The Darndest Things...

I haven't blogged in a while (as usual) but I just wanted to let you know a few things that Nola has asked me lately. Apparently she is reaching the age of uncomfortable questions...

How do you make people?

Why don't dinosaurs have belly buttons?

Why do boys' pee-pee spots look like carrots?

Why do girls' pee-pee spots look like... look like... wings?

Yeah - these are great questions... Not too sure if my answers were that great but they did the job. The "job" being that they ended the conversations and didn't lead to further questions.

Been A While.... Oops

Well... it's been a while since I posted and I totally left you hanging about the worst dinner ever post. Sorry to say, I will not be posting about it now. It's just been too long and all the funny has evaporated from my recollection. To quickly sum up, we had really bad service but endured it with lots of laughs!

My Mom's birthday was great. Cayce and I made it to 60 gifts to give her, 30 each. She loved it. The kids loved it - it was an overall hit.

We gave Logan a haircut - with Kirk's clippers. He went from shaggy to buzz - and grew up at least 6 months! And we finally resolved his cradle cap issues. He had it really bad on top of his head, but I was determined to conquer it once his long hair was out of the way. So we oiled him up a couple of times. (I put olive oil all over his scalp about an hour before his bath to soak in.) After two applications he is free and clear! But as the scalpy stuff came off, so did some of his hair. So he looks a little patchy, but not to worry... he comes from a long line of full-hair genes. He will have more than he wants in a week or so.
Here is a before:



And here is an after:


This after shot is also from yesterday, Valentine's Day. Logan got a GI Joe Car that rolls by itself - he loves it! And candy. Loves that too!
We had a Heart Shaped Menu yesterday:
Pink, Heart Shaped Pancakes for Brunch
Made Heart Shaped Cookies, with pink, red and white sprinkles
Heart Shaped Meatloaf for Dinner with
Artichoke Heart and Hearts of Palm Salad

And we had a surprise (to me) snow blizzard roll through (ok, it was only 4 inches) so it really felt like a holiday. Not the typical Valentine's Day let down. Kirk and I knew we weren't going out for dinner or anything, and we decided not to get each other any presents, so it was all about fun with the family. No pressure, no wasteful cards or flowers. (I hate getting flowers. Unless they are potted and I can plant them in the ground come Spring.). It was a good, snowy Valentine's Day.

Worst Dinner Ever (coming soon)

So tonight I had the worst, but funniest dinner experience EVER! I've had several glasses of wine and don't really feel like telling the whole story now.... But ooooh the anticipation!

Tomorrow sometime, or the next day, I will tell you the whole story.... And let you know where NEVER to go out to eat!

EVER!

Back Grounds...

I'm learning how to make my own backgrounds for the blog... sorry if I keep changing it or it's all out of whack. Please let me know what you think if you get here and you see a good one. I'm still working with the dimensions... hopefully what I see as correct will also be what you see too... if not, well... I will never really know.

PS - once I figure it out I can make you one too! (whoever you are)

Present Plans (Help!)

So my mother is turning 60 next month. Wow - 60!

She has pretty much everything she needs. She has a great man, a new house, a new ring (she got engaged over the holidays), and an awesome backyard. They have most everything they need as far as gadgets and gizmos, knick knacks and decor. She has tons of clothes, shoes... and no jewelry will compare to her newest acquisition. So what the heck to get her?

I have an idea!

SIXTY presents! Yes, 60 individually wrapped presents!

I've discussed it with Cayce, my sister, and she thinks it's a good idea. Which thrills me because now I'm only responsible for 30 of the gift ideas! And between us we have 4 kids and I'm sure a few hand made items and cards from them will be counted into the mix. Yes, we are going to count EVERYTHING! I think we will go with a basic, solid, monotone wrapping and have big numbered tags on each item to designate it #1, #2, #3.... #60. Even the cards.

So I have started my list. And I would love any suggestions and/or ideas to help me along.