HOPPY EASTER!

Have you ever seen a cuter litte bunny?!?! Emma and I got to spend a lot of quality time together this weekend and I loved every minute. She invited my Mom and I over for a play date the day before Easter and we graciously accepted. We hung out and watched her do all of her "tricks."  She can now smile and roll over. She is sooooo advanced:) Right now her favorite activity is to sit in her jumper and stare at her crazy Auntie Amanda and Glamma Stefanie. HA!  She got baptised on Easter Sunday and we followed that up with a great party and Robyn's parent's house.  We drove down with Kosta, got lost on our way, ate breakfast at a random little burrito stand, and got stuck in a traffic jam on the way home. It's always an adventure when the Lelands and Kosta are involved! 

(Look at those cheeks and LIPS. LOVE.)

Even though most of the fuss was made over Emma, we didn't forget about the other diva in our life and took my Auntie Chris out to lunch for her birthday.  We went to a cute little mexican restaurant with a couple of other friends and had so much fun. They must have thought it was her 21st birthday though because they gave her the most humongous tequila shot.  It was seriously the biggest shot I have ever seen...and I have been to A LOT of mexican restaurants and bars!  HA! She took it like a champ though.  I never doubted her for a second!

I didn't do much shopping...just some Sephora makeup and a Pacific Tiger's workout shirt. My favorite momento from the trip was my new PACIFIC tumbler.  Obvi I need to support the Tyges way out here in Kansas. Everyone at work is super jelly of my cup. HA!

Anyhoo, it was a great trip home. Lulu is at the groomers right now after spending the last couple of weeks in and out of doggy daycare. I can't wait to see her new summer cut. I will post pics tomorrow!

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA

HOW SWEET IT WAS......

Hey there!!! Long time no talk....I know, I know... it's all my fault.  The past couple of months have been a wild ride and between basketball, Lulu, my family and friends, I was swamped.   And to be honest, this season was filled with so many highs and lows, I just didn't have the energy to blog.  But the season is over and I AM BACK. Before we move forward, here is a quick recap of what has been happening.....

We made the NCAA tournament after pretty much everyone, except ourselves and the selection committee, had counted us out.  And we didn't just make the tournament....we dominated, advancing all the way to the Sweet 16 and knocking off TWO teams that were ranked higher than us. We ended up getting beat by Tennessee (after being ahead by 5 at half) to end our season.   It was an insane couple of weeks but SO MUCH FUN.  This team and staff is a true testament to hard work and perserverance.  There is no way to do the experience justice in my little ol' blog but I am going to post some pics for you guys to get a sense of what was happening and why I didn't have much time to write.  Here are just a couple of picks that documented that CRAZY couple of weeks...

I think the smiles tell the story....It was great ride and EXACTLY why I am in this profession. The smiles on those girl's faces are just priceless.

And I'm not forgetting about our boys...They exceeded expectations too, making it all the way to the Championship Game in New Orleans. I was able to hop on a plane (shout out to Dad for the use of his airline miles) and hang out for a couple of days with the bestie.  Burboun Street was insanity, the food was all fried, and I was one happy girl to get on a plane home.

The 2011-2012 basketball season was one for the record books for both the men and the women.  I am sooo proud to be a Jayhawk!

I have a lot of exciting things coming up and I promise I will keep in touch. It will be WAY easier now that basketball is over.  I am going home to California for Emma's christening this weekend so I will have a full recap when I get back. Coach O. is moving BACK to Lawrence this weekend and I couldn't.be.happier. 

Bring on lake season!!!!

I've missed you all:)

Smooches,

THE DARLING DIVA