Frogs

Setting: Breakfast table at about 6:50 am.

Persons in Attendance: Brandon (just finished eating) and Dale (just started eating)

Bystander: Justin (in the middle of eating)

Here it goes --

Brandon: Dad, how come frogs throw up in their mouth when they eat?

Dale: Can we talk about this some time other than when I'm just starting my breakfast?

Meanwhile, Justin is standing nearby trying his best not to imitate a frog by throwing up what he just ate because he's laughing so hard.

lazy lazy lazy

I'm too lazy to double post, and besides my last one was huge and I don't want to overload the fam with pictures so if you want to catch our latest, look at my other blog!

A little advice, por favor???

So I've decided to break down and start looking at nursery furniture, strollers, car seats, etc. for my not so little baby girl. I really candidly have NO idea what to look for and everyone and their mom seems to think that this is the make or break decision of a lifetime. So here's the help I need:

1. Cribs: what to watch out for, what is potentially hazardous, where to find them, drop down sides or not, convertible to toddler bed or not, and brands, if you have any favorites.

2. Strollers: I know there are as many kinds out there as there are kids. What is the best kind to get? Do you buy your stroller w/ your carseat so it can snap in? Are there strollers that can transform from infant stage to bigger toddler?

3. Carseats: Brand? Type? Bells and whistles?

Basically, I want to know what you wish you had known when you had your first kid. Oh, and do you recommend neutral colors so that if Jr. #2 is a boy, we don't go for all new stuff or will it all likely be wrecked by then?

Thanks in advance all. I'm seriously as clueless as I could be so any advice would be AWESOME!

The Truth is Out

Did you hear the news about why Romney really dropped out of the presidential race? Click here for the video of Romney's shocking revelations.

WE LOVE BRETTUMS!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRETT! How do you not love a kid who's as cool as this? So last night Justin and I were telling Brett stories and laughing so hard, we couldn't breathe anymore. The thing about Brett is that he's such a crack up. I even remember this kid as a baby would roll people. It seems like he's just a natural. People just gravitate to him, probably because he's so hilarious to be around we can't help ourselves!

I thought this picture of Brett totally captures him. Right in the middle of accomplishing his mischief, he takes a step back to figure out how best to further trash this poor unsuspecting car.

Remember when Brett sprayed spray glue on the door of his Junior High teacher's classroom because he wasn't a huge fan?

Or remember when he told the substitute teacher (in kindergarten, if memory serves) that his name was Brat and his best friend's name was Moron?

Or here's another great Brett moment. Remember when he was about to leave for the prom and Mom asked if they'd talked about curfew? He said no and Mom asked Dad if he had any thoughts? Before Dad could even say a word, Brett said "I'll tell you what, Dad. If you've got any thoughts, you can just keep those to yourself." HILARIOUS!

We love you Brett. The kids, as evidenced by this photo, adore you. What on earth would we do without you? I mean, you're so great that I'm not even jealous that people like you better than any of the rest of us because at least I get to be related to you. Oh, and Brett...want some chocolate milk? We love you!

Alright everybody! You know the drill! Let's hear some classic Brett memories!

Brett's Happy Birthday

Brett, like the rest of us, is getting a teeny bit older and today is his Happy Birthday so if I was as clever as Tams in posting a tribute I bet there would be a lot of funny memories and since i am not that clever I hope someone picks up on this and does him proud - the best I can do is see that he sees it.

I don't think so....

So, I've been bulking up on food storage lately and on one particular website, they advertised freshly canned SQUIRREL. I am serious folks. They even bragged that you wouldn't have to break out your pellet guns...the only tool you'd need was a can opener. THESE PEOPLE WERE SERIOUS. I think the site was called internet grocer.com, but I'm not positive...I didn't bookmark it because any site that sells actual squirrel to be eaten is NOT A WEBSITE I WANT TO GO TO EVER AGAIN!