Just say yes~

Don't they look delicious? Maybe you want a box or 10? This is definately a time when our big, sweet loving family comes in handy...at cookie time!

Did I mention they freeze well?

Happy Birthday to you, Cha Cha Cha

We love you Grammie, Hope you have a super-duper, awesome,
fantastic-a-rooni Birthday!

Hallmark Holiday?

Well, did you get roses, flowers, diamonds and chocolates today? I let my gang off the hook this year. All I asked for is hugs, kisses and to pick up after yourself...is that too much to ask? But really that is not any different then what I want any other day of the year that someone says..."what do you want?". Unless they are really loaded then I may ask for a Porsche and someone to come clean my house for me so I can quit asking for the same thing all the time!

I will give them a heads up now--when my Birthday comes all I want is hugs, kisses and to pick up after yourself. If you feel so compelled I will also take a tasty dessert of some kind...surprise me! That is it...I need nothing except to pick up your stinky socks and put them away!

Happy Friday...the 13th that is

Did you know that we have 3 Friday the 13th's this year. I personally hold no fear of this day although if something terrible were to happen today I just might take a different perspective. There is actually a very long name for a fear of this day...

paraskevidekatriaphobia

Are you a sufferer? I hope not because we have another one next month, then again in November. Holy cow it is a tough year for people with paraskevidekatriaphobia. Maybe it is just a good excuse to stay in bed all day.

A little trivia for you-

• There is a math specialist at the University of Delaware that has been studying the number 13 for 20 years...Betcha he is a lot of fun at dinner parties!
• The British Navy is notoriously afraid of Friday the 13th. They built a ship named H.M.S Friday. On its maiden voyage the vessel left dock on a Friday the 13th, and was never heard from again.
• Quarterback Dan Marino wore # 13 throughout his career with the Miami Dolphins. Marino is said to be the best quarterback who never won a Super Bowl.
• Triskaidekaphobia is simply a fear of the number 13.

A star is born...

Well, the 2nd grade concert was a smashing success. At that age it is dangerous to have so many kids and expect them to behave for an hour concert. Trevor did his part...I witnessed bunny ears and a lot of looking at the kid behind him. It is almost as much fun to see the antics that kids this age come up with as it is to watch the concert! Enjoy the pictures and thanks to Grammie and Grandpa for making the trip to see them sing. They are always excited to share these experiences with you! 

I think it looks like he goosed her, what do 

you think?

The entire Second grade, Trevor and Elise 

are on the right side.

Trevor rockin' out on the glockenspiel

Elise is working the kinks out of some 

new dance moves

Elise and her Grandpa

I think this is an adorable picture! 

Trevor and Grammie

Consider yourself warned... 

I have been advised the 4th grade 

concert is coming soon. 

Megan would love to have an audience as well.

Coming to a neighborhood near you...

Just thought we would let you know...I know a couple little darlings that are planning to hit you up. Good luck saying "no thanks". They are ruthless. Did you know they freeze well?

What a difference a day or two makes around here. I thought I would share these pictures that were taken just a few days apart.

Please forgive her for her wacky sense of fashion.

Who knows maybe this is the way trends get started.

Off the shoulder sweater over a sundress and flip flops.

I choose my battles carefully and this was not one

of them I wanted to fight.

Now we fast forward to this...

Wild huh? And in case some of you are wondering...

Yes, she is out in the snow in her jammies, bathrobe

and rubber boots. That is the just the way we roll around
here! Especially when I do not feel like washing all the

snow clothes after a 15 minute snow reconnaissance

mission.