Blowing money at the C-Store

As most of you know (since I called you yesterday) I had a large amount of dining dollars left. Since it's getting so close to the end of the semester, it's use 'em or lose 'em time, so I decided to spend it all at the C-Store. When I went there today, I had a list of things everyone wanted, and I think I did pretty well. Everyone got something- Mom, Dad, Trudy and her family, Christin and her family, Becky and Dustin (well, mostly Becky), Robert, and Robert's Mom. Not to mention me! In this one trip today I went from $450 down to $7. (Just to show you how high their prices are, I only had three plastic grocery bags and a backpack full of stuff.)

Thank you to everyone who helped me spend my money! Now, can you guess whose bag this is? I'll give you a big hint: it has AA batteries, AAA batteries, 9V batteries, a Butterfinger, Peanut M&Ms, Reese's, and Double Stuf Oreos. (The answer will be listed beneath the photo.)

If you guessed that it was Dad's bag, you are so right! I'm sure I'll be asking him for some of the batteries this summer, though. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Are you sick of them yet?

I'm not! Here are a few more of our engagement pictures, probably the last set I'll post.

Rob's favorite pictures...

So these are our funny pictures. These are the only pictures I specifically requested/brought anything for. I thought they would be funny and cute and very true to our relationship (You know, because I'm always saying "Rob, stop playing and pay attention to me" and "Rob, put down the controller and talk to me" and "Robert Barnes, are you choosing video games over me AGAIN?". You know. That's how it is.)

Anyways, I think they turned out hilarious, mostly because of the crazy faces he was making. And Robert loves them, too.

Finally, engagement pictures!

After taking our e-pics over a month ago, I finally got to see them all today! I got the cutest package in the mail with a CD of edited pictures- all the way from Canada. Here are a few of our favorites.

Spring on Campus

It's just gorgeous on campus this time of year. All of the trees are budding or blooming, the grass is coming up lush and green, and flowers are popping up all over the place. On my walk downtown yesterday I saw so many gorgeous flowers and trees, but I have to say that the most beautiful blooming trees are right here on campus. (Again, sorry for the camera phone pictures...I really need to just start carrying around my camera.)

Unfortunately, we're getting spring weather, too. It's been rainy and cloudy the past two weeks or so with only a few nice days. The temperatures aren't super low, though, and it's not snowing, so I'm happy with it!

What was in your Easter basket?

I know Easter was a little while ago, but I just got around to taking these pictures off my camera. I had a wonderful Easter. I missed seeing everyone, but I got a few surprises in the mail that made me smile.

First, I got these:

Brand new tennis shoes! I so needed them, because my others were so old and worn that they had holes in them. You could see what color my socks were through my shoes. I love these shoes. They are so comfortable and nice. I've put them to good use with my workouts and other activities (like walking 2 miles to get a money order today).

I've been making so many animals that I ran out of stuffing, but Robert was sweet enough to buy some and send it to me. What I didn't know is that he stuck some other things in there, too! When I opened the box, there was a card and six large plastic Easter eggs full of Hot Tamales, Cow Tails, and little packets of Kool-Aid that you mix into a bottle of water. And the best part? A $20 gift card to Pizza Hut so I could have a break from eating in the cafeteria. Over block break I had this:

A large, thin crust, Pepperoni Lovers pizza with extra cheese. It lasted four meals and was the most delicious thing I've had in a long time. (I think Rob must have missed the memo about me trying to eat healthier and stuff. Oh well, I love him and his gifts anyway.)

It was a great Easter.

Mary had a little lamb...

And now, so do I! I have been diligently working on animals for the booth I'm going to have in the Artist's Row at Llamapalooza on May 8th. I made this little guy by modifying a Japanese pattern. I particularly like how the fuzzy off-white yarn looks.

Sorry for the crappy picture quality- they're from my phone. I'm too lazy to get pictures off my camera. Once I do, however, I have a couple of very cool things to share.

It's the last day of the last block break of the year. I've had a very relaxing block break, and it has been so nice. Tomorrow I start Southwestern American Indian Music. I've had the professor before, and she's a sweet lady, as well as a pretty easy grader.

More than anything, though, I'm looking forward to coming home for the summer in just 3 1/2 weeks. Here's hoping they pass by quickly!

Ella has the best present-opening faces...

I came across these when I was going through some photos earlier, and I just had to share. Hopefully they will make you smile as much as they made me. For those of you who weren't at Ella's birthday party back in March, she was this shocked/excited over every present. What a goof!

Can someone please have a baby...

so I can crochet this?
Isn't it so cute? I found it in a crochet magazine and now I really want to make it. Except I have no one to make it for. And I'm supposed to be making animals for the craft fair. Oh well. Maybe someday.