It's here, the first day of spring. In Oregon it always seems to be wet and cold :/ The daffodils are popping up but no tulips yet. And my grape hyacinth are debating if they will finish their bloom...I think the snow confused them last week. As for baseball, we are 1-2 for games played and I don't think today is real promising. Well, we need to look past today and think of sunnier days to come. Yes please!

Baseball. The fact that it snowed on what should have been our home opener only confirms the fact that I believe the season starts too early. We had snow, rain and so much wind. Two days later I am thinking we will not get in game two...it is still raining. We are not getting just a little rain but a lot of rain. I know, it's Oregon. Known for more rain than sunshine...so then, why do we not play fall ball here in the northwest? Surely we would get to play more games in September and October than we do in March and April. Wishful thinking and I think I need to spend some time finding my gloves, hand warmers and rain gear to prep for the upcoming season. Let's play ball.

Another musical post

Do you watch The Voice? Steve and I have been tuning in this season, trying to figure it out. We didn't see it last season so we are newbies at blind auditions, battles vs. live battles and so on. It's something new and I think we are a bit bored with Idol these days. In any case, we are entertained. It's as much reality as we can face, The Bachelor...too much for me. We didn't raise our kids to kiss and tell let alone video tape and show the world. Back to my original thought, yes there was one, Pumped Up Kicks...like the song. Those artists kinda ruined it for me last night. How is that for a grand thought. All the hype and build up and that's what I have to say. You gotta love me :)

neon trees...

...stuck in my head! That song! That catchy little tune. You know the one. It's not like I just heard it and it's stuck in my head. It's just there. And it's 6am. Where did it come from? Outta the blue like most thoughts that pop into my uncrowded head. Here we go again...

Four. Four.

Happy birthday Seven. It's your special day. Your all about you day, what will you do with this day...who will do this day with you. Will you greet this day with excitement or detest every moment. Will you reflect on the past or look to the future in anticipation of your next birthday. Which ever way, it's all good. It's all for you. Many happy returns.

and not a creature was stirring...

It's a peaceful moment in the house, close your eyes and imagine. The quiet surrounds the moment he closes the door and leaves for school. Two furry bodies curled up on a bed that really isn't theirs and the sound of each of the breathing, well, maybe snoring. This is the position they will hold for at least the next five hours. Then reality...they will wake, stretch and want to be loved. Want to go outside, want to eat and perhaps repeat this all again.

Cinetopia

Date night...a movie at a newer theatre in Beaverton. I think they had us at the words "butter bar" but we had to check this place out. It has several different options to suit the tastes of everyone...vinotopia, a wine bar. A 21 and over lounge serving beer, wine and food. And a general auditorium for all ages. There are more than just three options but in fact fourteen screen options. They encourage you to arrive at least thirty minutes before your show but early is wise. It fills up fast and servers come to take your orders and want to serve you before your movie starts. We also had live music as we waited, an acoustic seven string violinist. He was quite good but had very long hair and dressed like a Muslim. Just saying he stood out :] This was a good new twist to going to the movies...big screen, great sound(vibration!), comfy chairs with ottomans to kick up your feet and did I say "butter bar?" Yep, lots of choices sweet and savory. We didn't eat dinner there but the food looked good, beers looked good but they will charge you 15% automatically...easily an expensive evening. All in to do it again...thanks for the date babe!