Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Tagged!

My best friend Amanda emailed this to me and I am tagging anyone who wants to, to post it as well. I know I still need to do a Christmas post. It's coming, I promise.
1. What is your occupation? Stay at home mom= housekeeper, referee, shoulder to cry on, Dr. Mom, laundry pro (or maybe Frankie just says that so he doesn't have to do it...hmmm..."But YOU do it so much better than ME."), chauffeur, and bill payer. You get the picture. Notice I didn't say chef! haha!
2. What color are your socks right now? no socks, just some sad feet that need some attention
3. What are you listening to right now? Bradley snoring (feel asleep in my bed), and the dryer. The job never ends.

4. What was the last thing that you ate? A steak salad from Cafe Rio...same as you Amanda!
5. Can you drive a stick shift? I have, but not very good
6. What color would you be, if you were a color? a pretty green
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? my mom, but had to go because my kids don't allow me to have conversations on the phone. haha
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? The most!
9. How old are you today? 26
10. Favorite drink? Hands down, Pepsi. The nectar of the Gods!
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball- Yankees Baby!!! Or any sport Bradley is playing.
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? What woman hasn't??
13. Pets? A fish, not a fan of pets...
14. Favorite food? My momma's chicken divan. It's a family favorite!
15. Last movie you watched in movie theater? I think Step Brothers. I can't really remember. I can't wait to see Mall Cop.
16. What do you do to vent anger? A long, drawn-out, play-by-play phone call to Amanda who always listens and makes me feel better for being crazy! haha!
17. What was your favorite toy as a child? I would have to say a Barbie that had a peach dress with a shimmery bodice. I think my moms still got it stored in the garage.
18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? That's a tough one. They are both my favorite. Fall because it's a break from the scorching heat of Summer. Spring because baseball starts.
19. Cherry or Blueberry? Cherry
20. Do you want your friends to do this too? Yeah!
21. Who is most likely to respond? Leah
22. Who is least likely to respond? hmmm...
23. When was the last time you cried? About 3 a.m. this morning when we couldn't get Landon back to sleep (he never does this!). It was more like a delirious whine "I just want to sleep..."
24. Who is the friend you've had the longest time that you are sending this to? Amanda! We're totally BFF's. Ask Bradley.
25. Favorite smell? Frankie before we go on a date. Bow-chicka-wow-wow!
26. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Everything is better with cheese! (I stole your answer Amanda because I couldn't agree more!)
27. Favorite Car? My Tahoe, it's big and sounds beefy! haha!
28. Number of keys on your key ring? 2- car, house
29. Number of years at your current job? Almost 8 years...crazy
30. Favorite day of the week? Thursday- Frankie is off and we get to hang out and play with the kids.
31. How many states have you lived in? 3- Utah, California, and Nevada

TAG YOU'RE IT!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Our Visit With Santa

Every year we go to see Santa at the Meadows mall. Last year was Landon's first Christmas (almost 10 months old) and first time on Santa's lap. We stood in the long line watching parents and photographers painstakingly trying to get screaming kids to smile (it's fine for a minute or two, but come on guys- move it along). Not us. When it was finally our turn and we set Landon on his lap he totally freaked out. They started jingling bells and trying to make him smile, but I had to stop them. I said just take it. It's a memory, and a dang funny one if I do say so myself. So here's last years picture with Santa. I LOVE IT!!! So classic. Bradley looks so handsome and then there's this crazed, red faced little boy screaming. Fast forward to this year. Landon is now almost 22 months and knows who Santa is and will always point out anything "Santa" that he sees. He LOVES Santa as a matter of fact. So we headed to the mall to go see the famous Santa. The whole time we were in line he was amazed that the real Santa was there. He would yell, "I love you Santa!". Very cute. So when it was our turn to go see him Landon would not let go of Frankie to sit on his lap. Eventually we pried him off. He had the most concerned look on his face as he tried to squirm away. The workers said, "Don't worry. We'll get him to smile." And I said "NO, just take it!" So this is what we got his year. Look at Landon's eyebrow's!
Once again I love it! This will be added to the collection of pics from years past with Santa that I put out every year. It's so fun to see how much they change.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

He's a Dancin' Fool

I finally figured out how to upload videos! The boys and I always turn on the music channels and have dance parties. Here's Landon gettin' down in his flip flops. I love how half way through he gives Bradley (off camera) a big grin as if to say, "Yeah, you like my moves". Enjoy!

Why is it so hard...

to find a baby doll stroller that isn't pink?? I wanted to get Landon a doll (or in his case, a Build-a-Bear) stroller. Everywhere I've gone all they have is pink or purple. I'm sorry, but little girls aren't the only ones who like to push around their stuffed animals/dolls! My father-in-law gave me a hard time about wanting to get him one. I don't think it's weird at all! He WILL be a dad someday. I thought for sure I'd find one at Toys R Us tonight. Nope. So guess what?? I gave in and got a black Maclaren doll stroller ...with raspberry pink trim. Ha! It was the best I could do!!! It is mostly black. I hope Frankie doesn't think I'm crazy! Whatever. Landon won't care and I know he'll love it. I also got him a miniature broom. He loves to use mine, but knocks everything down because it's so big. And I'm pretty sure he's getting a little dirt devil vacuum. Boys can sweep, vacuum, AND push stuffed animals around too damn it!!!