Things I Want to Punch

1. Property managers who say apartments in Oregon don't NEED air conditioning. This is absolutely true of the tenants don't NEED to sleep in the summertime.

2. Jeans that stretch to wear. What they don't tell you is that you're buying jeans that are going to fit you for about 4 hours, max. By lunch time, you feel like you're swimming in your jeans.

3. Game shows. I HATE game shows with a passion. You know that feeling you have when you're about to confront someone and it's going to be awful? For some reason, I have that gut feeling every time a game show is on.

4. Houses painted in easter egg colors. Pretty sure the reason they're called easter egg colors is because they're meant for EASTER EGGS. Please paint your house something neutral so your neighbors don't hate you.

5. Blue dye in hair gel. There is ONE type of hair gel I've found that works for Ethan's hair. Unfortunately, it's dyed blue. Did I mention Ethan's a boy? Doing his hair is considered a sport in our house. It consists of me frantically running after a giggly little boy who thinks it's a game of tag. I always end up getting gel all over his face, and because it's blue, he looks like a little smurf when all is said and done.

Forget Yourself and Go to Work

These words of President Hinckley's have been such an inspiration to me. Who knew doing chores could make you happy?

This Picture

This picture...

....Warms my heart. There's something so profound about him looking up. I want him to always look up. Always realize his potential is larger than life. To always be smiling. This picture makes me think of the infinite possibilities in Ethan's life. So thankful for my baby. So thankful his future is bright.

Random

Ethan is obsessed with my shoes! I don't really blame him. Girl shoes are so much more exciting than boy shoes. I finally gave in, and this was the result:

Practice makes perfect.

Ethan so excited! YES, I know it's weird. But it was also so fun to see him so excited. Also, I can't wait to show his future girlfriends.

Aaaaaand here's his easter basket/helmet. Doesn't he look Russian?

Easter 2011

Due to not passing the bar, Easter weekend wasn't exactly our favorite. But Ethan sure had a great time! Isn't he so grown up??

How can a boy be so photogenic?

Ethan opening his Easter package from Mema.

Mema's Easter basket, which he has deemed a helmet that must be worn whenever he's on his bike. Needless to say, we've gotten plenty of odd looks from passersby.

It Can Only Get Better

So... here is a rundown of our week:

Last Friday, we found out Billy didn't pass the bar - by 3.5 points. It was a weekend of confusion and sadness, wondering why this needed to happen, and what good could come of it. Billy was the most amazing husband throughout the experience, and for some reason, I was the weak spouse, preferring to wallow in self-pity for a few days.

It didn't take long for us to look on the bright side, and realize Billy still had a job, and so did I (at his firm). How many people are that lucky to be able to stay hired and clerk while they study for the bar a second time?

Then this Friday hit, and Billy was asked to take the day off. His boss wrote him an e-mail, firing me without notice, and reducing his hours by so much that he has to quit to take another job. We were shocked and extremely angry/hurt. This person we've worked for/with for 2 years questioned our integrity, and kicked us while we're down.

How this all makes sense:

When we found out we didn't pass the bar, I kept thinking, "There's no way this is all going to make sense one day." Now, we know why. If we would've passed, we would have partnered with this dishonest person, who is completely without empathy. That's not someone I'm keen on working with.

I'm so thankful for faith. I'm thankful for family and friends, and mostly, I'm thankful that our current life situation makes sense. I'm so glad of the ability to rid myself of hurt and hate towards someone. Staying resentful only punishes us, and as we strive to put this behind us, I hope we're able to keep that in mind.

It can only get better from here, right?

I Need This

How gorgeous is this dress? I have no idea what I'd wear it to, but I feel like I NEED it!

It's chiffon!