I immediately thought of this photo.
I mean, who wouldn't?!
:D
All eleven cousins on my side of the family... being OH, so silly! (well, most of them anyway...)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Back
So the kids and I drove off to Big D (Dallas) on Thursday afternoon for some visiting of family and friends.
The main reason we went was because one of my "besties" is about to have her second son and we girls surprised her with a shower/dinner. She had absolutely NO idea that it was happening or that I would be there all the way from a neighboring state. She was a tad surprised. ;) And our time together was wonderful but all too short...
While in town (OMG Dallas is B.I.G. after living in small-town LA!!!), we also got to see my MIL and the kids' Great Grandparents and some other great friends. (Of course a shout-out to the Clarks is needed for letting us stay at their house - thanks y'all, as always)
And the "mom mobile" served me well, lemme tell ya, on our first official road trip. Although since the toddler is obsessed with "Finding Nemo" and there are only 2 sets of wireless headphones with the van, I now have that movie memorized.
"Mount Wannahockaloogie" is pretty funny, but not eight times... (okay, just three, but still)
When we arrived back home last night my husband was HERE. And we were able to spend the entire evening as a family. And when the kids went to bed he was still HERE so I left the internet ALONE and that's why there is no Miss Elaine-ous Monday and why my post is later that usual.
But I don't care because man, I missed us ALL being together. It's amazing what family time can do for the heart and soul...
Now for some pics from our trip.
Every time we visit the kids' Great Grandparents the kids help G.G. Gordon "feed the birds".
Just hangin' at The Clark's house...
Playdate at Mickey D's (and Little G is not in this photo because he threw an EPIC tantrum, wanting to take his pic alone with Ronald. I was THAT mom taking him out of the restaurant. P.S. He was just really tired and fell asleep on the way home!!)
SO good to see my girlfriends in Texas. I miss them.
Hope everyone's week is off to a great start...!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Funky Town
Do you just ever feel like your life is on "repeat"? Sort of like that movie "Groundhog Day"?
I've kinda felt that way lately.
Wake up. Feed kids. Drop off kids. Run. Grocery shop. Feed kids. Run (other errands). Compute (which encompasses many things...). Laundry. Pick up kids. Feed kids. Help with homework. Bathe Kids. Put Kids to Bed. Compute. Go to Bed.
Repeat.
Let's get outta that funk for a bit, shall we?
The kids and I are off on a little adventure tomorrow afternoon. I'll fill you in next week.
And Shhhh...... it's a secret for some.
I'm even taking The B Man out of school for a day.
Such a rebel, I am.
And apparently a rebel who talks like Yoda.
Anyway, hope you all have a fab weekend.
Be safe and love those around you.
he's tickling her face. gah, they're cute.
I've kinda felt that way lately.
Wake up. Feed kids. Drop off kids. Run. Grocery shop. Feed kids. Run (other errands). Compute (which encompasses many things...). Laundry. Pick up kids. Feed kids. Help with homework. Bathe Kids. Put Kids to Bed. Compute. Go to Bed.
Repeat.
Let's get outta that funk for a bit, shall we?
The kids and I are off on a little adventure tomorrow afternoon. I'll fill you in next week.
And Shhhh...... it's a secret for some.
I'm even taking The B Man out of school for a day.
Such a rebel, I am.
And apparently a rebel who talks like Yoda.
Anyway, hope you all have a fab weekend.
Be safe and love those around you.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Thank goodness I have LOTS of photos...
She's growing up. Already.
Yeah I know, she's only a little over two (2 years and 3.8 months to be exact) but when she's your last? You kinda wish she could be a baby forever.
Maybe this is why I have yet to give potty training a real "go" or I am hesitant to completely pull the plug (a.k.a. the paci)...
She talks (a lot) and runs and rides her scooter and hollers at the boys and gives her opinion about clothes/shoes and her hair style. She tells me she wants to go to "my school" and plays with her "babies" and draws (sorta) pit-chures and demands what she wants (we are working on that... ), especially to play "An-ree burrs" (Angry Birds) on my phone.
I have no idea how all of this happened so quickly and all on my radar.
So... in order to feel (if only for a few minutes) that she IS still my baby, I edited a portion of the scads of photographs I took of her as a wee one and now I'm sharing some with you here because, wow, she was so damn cute (and still is, of course) and we can all use a little, darling "baby" in our life, right?
I think so...
Where's the "rewind" button??
Also, Lightroom is SO awesome...
*these were all taken in the 5-6 month time of her life. There are MANY, many more from other months...
Yeah I know, she's only a little over two (2 years and 3.8 months to be exact) but when she's your last? You kinda wish she could be a baby forever.
Maybe this is why I have yet to give potty training a real "go" or I am hesitant to completely pull the plug (a.k.a. the paci)...
She talks (a lot) and runs and rides her scooter and hollers at the boys and gives her opinion about clothes/shoes and her hair style. She tells me she wants to go to "my school" and plays with her "babies" and draws (sorta) pit-chures and demands what she wants (we are working on that... ), especially to play "An-ree burrs" (Angry Birds) on my phone.
I have no idea how all of this happened so quickly and all on my radar.
So... in order to feel (if only for a few minutes) that she IS still my baby, I edited a portion of the scads of photographs I took of her as a wee one and now I'm sharing some with you here because, wow, she was so damn cute (and still is, of course) and we can all use a little, darling "baby" in our life, right?
I think so...
Where's the "rewind" button??
Also, Lightroom is SO awesome...
*these were all taken in the 5-6 month time of her life. There are MANY, many more from other months...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Listable Life {Fave T.V. Shows} & MEM
Today I'm linking up with my friend Nicole for her Listable Life series...
1. Friends - this is kind of a no-brainer for my generation, I believe. I still miss this show. I kinda wish it could be on forever. I cried when it ended. Funny thing was, I didn't start watching it from the very beginning. I remember being in my dorm and passing by one of the common rooms to go do some laundry, and a bunch of students were in the room watching it. I popped in on my way back from moving the clothes to the dryer and sat it on the rest of the episode and was like "that show's alright..." I had to go back and re-watch the first couple of seasons... :)
2. ER - I was a die-hard fan and watched this show from the very beginning until the bitter end. I'll never forget the episode where Noah Wiley's character and the actress from Life Goes On got stabbed by that crazy guy. That will stick with me forever. And when Dr. Green died I cried SO hard. (I also have to give NYPD Blue an honorable mention here because it was one of my favorite dramas as well).
3. Three's Company - I could never get enough of Jack Tripper and his antics as a kid. I can still see him getting hit with that swinging kitchen door and Mrs. Roper's awful mumu/robe/dresses and later, Mr. Furley's crazy polyester leisure suits. I'm pretty sure there was nary a situation of misunderstanding that this show did not explore. "Come and knock on our door..." Also? I wanted Chrissy's hair.
4. Modern Family -This show makes me laugh OUT LOUD every single week. If I have to pick a favorite character it's totally Phil. That man kills me! I love how dysfunctional yet sweet they all are. Maybe because I can relate. *cough*
5. The Wonder Years - I loved this show because even though it was set in a different era, I was about "Kevin Arnold"'s age while it was on and could relate to so many of his feelings, etc. And I loved the family dynamics and the friendships - oh, and the theme song "With a Little Help From My Friends". (other honorable mention sitcoms I loved - Growing Pains and Family Ties. Oh and Who's The Boss... And anyone for some Facts of Life? Okay, I'm done.. I think... )
6. Lost (the first season) - Lost sorta "lost" me during season 2 but every episode of the first season BLEW me away. I was hooked from the first one with the plane crash, until "Walt" got nabbed by "The Others" at the end of the season.
Other shows I thought of while typing this list: Two and Half Men, before Charlie sheen went totally nuts, was REALLY funny when it first started. I also loved Cheers and Dallas in the 80's. Oh and Happy Days, before the Fonze jumped the shark of course, and Dynasty. Anyone remember Knots Landing and Falcon Crest? Yeah, my parents let me watch these shows! Can you believe?
*I realize this turned into much longer than a list of 5 or 6 but I watched a lot of t.v. as a kid. If you couldn't tell...
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Do you have a post that meant a lot to you but wasn't read by as many folks as you'd hoped? Or one that has great pictures and you want more people to see them? Or do you just have one that you really want to share!?
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One of the choices for this week was to list your top 5 movies or television shows and I chose t.v. shows, so here's my sorta short list:
1. Friends - this is kind of a no-brainer for my generation, I believe. I still miss this show. I kinda wish it could be on forever. I cried when it ended. Funny thing was, I didn't start watching it from the very beginning. I remember being in my dorm and passing by one of the common rooms to go do some laundry, and a bunch of students were in the room watching it. I popped in on my way back from moving the clothes to the dryer and sat it on the rest of the episode and was like "that show's alright..." I had to go back and re-watch the first couple of seasons... :)
2. ER - I was a die-hard fan and watched this show from the very beginning until the bitter end. I'll never forget the episode where Noah Wiley's character and the actress from Life Goes On got stabbed by that crazy guy. That will stick with me forever. And when Dr. Green died I cried SO hard. (I also have to give NYPD Blue an honorable mention here because it was one of my favorite dramas as well).
3. Three's Company - I could never get enough of Jack Tripper and his antics as a kid. I can still see him getting hit with that swinging kitchen door and Mrs. Roper's awful mumu/robe/dresses and later, Mr. Furley's crazy polyester leisure suits. I'm pretty sure there was nary a situation of misunderstanding that this show did not explore. "Come and knock on our door..." Also? I wanted Chrissy's hair.
4. Modern Family -This show makes me laugh OUT LOUD every single week. If I have to pick a favorite character it's totally Phil. That man kills me! I love how dysfunctional yet sweet they all are. Maybe because I can relate. *cough*
5. The Wonder Years - I loved this show because even though it was set in a different era, I was about "Kevin Arnold"'s age while it was on and could relate to so many of his feelings, etc. And I loved the family dynamics and the friendships - oh, and the theme song "With a Little Help From My Friends". (other honorable mention sitcoms I loved - Growing Pains and Family Ties. Oh and Who's The Boss... And anyone for some Facts of Life? Okay, I'm done.. I think... )
6. Lost (the first season) - Lost sorta "lost" me during season 2 but every episode of the first season BLEW me away. I was hooked from the first one with the plane crash, until "Walt" got nabbed by "The Others" at the end of the season.
Other shows I thought of while typing this list: Two and Half Men, before Charlie sheen went totally nuts, was REALLY funny when it first started. I also loved Cheers and Dallas in the 80's. Oh and Happy Days, before the Fonze jumped the shark of course, and Dynasty. Anyone remember Knots Landing and Falcon Crest? Yeah, my parents let me watch these shows! Can you believe?
*I realize this turned into much longer than a list of 5 or 6 but I watched a lot of t.v. as a kid. If you couldn't tell...
It's also Miss Elaine-ous Monday, so please link up!
Remember, ANY "miss elaine-ous" post will do, something from your archives or something brand new! :)
Do you have a post that meant a lot to you but wasn't read by as many folks as you'd hoped? Or one that has great pictures and you want more people to see them? Or do you just have one that you really want to share!?
I'll also choose a random post from those who link up to feature on The Miss Elaine-ous Life Facebook page (please "Like" if you have not already) so even more folks will see a new post every week! Grab the button and link up! And please visit some of the other linkers as well...
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