When Jess falls asleep during the day, she falls hard. Yesterday I was on the phone with my grandma for a while, and when I came downstairs again, this is what I saw.

I begged her earlier in the day to take a nap so I could take one too. I was just so tired yesterday. She refused to even entertain the idea stating she was NOT tired. Not tired? I should have just forced her to lay down with me. Maybe I wouldn’t have been so cranky last night if I had.

Either way, her sleeping position made me smile, it’s just so odd.

In an effort to bring a bit of spring to our place, I changes out the red globes I had hanging here, and put up these beautiful springy glass lanterns in their place.

Total cost for the 4 of them? $6

Awesome, right? Get to Rite Aid NOW if you want some. They’re half off and won’t be around long.

Now I just need to pick up a pack of those flameless candles to put inside of them.

Oh and after I put them up, Jess tells me, “mom, I really like your designs.” apparently I’m an interior designer in her eyes just because I simply changed out the hanging glass.

This time you get a 2fer.

First up, a giant bubble

Seriously. how awesome is that bubble?

And #2 is the place we had dinner with my in-laws last night

If you ever find yourself in the IE and in need of a delicious steak dinner. This is the place. You just can’t beat the price. I’m talking about a dinner salad, 16 oz. rib eye cooked to order, your choice of potato and a big hunk of garlic bread for $13.50. It was absolutely delicious! Jess and a grilled cheese and not only was is huge, but they made it with garlic bread. So good! It’s absolutely worth every penny and more. Let’s just say we had 4 steak dinners and a child’s meal plus drinks (non-alcoholic) for LESS than $75. Thanks Brandon and Corey for suggesting this place. Can’t wait to eat there again.

I snapped this picture the other day when Jess and I were at California Adventure. She had no idea I was taking the picture. I love how happy she looks eating her corn dog.

I captured a moment of pure happiness and that makes me happy.

If you look at my picture for today, and think about it, there’s a good chance you’ll figure out exactly what this will become. I mean besides 3 plates and a little tea set. Stay tuned because it will be making its transformation over the next 24 to 48 hours.

THE BEFORE:

Coming soon: The after