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Since the weather had been so nice this past week, we decided to hit up a quick trip to the dunes for Memorial Day. You can call us crazy for sure, but for May the weather was actually quite enjoyable. We had fun with Casey's cousins Britton and his wife Diana, Garrett and my sis Marcie. Lane was loving being outside all day, food galore, and all the vroom vrooms that would go by.

Lane already tanked up on sugar at 6 in the morning. This is his FAVORITE song and jams to it every time it comes on the radio.

a SWEET week

Would you call us obsessed yet since we have been to Sprinkles

not once...

not twice...

but yes THREE times

this past week?!

What can I say except this place is amazing!

Now I need some help. Since I have been eating all these cupcakes, I need to run some major miles. When I run I HAVE to have music blaring in my ears to keep me motivated and entertained. I am sick of all the songs on my i pod and need some good new ones to work out to. I am into all genres so can anyone give me some suggestions please ?! Thanks!

Little Laners

Lane is almost 18 months old. This little guy keeps us on our toes and laughing constantly. I really am enjoying this stage of life he is in. He is getting too smart for his own britches though! He is definitely a routine boy. He loves eggo waffles for breakfast(comes from my side of the family) and watching Sesame Street. That show crackes me up and I am sad to admit it but I like watching it with him. I guess they are trying to keep the kids up with the rest of the world because this past week they have had appearances by Destiny's Child shaking there booty with Grover and Elmo, Donald Grump and James Blunt played his guitar singing A Triangle instead of You're Beautiful. Gotta love it. Here are some fun pictures of Lane and what he has been up to.

This is his pose face for pictures and yes he is eating pudding for breakfast. I am a push over in the mornings.
Lane loves vroom vrooms. Anytime before we get in the car or take out the trash he HAS to get on the quad and go for a "ride". He must take after his dad.Lane loves to play at my parents house every Friday while I go to work. Since he is the only grandchild he gets spoiled rotten by everybody.His latest new toy. Casey had a hard time with this, I thinks it is so cute. At least I bought a baby with blue clothes.

Most babies have a pacifier or cute blanket they are attached to. Well Lanes is that green pair of pants he's holding. I have no idea how he got so attached to it?! He will not go anywhere without them. He sleeps, eats and plays with that thing on his hip. He knows he's not supposed to have them in the bathtub but has managed to get in without me seeing a few times. He also has a red long sleeve shirt that is pretty equal to the green pants too. What a kid!

One Lucky Girl

How did I get so lucky to be married to this stud muffin for 4 wonderful years today?!

Casey loved taking me to the dunes while we were dating. It is still one of your favorite things to do together.

On our honeymoon.


Thanks for loving me and making me the happiest girl on the earth! Or I should say thanks for putting up with me this long!

She's Back!

We are excited to have Melinda home from her mission from Orlando Florida! We missed her so much while she was away. This was the first time Lane got to meet aunt Minda because he was born three days after she left... so close! Melinda is Casey's sister and is also the one who set us up on our blind date...the rest is history. We are in debt to her forever! We love her so much. Now the whole Goodman gang is back together again. Welcome home!!!

My Faves

I think it is fun and interesting to read peoples posts about their favorite things. I always need help with what's new, hip, cool or useful. So here are some of my obsessions I have going on right now. Maui Melon Mint gum. I like it because it has more mint than fruit flavor so it feels like it is still freshening. It also makes little popping noises in your mouth when you chew...love that!Thank goodness for these yummy cucumber and green tea smelling wipes! My purse smells like Bath and Body Works inside I can smell this in Lanes hair all day long. I know the orginal body wash scent is hard to beat but I just love this!
I think I wear my havaianas everyday. Well actually I stole them out of my sisters closet(sorry Marcie) last summer and never gave them back. I guess I will get my own this summer

You may call me a nerd but I absolutely love this movie. If you like instrumental music then you need to get the soundtrack. I have it in my car right now.

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce... heaven in a bottle. We have a year supply stocked in our pantry in case of a crisis.

Here is a yummy recipe if you don't want to use the bottled stuff

Sweet Pork Meat (like Cafe Rio/Costa Vida)

2 lb porkloin roast

1 c brown sugar

1/4 ketchup

1/2 stick butter (melted)

can of coke or Dr. Pepper

-in crock pot cook roast with about 2 -3 c. water on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6-8 hours

-in mixing bowl combine all other ingredients

-after roast is cooked drain water and shread meat.

-Pour sauce over meat and let sit for about 20 - 30 minutes

-Use meat in tortillas, buns, or however you like!

Easter

We had a great Easter Sunday. I think I like this holiday because you don't have to do much to make it special...and they cancel all church meetings :) We of course went to church then headed over to the Goodmans for dinner and had our annual easter egg hunt. Happy Easter everyone!

Spring Break

This year for spring break we vacationed Arizona style at the dunes. As always it was a blast! We camped with my family, the Shumways, Johnsons and met up with Travis and Sunni and her parents for rides. I think each time we go it just gets more fun!

Birthday Boy!

Casey had his 26th birthday yesterday! To celebrate I surprised him with a weekend get away to Magic Mountain... his favorite! It was the first time leaving Lane overnight ( a big thanks to Stephanie and Travis). We spent all day at Casey's "happiest place on earth" then the next day we drove down to Hollywood for a few hours before our plane left. It was a short but definitely sweet trip!
in front of Graumans Chinese Theater

no I am not in love with Matt Damon, it was just the first one I saw with a familiar name

For his birthday dinner we went to the Melting Pot for the first time with Travis and Sunni. It was an interesting dinner but I would go back for the chocolate fondue in a heart beat!!

Movie Night

Us girls had another fun night down at Harkins! The movie for the month was 27 dresses. I think half of the group has seen the flick 2-3 times now so I guess we can call it a winner with 2 thumbs up! We enjoyed the movie, talking and pigging out on Tara's Trader Joes bag FULL of popcorn and tons of candy!


Brooke and Tiffany showing off their skills...can you tell that we had the whole place to ourselves?!!

Happy Heart Day!

Tonight Lane and I made a Valentines Eve dinner for Casey. I am done with fighting the crowds at restaurants. And why didn't I make it on the actually day you ask? Left overs! Why would I want to cook on Valentines Day... that was a little gift to myself :) Lane eating his valentines candy while watching me cook
On the menu we have: pink mashed potatoes and gravy, roast beast, green beans, heart shaped rolls, creamy strawberry jello and for dessert lemon berry cake with whipped cream!


On Monday night the Goodman clan got together for FHE and had a little cookie decorating party. Goodmans = good times!

I have always loved this holiday but I love it even more now because Casey and I got engaged 4 years ago on this day. I have the best sweetheart ever! I hope everyone gets lots of hugs and kisses from their someone special!