Driving Over the Pass

Last night we made a drive that we have made probably 100 times. T least, I have probably made it at least 100 times in my life. Only this time, it was totally different.

The dive from Spokane to Seattle, across the state of Washington, typically takes about four or four and a half hours depending on traffic an potty breaks. On this trip we decided to make a stop for fuel in Moses Lake and since we were there decided to also grab a quick bite to eat.

After our stop, we got back on the road and made it to about Cle Elum when the snow started. Ugh... I hate seeing snow in April. At the top of Snoqualmie Pass, which is the pass over the Cascades, we witnessed a slide off and a truck hit cut of a car, which in turn hit a car that was stopped by a State Patrol officer on the side of the road. That parked car nearly ran over the officer standing next to it, but luckily he jumped out of the way. Within 2 miles if that accident, the freeway was closed because of severe snow, several slide offs, and avalanche control.

We sat in the middle of the freeway for a little more than three hours waiting to move again.

Our typical four hour trip ended up taking us nearly nine hours. If we hadn't stopped for dinner we would have missed that closure. But like all things in life, hind-sight is twenty-twenty.

More tomorrow on our visit to the Skagit County Tulip Festival. It was gorgeous. Tulips as far as you can see.

Making Mommy Friends

Good Morning!
A lot on my mind as I guzzle my coffee this morning.

Thinking about my friends and my mommy friends.

Does anyone else often find it difficult to find and hang on to mommy friends?

I have my school friends,

and my long time friends, 

and my family friends...

but lately it seems hard to find other mommy friends.

I recently joined a couple of mommy and me groups here in my area and have found it difficult to bond with anyone. 

The first group I joined had several prissy moms that were not very welcoming. Although some moms were great! It was difficult to attend meetings where I knew the other rude moms would be.

The second group I joined was a little more receptive to new moms joining, but most of the meeting are at least a 30 minute drive to us to attend.

Then I have MOPs. I love MOPs! I've reconnected with several great mom friends that I knew in high school through this group and it is by far my favorite. It did though, take me a while to open up and make any connections with other moms.

Sometimes I get into these social situations and I get shy and have a hard time connecting with people. 

Sometimes, like (I hope) other people, I just don't know what to say or talk about.

One of my problems is our schedule. For being a stay-at-home mama, we sure are busy. I find it hard to make plans with other moms in my area. It's been difficult finding that 'Long Lasting' relationship that I am looking for.

Anyone have any suggestions?

I think today, I am going to call someone and see if they want to meet and go for a walk. I can definitely use some exercise and I'd like to think there are other moms out there needing the same thing.

Quick Spring Break Recap

It has been a crazy couple of weeks around the Ziegler Farm. 

I say farm, cause with the addition of our now 3 week old puppies... it's feeling a little farm-ish around here.

We just got home Tuesday night from a much needed visit to my parents place in Phoenix. Talk about needing some sunshine and good weather... this mama was in short supply of happy and the fresh air and Arizona sunshine was just what the doctor ordered. 

We celebrated Easter with my parents on Saturday morning. 

We hunted eggs and had a nice family brunch. 

We then spent Saturday afternoon making the quick drive down to Tucson so Ryleigh could visit with her grandparents from her mom's side for a while.

The whole week was filled with spending time with sunshine.

Swimming.
Couldn't keep this kid out of the water. 
Fearless is a total understatement!

Some In-N-Out Burger.
Ry loved the fries and this was Zoie's first cheeseburger that she actually ate.

And 3 seasons of The Walking Dead.
Which Zach and I both love... currently having some serious #ZombieWithdrawals
#Killthegovernor
#mysundaynightsbelowtodaryl

LOVE these people! Can't wait for Season 4!!

Who am I kidding?!?! We love these Zombies too!

Being back home is nice. The puppies doubled in size the week we were gone.

We'll be back on track this week. 

Hope you all are having a great Spring Break!