Hi, I'm in Battle Ground.

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There's lots of cows here.

And horses.

In fact, yesterday my mom and I saw a "stray" horse running around the neighborhood.

But, fear not, I am really not that far away from civilization.

The kids and I decided to spend spring break at my mom's, which is on a good day about a 4 hour drive from my neck of the state.  This is convenient because all of my other family and many friends live in the area as well.  Battle Ground, Vancouver, Camas, Portland.

We have been Pacific Northwest-world travelers for sure. 

And what a fun time we have had.  I am so glad I decided to brave a week alone with the kids.

They have been super troopers, moving with me from place to place, visit to visit. 

The weather quite frankly sucked (it was even trying to SNOW today!).  But the company was fabulous so I will not complain for another moment.

The only thing I did not accomplish this week was blog reading. 

We come home Friday.  I am SURE daddy has kept the place spotless in our absence.  :) 

Let the catching up begin (after of course my hair appointment and massage and pedicure and anything else I can think of to fill up my "me" Saturday)!  :) 

Oh - and did I mention my "little" guy will be TWO on Sunday.  Hopefully I will get a post up for him, or at least a picture!

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Bliss said…
sounds like fun. glad you are getting to connect with family and have some "me" time :)
Give the birthday boy a squeeze for me.
April 8, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Christa @ Little Us said…
Glad you've been living it up in the real world :)
April 8, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Brian Miller said…
nice. sounds like fun! happy birthday!
April 9, 2010 at 2:58 AM
People Who Know Me Would Say: said…
It sounds like a fun time! Your Saturday sounds even more fun!
April 9, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm sure the house will be spotless when You get home! I know mine is when I leave Michael home alone! haha

Happy Early Birthday to your little guy!
April 9, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Connie said…
So glad that you're having a great time!

I miss you....
April 9, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Country Mouse, City Mouse said…
Your baby is two!!!

It is snowing outside right now, go away, but Jillian is excited, she wants to put on her snowpants.
April 9, 2010 at 8:29 AM
JennyMac said…
Happy 2nd year!!!!!!! Have a wonderful bday weekend.
April 9, 2010 at 10:45 AM
HeatherOz said…
Glad you had a nice trip! I think you are so brave to travel by yourself with 2 kids! I'm a wuss!
Have a fun "me" Saturday! And Happy Birthday to your little guy!
April 9, 2010 at 11:04 AM
yonca said…
Glad you had a great trip! Happy 2nd birthday to your son!
April 9, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Crystal Escobar said…
ooh, a "ME" saturday. That sounds nice. And I loved your sarcastic comment about your husband keeping your house spotless while you were gone, haha. What a joke, right! That would be the day when my husband actually keeps the house clean. I don't think he even knows HOW :)
April 9, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Queenie Jeannie said…
Welcome home!!! A "me" Saturday? BRILLIANT!!!

Happy almost birthday to your little man!!!!
April 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Anonymous said…
Sounds like a wonderful spring break. We're just wrapping ours up now.

Happy birthday "little" guy!

And don't you adore comments like the above? I get them, too.
April 9, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Annie said…
So glad you are having a great time.

Happy Birthday cute boy!!!
April 9, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Stephanie said…
Oh it sounds like you had one of those weeks that you will remember forever! Fun:)
April 10, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Sara @ Domestically Challenged said…
FUn times! I am glad you are having fun and can't wait to see your "new" hair and two year old!
April 10, 2010 at 6:48 PM
TUTU said…
The mystery of the horse is solved! Yea.. it has a home. Only two years old and really, really wanting to visit the females across the field from me.
April 10, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Liz Mays said…
Wait, Eli is going to be two??? OMG!!! Where has the time gone?

I'm so glad you had a great time!
April 11, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Unknown said…
Happy, Happy Birthday to sweet little baby M! : ) Wishing you the most special of days. Your vacation sounds wonderful. A stray horse? Spectacular for certain.
April 11, 2010 at 2:04 PM
James (SeattleDad) said…
Happy Birthday to the little guy! I am from SW Washington, so I know well what you are experiencing.

Have a fun Sunday.
April 11, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Mike said…
Since It is Sunday right now, I hope that he is having a great Birthday!!!!
April 11, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Roxy said…
happy bday eli!!!
April 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Queenie Jeannie said…
Are you back yet???


LOL!
April 12, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Molly said…
sounds like busy fun! It was 80 degrees here on Thursday, then we had SNOW FLURRIES on Friday!
April 12, 2010 at 9:33 AM
The Blonde Duck said…
Happy birthday to your little man! It sounds like you had a great trip, aside from the snow!
April 12, 2010 at 1:17 PM
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