Well one thing is certain, in today's era of texting, Facebook, Twitter and the world of online socializing, I honestly think kids these days do not know how to establish real relationships. Will humanity survive? Who knows, but what I do know is Ashley on this season of The Bachelorette had THE BEST first date last week when she and the potential "man of her dreams" had a private dance lesson, afterwhich they went to a mall and had a picnic where she encouraged him to practice the dance with her and BAM, the music started and flash mob erupted. How freaking cool is that?! To end it all they had a live band play for them and the crowd.
I would die if the man of my dreams had surprised me with something like that!
Too bad reality T.V. isn't real. At the end of the day, if I were in the dating world I would be happy with a phone call from a rad guy asking me out. He would pick me up with a bouquet of flowers in hand. We would go for a picnic in the park, ride the paddle boats in the pond and feed the ducks. It would be an afternoon of quality time to get to know each other. Just talking. Face to face. He would think I was so cool, he'd call me and we'd go out again :)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Day 2 - A Photo of Something You Ate Today
I'm not totally sure why what I ate today would be of any interest in a blog challenge, but whatever. I started the day with a GIANT slice of watermelon. Watermelon yells SUMMER! to me and since it was snowing here just a few weeks ago, I thought I'd wishful-think about the warm days that are nigh. 
Of course I have to balance a slice of watermelon with something a little more naughty. Kati was making cookies and I needed to go for a run. A perfect combination - run to Kati's house and eat cookies! I like it. And I like these little chocolate chip/oatmeal delights. Thanks Kate!
Of course I have to balance a slice of watermelon with something a little more naughty. Kati was making cookies and I needed to go for a run. A perfect combination - run to Kati's house and eat cookies! I like it. And I like these little chocolate chip/oatmeal delights. Thanks Kate!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Day 1 - A Photo of Yourself and How the Day Was
I know, it is so trendy. It's like getting a chain email with 100 questions to answer about yourself, then you're supposed to send it to 10 friends and the guy you've been dreaming about is supposed to magically appear. My hunka burnin' love never appears, but I still answer the question because you just never know what could happen. Well, it's another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody, so I'm starting the blog challenge right here, right now. Just like the magical email, there is a good chance the 30 days won't happen. Hang with me anyway because you never know what you might find out...
Speaking of JW, today was all about him {actually, most days are all about him anymore}. We had lunch with Gramma Nay and Papa Bear and headed back to their house to visit for awhile. JW's newest life lesson is all about climbing the stairs. Gramma Nay has a staircase to the second floor that JW thinks is awesome to play on. We spend the better part of our visits climbing up and down the stairs. While JW is great with the going up, coming down still requires some supervision. Today was no different, with one exception. My little dude followed Papa Bear up the stairs but decided to come back down while Papa Bear was not looking. JW knows he has to go down the stairs on his belly. He KNOWS this. Today he decided to be brave and come down like a big boy, stepping down while facing forward, and it resulted in disaster. PLUNK PLUNK PLUNK down more than half the staircase. My mom and I jumped up as fast as we could and I caught him before he hit the bottom. Fortunately JW came out with nothing more than a bonk on the head, and some rattled nerves. Scared the crap out of all of us. Needless to say, he didn't go back up the stairs the rest of the day.
JW's accident proneness for the day doesn't stop there. After lunch we were helping Gramma Nay clean off her patio. She has a picnic table that is just high enough to be out of sight for JW, but it doesn't clear the top of his head. It's like he has a blind spot for those 2 inches or so between his eyes and the top of the table. EVERY TIME he walked by the table he ran into the corner of it. He must have bonked it six times today. We finally moved the table from his path to avert any future brain damage to the kid.
It was otherwise a very lovely day full of wagon rides, blowing bubbles and chasing Gramma's chickens.
Day 1: post a photo of yourself with a description of how the day was.
This photo is a year and half old, but it is truly one of my favorites. I have not changed much, except my hair is blond now. My little punkin JW, is totally different, as you can probably imagine.Speaking of JW, today was all about him {actually, most days are all about him anymore}. We had lunch with Gramma Nay and Papa Bear and headed back to their house to visit for awhile. JW's newest life lesson is all about climbing the stairs. Gramma Nay has a staircase to the second floor that JW thinks is awesome to play on. We spend the better part of our visits climbing up and down the stairs. While JW is great with the going up, coming down still requires some supervision. Today was no different, with one exception. My little dude followed Papa Bear up the stairs but decided to come back down while Papa Bear was not looking. JW knows he has to go down the stairs on his belly. He KNOWS this. Today he decided to be brave and come down like a big boy, stepping down while facing forward, and it resulted in disaster. PLUNK PLUNK PLUNK down more than half the staircase. My mom and I jumped up as fast as we could and I caught him before he hit the bottom. Fortunately JW came out with nothing more than a bonk on the head, and some rattled nerves. Scared the crap out of all of us. Needless to say, he didn't go back up the stairs the rest of the day.
JW's accident proneness for the day doesn't stop there. After lunch we were helping Gramma Nay clean off her patio. She has a picnic table that is just high enough to be out of sight for JW, but it doesn't clear the top of his head. It's like he has a blind spot for those 2 inches or so between his eyes and the top of the table. EVERY TIME he walked by the table he ran into the corner of it. He must have bonked it six times today. We finally moved the table from his path to avert any future brain damage to the kid.
It was otherwise a very lovely day full of wagon rides, blowing bubbles and chasing Gramma's chickens.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
GRRRR!
Whenever I am frustrated or annoyed I tend to let out a growl, "GRRR!" I do this to avoid cursing because you-know-who is a little mocking bird and I really don't need him walking around preschool saying "DAMN IT!" all the time. I never realized how much I growl until JW started doing it too. I am reminded every time, without fail, when I need to take a deep breath because JW always repeats after me, "GRRRRR!"Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Birds of a Feather
It has done nothing but rain {and snow!} the last few weeks at our house. We were not going to let that ruin our Memorial Day though. Luckily there was a momentary break in the clouds so I took JW to Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park to enable his obsession with birds.
I grew up near Liberty Park and remember going to Tracy Aviary as a kid. Back then it was pretty small and ghetto. It has been at least 25 years since I've been back. I was pleasantly suprised at how beautiful it is now! Lovely gardens and awesome birds. Ready, set, go check it out!
I grew up near Liberty Park and remember going to Tracy Aviary as a kid. Back then it was pretty small and ghetto. It has been at least 25 years since I've been back. I was pleasantly suprised at how beautiful it is now! Lovely gardens and awesome birds. Ready, set, go check it out!JW posed for the picture (above), but the peacock in the background was being camera shy.
Not this guy though. He had his feathers out to impress all the women. The peacocks were strutting all over the Aviary.
In the "rainforest" JW was so infatuated with these little squakers prancing around.
This man was standing nearby with this gorgeous Golden Eagle. JW really wanted to pet the bird. Fortunately it started to rain so I could make a great escape to cover before a tantrum ensued and one little boy risked getting his eyes pecked out.Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Sugar & Spice Reveal
Here is the bit of fabulousness I've been working on for the last little while. I made it for my brother and sister's-in-law lil' nugget who is about to make her grand entrance into our lives.
I pretty much love how it turned out. It's the perfect combination of pinks, greens and yellows. It's also a little wonky, but wonky is my middle name. I hope bebe loves it. I can't wait to meet her!
I pretty much love how it turned out. It's the perfect combination of pinks, greens and yellows. It's also a little wonky, but wonky is my middle name. I hope bebe loves it. I can't wait to meet her! 
Saturday, April 9, 2011
**Sugar & Spice**
There is something really fabulous taking place at my house. Stay tuned for the reveal...
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