Let it Snow..... Let it Snow..... Let it Snow.....

The kiddos and I woke up to S-N-O-W this morning..... I honestly couldn't believe it (although) common sense should tell me that it's close to November and I'm in the mountains...... Heeeeeeeellooooo.......... it's gonna snow..... :0)

We really haven't had any "hysterical" stories like we did last year...... (although going west instead of east) was a tad bit of a disaster :P

The kiddos and I are both enjoying our "pool" time.... I'm trying to teach Logan & Ty how to swim....... Logan is doing very well and quite literally has NO fear of anything :shrug:.......

I have to watch him VERY closely as one second he will be standing on the side of the pool and before I know it he's jumping IN the pool (with OR without me waiting to catch him)

Guess that's it for now......... We're leaving in a couple of hours to go have dinner with one of my Aunt and Uncle's (and cousins) Til then.......

~Peace

Vacation 2008

I've got a second to post this so thought I'd write about our adventures (thus far) .... I remember going back and reading the blogs after vacation was over last year and laughing my rear off sooooo I am going to do it for my own amusement........If ya don't want to read about the quirky, quacky, NUTSO acts skip the next week or so worth of blogs....

We went to Shanksville today...... and tonight we are in Maryland...... Shanksville is such a beautiful place...... (lots of farm land) and it was also a very sober reminder of how 911 touched ALL of our lives.... I've uploaded pics to my Myspace site and for those of you that don't have MS I'll work on getting them up to another photo share site soon......

No really *funny* stories to tell *yet* Other than Mom and I will freely admit that we are navagationally challenged (is that even a flipping word?) I really want to LIE here and say we did not have TWO.... (yeah count em TWO garmin's going) and STILL got lost...... (no comments please it was stressful enough) :)

Oh.... and WHY do I have time to sit here and post this blog right now? Instead of SWIMMING in the pool or relaxing in the hot tub?....... Well that WHY belongs to my little Logan bear who decided that he was going to test the waterproof factor of my luggage..... (It failed miserably) and I am now sitting in the hotel laundry room waiting for two loads of laundry to be finished.....

Let's hope that I managed to get the chocolate milk out........

Enough for today......... Tomorrow is a new day and we'll be exploring Maryland- Will write more but hopefully it won't be sitting next to a washer and dryer!!!!!!!!

~Peace

HAPPY Birthday Lil Bear!!!!!!!!!

Well, it's here...... Logan Bear is 4 today........ As it is with all of my children..... I'm really NOT sure where the time went.....

"Yogie" was a 1 Vessel Cord baby......((SUA)) ------ ( SUA is when the umbilical cord has only one artery instead of 2) ...............................add the emergency surgery I had to have while 7 months pregnant and I am one LUCKY and BLESSED "mommy" to have my Logan...... T

Those "pregnancy days" seem like yesterday..... I remember them VERY well....... and I also remember the first time I laid my eyes on my little guy.....

True to form logan came into this world screaming........... but the second I had him in my arms he quieted down and just looked at me...... I've always thought that somehow he was saying to me...... "See Mommy I told you I would be ok"......

He still gives me that look....... but now it's usually after he's pole vaulted off of the sofa onto his brother's back or flushed my keys down the toilet..... It always goes back to "THAT LOOK"........ He knows it melts my heart..... and he knows he can get away with just about anything by utilizing it......

He and I were out by the pond the other day watching a Herron, when the Herron had......... had enough of us invading it's space he/she spread those massive wings and took off......... Out of no where he turned to me and said... "Mama, Mama! Dat is ammmmmmazing"....... I couldn't help to think...... No baby doll...... U are.......

Happy Birthday my little love.....

25 Minutes and Counting.....

On your mark..... get set...... GO.........

I've got 25 minutes before my hair turns purple so I have to hurry and finish today's blog :P

I decided to do something I haven't done in over a year and *pamper* me today..... Got my hair cut.....and tonight I am coloring it...... (be afraid be VERY afraid) I basically threatened the beauticians life about taking any of the length off..... she layered it and "modernized" my look........ I LOVE .... LOVE... Love it...... Let's just say it's "punky" .........

When she's doing my hair I FLIP because I think I see a grey hair..... She says NO NO it's just a blonde hi-lite....

Uh huh like hell it is...... Sooooo I start thinking.....

Ya know.... New style.... New color..... let's do this.....

So I stop off and buy some "coloring" tonight on my way home..... Sneak it into the house because I KNOW it's gonna be an issue and when no one is looking...... I grab it... grab my laptop and here I sit..... (I think ya all should start laughing now.....somehow a grown woman should NOT have to "sneak" this kind of stuff)

Oh..... and the hair cut reaction was as follows: WHAT the HELL did you do to your hair......

My response was....... A simple smile..... and.............. well obviously your the ONLY one who doesn't like it as I've had 4 compliments from total strangers within a matter of 2 hours......

In other words..... Kiss my Arss..... :)

Tic Toc Tic Toc...... 11 minutes......

Ya know....... I think this whole thing is stemming from the fact that my "baby" (Logan) will be 4 tomorrow....... I don't know that I am accepting that very well...... WHERE did the time go.......

O well....... atleast I didn't go out and buy a red convertible like most folks suffering from a mid-life crisis do......

Time to *rinse* :0)

Long Day.... But Cute Email...

Gonna try to make this a short one because I've had a pretty long day and I'm beyond *tired*..... The kiddos and I headed to a wedding in PA today..... It was nice to see some folks I haven't seen in a few years....... and (hell) as usual to see a couple that I won't mention :P

Wedding was beautiful....... and the reception was alot of fun.... The kiddos had a blast and it was hysterical to watch them on the dance floor.....

On another note.... I signed on to Yahooooooo yesterday and what's the damn headline I see? Well, I actually can't remember the "headline" just the picture of Joe and a blurb about him placing the Stanley Cup upside down..... (They opened the NHL season in Detroit this past week with a concert) I watched the video and thought WTF is the big deal?

Piss on em...... I think it's funny and he shouldda tossed the damn thing in the audience :P

On a final note..... Got a "interesting / cute" email from my friend Becky today...... Thought I'd paste it and let you guys try it.....

I scored a 44........ and the description was dead on........ thus the "interesting".....

Here ya go...... Have fun......

1.When do you feel your best?

a) in the morning

b) during the afternoon and early evening

c) late at night

2. You usually walk...

a) fairly fast, with long steps

b) fairly fast, with little steps

c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face

d) less fast, head down

e) very slowly

3.When talking to people you...

a) stand with your arms folded

b) have your hands clasped

c) have one or both your hands on your hips

d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking

e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4.When relaxing, you sit with...

a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side

b) your legs crossed

c) your legs stretched out or straight

d) one leg curled under you

5.When somet hing really amuses you, you react with...

a) big appreciated laugh

b) a laugh, but not a loud one

c) a quiet chuckle

d) a sheepish smile

6.When you go to a party or social gathering you...

a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you

b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know

c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7.You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted..

a) welcome the break

b) feel extremely irritated

c) vary between these two extremes

8.Which of the following colors do you like most?

a) Red or orange

b) black

c) yellow or light blue

d) green

e) dark blue or purple

f) white

g) brown or gray

9.When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are..

a) stretched out on your back

b) stretched out face down on your stomach

c) on your side, slightly curled

d) with your head on one arm

e) with your head under the covers

10.You often dream that you are...

a) falling

b) fighting or struggling

c) searching for something or somebody

d) flying or floating

e) you usually have dreamless sleep

f) your dreams are always pleasant

POINTS:

1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6

2. (a) 6 ( b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e)

3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6

4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1

5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2

6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2

7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4

8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1

9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1

10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should 'handle with care.' You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if t hat trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anyt hing! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring.Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

Am I going to Jail?!?!?!

I was Alllllllllllllllllllllllllll set to go to bed...... I studied my eyes out tonight..... and was actually tired and thought "Ya know I really should check my email just one more time tonight".......

Soooooo I click over to AOL..... Sign on and what's the first message I see....

"AM I GOING TO JAIL" (from no one else but MY MOTHER!!!!!!!!!) I think it's a forward so I kind of roll my eyes and wonder what the heck she's sent me now.......

I open it...... and she's SERIOUS! LoL

I won't post what she said..... But I will say she basically RIPPED a certain congressman (Dennis Kucinich) apart in an email and sent it to him.....

I laughed....... and I laughed............ and then I laughed so hard that I almost choked......

And to answer your question..... NO Mom, I don't think you'll go to jail...... But I SO need to get you OFF of the damn computer before you do!!!!!!!

And for the love of all that is sacred PLEASE stop telling people that you dislike them so much that they "make your rear hurt"......

Simply say....... Mr. Kucinich Kiss My (ahem) insert profanity here!!!!!

Cripe..... She got Myspace last week and now she's e-mailing congressmen.... I thought it was MY job to give HER grey hair and not HER job to give ME grey hair!!!!

Keep it up young lady and your grounded!!!!

(And Yes I am STILL laughing over this)

~~O gawd~~....... I just had a HORRIBLE thought...... What if she learns how to blog!!!!!!!!

On that note.......... and in order to feel like I *am* doing my job...... I'm going to remind her that *I* will be driving her on her vacation in a few weeks and I hope she enjoys the 10 hours of THIS while on the road....

That'll teach her ;0)~

~Akon~ (No not AKRON)

A couple of weeks ago when Rob and Chrissy were in town I heard this song playing at the club we stopped at....... I usually HATE..... and I repeat HATE anything with "rap" in it..... The only exception to that rule is "Old School" schtuff..... (Heavy D, LL Cool J) Sorry I still have a lil of that 80's inner city girl in me.... :)

Anyway, this song came on and it was an INSTANT "Omg" I love it......... Which happens MAYBE 1x a year....... The last "new" stuff I can remember liking was "Welcome to the black parade" by My Chemical Romance...... (They sound like Queen I couldn't help it)

It took me 2 weeks but I finally FOUND the song on U-bloob tonight sooooo enjoy!

(Make sure your sitting because it is NOT typical "me" music & ya just might fall over from shock ) :P :P