Our latest lust

Rob's in the market for a new truck. Check out this eye candy we've been drooling over. Yes, I said we. Maybe my new computer will have to be put on hold. I can handle that.

Happy Earth Day

Trees
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Lookie what I'm getting...

WOOO HOOO!!!! I'm so excited!!! I have been patiently waiting for about 5 years now for a new computer. We were blessed with a hand-me-down PC when we first got married, but let me tell you... that thing is S-L-O-W!!!! And it's huge... but hey, it works, so no major complaints here. (Rob would probably tell you otherwise though)


Needless to say, we've been long overdue for a new puter. I have diligently done my research, as always , and have decided it's time for an Imac. Apple that is. Yes, I'm "one of those apple people." I've been drooling over the macs for awhile now and owning one will soon be a reality for me. I am thrilled!


I know it's kinda silly to get so excited about this, but we tend to be a little cautious, thrifty, frugal, (call it what you will) with our funds and with two kids, a home, a huge SUV, and so on, it has been a little outside of our budget over the years. We have decided this year, though, to spend our huge tax return (say that as sarcastically as you can) on some new toys. And my new apple has been approved by my sweet, lovable, always selfless, hunk-of-a-man (ok, I'm getting carried away) husband. Yippee!!!


Updates on our apple-shopping-experience(s) will be posted!

Isn't it pretty??

Easter Pictures

Here's some photographic documentation of what went on Easter Sunday with the Platts.

(Jack was napping during the egg hunt... sorry Jack!!)

Let's get naked!!

Before you get all excited, I'm talking to the kids. I just read this post with opinions from moms about whether or not its okay to let your kids run around naked. Arguments from both ends of the pendulum, mind you. So here's my opinion: THEY'RE KIDS!!! LET 'EM BE NAKED!!!! I mean for-real! Some moms on the post were offended at the thought of allowing their kids to be in the buff, outside or in. Not me! My kids are naked as often as possible. Jack, not so much. He's still working on the whole potty training thing. But I hardly get the diaper off of his cute little tushie and he's off and running with his wee family jewels dangling in the breeze. (I'm starting to sound like a freak already) And Tobi is quite a master streaker himself. Of course, now that he is older and understands that it is not appropriate to be naked all the time, he has calmed down a bit. BUT, he does enjoy nakie-time whenever he gets the chance!! So I say, let them enjoy being in the nude... while they can still get away with it. Seriously, who doesn't like to be naked? (I know there's a song in there somewhere)

The end :(

Ending this mini va-ca with a steak from the outback. Back to the real world tomorrow.

It really is a small world afterall...

We're about to experience 'its a small world' in all its glory. Having an awesome time & so far not a drop of rain!

The cats outta the bag!

Rob is thrilled about his surprise trip to disney. We're only 252 mi away from our magical adventure!