Farewell Marvelous March Madness

March gets a gold star for being the best month of the year in my book. A few reasons why this March is no exception....

Standing NUMBERO UNO: Cy was conceived in March! During the Fighting Illini's Final Four tournament no less.
2. South by Southwest! I found that the joy diet of good music permeates every interaction you have all over town. Good times include The Mother Hips (of course), nothing like seeing the college band you fell madly, deeply in love with still playing music after all these years. AND The Hold Steady, think a youngish Woody Allen does post punk encouraged by a very enthusiastic fan base. Mr Mooks was my charming date. I always feel like he's my boyfriend again when we see live gigs together. He grieved his press pass of yesteryear but managed to enjoy himself with the peons this time around. Picture from the East side day party experience...
3. Houston Road Trip with the Perez's: We adore spending time with C and C. They generously showed us around their old stomping grounds. Good times include talking uninterrupted, the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, a drive by the prep school where Rushmore (one of my all time fav films) was shot, roman artichokes at Da Marco (a dish I hope to master) and Soul Food at The Breakfast Klub.
4. Domestic Bliss: To ease sibling rivalry we've created a little top bunk oasis for Ella. Mookie and Zito are welcome playmates. As for Cyrus, he is technically not even allowed on the ladder.