Perfect Plug

Of all the house hold chores I get to do, vacuuming is my favorite. In fact, the only thing I don't like about vacuuming is trying to remember how to spell it. Two C's or two U's? (Feel free to share your clever associations) Anyway, we had our home appraised recently for a refinance. The appraiser was talking about square feet and how long our garage was etc... Exciting things I don't get to converse about on a regular basis. I don't know about you, but I really can't picture what 200 yards or even 200 feet look like. So. I think everyone should learn to speak in vacuum terms to me. Instead of talking about square footage on my house, the appraiser should have asked how many different plugs I must use to vacuum the upstairs. Without hesitation I would have blurted out, "One!!" He would have been impressed with my extensive knowledge, had he asked me that. All the same, I recall how excited I was the day I found my one perfect plug. I vacuumed the entire upstairs without the annoyance of switching plugs. I guess you could say we've sucked together, my vacuum and I. I suck at spelling vacccuuum and my vacuum has great suction. May you be so lucky!

In other news....

Just once I'd like to run around naked in some puppy dog slippers while emptying shelves and cupboards to my hearts delight. I would make everyone around me giggle with my infectious grin and I could get away with anything! That's the dream life. I can only think of one thing that I may improve upon-some puppy dog gloves. I wouldn't want to catch a cold for heavens sake!

In other news Brynner got a cop car for Christmas. It speeds off with incredible force and even makes sounds. He's quite pleased with it.

In other, other news Brynner can finally fit into the corduroy jacket we bought years and years ago. He's our little college professor.

And yet some more news. My son kind of looks like me in this picture. I can't quite place exactly which feature, but it's awesome.

Tip from Tahnie: Brushing Teeth

I brush my teeth too hard. It's true. My logic-if you want them really clean, brush really hard and Tadaa! really clean. Not the case when it comes to teeth. Apparently my gums are receding because I brush too hard. I now only use my two pinky's to hold my toothbrush. You should do the same. It was an important lesson learned. It made me think about more things I could be doing too intensely.

1. I have an actual indentation on my right middle finger from years and years of pushing too hard as I write.
2. Just the other day, I actually got a very painful blister on my finger from getting out a few stains on Brynner's clothes.
3. I can cut through those Styrofoam plates like butter, and I also recall snapping plastic forks right and left! (I decided against inserting a bad joke on how they don't make right and left handed forks. Good decision, glad I left it out.)
4. I've been know to take a bottle of those overly enthusiastic scrubbing buddies bathroom cleanser and doing havoc on my bathroom. I can scrub good and hard as long as I have on a pair of rubber gloves. I feel empowered, I would dare say even fearless with them on!
5. Brad and I went to Disneyland this week (another post) I intensely played the new Toy Story 2 shoot game. My hand hurt so badly from pulling the trigger I could barely eat afterward. OK I didn't have that hard of a time. I found that after spending $17.00 on a sandwich, my animal instincts kicked in, I ate through the pain.

What does this all mean?? I honestly don't know. Just promise me this: Use light circular motions on those pearly whites of yours.

Happy Sad Birthday!

Our baby boy turned 1 this month! I can't believe he's been with us for a whole year! No cutesy party for Brad's son. We had a family biker rally complete with temporary tattoos, do-rags, and a Harley Davidson inspired cake. Ideally the birthday boy would have been happy and feeling well, but alas, we would find out that afternoon at the Doctor's, he had a ear ache on his left side and pretty much had a miserable day. An early nap allowed for a little break in the tears but they flowed freely almost the entire party. He didn't eat much of his lunch and didn't want to touch his cake let alone eat/play with it. Are you excited to see pictures from this happy day??!!!

Brynner crying on Dad's Harley with Mom

Brynner crying while opening gifts with Poppy.

Brynner chewing on gifts...at this point in the day we thought he was teething.

Brynner's little cake. You know...the one that he didn't want anything to do with.

Brynner thinking how strange everyone is for the sudden out break of song.

Poppy helping Brynner get messy.

Brynner not liking messy...or ear aches....I forget which

Brad threw this cake together 15 min. before people arrived. Good job hon!

Yes, that is a vacuum attachment for a pinata stick. What do you use?!

This is on his actual birthday. He enjoyed his cake this time!

Finally we have a happy Brynner on his Happy Birthday!!!

One word answers

Cheri tagged me, I think to see if I could do one word answers! 1. Where is your cell phone? upstairs 2. Where is your significant other? Home! 3. Your hair color? Brown 4. Your mother? vital 5. Your father? thoughtful 6. Your favorite thing? hugs 7. Your dream last night? Forgot 8. Your dream/goal? consideration 9. The room you're in? Office 10. Your hobby? photography 11. Your fear? loss 12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? forward 13. Where were you last night? Twilight 14. What you're not? male 15. One of your wish-list items? camera 16. Where you grew up? marriage 17. The last thing you did? blink 18. What are you wearing? blanket 19. Your TV? Brad's 20. Your pet? hairy 21. Your computer? Tahnie's 22. Your mood? content 23. Missing someone? Dad 24. Your car? transport 25. Something you're not wearing? leotard 26. Favorite store? here 27. Your summer? adore 28. Love someone? Brad 29. Your favorite color? blue 30. When is the last time you laughed? minutes 31. Last time you cried? week Harder then it looks, you should try it.

Thankful: Part I

I'm thankful for my family

I'm thankful for my close family

I'm thankful to move forward in life and beyond

I'm thankful for kisses

I'm thankful we can rest and take it all in

I'm thankful I can hear my son laugh

I'm thankful my man loves his little man

I'm thankful my son has skills

I'm thankful my husband has one sexy behind!! Hmm.

I'm thankful I'm not raising my son on my own

I'm thankful I have a sense of humor

I'm thankful my child looks up to his Daddy

I'm thankful to be in the background once in a while

I'm thankful my son likes me

I'm really really thankful my son likes me

I'm thankful to Britta for doing such an awesome job with our family pictures! Go here to check out her website. (thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you)

Halloween

He doesn't have his white gloves on in these photos. All the same, I think he made a pretty cute Super Mario!

I had to quickly update this and show Brad and I as the Publisher's Clearing house couple for Halloween. I know I look terrible in this picture...that's what I was going for! Those curlers are harder then it looks to put in. Kudos to my Grandma for doing it by herself all these years! :) We won 1st prize for most creative!