7 Quick Takes Saturday

Thank you for all the interest and comments on my prayer post.  I got a few facebook messages, too.  I'm hoping to write an entry soon about what I learned.

Now for the quick takes. (I had fun with the pictures since I'm using a fast internet connection.)

1. I felt bad after posting on facebook that I randomly lost 3 pounds this week. I don't want people to think I'm bragging. So here's a little consolation: my stomach is still a wrinkly, flabby, elephant-butt mess! You will not see me in a bikini this summer!

2. My blonde moment of the week: Our garage door has some major problems.  It gets stuck while it's opening/closing, so we usually have to push the button a few times to get it to go all the way.  One day this week, Lucy and I were headed to the grocery store.  I pushed the button and it started to go up, but then got stuck.  I put Lucy in the van, climbed in, and pushed the button in my van.  When I looked in my rearview mirror, I could see outside, and I didn't see any of the garage door, so I zoomed backward.  *Crash!*  Lol.  Apparently it hadn't gone up all the way and I smashed into it.  Oops! Never fear. Justin fixed it when he got home, and it's not too damaged.  Just a little dent. 0:-)

3. I read a book this week!  I used to be such an avid reader, but I haven't read much in years.  However, one of my favorite authors (Lynn Austin) came out with a new book recently, so I picked it up last time I was at the library with the kids.  I read it all in 2 days and enjoyed it so much.  I've missed reading.  (The book was called While We're Far Apart in case you're interested.)  

4. One day this week Lyla was playing with a toy lion.  She was wearing footie pajamas and suddenly started unzipping them and saying, "Time to eat lion!"  She put the lion up to her stomach and said, "Drink your milk." Haha.  That was the first time I've seen her do that.  (And she totally thinks Lucy drinks out of my stomach.)  I used to nurse my dolls too. :-)

Random picture of Chase and Lyla.

5. If you're my facebook friend, I'm sure you noticed I was trying to win a contest this week.  It was so intense!  My friend, Stacie, is a fabulous photographer, and she was giving away a free session.  She took Lucy's 6 month pictures and I'd love for her to take some 1 year photos in May.  All day Thursday I was lobbying for the win (from my phone because I was at work).  It was so exciting.  And I won!!!  Woohoo!  Can't wait!

6. Lucy pulled up to her standing for the first time yesterday.  We were at Niki's, and she has a really low couch, so Lucy could pull up.  Of course, once she was up, she couldn't get down and just toppled over.  Haha. (I don't have a picture of that one. Bad mom.)

7. We're in Traverse City this weekend with our awesome friends Paul and Missy. When I was at my parents' earlier this week my mom said, "Oh by the way, we're going up to Traverse City this weekend."  Haha.  I was like, "So are we!"  We might go wine tasting with them later

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That's all, folks! Have a great weekend!

Sadie