Above Average

This week we've been enjoying temperatures +/- 10 degrees above the averages for this time of year. Coincidentally* this week has also been Justin's Spring Break. He still had to work, but we got to have him around a lot more than usual. We've been lovin' it. I don't have time to elaborate on all the fun we've been having because I'm busy getting us ready for a fairly spontaneous weekend trip to DC. But here's a quick glimpse of some of the good times we've been enjoying:

*I actually don't believe in coincidences. Rather, I recognize it as one of those simple ways Heavenly Father lets me know He's thinking about me and my little family. Elder Bednar would refer to it as a "tender mercy." I love that talk. I love conference. Only 2 more weeks. Can't wait.

Bring It.

Justin and I filled out our brackets on Monday and introduced a little wager to keep things exciting. Whoever comes away with the most points based on the scoring we established will be deemed the winner. If Justin wins, I will be obligated to make him a pie. If I win (Oh, please! Oh, please! Oh, please!), Justin will be doing the dishes every day for an entire week!

Let the games begin.

ABC's in NYC

Last weekend Justin and I spent an evening in the city. I knew we would probably have to wait for a table, so I planned a time killer. Our task was a scavenger hunt for things starting with each letter of the alphabet, in the proper order of course.

To kick things off: Gorgeous New York City Asphalt

Lucky for us this emergency vehicle showed up right as we were looking for E. (Not so lucky for whoever was in need of the fire truck.)

Irish pub

We stole a quick kiss to fill the K slot. Alright, maybe it turned out to be not so quick. I like to kiss the guy, so sue me.

Thank you to Matt Damon's mom and dad for their name selection.

We only made it to O before our wait was over. Did it feel like I was on a BYU date in Provo? Yes, minus the prolonged kissing, but the wait went by super fast and it was fun.

Best Foot Forward

Once again my prediction was off. But she's oh so close!

Standing all by herself: check.

Walking with a little assistance: check.

Lots of falling while trying to walk on her own: double check.

*(Current record: 4 steps)

The Scooch

At church on Sunday somebody asked me:

Church Lady: How old is your baby?

Me: She's 10 1/2 months.

Church Lady: Oh, she must be crawling.

Me: Most kids crawl by this age, but mine doesn't crawl. She scooches.

What's for Dinner?

I'll give you a hint:

Snow Day

We've gotten off pretty easy up to this point as the winter storm warnings have come our way, but yesterday we got hit. Hit hard. Luckily the sun was out today busily working to melt some of the snow away, but we still opted to stay in our cozy, warm apartment all day just takin' it easy.

Bryn lounged with a book.

I made bread. No machine. No help. I made BREAD!!

Also, I've been finding these gems in random places around the house all week.

Clearly my Valentine knows that nothing says LOVE like the Jonas Brothers.