"Walk," Joy Replied

Baby girl started walking on her own within a week after her birthday!

Accessorizing the House for Spring With America Retold

I think these cute little items from America Retold would bring a little spring to every house. How cute is that little mouse doorstop?! His little paw is actually up pushing the door! Sorry, I raised many, many hamsters growing up and even though I don't like mice, depiction of little rodents still gets me overwhelmed with their cuteness.

Super Moon

Super Moon

I took the Baby Girl with me to see the "Super Moon" all the news outlet has been talking about. I was expecting a HUGE moon, but even though it wasn't as big as I had thought in my mind, without knowing I let out a loud gasp when I saw it.

I was lucky enough to catch it as it was just rising, by the time I had coerced my husband to take a peek later on the deck, it was only slightly bigger and much brighter than average.

Hours and Hours of Stupid Fun

Early this week I finally got my first smart phone and I've been having too much fun! So being the nerd that I am I made a list early on of all the apps I would want to have; some of them I've installed and some of them I've scrapped.

For one, I did not install Wolfram|Alpha app when I learned that it was not free. I'm sorry Wolfram, I want you, but I like free better. I also installed Google Sky Map (AWESOME!) and Out of Milk, Coupons, Amazon, Google Shopper, CPR-Choking and Yellowbook. Yeah, I like to shop. A lot.

I feel ya Mooch. This is so me when I forget my coupons. (from Mutts by Patrick McDonnell)

My new phone also has SWYPE. It's so awesome, when I first got info of it, I just KNEW this was the smart way to type on a mobile device and trying it confirms that it IS the best way to type. No shifting, no opening new menus, it's smart and it works!

Picture of Amazon Remembers, a part of Amazon app, in action. I took a picture of ONE Skittles and it found a match for me. It also found a match for my generic looking coffee mug and a similar looking Pooh toy.

While I was away from the blog I also finished my third strawberry hat. The first two hats I gave away because it was too small for my kids. Since I gave them away Colin has been missing it badly and has been asking me for it and when I started knitting one for him, he was sooooo happy! Everytime he saw me knitting he asked if it was for him and if I'm done making it. I also finished the neckwarmer for Caitlin (I didn't want to make a scarf because I always fear that kids will get tangled up and hurt themselves at the playground) that I started a month ago and started on a bear earflap hat. Why another hat? Because I can and because I always wanted to try making a earflap hat.

Some random photos:

Finally found my dream butter dish. I've been holding off on buying a butter dish so I can find the perfect butter dish and I found it! It's $110 at The Nest Egg.

I am very sorry about the crisis in Japan... Verizon is allowing free calls to Japan through 4/10.

Apps I would Get For My Future Smartphone!

Finally, I qualify for a phone upgrade and finally, after bugging my hub and hijacking his phone, I will get my own smartphone! I ordered Droid X. It's by Motorola and the review seems to be on extreme ends but overall it's positive. I like the way my hub's interface is prettier to look at (he has HTC Incredible, but incredible it's not) and I do like that iPhone has lots of pretty accessories but ultimately I went with Droid OS because I like Google, I mean, this blog is hosted on one.

So I thought about ordering it as soon as the midnight struck last night, but I was figured either way it will never come soon enough so after going back and forth between few phones I decided to order it from amazonwireless.com. I was going to order it through Costco.com, but apparently for some unknown reason they won't tell me I did not qualify for the free hand-free set so I thought, "Well, forget that then, at least Amazon will give me free two day shipping and the price is the same."

So why do I after all these years do I need a smartphone now? Well, this year I have officially become a soccer mom and Boy will be attending school five days a week this coming school year and I really want to be organized and it seems like something that would help me (ha! probably not...). I also want a little edge in shopping, I would always want to know that I am getting the best price in everything and I purchase with awareness.

So here are some apps I would install to help me get organized, shop smartly, and be entertained:

RedLaser
For shopping. I can't stand it when I find out I did not get the best price.

TheFind
Also for shopping but I would also have to know what other people's opinion on the product.

Wolfram|Alpha App
For calculating, of course. What is 39cm in inches? How popular is the name "Colin"?

Kindle for Android or Nook App for Android haven't decided which yet
Read books

Math Workout
Math exercise.

Brain Genius
Overall brain exercise.

Angry Birds
I beat the game already, but it's such a no-brainer game that can actually be entertaining for a long time.


Weather Forecast & Clock
I would want to know what the weather and time is.

Advanced Task Killer
I would want to kill the apps I'm not using.

Sprout Player
Boy loves his Sprout


NPR App
Because I love NPR.

Free Download: Printable Blank Calendar

Free Download: Printable Blank Calendar

Spring is almost here! That means it's time to do some serious (and I mean serious) deep cleaning at our household. I've also resolved to be more organized this year (not successful yet...), so here is a blank calendar for all the events and appointments I'll be organizing!

Toddlers & Tiaras with Tom Hanks

This was hilarious! I don't watch Toddlers & Tiaras, but I've seen clips of it here and there on YouTube and Tom Hanks got the pageant moms (at least the ones I've seen on Toddlers & Tiaras) spot on. Hahaha.

Toddlers & Tiaras with Tom Hanks:

I don't watch Jimmy Kimmel, but I did like that he defended Conan O'Brien against Jay Leno during that whole Tonight Show fiasco.

My other favorite Jimmy Kimmel clip? Josh Groban Sings Kanye Tweets:

"Fur pillows are actually hard to sleep on." is my favortie Kanye West Tweet song.