Tonight Bradley and I enjoyed the nice weather and walked in the neighborhood together. After we talked about everything that happened at school that day, there was a lull in the conversation and Bradley asked "Well, isn't there anything to talk about?" To appreciate the conversation that followed that statement I have to fill you in on a conversation we had a few weeks ago when Bradley revealed to me he had his first crush on "K". He asked for advice and I told him crushes were normal around this age and to just take his time and he could tell her if he wanted or he didn't have to tell her at all. SO, here's our conversation...
M- "Well, how are things going with K?"
B- "Not so good."
M- "Why, what happened?"
B- "Mrs. Hooten gave us echalk time the other day and I emailed K and wrote K I have a crush on you"
M- "And what did she say?"
B- "I don't"
Luckily Bradley started laughing here and I was able to let my laughter out and not have to contain it.
M- "Well, maybe K isn't ready to have a crush on anyone yet. Did she say if she liked anyone else?"
B- "No she doesn't like anyone"
M- "I'm proud of you for having a good sense of humor about it. You're a handsome kid and have a lot of time to figure out all this girl stuff."
B- "Mom?"
M- "Yes"
B- " I sent the email to the whole 3rd grade."
M- Trying REALLY hard to contain the laughter, flustered not knowing how to respond, and reverting back to my social work counseling days I replied with "So, how do you feel about that?"
B- "It's okay. A lot of the boys emailed me back and told me who they had crushes on." A little embarrised grin was on his face
M- "Well, I love you sweetie and I'm proud of you. You're a great kid. We aught to walk together more often."
B- "yep, that would be good."
I LOVE THAT KID!
Jake was trying to play his gameboy here....Mikah had other plans. 
Our walk around the park to feed the ducks 
All of Us 
2 of Us 
Saturday Outing...step 1- Sunscreen up 
Step 2- wait in this rediculously long line that moved rather quickly (I have no clue who the lady in blue is). 
step 3- Wait and stare at the big loot for 30 minutes. 
Step 4- Quick picture with the easter bunny...then go back to staring at colorful eggs. 
Step 5- TOTAL CHAOS breaks out for five minutes and then my child emerges from the sea of people with his loot. For real, I thought I was going to lose Jake and never see him again after about 50 parents charged the field with their kiddos to "help" them push, I mean pick up eggs. It was Crazy, but sooooooo much fun. 
Step 6- Play games at the carnival where the Eggstravaganza was. 
Now my favorite part of the Trip...Getting to see Fricano's Deli...Jamil and DeeAnne are co-owners with Paul Fricano. The food was SOOOOO good!!! 
DeeAnne working-this place stays busy! 
Random Austin Picture 
Today, we had an Easter egg hunt and DeeAnne and Jamil's place. We hid tons of eggs filled with candy and money. The boys now call Jamil their "Rich Uncle" since he stuffed the eggs so full of money. Mikah watched the boys find the eggs and then he loved being in the easter egg bucket while the boys emptied their eggs and threw them into the bucket with Mikah. 
Video of Mikah
