fighting an evil conspiracy.

first, the washing machine made his move.

6:35 pm, the family was in the midst of a mean game of Sorry, and suddenly the pantry floor was flooded.  Pinky toe deep.  We hadn't even come to the part where Aidan breaks into tears for being bumped back to Start.

then, it was the refrigerator's turn.

8:00 pm and the kids were finally in bed, the washing machine disaster was finally cleaned, and suddenly the kitchen floor is flooded. 

Was I just bumped back to start?!

Seriously.  What are the odds?  Two major appliances on {a majorly watery} strike?  Two hours apart.  And a week after the holidays have majorly dented our checking account? 

So this post is me looking on the bright side of my post-Christmas.  In photos. Jenna *just* whisked away our boys for two days at the Dunes. Jim and I have all sorts of loungy plans. 

8 Hendrix boy cousins playing football at a park.  So happy Tyler & Gina & gang are in town.

Made damn good wings last night.

Spent yesterday afternoon planning Grandma Scott's big 100! cake.  Oh how I love the planning..

This girl is a definite salve for my stresses. She gives me new smiles and sounds daily.

And a special bonus to my today is that I get to go to lunch with her and her and her.  Water-logged blues will not be bringing this girl down!

Comments

[Jill S.]

I'm jealous you get to go to lunch with Barb, April and Kelly!!

I'm sorry about the evil appliance conspiracy, that's truly weird and unfortunate timing. Your red laundry room looks rather pleasing to me, I'd so love a home tour one of the days.

Your baby girl is painfully cute and seriously making me feel the need to borrow someone's baby!

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

That Azure is gorgeous. Truly. I would love to hold her.

Did you send the evil conspiracy our way? Washer , dishwasher and table all in the same day (who knew a whole leg could fall off with no notice?) We're limping along for the time being (thank heavens for towels to sop up the dishwasher, and five spins and a hope and prayer to get the washer to empty, and a stool supporting the leg).......perhaps I should make some wings to damn them all.

[michelle]

Noooo!!! Not both in one day! At least it happened when you were awake and you didn't wake up to a huge flood, trust me on that.

I too am jealous that you get to go to lunch with Barb, Kelly, and April!

I can definitely see how that beautiful girl could soothe all stresses.

[lelly]

i want to have lunch with her and her and her and you!!

[Barb]

I was so happy to meet both you and Azure in person today! Have a wonderful couple of quiet days of quiet and regrouping!

[Shanon]

When it rains it pours! I have discovered that too many times!

[April]

I love loungy plans. And this post. And lunch with you most of all. I left thinking, "Why don't we do that all the time?" It is so bolstering for me...I have been happy ever since.

[Dianna Henderson]

The appliance thing sucks...what rotten timing, but what a darling little girl you have! Thanks for all your Christmas goodies, they were scrumptious!

[Marie]

How I wish I could have been at that lunch!

Sorry about the appliances. It is so rough to have that right after the holidays. But you might get some great sales that way!

Azure is so beautiful.