Friends and unicorns.

We spent an evening with our friends, who always keep the parents busy. Mainly the other parents, who not only feed mom and Apu, but basically take care of us while mom and Apu socialize. They are the best...and so are our friends. We played dress up and ate tri-tip, which basically means our lives are complete.

But as if that wasn't enough, mom found us unicorn leggings at Target for $4! Seriously, guys, we're moving here! 

A tad yucky!

We've all been feeling a tad yucky, although nothing really dramatic, thankfully! Mom has tried to sneak in a nap everyday this week and just ends up feeling yuckier. 

BUT, I always manage to make her laugh. 

This is my teacher and my buddy Arabelle, who tends to have this reaction pretty regularly while in class. 

This is Pompom just casually sitting around...which is shockingly similar to apu's usual appearance while in the apartment.

We had lunch with friends at McDonalds. (First and last time, by the way!)

And this was the first and last time Pompom will be allowed alone with markers...

Wanting more.

We all want what we can't have...

Greener grass, maybe? Ohhhh, I remember those days well.

Always looking to that next achievement...

A bigger house and a faster car (a Dodge Challenger to be exact)...

That master's degree (that cost me as much as a house)...

But it hit me the other day...

All I want is what I have, NOW...

My best buddy who drives me nuts, but whom I couldn't live without. My family, one special person in particular. The funny girls who I have the privilege of raising. My awesomely hysterical friends.  France. Lyon.  Good food.  Our small apartment (little critters included). I LOVE IT ALL.

EVERY.
SINGLE.
THING.

And I know it's temporary.  Because it always is.  And that's ok.

https://youtu.be/pG9Y18R3ctk

I know, I know...

I've been lagging on my posts...

Mom is so caught up with her camera that she's forgotten about taking pictures with her phone camera! First world problems.

So, without further delay...

 

We had a BALL in Monaco! The water was perfect.

Then grandpa called randomly and offered to help us get to San Diego! Don't have to ask us twice!!

 

We had drinks at the hotel bar...

 

Fought and laughed....

 

Mom and Apu made us eat a lobster! 

I know, super posh! We had a free hotel and parking, so we figured we could get fancy for a minute. It quickly fades when we spilled our drinks on the floor. 

 

 This is how I feel asleep on the way TO the beach...

 

And we ate like 6 gallons of ice cream! Best week ever! 

Apuuuuu!!!!

Stop drinking my millllllk! I'm super happy you're home, but just back off!

The perfect day.

A trip to the market with good friends!

 

And enchanted French birthday party, complete with a teepee. (Is that how you spell it?)

 

And K, impressing the ladies with his snake eating abilities! 

 

Isn't he the coolest?! 

The good news and bad news.

Bad news: Apu won't be home as expected.

Good news: Friends, coloring and coffee help with depression! 

 

 

 

 This is mom, if that isn't already obvious.