the stairs are a killer after 2 cosmos :)
Posted by: CLaudine | April 09, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Awesome pics! Glad you had a good time out ;) Even if you were a little groggy at church the next day ;) hehehe
Posted by: jenn | April 09, 2007 at 11:01 AM
What a great post today! Annie looks SO cute in those piggies! I love all the pics of her! And what were you thinking...not taking a camera to church when you are hungover? Josh should have been taking pictures of you! I was LOL at the picture of Josh & Ross with the chalk! That is hysterical! I might have to do one of those in my carport! Actually I run over dogs, so I should make one of a dog in the carport! I'm terrible! I better stop now! See you next week!
Posted by: Addie | April 09, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Aw - Annie's even cuter than ever with her little pigtails.
Posted by: heather | April 09, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Love your pictures. Annie is the so stinkin cute.
Posted by: Ashley Schultz | April 09, 2007 at 11:48 AM
wow wow wow....the best thing about the whole post for me?? hearing about Josh getting baptized....and how unbelievable to have something like that done on Easter Sunday? Congratulations Josh...seriously...gave me chills! LOVE LOVE LOVE your little girlie with her cute little piggy tails (my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE on my girls as well!!) sounds like a good weekend....(aside from the hangover...but i bet those cosmopolitans were worth it *wink*) !!! t
Posted by: Tanya Webster | April 09, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Very sweet photos! Especially the last... I can't believe how fast Annie is growing, just following in the blog!
Posted by: Yvonne | April 09, 2007 at 01:02 PM
i love reading your blog. and i am a super fan of piggies. especially the ones that stick straight out!
Posted by: jenwcom | April 09, 2007 at 02:40 PM
sigh...now i'm going to crave cloves for the next few days!! lol!!
looks like a fun weekend!
Posted by: island jen | April 09, 2007 at 05:44 PM
LOVE the photo of you & Josh. not to mention every single stinking cute picture of Annie's piggies!!
Posted by: valerie | April 09, 2007 at 06:40 PM
The photos are great Karen. What a beautiful family you have. Keep the photos coming. Love reading.
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle OKeefe | April 09, 2007 at 07:12 PM
Love your blog Karen! Have missed reading your stories! Annie looks a lot like you and so cute in pigtails. My little guy turned 1 last week. I remember meeting you in Roseburg when we were both newly pregnant :) Take care!
Posted by: Erica | April 09, 2007 at 08:08 PM
Love your blog Karen! Have missed reading your stories! Annie looks a lot like you and so cute in pigtails. My little guy turned 1 last week. I remember meeting you in Roseburg when we were both newly pregnant :) Take care!
Posted by: Erica | April 09, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Very cute photos! Love the piggy tails! That girl is a doll...better lock her up now!
Posted by: tammygraves | April 10, 2007 at 01:33 AM
Looks like a fabulous weekend ! Wonderful pics, but the one with Ross and Annie on his arm is simply adorable !
Posted by: Barbara | April 10, 2007 at 05:24 AM
How do those piggies make Annie instantly look about 6 months older? And I love that picture of her and Ross---he always has such sweet expressions when he's holding her. She's going to be very protected when she's older!
Posted by: april | April 10, 2007 at 05:51 AM
Ok 1st total Congrats to Josh for his baptisim, that is totally great!
Then on to the drinks and the clove ciggie, I totally laughed at this cause this was so me in my 20's. I was never a smoker until I had a bit of a buzz then it always sounded like a good idea! ha ha
Great photos, love the one of Annie laughing and clapping her hands.
Hey, we got Kaylie for a while on Easter, talk about feeling blessed! What a wonderful day.
Still sending you hugs and prayers :)
Posted by: Brooke - in Oregon | April 10, 2007 at 06:33 AM
i am SO glad that i took your classes two weekends ago because i can hear you talk a mile a minute in your journaling posts and you are cracking me up!
i could drink those cosmo's like water, and sure enough they DO catch up to ya... : )
LOVE your sweet photos.
Posted by: angib | April 10, 2007 at 10:56 PM
wow---did i mis-read your post or can you walk up on any given Sunday and get baptized? if so, that's pretty darn cool. 'course, not so cool when mom is nursing a hangover but hey, at least you weren't drinking alone to deal with the stress. now that would be worrying. cracked me up that eventhough you drank 4 cosmos, you still went with decaf the next morning??!!! i'd rather go virgin on the drinks and heavy on the caffeine, but i guess that just goes to show where my addition lies. ha ha.
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