A snowman, a craft, a rash and a bit more randomness

First, if all of my dear blogging friends would cease to post anything new on their blogs until Unplugged 2009 is over so I will have less catching up to do, that would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. (Wish me luck everyone, as the plug is pulled in a few short hours!)

Moving onward, I began a modified version of this cleanse called the Master Cleanse yesterday. The actual cleanse is 10 days with no food, living on a concoction of lemon juice, water, Grade B maple syrup and peppermint tea. My goal was to make it through 2 days and I very well could have. The hunger pains weren't so bad actually, it was the total lack of energy that was the problem. I could not stop yawning and wanting to do nothing that required moving from the comfort of my couch. So after about a day and a half, I came to discover a few things about myself. 1. I HATE peppermint tea. 2. I HATE grade B maple syrup. 3. I HATE ridiculous cleanses that make you starve yourself. Enough said.

Next, and drum roll please, if you need to get in touch with me between May 15-18, well good luck, as I will be sunning myself on a cruise ship with the New Kids on the Block. That's right, you heard me: A NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CRUISE!!!!!! I know, I know. I can barely contain my excitement either.

Now how do I top that? Well, I can't, but I have a few pictures I have been meaning to post. So here you have it:

Let's start with some fun in the snow.
Taking the girls sledding (no hills means mommy gets in a great workout!).
I am aware Cora's snow suit is 2 sizes too big; they just outgrow them so fast I decided to outsmart the snow suit! And yes, that is a pizza crust mouth secured with skewers (I thought it was a shine of brilliance!).
And their arm-less snow man.
And some added appendages.

Next we have a picture of a little craft I made for a few of my girlfriends for Christmas (yes, I said "I made" and "craft" in the same sentence-I'm just as shocked as you). Amber is to craft, as oil is to water, so I had to share.
I love this quote!

Speaking of great women, here are two I am quite fond of. My sister, Desi, and Cora made some cute little gingerbread men.
Sadly, they looked much better than they tasted!

And finally, poor little Claire-bear was sick, sick, sick. She had a crazy high fever and a raging case of Croup. Nothing new and nothing that a dose of steroids couldn't fix, but still so unpleasant for her. And after 2 weeks, just when we thought there was a light at the end of the tunnel, this is what we discovered.Luckily, just as mysteriously as it arrived, it vanished the next day. She is still barking occasionally (what's new), and she has been a bit moodier than normal, but that aside, she is back to her normal playful self.

So now you are up to speed. I'm signing off until Thursday. I have begun mentally preparing myself, but I'm sure you will hear all about my adventures when I reconnect (literally).