Mother's Day Weekend

I came home from a full day of work to these wonderful sights:

Phil grilled prime rib and served it over arugula with roasted red peppers, parmesan, and a homemade Giada dressing.  Saturday I woke up to breakfast on the table, and a pleasant, relaxing rest of the day.

Sunday, we rushed home (as much as possible) to get lunch prepared before losing Naomi to a nap.  Apparently, we didn't have to worry today: she climbed onto the couch with her purse and the 2011/Year of Naomi photo book. 

 After a walk to see the donkey, bull, and horses - snack in stroller - Naomi needed a bath. 

But, she first rinsed off in the hose, and then was transported to the bath.

A little more of the hose excitement.  This girl is not hard to please!

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mother and Moesa too. Also, Happy Mother's Day to a loving Mother-in-Law and 2 Grandmothers-in-Law. I'm so thankful for a rich heritage of Christian women in my life.  And for a husband and daughter who spoiled me all weekend.

 Mom and Dad came the last weekend in April to go to the Cowboy's Stadium simulcast of Mozart's Magic Flute. Very interesting experience.

 The next weekend, Phil's parents came and watched Naomi while Phil and I went to the Alison Krauss concert with friends.  

 Naomi's favorite series of books lately are the photo books I've made over the years.  Here, Papaw and Naomi are exploring the honeymoon edition.

 Another dream realized: PURSES!  Last week, Naomi came to discover the joy of having a purse stuffed with treasures.  If she would start carrying 6-13 at the same time, she would be just like me as a little girl.

Naomi can be seen carrying a purse even to put out the recycling.

 The weather was so gorgeous this past week, we went outside after dinner for some bubbles and airplanes.  I'm not sure which Naomi is especially enthralled with, but you can see the purse in arm's reach.

A dream realized

The early exposure to hats has apparently - and finally - paid off.  Last month in Target, Naomi started asking me for a "at," emphatically patting her head at the same time.

 I found this adorable Easter leftover which she sported for about 45 seconds.

The desire, however, was still not quenched, so we found this Rat Pack-style hat. Since I'm not fully convinced she will wear them for any length of time, we just enjoyed them at the store. That is what I do with hats too most of the time.

 

 Speaking of enjoying herself at the store: here is a little throw back to the gem from July 2011.

 

 Now, if only Naomi would sweep floors like her cousins playing "Cinderollon," the image would be complete. And our floors a lot cleaner.

But, at the end of the day when all the hats have been tossed aside, nothing beats hanging out by a fountain.

First things first

Daddy teaching Naomi the fine art of margarita making:

1. Wash the limes thoroughly.

2. Dry the limes.

3. Roll the limes to help release the maximum juice possible. And,

4. Juice the limes (not filmed).

Making the simple syrup, measuring ingredients out, and blending will come in tutorial, part 2.