One small step (or flip) for (wo)man......one giant leap for mankind!

I did a back flip on the trampoline today. A small feat for some but a big deal for me. It has been a LOOOOOOOONG time since I have dared to do one (funny since I used to do them on gravel roads (in parades) all the time when I was younger).

Nothing feels better than overcoming fear.

It was...................INVIGORATING!

What's next, you ask? The sky is the limit.

HE IS RISEN!...........

...."He is risen indeed."

This has been a family tradition for many generations. Started with my great-grandma Morley.

We get a call each Easter morning (from my mother). After saying "Hello?" we hear, "He is risen" and the reply is supposed to be, "He is risen indeed!"

It's something we look forward to each year. Rob used to think in was weird but now he loves it. He thinks it's very funny.

This year, however, since we are AT my mothers house, we will not be getting the call.

SAD!

Don't be surprised if I end up calling YOU tomorrow morning. I may just have a hankering to spread some Easter morning cheer.

In the midst of all the commercialism (Easter egg hunts, pricey spring dresses (and accessories), and ridiculous "Easter" gifts)....don't forget to stop and think (and teach your children)about why it is we REALLY celebrate this day.

It is because of our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. He was resurrected so that we may be also. He paid the price for our sins so that we can be forgiven them. THAT is what this is all about. A renewal.........a new beginning..............an EVERLASTING LIFE!

Happy Easter Everyone!

Here one day (actually 2 1/2).....gone tomorrow!

Weekend away...................SUCCESS! Oh.....and the job fair was a success as well.

Sunshine, shopping, children-less conference listening (3 sessions worth), time to talk without being interrupted, no crying (unless you count Rob and I during Pres. Monson's Sunday morning talk), no diapers, no dishes, no cooking, no cleaning........ seriously awesome!

We did not, however, get to go to the temple. I forgot to bring a dress (thinking.....we don't have to go to church this weekend). I shopped for 2-3 hours for one......came up with nothing (unless you count the $80 dress we can't afford) and decided to give up the search. It was quite hillarious when I showed up at the stake center for conference on Saturday morning in jeans. A sweet older man sitting next to us must have thought I was a "golden" investigator. He practically tackled us on the way out (okay, not really). I'm sure he was quite disappointed when he realized we were already members.......just forgetful ones.

The kids had a good time with grandma and grandpa and were even happy to see us when we got home. A mighty feat as well!

I know.....as if this good news isn't enough....it just keeps getting better.

Rob had a job interview in Moses Lake this morning. He thought it went well. On his way home he got a call from "THE BIG COMPANY" (I can't remember their names) from the job fair. They want to interview him tomorrow! YEAY!

It does throw a slight kink into our previous plans. You see.....we are leaving to go visit my family tomorrow. So.....after a slight detour to Richland we will be on our way to Utah.

HIP HIP HOORAY!

I'm leaving on a jet plane......don't know when I'll be back again.

So I am not actually leaving on a jet plane.......it's a run down Nissan Altima that we just forked $1300 bucks into. And........I do know when I will be back. Sunday afternoon. But......the point is I AM LEAVING!

Rob and I are going away on our very first "getaway" since chico #1 graced us with he presence. We are going to a job fair in Kennewick (about 2 hours away). Yipee. Grandma Gillespie offered to watch the kids for us. My mother also offered to fly up this last week and watch the kids for a night while we went away as well. Do you think it's a sign? Is it that obvious that I am in desperate need of a break? YES! What would we do without our wonderful mothers?

I'm all giddy and nervous at the same time. And VERY........VERY EXCITED.

So in case our regular readers are wondering......NO, Rob did not get the job in Irvine. Total bummer. They told us that they actually liked him better than the winning candidate but they decided to hire the other because he is already a licensed CPA (so they wont have to pay for him to obtain it) and he has a bit of "Internal Audit" experience that Rob doesn't have. At least it was a boost of confidence for Rob. "They like me, they actually like me"..........A LOT!


On to the next interview..................


So......I'll let you know how the weekend goes. If I come back that is! :) Just kidding......I'm TOTALLY just kidding (maybe).

Post #101.......have I really wasted that much time blogging?

101 posts.....can you believe it? How I have waited for this day to come.....and yet, now that it's here I'm not quite sure what all the hype was about. I had planned on compiling a list of "101 interesting/fun things about Melanie" (or something else of that nature) but have decided that I don't have the energy or brain power or even care to take on such a daunting task so...........I won't. Happy 101 to me! .......... may I find many more things to waste my time blogging about! Now you can enjoy some cute pictures of the kids playing outside on one of the few sunny/semi-warm days we have had here in the eastern half of WA. Yes..........that is dirt coming out of Mini Rob's mouth. He didn't even bat an eye until I told him it was yucky and to spit it out.

Little Red's always finding something to fill with dirt and make a muddy mess. This day it was the abandoned doggie dish.

G-McBabe in la-la land......as usual!

Playing tag with Rob. I even played for a little while too.

Here they are playing freeze tag (their cousins were here too).

We're praying for lots of good weather (I seriously prayed that day it would be nice and warm so that we could all enjoy some time outside and....my prayers were answered. YEAY!). Either way, rain or shine, the kids play outside almost every day. I just prefer they not freeze to death.