Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Some Random Shots

In case you didn't know, this is what a man with big muscles and fast legs looks like.


Classy ride. I had heard that BMW was coming out with some lower-end, more affordable 128's and 135's, but this has gotta be like a 1.


"Yeah, boss, I KNOW HOW IT WORKS! The rain comes out the gutter onto the ramp, goes UP its slope, climbs over the ledge on the taller end, and then that giant rock helps it get to the drain grate! I KNOW!"


And finally, this abandoned car just made me laugh in that embarrassing immature way that you laughed at Borat and didn't want anyone to know about.

And Finally...

I think the boots really make the outfit. She was chasing me after Christmas Eve mass:


Kyle and the aforementioned Grandma Sweetie Pie


Myself, Kyle, Ella, Uncle Jonathan, and Josh


Ella was on poor little Bandit like white on rice the whole time we were at Aunt Chrissy's :) Poor little guy!


Bum-Bu-BUUMMM! SANTA!!! (Also known as Uncle Mark to those who can read)

And Still More...

Kyle's Feet are in the center of the kiosk at the mall! Cool, huh? It's a pic of his 3 week old feet with my wedding ring on one toe and Josh's on the other... Maybe I should get a better one so you can see it


Snow!!


Snow!!


Snow!!


The ramifications of frolicking in the snow for 4 hours? Weeks of this:

And More...

PILOT TO BOMBADIER!!!


Ready for SANTA!!!


Family Picture. The one time Josh looked at this blog he commented on the lack of reference and inclusion of HIMSELF in it. So here, Josh, in case you ever again return to "the blog thing."


Having lots of fun at the mall petri dish. I mean playground.


Isn't this a classic "screw you, mom! stop taking my picture!" look?

More...

World Fest! A great day for family fun! We will definitely go back next year, and we'll actually take $ for food...


When your friends take pity on you for not having a double stroller



Now for some random shots of Ms. Ella Bean:

How Ella watches TV


How Ella rides in the car


How Ella does some light reading (Twilight, anyone?)

Photos For You

Ella and her cousin Ashlynn


Ella, Auntie Cheryl, and Ashlynn


Fun in the backyard! I love a good action shot...


Loving on Uncle Jon's puppy Cash (this is how she "smiles" for the camera these days)


What a sweet puppy! He went to live with a new family, where he will get proper training as a hunting dog!

Squirting Dog Poop

Ella has been .. nutty lately. She is funny, though, I have to admit. Unfortunately she overheard Josh describing to someone the incident that occured several weeks ago when a certain 3 year old fed our dog many many treats, and he later left us many presents all over the garage. And the Garage door. And the kennel in the garage. Apparently the treats are too rich for him. Ugh.

So now Ella tosses "squirting dog poop" into any and all conversations she can. It's really gross but kind of funny, too in that sick 12 year old boy kind of a way.

ANYHOW! Probably shouldn't have led with that tidbit there...

Kyle. Sweet little guy Kyle! He is almost 8 months old. He has two chompers, and still happy as can be. He had his first little baby cold (barring the hospitalization many months ago) and he sits up quite well. Although today he did tump over and bonk his head on the floor. Crawling- I am pretty sure he has NO interest in crawling what-so-ever. But that's okay. He stands up pretty well with his hand on the ottoman, so I think he'll still somehow manage to walk in spite of the fact he may never learn that laying on your stomach can be conducive to more than just turning your head and falling asleep.

In other news- well, there's not much to report! We had a super Christmas. Lots of family, lots of fun. We hosted Josh's family here and that was fun. My first big meal at the new place, and I have to say it would have been really great but I was not feeling 100%. But I digress. Everyone was very gracious and complimentary, and it was neat to see everybody. My Aunt Chrissy hosted my mom's extended family at her place, and that was really fun, too. SANTA even stopped by! I KNOW!

My great grandma passed away, which was a tough thing right before the holiday. I am so thankful my mom initiated our trip to see her last summer, where we had pictures made of the 5 living generations of our family. Pretty cool. Technically Kyle was in the picture, too, we just didn't know it yet!

I pray for her often, and more for my Grandma Sweetie Pie (that's really what we call her) she lived with her and was care-giver. She'll be moving back to the area sometime in the coming year and while I wish circumstances were different, I am so excited to have her "back." She is awesome with the kids and always lots of fun.

So beyond that there isn't a whole lot to report. At least not that I remember which is not to say much. I rang in the New Year sick as a dog (as well as the kids) and Josh went to a friend's place and played 42 and drank like a sailor (judging by the stench I was able to pick up even through my completely congested, fever-ridden haze.) Not the best celebration, but that's how we do it.

SO! Enough of this jabber, huh? I need to upload about a bajillion photos to share, so I'll get on that. :)