Bucket List

So, I keep coming up with great things to put on my bucket list and then promptly forgetting them. Well, no more!

In no particular order:

~See a World's Strongest Man Competition in Iceland

~Highland Games in Scotland

~Take tango lessons in Argentina

~Go on a hot air balloon ride

~Dance at night in the gazebo at Spreckels Park

~Attend a Renaissance Faire

~Attend a Civil War Re-enactment

~Visit the "Shore Store" and make an amazingly awful t-shirt

~Be part of a choreographed flash mob.

Settling in

Every time I turn around I find more reasons to love my new apartment. Tonight it was the free outdoor concert at the park, and free cake to boot! The concerts run throughout the summer, so next on my list of purchases is a cozy camp chair and maybe a date to go with me....I just hope I don't have to purchase him too. :]

The Harringtons requested pics of my apartment and really, how can you say no to the people who made your beautiful godson? You can't, that's how.

~This is the view I see most often. From my couch to my tv. :] Notice my super cute fish plant holder. His name is Finn and he actually came with me all the way from Texas. The plant is sadly not doing well. Green thumb, have I not.

~This is my favorite view out the front door. Greenery and flowers I don't have to take care of? Yes, please!

~Living room with my hopefully understated beach vibe.

~The dining room set that has yet to be eaten at, but does a great job of holding flowers that nice friends bring you when they come to visit.

~This is where the magic happens. And by magic, I mean fashion shows and sleep.

~My bathroom that houses my favorite purchase: the ruffled, ombre shower curtain. Swoon!

~Finally, there's the spare bedroom. That none of you get to see until you come visit! Mwahaha.

Texas, Baby.

The last two weekends were a whirlwind with Megan visiting for a midsingles conference in Hunting Beach and then a quick trip out to Texas to meet some new babies over Memorial Day Weekend. Megan sums up the highlights here if you're interested in what it's like to attend a Mormon Midsingles conference.

Now, onto the babies! I started the weekend by flying into Amarillo and was greeted by the Mercado clan and taken to Braum's straight away. Mmmmm ice cream. We spent our precious few hours catching up and playing with babies.

This latest fruit of Rebel's loins: Cullen. He's just about as chill as this picture shows, unless of course he's hungry.

I tried to get a picture with Cadence too, but she wasn't having it. Although this picture doesn't capture it, we had a good time getting our dance on and watching Spongebob SquarePants.

Then I headed South to the LBK to spend the rest of the weekend with the Harringtons and where I had the honor of meeting my Godson, Jude. Look at that face!

My favorite story from the weekend involves bath time. The Harringtons are a great example of great parenting teamwork. Daddy gets Jude naked, Mommy and Kate prepare the bath, while TT and Ginny (Kate's cute name for her Grandma Douglas) take pictures.

Mike was entertaining the crowd by making Jude's butt cheeks talk, but Jude extracted the ultimate revenge and promptly peed on Daddy.

Kate watering Jude to help him grow.

The whole weekend went by way too quickly and although I was happy to get back to my quiet/dirty diaper free apartment, I missed my friends immediately. I'm already looking forward to some California fun times with the babies, hopefully soon!

**End note: I am proud to report that after changing a few boy diapers on this trip I didn't get peed on once!