Don't call it a comeback... I've been here for years

OK !

So I know I took a break for a little {2 month} while.... but now we're back to our regularly scheduled program already in progress!

I like to blame it on not having anything really to blog about, not taking any pictures of anything, being busy... a slight facebook addiction, and needing lots of time to contemplate my life and my next hair color event...

but now I'm back and it's warm weather outside so spray painting junk can resume!!!

I have a couple of projects I'm working on...

and my new babies...

this 1...

which is beyond cool, that I just set up to do mobile blogging with...

and this 1...

who just looks new with his new big boy haircut...

seriously he is the cutest baby!

and I keep catching myself doing double takes because I'm not used to his haircut!

{So thanks everyone for your concern... no I am most definitely NOT pregnant Lisa!! just get ready for a myriad of new pics and fun stuff!}

{ps. anyone know the song I quoted in the title? I seem to have re-embraced my attraction to hip-hop, while in California last month... Don't Worry though,it's probably just a phase! }

Survey Says Please Help!

Our internet connection is at" limited connectivity" at best.

I am driving around looking for a WI-FI connection at worst.

I need to know who has the best internet deal-io!

I need reasonably priced, always on, all or some of the perks, details, etc...

Do tell! Please Help!

PS before I lose the connection-

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REX!

PPS I have a very cute photo of Brookie's party last weekend to post as soon as I can get re-connected.

I feel like total crud Ferris, can't go anywhere...

{This is the longest post I have ever done! Get Ready!}

We are so sick at our house this week! I am finally able to open my eyes without a headache, but my gums are swollen and my hair hurts. Sam missed 2 days of school and Jake missed 1. Coughing, vomit, body aches, sleeplessness...oh the coughing!!Can someone come over with their gas mask and gloves and disinfect the place for me? Please?? I'll be your best friend... when I'm not sick anymore of course... the babies haven't even got it yet so you know the worst is yet to come.

I have also been going through what I like to call "blog mania" which happens about once a month, where I try changing my blog layout about 150,000 times and then settle on something I don't love. I know I shouldn't be so obsessed but I can't seem to help it. I rationalize it by thinking that I am self-teaching myself html code. I almost get it and then it doesn't quite work. Anyway, it spells way too much time on the computer and no real change. So all that was to say I am rethinking the vinyl blog I was thinking about starting. The website is enough right?

You know, Trendycrafts.net

We pay for clicks so people surfing the web for vinyls or wood letters will pull up the website. I'll still advertise new stuff on here, and offer discounts and giveaways, but just not in a really public blog. But go ahead and check out the website and tell your friends! :)

1 more thing,

I was tagged by Jen and Rebecca so I decided to cut and paste them to my liking. :)

Jen tagged me with 8 things about me and Rebecca's was 7 unspectacular quirks. From this post let's see if you can tell any of my quirks... hmm maybe that I love using movie quotes in everyday conversation... I used to know the whole "Ferris Bueller's Day Off "movie, [edited for tv version of course]. Now it's probably only about 50% unless I'm watching it. I also like to throw out lines from "What about Bob?" and "Home Alone" when the opportunity arises.

Jim calls me "Mel-onk" because of my OCD ways, although not professionally diagnosed, {I'm sure they could find something wrong with me}, but I am a huge germ-a-phobe, detail-oriented, clean-FREAK!

I am a flip-flop FAN-atic!

I blame it on growing up in California and not having a need for real shoes most of the year. I also do not have a problem with my feet like so many people I know. I was just wearing them today, December 5th... in UTAH. No snow means open toes! Hmm maybe that's why I'm sick?? Just not to church please! That is just tacky!! And I will not buy any from walmart because of this story. I try to have high flip flop standards!

I am apparently turning into a blog addict...

What can I say? I like knowing what is up with my friends and family and {some strangers} around the world and finding cute decorating and crafting ideas! It's cheaper than magazine subscriptions, right? And now that practically EVERYONE finally has one it's even more fun. I remember when Jim said he was starting this blog way back in 2005 so his mom could see pictures of the kids, I didn't know what he was talking about. And I didn't really start posting until sometime later in 06. Now I am trying to decide if I should write the family Christmas letter or just put a web address to our blog on the Christmas cards like I did last year :)

8 favorite restaurants in random order (until I try a new one):

1. Olive Garden

2. Barbacoa

3.Moochie's

4.Tucano's

5.Bajio

6.Jason's Deli

7. Sensuous Sandwich

8.Costa Vida

8 fave tv shows (or as I like to call it:what's DVR'd):

1.Chuck

2.The Office

3.American Idol

4.SYTYCD

5.Life

6.The Amazing Race

7.A lot of shows on Food Network

8. Some FOX News

8 things I did yesterday

1.Sat in the Recliner for hours at a time, eyes closed trying to wait out the headache

2.Finally took some day-quil so I could pick up the house

3.laundry

4.helped Jake with homework

5.Finished decorating my Christmas garland

6.Asked Jim to bring home dinner cuz I'm sick

7.Thought about blogging but couldn't see straight

8.slept with help from Ny quil

These are hard and I just took some more ny-quil so nigh nigh if you are still reading this. :)

PS Just to let you know, my birthday is just around the corner! 19 days!

It's the most wonderful month of the Year!

Please disregard the mess, I am trying to Christmas-ize this blog and blogger is being the biggest pain ever! It's Dec 1st and you know what that means right? IT IS MY MONTH!! With all the important holidays! Don't worry I'll start the countdowns soon!

PS if you thought that was a ghost in the picture you are not alone. So did Brooke.

Happy Birthday Ross!

Question: Is Ross going to have a bad birthday?

False!

Have a great day!

OK Admit it!

So I just happened to catch the NEW "New Kids on the Block" on the TODAY show today. Kelly did you see them? I felt a little strange watching these 40 yr old guys singing their hits when I know that ol' Joey McIntire is a big "born again-er" and bashes Mormons, and ol' Donny Wahlberg was the psycho-killer in that "I see dead people" movie that I can never remember the name of. They seemed a little uncomfortable with the dance moves and Jordan had sunglasses on, to hide his age I'm guessing. They all had really good skin for their age though! Make-up works wonders :) I never was a fan of the NKOTB though so that may sway my feelings now. They were big during High School when I was a BIG hip-hop, rap, r&b fan. I know! Don't laugh! :) I have to go see if they are going to perform again, maybe something new?? If I can get Brooke to turn off the Yo Gabba for a minute. Maybe that will change my opinion!

This only happens occasionally

You're in Luck!

Hooray! My sister Gena has started a blog for all of you interested in more fun with my family members! And in case you didn't already know, my brother Ross has one here too!

Just a REMINDER

Now it's only 20 days til my BIRTHDAY!

Just a REMINDER

It's only 21 days til Melissa's Birthday~

I know, I know, You've missed us!

I know it's been a while and now I will try to catch up with the photos and stories of the past few weeks....

I need this on a t-shirt, key ring, vinyl lettering on the back of my van, etc...

Actually, I saw it on a t-shirt on a blog linked on Leisha's blog. Maybe not at this exact moment would I be able to wear it, but after this baby is out on it's own.... Hey I can dream can't I??! Jim likes the van, it just makes me feel old.

Can You Imagine?

Really glad these are not my kids!!