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Weekend Update: Babies, Smoothies and Bangs

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This past weekend was so great in many ways. We had a really chill weekend sleeping in and eating. We spent some time with family and I got a few things done which I have been meaning to do.

First off, Danny and I have been on a smoothie kick lately.  Unfortunately the smoothie cravings only occur after 10pm at night.  This is unfortunate because our blender is really loud and we share walls with other people since we live in an apartment.  We are pretty sure our neighbors weren't too fond of us this weekend, but when you've got to have a smoothie, what can you do?  Don't worry, Danny and I raised our smoothie cups in an apology toast to these neighbors, so I think that made it ok.

Danny, the smoothie machine...well actually the blender
is the smoothie machine, but you know what I mean.
This weekend we also met our newest baby nephew.  Yay, so many nephews!  We went to Mark and JanaRae's house and hung out with their family.  Little Baby D. is so adorable.  Of course I whispered to him that I'm his favorite aunt.  He listened intently, so I think that's a good sign.
My buddy B. Anu and Baby D, I can't help that I have the cutest 
nephews.

The Babykins!!
You may or may not notice in the picture above, but I decided to go back to having side bangs.  I got my hair cut this weekend and while it is fun to be completely lazy for a couple of months and just let my bangs grow out, I decided I really do look better with them.  Hopefully I can keep the motivation to actually style them and not just pin them up every day.

In other news, I finished the 2nd season of Downton Abbey.  (Sigh)  It's been a fun, dramatic ride and I'm excited to see what season 3 has in store.  Danny even watched the season finale with me.  He then informed that in return, I get to watch the extended versions of The Lord of the Rings with him.  I'm not sure how 1.5 hours of Downton Abbey equals like 12 hours of The Lord of the Rings.  The joys of compromise.
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  1. Becky ShulerMarch 6, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Love your bangs! You look so pretty with them! I have enjoyed Downton Abbey season 2 and don't like that we have to wait a whole year for season 3! Congrats on your newest little nephew!

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  2. grammawoodMarch 6, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I guess I'm lucky that Grampa likes BBC drama as much as I do. Unfortunately, I don't think I could watch more than the first part of the first Lord of the Rings when everyone is happy in the Shire--I get nightmares when I see violent movies. I did read The Hobbit to the boys when they were little though, and they really enjoyed it.

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  3. Mark and JanaRaeMarch 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Thanks for the visit. We had fun having you here.

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