Reunited At Last

 There was a dog approaching with his master (a woman) who I mistook for a large man...

Finally, after four excruciatingly long days, I have been reunited with my lover - wireless internet. Day one was fine, but beyond that I felt shaky and had cold sweats. 

Yesterday was a very tricky day. All morning it rained and felt cold like autumn, then as soon as I put on warmer clothes and left the house, the sun came out and I was slapping myself (literally, I have hand marks to prove it) for wearing not one, but TWO long sleeved shirts. I slammed a Capri Sun to stay hydrated in the heat. 

Mom and I enjoyed a short trip to Clear Lake over the weekend and I should have the photos up by tomorrow. 

Hope you all missed me! Have a lovely evening!

Butt Surgery

For the past few days, I have been jokingly referring to my dad's operation as 'butt surgery' - mostly because no one explained it to me in a way where I felt comfortable passing information on to others. In all seriousness and honesty, though, I was mildly terrified thinking about my dad being operated on. We arrived at the hospital this morning around 6:00 and I spent two hours watching nurses poke and prod my brave, but visibly nervous father. Surprisingly, I held it together pretty well. At one point, when I thought dad was dozing off, I started flipping through a magazine. Not more than a minute passed when dad said, "I love you, Linds."...just as I thought I could keep my emotions in check!

A nurse wheeled him away right before I had to leave for work, but my sweet brother took over in my absence. Some hours later, I received a call that all went well and my dad was on his way home (later found out that the surgery made dad unable to control his gas. Haha!). Yay, dad! You're the best!

Hope you all have a lovely day!

Froggy Friends

A new tradition has been set in place for when I get home at night - there is a welcoming committee consisting of june bugs, lots of weird things I've never seen before and adorable frogs. Some are friendlier than other, but I'm always so tickled to see one of my froggy friends waiting at the garage door.  I can't help but fall asleep with a smile on my face after chasing tiny frogs around my driveway like a precocious little kid.

This lil lady is off to bed...

Have a lovely night!

Outtakes: April/May 2011 Edition

Pardon my laziness during the month of April, but I am back with bloopers from the last month! Please enjoy a few of my (ahem) finer moments...

Original Post: Tea Party - So, I have fairly weak/wobbly ankles and have been known to be somewhat...clumsy. This photo was taken immediately after I almost biffed it in the grass. I'm going to give myself credit for looking so composed!

Original Post: Hoppy Easter - My loving grandma thought it would be hilarious for my dad to snap an action shot, so she started throwing pine cones at me. This is me laughing (obviously) and crossing my legs to prevent pee-pants. In addition to my not being able to walk in heels, I also have an extremely weak bladder and have been known to wet myself if I laugh too hard. 

Original Post: Day Tripping: Omaha Style - While helping Tia change into her costumes for the commercial, I decided to try on a few pieces. The Batgirl cap really does suit me, don't you agree?

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to what is sure to be my newest television obsession "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding."

Have a lovely night!

The Treasures I Found

Please don't judge my dirty jeans - I just got off work at the bakery and had been crawling around in this trailer for a bit

Yesterday I made the hour long journey to Marshalltown, Iowa to assist my brilliant grandmother. If you're not familiar with this bustling metropolis of a city - I promise, there is nothing you are missing out on...

While helping my grandma clean/sort/pack for her upcoming move, I stumbled upon some wonderful treasures! I am especially thrilled with the big cozy cardigan (pictured above), which belonged to my grandpa and holds sentimental value. Methinks it will permanently become a staple in my closet.

1. Polaroid Automatic 103 Land camera (produced between 1965-1967)
2. Drawing done by my great-great grandmother
3. Chachki box
4. Argoflex Forty twin lens reflex camera (produced between 1950-1954)
5. Homemade pillow case

These finds will always hold a special place in my heart because of their origin. I can only imagine how many stories and memories surround everything. While I know my grandma must be struggling to say 'goodbye' to some of these pieces, I find comfort in the fact that I can take good care of them. 

Have you guys ever found any special/unique family heirlooms?

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!