Spring break on the homefront...

Happy Friday, everyone!  Big weekend plans?  Does your family celebrate Easter?  I forget that some people don't.  I think it's so special.  Some of my very first memories are of Easter.  The poofy, ruffled dresses my grandma sewed for me, the little white hats and gloves...  and those colorful baskets!

James and Evelyn ditched us this week.  Uhhh... Are we not as cool as we think we are?  I mean, look at Elliott hanging out with his dad - he thinks we're the coolest!  Granted, he thinks having one tooth, and using it to eat the rug is cool.  I digress...  

With the big kids off enjoying their Spring Break and the gallery closed, the three of us have had a pretty fun time!  It's been a week of long, leisurely breakfasts, fancy dinners, LOTS of desserts, and tons of quality time with the baby.  Elli even learned to ride a bike!  Sorta.  ;)  It's also given me a chance to shop for Easter basket goodies and presents.  Did you know that you can buy bunny-shaped sweet loaves from the House of Bread?  It's their annual Easter special, and it's awesome.  Bunny loaves come in 3 flavors, and they're so yummy, and SO darn cute.  Every Easter basket needs one.  Our Easter weekend plans will be pretty laid back.  I'm looking forward to having James and Evy home, Easter Vigil tomorrow night at the Mission, and an Easter feast with the family on Sunday.  And maybe we'll pick up a few Ghirardelli bunnies for mommy the kids.  ♥

P.S.

A very big MAHALO to everyone who participated in the Moloa'a Bay Coffee giveaway yesterday.  ***Remember, you have until Wednesday*** to enter to win your very own package of coffee from this beautiful, mom & pop farm.  Simply "like" their page on facebook. AND leave a comment on the blog here.  You must do both to win.  A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday.  :) 

Biker babe!

What an amazing Monday!!!

First of all, this was delivered:

YES, that's right- we are MOBILE!!!

Oh my gosh, I can't even tell you how giddy Jeffrey and I were 

to get this assembled to the bike, and strap the little man in.  I practically tackled the UPS man.  

No really... that happened.  It took about a half hour to secure it to the bike, 

and another half hour or so to secure a helmet that fit.  Here we are testing the seat in the alley, pre-helmet:

YAY!  His infant Giro helmet (also works well on those gnarly swings at Mitchell Park):

It's been more than a year since I've been able to ride my bikes with any regularity.  (Thanks, bedrest.)

I can't even tell you how great it felt to do this today with Elliott.  The weather was clear and bright and beautiful.  He was fascinated by the wheels, the road beneath us, and daddy riding alongside.  I can remember sitting in my own bike seat on my mother's bike as a toddler, and staring at the road whizzing along under me and the trees flashing past...  it felt so fast, and exciting!  I love that Elliott knows that feeling now too.

SO excited for next time.  ♥