Easter= Family, Pretty Girls, Handsome Boys and New Beginings

Easter at the Vargheses :                        The Cousins
                                                                   Strike A Pose - Mira
                                                                    Lil' Sis and her man
                                                                            Egg Hunt
                                                                  Still looking for eggs
                                                                  Older Sis and her man
                                                                    The Ladies
                                                                    My beautiful family
                                                                   My little easter bunnies
                                                                  My handsome husband!

Splish Splash

Last Sunday we went up to Duluth with my sisters family. We went the Edge water Park and Hotel. The boys decided that they wanted to ride in the "U2 Party Bus" and the girls drove in my mini van.

We got to the water park and the kids had a blast! They spent the afternoon going on the water slide, lazy river and hot tub! By the time evening came the adults were more tired than the kids.

Here are a few pictures from the water park:

On Monday, we shopped around Duluth. We stopped by some cute little shops, candy shop and an antique store. I bought a great faux fur coat, with much convincing of my sister (I'll post a picture later). We ended the afternoon at Fitgers for lunch and the boys of course had to get a growler to go.

The Sweetest Thing

The other day she wants me to call her chatterbox. I ask why? She says, well I am. Which she is, if she has an audience watch out!

 Other names we call this beautiful girl - Mumbi, princess, pumpkin, honey. She just melts my heart each time I look at her. She is quite the young lady. 

Almost everyday she has something funny to say. I'm sure that you have read some of the famous quotes on this blog. It is amazing how much personality can be in a 5 year old. Excuse me, she was one when this personality came out! I do have to say that she makes things very interesting around the Buckman household.

 I believe that her favorite thing to do, is boss her BIG brother around. Which she does, there have been a few times that Tyler will not take it. Watch out Mira! For a 5 year old she can hold her own pretty good.

She has the Buckman competitiveness in her, so I have been coaching her to get a full ride scholarship like her cousin K, who plays for the U of M. I guess that I better get geared up with basketball knowledge in the next few years. The Buckmans start early - 7 years old.

She goes back and forth from wanting to be  a doctor, to a teacher and a nurse at the same time and now the president. No matter what mom and dad will always be there supporting you!

Little lady - I love you with all my heart!

Happy Saint Patricks Day!

Happy Saint Patricks Day! Not that we really celebrate, neither Ron or I have any Irish in us. But a Reuban just sounded too good yesterday! So, we had Reubans, creamy potatoe soup and a shamrock cake. The cake is Tyler's favorite - white cake, with white frosting and green sprinkles. For only being Tuesday, it was a good night!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Mira and her friend E had an afternoon playdate last weekend. They went to Creative Kids Stuff for an art class, did a little shopping and ended the afternoon at B&C for a yummy treat! What a fun day for the ladies!

Blast From The Past

This weekend, I had the opportunity to get together with friends from elementary school! How crazy is that - we have not seen or talked to each other since 8th grade. One of the girls Beth, actually found me on facebook. Becky and I have been in contact since elementary - we were in each other weddings and had our girls 3 months apart. Beth and Sarah have been in contact like Becky and I have been. 

Beth was going to be in town over the weekend and suggested that we get together. What a great suggestion! The four of us met at Salut on Grand Ave. We remenised, laughed, talked about our families, being moms, etc until almost 3pm. It was great to see them and become reconnected with friends from the past.

YUMMY

I found this recipe in Gourmet magazine - Monte Cubano. It was on the cover of the March issue and looked so tasty. I made it for dinner on Saturday night. You can really make it how you want. 

The recipe consisted of turkey, ham, swiss cheese, pickle, mayo and mustard. The mayo was mixed with some garlic. All you do is spread your bread with mayo, mustard and then layer with the other ingredients. You dip it in a mixture of one egg and some milk. Then cook it up in a pan for about 3 -4 minutes on each side..

I served it with chips, veggies and fruit. It was a great, easy meal. I would make it again!