well, it's official

I got the second job! YAY! It's at a 4D Ultrasound Studio here in my hometown and I'm SO excited about it!! Even if it means I'll be working 50+ hours a week between both of my jobs, if it'll get us out of my parents' basement sooner, then I'LL DO IT!

Other than working like crazy, I've also been painting a lot. I'm working on an under-the-sea themed set of 4 paintings for a little girl's bathroom. I like how they're turning out so far, perhaps I'll post pics of them when I'm done.

Unfortunately, that's all I have for an update right now. Not much is going on. I hope I can get better at this, I know I've been slacking big time!

A Family Picnic

This past week the weather here in Michigan has been sunny and warm! Summer has finally really arrived! As part of my 101 Things in 1001 Days, one of my things to do is to take Penny on a picnic. So we did!

We packed up the Focus and headed over to Kensington Metro Park (one of our favorite places on the planet) and found ourselves a cozy little spot to picnic by the water and boat launch.

Even Miss Penelope was happy to be outdoors and getting some fresh air! It was fabulous getting out of the house and enjoying nature a bit.

We brought some veggie sushi, veggie chips and chocolate cake for dessert.

Once we finished the sushi, we realized we forgot to bring forks for the cake! DOH!

It's a good thing I'm an expert chopstick user. I taught Jim how to do it.After lunch, we sat on the blanket under some trees and watched swans swimming in the lake. Penny also showed me how she does the chicken dance. (never mind the giant pole sticking out of the back of her head, silly flagpole in the way of the cute picture!)

All in all, it was a wonderful afternoon together. I can't wait to have more picnics this summer at Kensington!

Do you go on picnics? What are your favorite snacks to bring?