Triple Tangent Thursday...

1. Party- It currently looks like a party store threw up in my dining room... but I am pretty sure that Addison's "Alice in Wonderland" theme birthday party is going to be spectacular... 

2. Running- It's hard after racing and it finally clicked that the reason it feels like I am running through mud is because I raced Saturday and you need to let your body recover one day per mile you ran... 10K= 6.2 miles= 6.2 days to feel like racing again. Duh. How could I forget that?? 

3. I feel certain that after this party is said and done, that I will go through some sort of depression because UPS and FedEx aren't delivering 3 times a day. 

Have you ever felt depressed because every delivery isn't for you? Or maybe a tad jealous because your child is going to Disney for her birthday and you aren't going? 

Wordless Wednesday...

My personal quote this weekend...

"The goal is to look important, not actually BE important." 

That was my motto for the BBQ cook-off. I accomplished that by having a radio and getting to drive a gator. 

Imaginary Money Spending

I started cleaning out the girls closets this week.. shedding the winter clothes, bringing out the 2T stuff for Claire- side note- apparently Addison went from Fall 2T to Spring/Summer 3T- so we don't have any Spring 2T stuff.. bummer. 

Anyway, I was going through shoes and what not and got to thinking about if money was no object, what would I replace that didn't really need replacing? Ya know, things are just fine doing their job but you are just tired of looking at them and want something new? 

Like for instance, I would throw all the girls shoes and just get new ones. I already told you about the Pink Toms I want to get them. A new pair of flip flops, some sandals, a pair of tennis shoes, and possibly another cute pair. Just because a girl needs options. 

I would also replace Claire's sippy cups. I am just tired of looking at the gnawed spouts on them. Weird. I know. 

I would give our laundry room the make over it deserves. New paint, new flooring, proper wall hanging storage. Painted cabinets. Well.. maybe it will get a mini-make over?

or maybe this?

I would also give our Master closet a make over-- new paint. New Chandelier. wall hooks galore for purses. Maybe even a stenciled wall. I would also replace all hangers with wooden hangers. I know. Frivolous. 

I would also give our garage an awesome make over...

Like serious. 

 Ahh.. a girl can dream, right?? What random items would you replace with imaginary money?

This weekend deserved a Ta-Da!!

This weekend was a little on the crazy side. Friday started with a bridal luncheon for John's cousin that was getting married. And then of course, the McPhillips had a get together Friday night full of laughter, stories, pictures, pizza, and wine. (This is the reason I fit in so well.) I seriously love his family. All the cousins, aunts, uncles, babies-- they are just fabulous to be around. 

Saturday started with Addison's very first gymnastics jamboree/recital/thing. I would be lying if I said that I didn't tear up at times. She looked so big, yet so tiny and vulnerable. She thought it was going to be a normal class, I think, because when she saw all the chairs, she freaked a little. But, calmed down and did her thing. 

Our first Ta Da! of the day. 

I had Dad video it, so you can see the Olympic goodness in my 4 year old. She dominates every event except the beam. Which I can't blame her, that thing freaks me out too. Instead of posting a bazillion pictures, I'll just post the shortened video. Dad took to heart when I told him I only cared about her being on it. He literally videoed her sitting and watching the other girls perform. Well done, Boompa. Well done. I now have 40 minutes of precious Addison video, of which I am only going to post about 5 minutes on here.



The part she was most excited about was her medal. Seriously. The running medals are rubbing off on her because she couldn't wait to tell me about it.

One last Ta Da!! 

My Saturday then continued with a maternity session, some light yard work, and the gorgeous wedding. It was outside and I don't think they could have asked for a more beautiful day. Tracie and I were told we were the life of the dance floor and passed our "sorority girl"dance moves onto another generation. You know, where you just shuffle your feet or move your hips and do all your dancing with your hands? It takes talent to not spill your drink too. 

We also may or may not have been the leaders of "Come on Ride This Train"... let's not play. You know I spent the summer before 8th grade watching and learning the dance on MTV. You know you did it too. Just admit it. 

We ate breakfast with the cousins- Marie, Dave, Sarah, Scott, Ashlyn, Jay, Joseph, and Tracie. Even MeMac showed up! Then it was back to do some more yard work and trip to the 'Mart before the girls arrived back home. 

It was a jam packed weekend, but super fun! 

Debbie Downer Post

Hi. I am on the verge of a mental running breakdown. Every time I have run since Disney, my knee hurts and I am getting side stitches. Since I like to overanalyze everything, here is my breakdown. My knee is hurting because I need new shoes. Because my knee hurts, I change my running gait and hunch therefore inhibiting my breathing ability while running. Makes sense? Totally nonsense? You be the judge.

I told John that I don't think I should run until I am able to go get re-fitted and get some new shoes. Now, let's just find the $$ and time to head up to the Huntsville to Fleet Feet Sports. 

Not running and having bad runs kinda makes me a little crazy in the head. It makes me stress about it, and that runs over into my daily life. And doesn't help my attitude with my sassy princesses. And honestly? It makes me a little depressed. I REALLY want to run Nashville, I have yet to sign up due to the fact that I am scared I am really injured and I want to mentally be ready for this race and I don't feel like I am right now. And then I get mad about it. You see why I am a little bit of a crazy person, right now? 

Any advice, words of wisdom, slaps in the face are always welcome. 

In other news, I am headed to Hartselle today with Becca so she can get fitted for her bridesmaids dress for her brothers wedding-- did I mention that I am the wedding photographer? Holy cow. I am. I am so pumped. And then tonight, pizza dinner and play date with Lee and Alana and their kiddos. Super excited about what today holds. 

Guess it's time to get out of the jammies and put some real people clothes on. 

P.S. Did you watch the Bachelor? So glad he picked Emily. Loved her hair on the After the Final Rose- but that was the most awkward show ever. Brad has a temper? Must be bad-- why didn't she have the ring and he gave it back on the show? That's just strange. I would love to know what happened... Because I am just nosey. :) 

P.P.S. I am not a fan of the scales this week- I had gotten down to 131.5- I could taste the glory of 130- and guess who's hormonal and has a monthly visitor and back up to 135?? So, I refuse to input my weight on My Fitness Pal this week. 

Oh. Wow.

Wow. Just wow. I woke this morning to find my inbox being flooded with comments and e-mails from all the readers that have stopped by from Skinny Runner. You guys are so nice! You have really made my Friday! It makes me feel bad that the first post is a rant on my children.. Whoops. I promise those things rarely happen.
Anyway, I wanted to share some of the awesome advice I got on how to deal with the 'tude and toddlers... apparently, the best thing is to ignore it. Which is going to be crazy hard for me to do, but I shall try and let you know how it goes. I am also going to try and really compliment her when her behavior is awesome. She really is extremely sweet and likes to help- so I am going to encourage that.

GiGi came and picked the girls up yesterday and they spent the night with her and it was awesome. I really needed that- they will be coming home sometime today, so I am going to try to knock out some of things on my To Do List-- got some crafts I want to work on and some organizing too.

I also got out and ran this morning.. Two and a half miles- nice and easy- except I seem to have forgotten how to breathe and keep getting side stitches. I need to make sure I am drinking enough water.

To my new readers-- is anyone planning on running the Rock N Roll Country Music Marathon in Nashville at the end of April? I still haven't signed up, but I really want to!

More and More Randomness.. on Tuesday.

So, I survived my weekend. Just barely. It went a little something like this.. Friday-- date night with the hubs to see No Strings Attached, where I laughed entirely too loud and related too much for my liking with Natalie Portman's character. Seriously. Emotional robot.. I totally understand her. As my heart was going out for a sister, John leaned over and whispered, "What is UP with her? She has problems!" Whoops.

Saturday- John worked.. supposed to run 6 miles, only did 4.8. Photo session at 1. Dinner in Huntsville with Mom and Bill-- delish!! And a great time was had, in my opinion. 

Sunday- overslept for church--children are not good alarm clocks. Who knew? Birthday party at 2-- which my children went to and I took pictures for then straight to Birmingham for dinner for Jay's Birthday. 

Whew. I am tired just typing all that. 

Claire has a new way of eating goldfish she would like to share with you. 

Look Ma! No hands!!

Then, you pile them all together...

Try to eat one the normal way.. it just doesn't feel right!

 Back to my new way!!

All of that makes a person entirely too tired... So Ma takes pictures while I sleep!

 Why am I so cute?? Who knows!

Consider this my Project 52 week 3 too! Two birds with one stone! 

I am turning into a crazy person... I am leaving for Blissdom tomorrow!! Gotta pack up my stilettos and jeggings.. and I don't have enough room in one suitcase. Unless I go get my BIG bag that I normally check in an airport.. too much? Most likely. 

Oh.. and tomorrow is Jay's birthday and my mom is having knee surgery and I will most likely not get to see her since I am leaving at lunch time. 

I really hope I don't forget my ADD medication! 

And since I really enjoyed the other days music trivia.. I shall start doing that again. I think "Grenade" was a little too easy for peeps. 

"So baby, what's the story? Did ya find another man? Is easy to sleep in the bed that we made

WHen you don't look back, guess those feelings they start to fade away.

I used to feel your fire, but now it's cold inside

and your back on the streets like you didn't miss a beat" 

Complete Randomness

Yesterday, we had to go to Huntsville because John's car was shaking pretty bad whenever he braked and since I am driving it to Nashville next week for Blissdom, we needed to find out what was wrong. Apparently, there was a silent recall on the roters? They didn't send out letters but if anyone complained about it, they replaced it for free.. Weird. Anyway.. the car is good as new. 

We pretty much lounged around all day.. took some stuff back to Hancock Fabrics that I didn't use for the ottoman, looked in Dick's sporting goods, and then we went and ate at Newk's. John loves Newk's. It's okay... But I like to give places a chance until I can find something that I love. I tried to Cobb Salad this time.. no onions or Blu Cheese. Blu Cheese makes me want to vomit. John warned me that the salad were pretty big. I wasn't prepared for the mixing bowl that it came in. 

It's the size of my head!!

I would like to point out that most of this salad was lettuce and I did pound it pretty good. I also learned something about myself from this salad. I do not like Gorgonzola cheese. GROSS. I love Feta cheese and I thought it was similar, but NOPE. It's like Blu Cheese's twin sister. 

We ventured over to Fleet Feet Sports in Huntsville, so I could scope out a Spibelt. And let me tell you, that place is heaven!! I mean, the one in Huntsville slaps the one in Birmingham in the face. They were passing out packets for a 50K this weekend, and I thought John was going to have a stroke over the distance- which is 31 miles. But he also contemplated signing up because of the super nice North Face shirts that were the race shirts. I also found these tempos.. they had a white pair that was trimmed in the purple and green and it was a tough decision, but John made fun of white running shorts. I realize I need another pair of tempos, like I need another hole in my head, but I can't help it!! I am addicted... (the first step is admitting there is a problem...) John made fun of me about my addiction, but I told him I owned up to it unlike him with his addiction to tennis shoes and jackets. 

I mean.. I NEEDED this shorts, because I like outfits that match and I have a shirt that is that green color that has never had a pair of shorts of it's very own to match! You see... I did that shirt a favor, right?!!? 

Anyway, I am not sure about the Spibelt... it's a good idea in theory, but the one I looked at didn't look big enough for my iPhone! 

Since it's Friday and I love spitting out song lyrics.. Can you name this song?? 

"Black, black, black and blue

Beat me til I'm numb

Tell the Devil I said 'Hey' when you get back to where you're from"

Happy Friday!

JV Football games...

Monday night was the first of my nephew Joseph's football games that we have been able to attend. He hangs on the sidelines while we were there, so, of course, after we left, he would get to play have some great tackles. 

My Mama

These two? Nothing but trouble...

This one? Well... she comes for the ice.

This one? Trying to state her case as to why she should get to go play with the big kids...

This one? Ate more ice.

Who knew there were so many faces to eating ice out of a cup?

Anyway... we are headed to Hotlanta tomorrow for John's super nerdy Cedia show.. but I have been promised a shopping trip with one fabulous blogger, who has some pretty amazing hair....

Passing the Time...

So, I am trying to pass the time until the UPS man brings my new camera, so I decided to entertain you win my Top 5 Celebrity Girl Crushes..

Excited, no?

Reese Witherspoon.. she is wholesome, has amazing style, loves her kiddos, and bags some of Hollywoods hottest men. 

Jennifer Garner.. seriously? She is about the cutest thing ever. 

Julie Bowen is super hot! Have you seen her on Weeds? Wowza... and now, Modern Family? Highlarious

Jennifer Aniston... this is a no brainer. What was Brad thinking?!!?

My number 1 girl crush is Carrie Underwood... O.M.G. She is so gorgeous! She has awesome hair, phenomenal style, and a rockin' body. Plus, the girl can SING!!!

Alright.. I'm going to make myself pretty for my new camera. I want to make a good first impression. :)

Digging for Gold

As most 3 year olds and any child for that matter, Addison is constantly picking her nose. She does it a lot when she is getting embarrassed or trying to avoid doing something. Like, picking her nose is the hardest thing to do in the world and she couldn't possibly be bothered with picking up her toys because she is doing important work by digging for gold. 

She has been having a really hard time taking naps lately, and is fighting them with all her will. So, I expected no less when I picked her up from pre-school on Monday. Only, she fights them there, by taking our her rubber bands and chewing on them until one of her teachers takes them away. When she got in the car, she told me that she stuck a rubber band up her nose. I told her that we do not stick things up our noses and and she nodded like she totally got it. 

The next day John was putting her down for her nap while I was blog stalking, and he called me into her room. "What does this look like to you? It looks like a rubber band" 

Me: "Well, she told me yesterday that she put a rubber band up there, but I assumed she got it out."

John: " Go get me some tweezers, please."

On my way to get tweezers, I grabbed my camera( what? this was totally a blogging moment!) When Addison realized kinda how serious this was, she started getting scared. And crying, just because she was scared.

John was able to get it out, but I informed Addison the next time we might not be able to get it out ourselves and it would involve a trip to the ER with lots of needles and poking.

I think she understood, but now she has some strange freak out around anyone with a white coat. I don't know what that is about. 

Sharing is Caring...

I tend to have those stupid moments. You know the moments when a second after you do something or say something, you think, "That wasn't my best idea".

Well, I had another one today and since I am so nice, I'll shall share with you so you can have a good laugh.

I don't know if any of you watch CougarTown. I love it. Well, last week, Courtney Cox waxed her armpits. Today is my waxing day. You know, the day where I wax my eyebrows and my lip( don't judge me). Recently, I decided to purchase some bikini wax. You see, I get Brazilian waxes, and although they hurt and include a stranger looking at your nuni, I don't have to worry about that area for about 6 weeks and me likey. The downside is, they are pricey. And, I thought, I could cut back some expenses by doing it myself. I must say, I have only done it once or twice, because lets face it, I am not that flexible. Back to the story at hand, I needed to shave my pits, and I thought I might try my hand at waxing them. I had the sensitive area wax and thought I'd give it the 'ol college try. I heated up the wax, slapped it on, and thought, "This is really hot!" I wasn't very quick with putting the strip on there, and when I ripped it off, I saw spots. It HURT. Not only did it hurt, it ripped skin off. And I was bleeding. Not only was I bleeding, but there were still patches on wax attached to hair that didn't come off on the strip. I almost cried. Have you ever had to pick wax off of your body? With hair attached to it? It was awful. I hopped in the shower in hopes to warm up the wax so it would come off easier. Now, I still have wax on my armpit, it's bleeding and it's too sensitive to shave off the hair that is still there.

I want my mommy. :(

30 Things Before I'm 30

I've been updating my list.. I just keep marking stuff off!


Here's the mission: Complete these 30 tasks before I turn 30.

Start date: February 4th,2010

End Date: April 20th, 2014

Bold-Completed

italics-in progress

Fitness:

1. finish a 1/2 marathon
2.run, without walking, an entire 1/2 marathon
3. finish a sprint marathon
4.learn how to swim properly
5. reach a goal weight

Family Life:

6. decide if we are finished having children
7. have a somewhat successful photography business
8. have a date night once a week for an entire month with hubs
9. be in a bigger house
10.learn how to make homemake cupcakes and decorate them
11. finish the girls baby books
12. organize my desk and keep it organized for one month
13. grow an herb garden and hopefully use it
14. Live on a budget for two months
15. Donate my hair to locks of love
16. take Addison to an Alabama gymnastics meet
17. Adopt a child from an Angel Tree at Christmas
18. Cook dinner every night for an entire week (0/7)

Travel:

19.Take both girls to Disney World
20. go to Chicago
21. wine tasting in Napa Valley
22. go to a Pro football game
23. See every SEC Stadium (4/12)
24. go to Vegas

Bloggy:

25. meet a bloogy friend
26. do a complete blog makeover on my own
27. go to a Blog conference

Miscellaneous:

28. Sky Dive
29. Make John homemade Tiramisu
30. Take a Girl's Only trip

*Thanks for the push, Molly!!



* I changed #23 from go to every Alabama home and away game for an entire season, simply because, with two small children, that would be virtually impossible. Maybe this is more doable? Fingers crossed...

A Post About Nothing

Please bear with me, as I am trying to re-do my blog myself, and well, let's be honest, nothing goes according to plan!

Nothing too terribly exciting has been going on around here. I got my Implanon out on Friday and now all is right (almost) with the world. I absolutely hated that thing. My hormones were all out of whack, I was incredibly tired. Like, pregnant tired. Like, wanting to go to bed at 7pm, tired. Crazy headaches that NOTHING could get rid of. Grouchy, McGroucherson, too. I also never wanted to clean or even organize. Generally, unmotivated. Plus, another lady biz problem that I won't get into here. Anyway, it's out, and on Saturday I felt like I had finally had a good night's sleep. On Sunday, I woke up and started cleaning. Whoo!

Last Tuesday, I delved into something and now I am never the same. One week. It's all it took, and my life is forever changed. I'm talking about Lost, my friends. My brother in law is a HUGE Lost fanatic. He has been trying for years to get us to watch, but I just couldn't take on another TV show, and with all the crazy cliff hangers and weeks upon weeks of no shows, would drive me over the edge, people. Well, John had already watched the first 3 episodes, and so I joined him. WHOA. People. WHOA. Sucked in from the word go. We have been watching about 4 shows a night and then a weekend marathon, and guys, we are halfway through the second season. It may mean nothing to some, but the first season alone has 25 episodes and the second has just as many. So, we may not be ready for tonight's season premiere. But, by golly, we're taping it and we will (Hopefully!) be ready for next weeks. I'm just not sure if I can ever get into not being to click to the next episode. Wait a whole week for a TV show... who does THAT?

Oh, also, I forgot to tell that Claire took two wobbly steps on Friday night towards her bath. It was really cute! I think it was an accident and she won't be out running any time soon because if her feet touch the floor, she draws up her legs and starts whining.

Party in the USA- Crimson Style

Addison's favorite song right now is "Party in the USA". I've got to admit, I love it just a little more than I should. So, when we were in Atlanta last weekend for the Championship game, and we heard it, I said, "This is our song! We're going to win today!" And since we did win, on the way home, John, Brandon, and myself decided to make up all new words, but about our upcoming trip to Pasadena. Don't laugh, I spent the majority of the Tuesday, writing this when I had much more important things to be doing. So, here is our version of "Party in the USA" Crimson Tide style.

I hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream of a crystal ball

Welcome to the game of Texas Fight, whoa, Is Alabama gonna win?

Jumped in the cab, here I am for the first time,

look to my right and I see the Rose Parade sign,

This is all so crazy, Texas seems so cocky,

my tummy's turnin' and I'm feeling kinda homesick

too much pressure and I'm nervous

That's when the taxi man turned on the radio

and a Rammer Jammer song was on

and a Rammer Jammer song was on

So, I put my hands up, they're playing our song

I want the Longhorns to go away

I'm noddin' my head like, "Yeah!"

shakin' my shaker like, "Yeah!"

Got my hands up, they're playin' our song

the game's gonna go our way

YEAH! Alabama's gonna win today!

YEAH! Alabama's gonna win today!

Get to the game in my taxi cab

everybody's lookin' at me now

like, "Who's that chick thats rockin' houndstooth?

she's gotta be from T'Town."

It's so easy with Julio and Ingy,

don't forget about Mt. Cody and Javy,

It's a sea of white and crimson,

don't wanna sit next to a steersman

my tummy's turning and I'm feeling kind of homesick,

too much pressure and I'm nervous

that's when the announcers dropped my favorite tune

and it's Sweet Home Alabama

and it's Sweet Home Alabama

So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song,

Make those Longhorns go away

I'm noddin' my head like, "Yeah!"

Shaking my shaker like, "Yeah!"

Got my hands up they're playin' my song,

the game's gonna go our way,

YEAH! The Tide's gonna roll today!

YEAH! The Tide's gonna roll today!

We're gonna get that crystal ball, crystal ball

and our 13th National Title, number 13

'cause Ingram won the Heisman, won the Heisman

and Colt McCoy's gonna get sacked everytime!!

So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song

Make the Longhorns go away,

I'm noddin' my head like, "Yeah!"

Shakin' my shaker like, "Yeah!"

Got my hands up, they're playin' my song

the game's gonna go our way,

Yeah! The Tide's gonna roll today!

Yeah! The Tide's gonna roll today!

So I put my hands up, they're playin' my song

Make the Longhorns go away,

I'm noddin' my head like, "Yeah!"

Shakin' my shaker like, "Yeah!"

Got my hands up, they're playin' my song

the game's gonna go our way,

Yeah! The Tide's gonna roll today!

Yeah! The Tide's gonna roll today!

Implanted... but not the kind you are thinking

I went to the doctor yesterday and had the Implanon implanted into my arm. It is a birth control implant that lasts for 3 years. I'm not going to lie, I was pretty pumped about it. The numbers are good for it, it is progesterone based, so I can continue to breast feed Claire, and I don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday, which I ALWAYS forget. Seriously... I have a daily alarm to remind me to take my Concerta. So, I get there yesterday and get back into the room and the nurse brings the tray with all the goodies. I looked it over, you know, seeing if I noticed anything from my nursing school days. I saw that it was a sterile procedure. And then I spotted it. The label. Implanon. I read over the outside of it. Then, I turned it over. *GASP* I shouldn't have done that. The needle was enormous!



This picture doesn't really do it justice as to HOW BIG the needle actually is. Dr. F came in and I quickly told her what I had done. She said, "Oh no! You shouldn't have done that. Don't worry, we numb you up first!" But... numbing "bee stings" freaking hurt too. It didn't take long and I honestly didn't feel anything after that, but when the doctor hands to a prescription for Darvocet, it doesn't ease your mind that it isn't going to hurt later.

As I was getting ready for bed, I took off my bandage to check how big the hole was, and look what I found!

Look at that bruise!!! Look at the size of the hole in my arm!! It looks a little worse this morning, but it doesn't hurt. And I can feel the implant in my arm, which feels a lot like Trixie's microchip that we had implanted in her.

Oh well, at least I don't have any worries about bringing another red headed princess into our family until we are FOR SURE ready. 'Cause, let's face it, I'm not sure my mental state can handle it.

Turning Over A New Leaf

Everyone once in a while, I will get in a funk.

A funk of, "I'm a momma now, so no need to be cute." And.. frankly. I hate that I do it. There is no reason for me to dress all "maw maw" just because I have two children. I am 25 years old. I do not have one foot in the grave. The first step, was the new hair. I feel younger and good about myself. The second step, was some skinny jeans. The thirds step, was some super awesome boots. So, I feel cute again. I feel like a cute 25 year old, who happens to have two children. After all, how am I to teach them all about fashion, if I am not fashionable myself? I mean, I already have a love relationship with make-up and there is no sense that I can't get my relationship with fashion back. So, I am welcoming my fashion sense back with open arms.

*I have missed you!!*

On a completely different note, I have decided to cut the crap and sign up for my first 5K. I am sick of not completing this goal. I said I was going to do it after I had Addison. That was 3 years ago! So, it is December 12th. My best friend Jana is suppose to be running with me, so, it should be good times. Even if all we get is a free shirt and some good times together.

I have also decided that since I am running this 5K, there is no reason I can't start training for a half-marathon in February. So, I will definitely need some encouragement there. Because, let's face it, I just started running 4 months ago, and I haven't been all that devoted. But, I am sick of not accomplishing these things that I want to do. It's now or never. Maybe I started running and push myself to run for the wrong reasons( hello? Awesome legs? Yes, please!) My goal is to lose at least 10 lbs. I would love to lose 20 lbs, but I'm just not sure if it's in the cards, so I am not going to push it. But I think 10 lbs is totally doable.

Wish me the best of luck!

The Turtle That Got Away

Last week, my sister and her boys came over to Re-po my breast pump( it's a long story, she rents them and is kind to her sister but if anyone needs to rent a pump and she doesn't have one, guess who's gets stolen?). Since we are sisters, we got a little chatty and sent the kids out to ride bikes for a little bit. The kids come running in after a little screaming that there is a huge turtle in our yard. I'm thinking, "I think I saw this tiny turtle in the road the other day, but cool!" So, we go outside and look out towards the road and sure enough, there is a huge turtle. Huge enough that Sarah started yelling, "Go get your camera!!" but I was two steps ahead of her and already had it in my hand and was running back outside. It is absolutely the largest turtle I ever laid eyes on. I don't care what anyone says, that turtle was FAST. It knew I was coming after it and it was looking for a place to hide. It went for the sewer. Maybe this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle was looking for Splinter.












Raphael ended up getting stuck in there, because he was too big to turn around and had to just keep inching forward. Joseph taunted him with a long piece of grass and he ended up snapping at it. The boys wanted to touch him, but I said it prob'ly wasn't their best idea, being as turtles carry all kinds of diseases. I tried to show Raphael the turtle on my toe, but I was afraid he would bite it off.
Joseph and Raphael

James got stuck in the pink car

Addison is checking out the stuck Raphael


Nothing says "Gangsta" like a pink car, James

James helping Addison up on the pink car for a picture

This is a miniature Andy Hinson if I have ever seen one


James is trying to ram Addison with the car, but she is staying strong

Off into the sunset

Sa-Sa's impromptu photo session with Bay-Bay Cwaire



Beautiful. Love these two


I guess you never know where a "bloggy" moment will strike!