Great Picture

There's a few reasons why I love this picture. First: Josh and his dad are in a photo together (which rarely happens), and they're both quite jolly. Second: This picture tells a story that I'll never forget especially because Grandma caught it all on film. Josh's wedding ring was a little loose and when we were swimming it came off and got lost in the mayonnaise like sediment of the back of Kawela Bay. He was desperately digging around swearing to me that he'd find it. For some reason, I wasn't worried. I wasn't mad, I wasn't freaking; I figured he wouldn't find it. Suddenly he jumped up and yelled, "I got it!" He held it up, put it on, and did a little football touchdown celebration (backwards) which abruptly came to an end when he tripped and fell backwards over the kayak. Nice. Third and lastly: It shows his hairy chest and broad muscly upper body. Which I love. Hee Hee. Oh, and his dimples. His dimples are great!

Searching, Dancing, Falling.

Out with the old...

I was 8 months pregnant with Nonners and a little ambitious when I purchased these great Adirondack Chairs at a garage sale. I had high hopes of sanding and repainting. Obviously, that never happened. So, a little over two years later, I'm giving them up. They are super rickety- I tried tightening them- to no avail... I hope someone will pick them up.

I know you were worried that I might not have something to sit on out on the patio. No worries! I picked these babies up FOR FREE today on Freecycle!!! Learning by example from Anna Maria Horner, I am going to cover the covers with a bright floral. I swear I'll get to it this time!!!

A Lot For One Day

Hello Spider! I love this wicked lady and her purple fangs! She's crawling down the wall to get you! You can also see some more garage sale stuff- frames and the lamp. I painted the frames black and added a unique witch and a silhouette of our pet crow (jk). I tried to make the lamp shade look old and worn by grating it with a lemon zester and spraying it with tea. Its not as creepy as I'd hoped, but I think the hanging spider makes you feel kinda itchy.

Oh, my sweet precious boy loves to brush his teeth. He crawls up the counter and makes sure to use each tooth brush he can find.

He uses "Monnies" toothpaste cuz its "spah-say" (spicy).

Conner is magnificent with a camera...just look at his special touch down in the left hand corner!

Creepy Crawlies everywhere! The giant furry spider on the left was in Conner's stroller seat when I picked him up after our run the other day. It was still plump and movable (not dry, crispy, and frozen in position) so I'd imagine it was alive when I sat Conner down on him...

The other guy is a friendly lizard who visits our patio for a little sunbathing. He's welcome anytime.

Popcorn is a big hit with senor spiky pants. He tried it for the first time this week (I was chicken that he'd choke-he hasn't-yet). Loves it!!

A tiny artist at work, Conner lines up the toys with great intent.





I can't even stand how cute Conner is in his little Caribbean Pirate costume. We got a chance to show him off at our church's Trunk or Treat Party tonight. He got the hang of begging for candy...he'd hold the purple pumpkin high above his head toward the people and say, "Mwor peeez" then, "kenk-u".

Green Bay Packers Cheerleaders

Josh and I were watching a college football game tonight (ok- he was watching, I was daydreaming) but I did see the cheerleaders and I thought, "that would be a cute Halloween Costume" (not the sleezy ones...). Then I wondered what the Packers Cheerleaders wore when it was like 20 below zero during a game. Here is what I found...

The Green Bay Packers have no official cheerleaders. The Packers haven't had official cheerleaders since 1988, however cheerleaders from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and St. Norbert College appear at home games throughout the season. The Packers discontinued their squad of official cheerleaders in large part due to fan indifference. There are no plans to return to official cheerleaders.

Interesting.

Tanaka Farms Pumkin Patch

How could we resist an evening outdoors amongst the pumpkins and friends?

Billy Goat Grins and Billy Goat Chins.


Munchie squeals with delight. Bugga takes a little spill in the hay.

My three little pumpkin heads and me.

Precious
Tender

Sweet...

So handsome!

The End...

What a Day

After inhaling 2 waffles with berries and syrup on top, this little dumpling face said, "More Wok-O's and Bay Bays peees!!"

Look closely, you'll see a chubalub amongst this plethora of color!

Almost a secret shot of Conner in bathroom action...

He's doing a great job at knowing when he's gotta do something. It's the going every two minute thing, for a treat, that's killing me... and his figure (Ha Ha).

Have to make mention of a cute ritual of Conner's and mine. Whenever we hear the "ucky truck" (garbage truck) coming outside to empty the dumpsters, Conner yells, "Ucky Truck!!!" and jumps around like crazy, running for the door. We HAVE to go outside to watch the ucky truck guy in action. Conner waves and jumps and gives me a whole narration of the dumpster emptying process. Then the ucky truck "go yay" (goes away) until next time...

Another side note. I smooshed poor little Conner's fingers in the car door today. I had the back door open (to put Wyatt in) and Conner was trying to open the front door by putting his fingers along the right edge. I shut the back door, albeit slowly and not completely(thankfully), but it still cut deep dents across all 4 fingers- no blood, just some swelling and he can still grab and move stuff. Phew!

My heart ached for him, but I have to admit that when he grabs on to me and cries, I love that he wants my empathy, care, and love...oh, and the fact that he squeezes me so tight isn't so bad either.

On another 'nother note, along the same lines. Conner's been running around in the buff to catch on to this potty training thing...well, he had a DVD case in his lap and he closed it on his "stuff". Not good. He was in quite a bit of pain and grabbed onto me to cry again, this one made me giggle as I cuddled him close, praying that he wouldn't ask me to "mmmm-pma" (kiss it).

Surprise, Mommy!!

Guess who's getting himself upright?

I quickly went upstairs to bring Conner down from a nap (leaving this little bugaboo on his belly). When we arrived downstairs this is what we found...

Before and After

You saw the chandelier as a part of my garage sale finds. Here it is with some spooky Halloween touches. Bloody candles and spiderwebs to frighten you.

My favorite so far. Using another garage sail find, I transformed a morbid wreath into a vase of sweet smelling Bacarras for a ghoul. I printed a chilling skeleton and put him in a wedding frame.

This little vignette will greet you as you walk in our door...if you dare!!

A Day of Firsts

My sweet boys are so photogenic. I can't resist taking pictures of them all day long. It seems like Conner is always eating...but look here- he's eating pea soup and loving it!! This seemed to be the only actual vegetables he was getting...until later this same day when he ate broccoli for the first time!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!

Wyatt is soooo precious. His cute little teeth make him look like Sweet Pea from Popeye and his little cloud jammies make your hands itch to just squeeze him. Yummy Yummy my cute little munchie.

His chubby little cheeks got super wind burnt this past weekend when we went to Flagstaff. I think he just looks so rosy and pinchable.

Capturing sweet little moments in the days of the lives of my boys.

Cuddly wuddly little cuties.

Grandma and Grandpa W sent us a cute little Halloween care package. I LOVE getting things in the mail! Conner opened and unpacked the box with great enthusiasm. We just HAD to eat our lunch from the festive Halloween place settings!!

The dirty little scoundrels took a bath together for the first time last night. Unfortunately, I was not able to take any photos. Wyatt is a slippery little bugger and still can't stay sitting up on his own for an extended period of time without falling over. Conner thought having Wyatt in the tub with him was a great adventure and demonstrated how to pour water over his own head - asking to pour some over Wyatt's. I told Conner that Wyatt was OK and that I had already done it. Disaster averted.

My little boys smelled so pretty and I cuddled and read to them before they rested their little heads snug in their beds.

I took advantage of the majorly windy weather we've been having and gathered some fallen branches this morning. I had originally planned to paint them black but I think I like their natural look much better.
I still have to complete a few more projects before the mantle is finished. Stay tuned...

I was able to listen to conference and cut most of these little buggers out at the same time. Aren't they great! I got the idea and templates off http://www.marthastewart.com/. Fabulous!
I bought some black ribbon with orange sparkles today at Costco. I am going to add giant bows to the banister and other various places around the house.
I'm having lots of fun. Conner saw the mice and gasped, making his eyes wide. So hilarious! He likes to pull on their tails. I think next year I will make them out of those thin foam sheets they sell at craft stores that way they are hard to damage and easy to store for the following years.

Grab a Kleenex and go to http://welovethenielsons.blogspot.com/ to check out a video about the Nielson's and possibly participate in their benefit auction.

Hawaii

I just had to repost this picture because I love it. Its from Hawaii this past summer. The colors are amazing and I love Conner's expression.

Love, Inspiration, and Giving

If you haven't done it yet, take the time to read about Stephanie and her Family. It is totally absolutely 100% worth your time.

Today's Date

I barbecued last night and didn't clean up the patio. I woke up to a line of these little critters crawling through my house. Their long a@* conga line outside had made their way through a hole under the sliding doors into our home. They are NOT part of the Halloween decorations!!

Remember the nuclear fallout blog? Here is

the light at the end of that tunnel- REGROWTH!!

Had to put the Halloween

decorations on hold while I finished

something else very important. See me

in a public speaking engagement in

Flagstaff this weekend. EEEEK!!