Cake and Genetics

After a lengthy period of recent introspection, I have concluded that I must have a genetic predisposition towards 1) either going wildly over the top in everything I do, or 2) pooping out entirely. Although truth be told, I haven't a clue where I get this from. I really can't think of anyone else in my family that is like this. From whence it came, I knoweth not, but I am the most psycho extremist I know. The funny thing is that even with this brilliant insight, I haven't the foggiest what to do about it.
I'll be sitting there feverishly gluing popsicle sticks on to cute laminated elephants, wondering how and why I ever got here and vowing to never do it again. And....of course I immediately sign up to do something else equally ridiculous. Which I either complete with vigor, or cancel at the last possible moment because I realized it was insane to agree to it in the first place. WHY????

Case in point: Addy's 2nd birthday. These two pictures ought to give you a sense of place:

Doesn't this look like a totally mellow and laid back Princess party? Hahahahhahaha. Hahahahahaha. Hahahahahaha. I don't think anyone has ever said that about any party I've done.

And in case you weren't sure whether or not I am a complete nutjob.....yes, that is a castle cake, and yes, we did stay up until 2am trying to get the right color frosting. And no, we did not succeed. We were going for gray and it came out kind of a puce purply bluish bruise gray. It was still cute though.

Lest you think I am alone in my neuroses, rest assured my husband and I are closely matched in this department. Exhibit A: Cardboard Castle complete with drawbridge, flag, and lookout towers. Notice Addy's crown in the 2nd pic. Classic.

As you can see from this shot, Addy was not at her most pleasant during the festivities. Do you think it could possibly have something to do with the extreme amount of overstimulation inflicted on an unsupsecting toddler by her parents? I didn't think so either. But she and her little princess friends sure looked adorable!

The great present opening. I don't know if you can hear it in the background, but some funny yukster (*ahem*) said something about me and babies and I all I know is that I heard the two words in one sentence and my brain froze and went into survival mode. (me plugging my ears) LALALALALALALALA.

Oh thank the stars.

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On vacay...

I wish we were going here:

But we will actually be here:

Teasing....UT has it's own special beauty. Take that any way you choose. =)

Love,
Micaela

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Pickle!

Adeline Reese Crapo, born Monday, April 3, 2006 at 7:22pm. Weighing in at 3lbs, 2 0z, and 15" long.
We love you, Adeline! We can't believe it has been two years since you were born, or how tiny you were! We were so happy to have you come to our family, and we are so grateful for the laughs and sweetness and love you have provided since. It has been such an experience to watch you grow and develop and see your amazing personality come out. You are goofy and funny and sly and stubborn and sweet and affectionate and smart and charming. We feel honored to be your parents.
With much love,
Mommy and Daddy

Tinkle Tinkle Mom!

I really have a lot to say, and I'd really like to do a full out blog entry with birthday pics of Addy and a thorough commentary on my life right now, but I just don't have the energy so let's sum up:

1. Addy's bday party was fab and fun. Cute kids, cute presents, cute parents. Pictures to come.
2. I have a giant zit the size of Connecticut on my left cheek. Punishment for eating 1000 mini Peanut Butter Cups this weekend.
3. Addy is going through sleep trauma's (hence the zero energy), but she is asleep right now; I am genius. Muwwhahahaha! Freedom!
4. I have a new desk at work. For the first time in my life, I have a WINDOW! It's sad how happy that makes me, but I can't even tell you what a difference it makes to at least be able to look at the drug deals happening outside the Social Security building instead of a brown fabric cube wall. I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.

And....I'm spent. Have a happy evening.

My Angelic GENIUS CHILD!

Has any child ever looked so sweet? Addy also said her first full, complete sentence the other day. We were sitting on the couch together hanging out like little buddies, and she turns to me and says (with perfect grammer I might add)...

"You are my mommy; I am Addy".

I nearly died. How sweet is that? And how smart!!!! Seroiusly, I know everyone thinks their kid is smart, but come on, you have to admit that this was pretty advanced for a not quite 2 year old. Oh bless her little love heart.

I'm not only so pleased with and her sweet Easter outfit, but the fact that I managed to pull off this hairdo! PRECIOUS!

...now gimme some candy!!!!!!

This is a bad time of year to have sworn off candy and chocolate (and really anything that tastes good). It has only been approx. 71 hours and 4 mintues since I had sugar and I swear I'm dying. And starving.

I don't think I'm doing myself any favors here, but I just had to post my "sugar wish list"...mmmmmmmm.

March is an especially bad time for a diet, because my all time fave candy in the world only comes around once a year...Cadbury Mini Eggs. This is what I imagine heaven would taste like.

If I get really desperate, I may just pull a Carol Johnson (mom) and start eating straight out of the sugar bowl - although I prefer sugar cubes myself. Horses are no dummies.

I like to eat apples and bananas

No, actually, I just like to eat donuts. Let's see....who's child is this?

It's really hard to be mad at her for being such a mess when she looks so hilarious and cute. She looks very serious here because it took mom awhile before she just gave up and gave her the whole donut. Bad mommy!

Food has been a serious challenge in our house lately. I'm trying to be good and stop eating like a wild hyena, Addy will hardly eat anything, and both Ammon and I have given up cooking because we're too blasted tired to do anything beyond cereal. MAYBE some ramen on a good day.

SO. That being said, you'll understand why I caved and let Addy have the whole chocolate donut (that and the 2 yr old tantrums have begun - holy hannah something evil has possessed my child), and, why she ate ONLY THIS for dinner tonight:

I wish I were kidding. I tried an orange, a nummy hamburger, pretzels, juice, grape-nuts, etc. In the end, only using her little fingers as a scooper to have I swear a cup of some good old Heinz ketchup would make her happy. Please don't call CPS on me! I really am trying to be a good mom that encourages nutrition! =)

Addy 2 - Mom 0

Mmmmmmm cake

Well this is certainly interesting. Not sure these descriptions all fit me, but I do love my lemon cake.

You Are a Lemon Cake

Strong, sexy, and overpowering. You know who you are, and you're not afraid to show the world your fabulous self. You're confident, charming, and extremely popular.

What Kind of Cake Are You?

Ohhhh chicken lips and lizard hips

These two pictures make me laugh so hard. Addy just looks so confused! This is sweet Ella who had a hat party with Addy on Oscar night.

ZOO DAY!

So you know how I've been complaining since we moved here that the weather is insane? It was 75 at the zoo and I have a sweet little sunburn to prove it. 16 hours later, I woke up to SNOW on the ground, and the temperature gauge reading 20 degrees. EH? Do we live on the moon or what?

Addy and Daddy looking at the horsies/zebra's.

This is Adeline imitating the polar bear licking his chops. And yes, that is me doing the same. Sorry.

Sorry, Lindsay, but camels are seriously unattractive animals. And, not a little frightening. I swear to you one of them was absolultely staring right at me.

Here we are, having our staring contest.

Addy watching the penguins intently.

And the best part of zoo day: watching the other parents slowly clue in to the pair of otters that were "playing". "Wow, kids, look at that! Those otters are really having a good time...hmmm, that one really doesn't want to let go....ummmm.....OHHHHH......KIDS!!! We are going to see the polar bears now!!!" You could tell the ones that weren't quite ready for the "birds and the bees", or "playful otters" discussion.

Annnnnnnd in other news:

Addy's vocabulary is growing exponentially, probably thanks to the older kids she hangs out with during the week. My new favorites are "Happy Happy Day!", "Funny Mommy!", and "Poopy Doggies. No no no no no! Bad dog!". I love how she announces everything she's doing too. "I running!", or "I sit down" which usually sounds like she's saying something else.

She's also started talking along when we say prayers. It's very sweet. Random note - she just streaked naked down the hall post-bath cackling her head off. She must be my child. =) Have a great night!