Sorry, I’m a sucker for awesomeness, even it is hokey out the wazoo.  I’m a teacher, hokey is what I do!  Hudson’s school had a Science Night and they had Man vs. Beast.  The kids had so much fun.  They only made it to one building and came home with loads of stuff in their bag, not to mention the stuff they learned and those super awesome hats.  Let’s be honest, who doesn’t need an unusually large set of teeth labeled?!

What a great evening – a fantastic opera paired with fantastic seats!  I have been waiting for this opera for a year.  Never have I heard so much laughter at the opera than in the first Act of Barber of Seville this past weekend.  This would have been a good opera for a first time opera goer.  I was a little bummed that the second Act couldn’t quite hold to the first.  Either way, we found out some friends had tickets too so we met up for dinner before hand.  Mimmo’s was our destination.  Quite the charming atmosphere, being inside the restaurant, feeling like you’re outside in a quiet bistro in Italy.  Did you catch that?  I know it was a mouthful, sorry about that.  Truly, a lovely night!

So I ran a race with some girlfriends last Saturday.  We had so much fun!  There was some crazy rain and hail right before/after and some wicked wind during.  What a beautiful race in Mission Bay!

Now for the confession…are you worried?  I need to take running more seriously, or maybe just races.  There might have been a point in the race where I stopped to tie my shoe and then turn around to chat with someone behind me.  That said person did go on to take 1st place in her group.  Wahoo, Michelle!  Regardless, it was a delightful day to start the day.  Of course to reward ourselves at the end, for all 4 of us finishing in the top 10 of our heat, we promptly went to a cute litte coffee shop for some warm beverages and then to Sprinkles for the frosted gloriousness that resides in a well-made cupcake.

I get this look a lot.  Oh how I love her!

We are off to GI today at Children’s.  It’s the last specialist we need to see before surgery.   Just a few more hours and then the ball will once again be rolling.

My sister came to town over Easter and hung out with us for about a week.  We were wrapped up in the fun that is family and I accidentally left my camera at home, most of the places we went so I don’t have much in the way of pictures to keep the memories.

We lazed at the beach, played games, did some sightseeing and just enjoyed the the company.  I am including this picture only because it has my cute sister in it.  I rolled out of bed that morning and didn’t do hair or make-up, but this is the only picture we have together.