Friday updates, projects, camera downloads....

A whole lotta randomness to get your weekend started. I'm warning you, this is long. Reheat your coffee, use the restroom, prepare yourselves:

Sleepy time - when Ryan skips her afternoon nap, rest assured she will rest those pretty eyes in some unusual manners:
Reesey, whom side note, is apparently an open mouth kisser these days. If you ask for a smooch, she opens as wide as can be and comes at you with a look of hunger in her eyes. Watch out boys!
Ryan's "sparkly" shoes, as opposed to her "crocs" and "tennis shoes".
Chasing a cat in the backyard with her cousins...."Where's Eddie, he usually eats these things*"
*I hope you get that reference, if not, I can't guarantee we can be friends
Sunglasses are always a hit:
Too cool for school...
Someone looks guilty:
Why? You might be asking yourself....well, take a closer look at the note she was holding. I suppose the ten commandments don't cover sinking your teeth into the flesh of another one of God's children:
And while we're on the subject of religion....I'm sure the good Lord condones children harnessing their 'hi-ya' skills
Switching gears...you still with me? I warned you this was long and random, just like any Russell Crowe movie. Speaking of 'long' - two tall babes: Reese and Jack
One of these days I'll have to do a "Top 10 Favorites" post and surely, Hanneke's Market, will make the cut. This little gem is down the street from us - they make the best sandwiches and as a throwback to the old days, you can even setup a 'house account'. As a treat, some days I get Ryan out of school early and we head up there for lunch:
My little decorating queen checking out West Elm's latest outdoor line, such decisions she has to make:
Moving on to the subject of 'projects' - we have quite a few going on at casa de Stiff. The first of which is mom's foray into sewing. Ella so graciously offered her trusty sewing machine for me to practice until I get into the swing of things and decide if a hearty investment into a new machine is worth it. Having not touched a needle or thread since, oh say 7th grade Home Ec, I was slightly proud of myself for turning out an ill-fitting dress (with some assistance from my mother) within the first few hours. The dress is bad, I know...but at least it somewhat fits (minus the straps) and the fabric was clearance (no judgements there please). Sewing classes are on for the month of May so I will report back on my Project Runway auditions come June. While my model appears less than thrilled with her new frock, at least she is rocking the pockets.
Another project requiring a little muscle work - redoing our basement stairs/walkway...Will post on that later, but Ryan wanted in on the action and there are no labor laws in our house, so we put the chick to work. She has a new calling in life....spackler.
We're almost there....bathroom break in five.
Reese's single greatest joy in life and mom's single greatest headache: stair climbing:
No matter how stern the warning or serious the 'no', 'stop' or face I make, the girl takes off for the stairs, stops to make sure you are watching and laughs the most sinister of belly laughs imaginable before taking off for you to catch her:
Her other great joy in life....naked time
People - we. are. done.  That was probably three minutes of your life you won't get back and for that, I appreciate your time. 

Thank you. Enjoy the weekend!