It's time to let the chicks run free

To be continued....

Nothing but butts at the Portland Zoo

This was the only angle I saw of these animals at the zoo. Pretty funny.

st. patty's day of my youth

I'm sure dinner was followed with shamrock shaped cookies or maybe a green jellow mold, clover shaped of course! My mom always made holidays special and fun. Thanks mom!

Is there Cadbury Mini Eggs Anonymous?

My name is Cristine and I'm an addict.

Okay, maybe  its not that serious, but one of my favorite things about this time of the year is when I finally see that shiny purple bag of of delight glowing like a beacon amidst the rest of the easter candy. I love the crispy shell and the sweet, creamy cadbury chocolate inside. I find that if I have a bowl of them on the counter I start as soon as I wake up, not reaching for my organic cereal and fresh fruit...but an egg...a yummy chocolately egg. Sure, I may step away for a moment, have my cereal, but I'll be back to that bowl for dessert to my breakfast. This pattern continues throughout the day, until the bowl is empty and my stomach isn't happy. This is not normal behavior for me. I'm not a candy, sweet freak. Something about these mini eggs...

I have to hide them in a drawer and make them harder to get to. Use them as a reward for myself for a job well done. Empty the dishwasher, one mini egg. Walk the dog, one mini egg, well maybe two since I'm exercising. Get the mail, one mini egg...

It's probably a good thing they are only available for a limited time. Well, unless I stock up and put them in the freezer!