Basketball shmashketball

My brother-in-law just called to say, “I didn’t think it was possible to eliminate everyone in your bracket.” To which I say, “Aren’t I just amazing?”

I knew I wouldn’t be holding on to first place for long when my champions were out of the tournament in the first round. I was surprised, though, to see every single one of my Final Four teams drop out of the running.

Puppy page

Favorites, 3/23



1. Henry on a plate. Is that a giant plate or a tiny baby? Either way, I like it.

2. here, girl. I like the look in his eyes.

3. The Great Escape. J Star always has the best jumping photos.

4. 149: Baring it.. I like the lighting and the lines.

5. Pecan cheesecake. This looks so yummy.

6. Balloons, St. Petersburg. Balloons make me happy.

7. sunlight through a green clover. Nice St. Patrick’s Day image.

8. Rooster Mugshot. I’m afraid of roosters. And yet, I’m drawn to this. He’s so charismatic.

9. Bright Future. This is a really striking image and a great capture.

10. sock shirt. There’s nothing better than a dog in clothes. Especially if those clothes are made from socks.

11. Teddy. Cutest dog ever?

12. Untitled. I love her smile and the all-encompassing glow.

Love Thursday: Booty control

March 15

  • Crab cake night!
  • A nice walk with Pi on a very pretty day.

    March 16

  • Nathan’s hot dogs!
  • Falling asleep while cuddling.

    March 17

  • Snuggling with Poppy after her nap.
  • “Rockford.”
  • Cadbury orange creme eggs.
  • Watching Rockford watch the Indiana game. (But not the end of the game.)

    March 18

  • Nichole: Rockford, please stop farting.
    Rockford: I haven’t farted in minutes.

  • Poppy’s pigtails.
  • Mozzarella sticks for lunch.
  • My 12-minute nap.
  • Playing on the PBSkids Web site with Pi.
  • My mother-in-law’s story of the suicidal flying squirrel that she found in their toilet.

    March 19

  • Poppy saying “A B C D E F G.”
  • Poppy saying, “No No No” to her buddies as she tossed them out of the crib.
  • Pi giggling while I read the Winnie-the-Pooh book to her in a goofy voice and with much smooching.
  • Rockford dancing awesomely to that annoying Target ad and to the Chemical Brothers song during the “CSI: Miami” intro. (And Rockford saying, “I can’t control my booty!”)
  • Horatio Caine: “It’s as cold … as ice.”
  • The LaQuinta ad with the bunny.
  • Chocolate pudding.

    March 20

  • My awesome new clock radio.
  • Playtime with Pi at the rec center.
  • Lunch with Rockford.
  • Going to Michael’s alone.
  • Going to Target with Pi and Rockford and getting an Icee.
  • Poppy laying down with me to read.

    March 21

  • Picking Dad up at the airport.
  • Crab cakes! Again!
  • A great episode of “Lost.” (Poor Locke!)
  • Rockford’s repeated booty shaking.