Computer Update

I at least changed the background. My computer is still restoring. It's been "restoring" since Tuesday night. The problem is that my computer goes to sleep at night so this is taking FOREVER. I have high hopes that the last 600 MB will be complete tonight. Then we will see how it all worked. I'm a bit nervous but at least I'll finally be able to work on Christmas cards and put up some pictures of Disneyland.

Cross your fingers for me.....

This is Why I Adore My Little Boy

How could you not love this!! I almost cried looking at it because it captures him perfectly. LOVE IT!!!

I have yet to meet a person who doesn't smile at him.

(Sorry for the picture of a picture but it takes too long to scan and our printer/scanner is a bit on the fritz right now.)

Disneyland coming soon.... I promise!

Evening Rant

Sarah Palin is stopping at a local Costco for her book tour in a few weeks. I do find that store choice a bit odd but have no problem with it. Andy is tempted to go get a signed book. I was curious which one so I looked it up. I came across a message board with someone else wondering which one. The answers were all opinions - mostly negative. I have no problem with that - it's a message board. What I have a problem with is that many of the postings included comments that the posters truly dislike her and are going to call Costco and complain and let them know what they think and maybe even cancel their membership. Seriously??? I can't imagine ever calling a store to complain about who they have coming in to sign books or what books they sell for that matter. It's called trying to make money for all parties - Costco and Palin. Power to them both for it. I would just avoid the store that day if I didn't like the person. RIDICULOUS. Why am I not surprised?? Maybe it's just because she inspires such loathing in people. I can't figure out if it's her or if someone else was coming to sign books, would the same people contemplate their Costco membership? I have no idea.

Thanks for listening to my mini rant/ramble for the day.

Fun Run 2009

Can you tell I'm playing catch up?

The kids' fun run was last Saturday. It was so much more fun this year now that Will could participate. Sarah did great and put in a great effort. She made it through the first heat (only 2 separate groups) to the finals. She came in somewhere in the middle and got her participation medal. She was happy as could be.

Sarah at the starting line:

Sarah in action:

Sarah hanging out on Daddy waiting for Will's turn:

Will's race came next. He was pretty excited. We weren't sure he would keep running in the right direction. Grandpa helped start him off. Unlike Sarah, Will saw this less as a race and more like a parade. He bounced along, looking around to see who was watching him, all while Daddy was running along the side yelling Go Will Go!!!

Will telling Grandpa, "Hands off, I can do it myself."

Will bouncing:

This is what happens when you try to get a picture of siblings:

We love each other.

Little brother trying to get out of the embrace. Big sister being silly.

Little brother agreeing to 1 more hug for Mommy's picture but mad at big sister because she keeps leaning her head on top of his.

All in all, it was a successful morning and the kids really had a good time.

Halloween 2009 (I know it's about time!)

First - Sarah's Interpretation of our Halloween costumes. This is the reason I took so long to get this post up. I meant to take a picture of it and then I took forever to get it uploaded to my computer. I LOVE it. She captured it all pretty well. I was supposed to be a ghost and I ended up as more of a ghoul.

Will actually asked to put his mask on. He wanted it off within 10 seconds but I still got a picture. He insisted on keeping the gloves on the WHOLE time. It was kind of hard to hold his hand but he looked so cute.
The kiddos together at Grandpa's house. We only convinced Sarah to be a witch because we found this pink and purple witch dress - that andthe hair pieces and the spider web tights and it lights up (see below).
The whole family trying to look scary - Frankenstein's monster, the pink/purple witch, the skeleton and the ghoul.

The light up part of the skirt was so much cooler than we thought it would be. It had an on/off switch and rotated through colors all night. She LOVED it. It was also great for safety. Cars could see her coming all the way down the road. We didn't try out the lights until the night of - not smart on our part. We got lucky that it all worked properly.

Watch out for the monster! Andy had far too much fun grunting at kids up and down the street that night. Will and Sarah watched him put on all the makeup and thought it was so much fun. He couldn't scare them!
Auntie SuSu - the pirate and me.
The Halloween after party. We usually hang out a bit at the grandparent's house after trick or treating. The kids change and do marshmallows and eat candy. Sarah insisted on keeping the pink and purple in her hair. Actually, I think she slept in them!
Will enjoying some chocolate with Nini.
The end of the night - someone was worn out. Will was going strong to the end though.
Some more Halloween art work:

Will's ghost. I was shocked that he drew this all by himself at school. Super cool!
Sarah's Monster Mash - How cute is that!

10 on Tuesday

1. Having kids means finding a piece of tortilla chip hidden in the banister of the stairs. Who knows how long that's been there.
2. Thanksgiving and Christmas are both at our house this year - our house, not just in town. Is it crazy that I'm thinking that that's an okay thing? Less toting the kids around to other parts of town and having to entertain them. I can just send them off to find toys or let them watch a Christmas movie.
3. I have started my cleaning schedule again. I'm into week 2 and so far, so good. I haven't been this good since before I found out I was pregnant with Will.
4. I really hate pigeons. Unfortunately they love our roof. That and our annoying back fence neighbors have bird food out - really helpful, thanks. They are the restaurant and we are the hotel - complete with warm bed and bathroom. UGH!!!
5. Why can't clothing companies make pants for my child - adjustable waists barely stay up on him and yet they are too short. It almost works that some of his jeans fall down because then at least they cover his socks! But then he's asking me to pull up his pants every 10 minutes.
6. Disneyland coming this week - 3 full days. It's sort of last minute but the hotel prices and availability dictated our timing. It should be fun.
7. Sarah now has 2 teeth out. I'm kind of glad they are the bottom teeth so her smile still looks pretty normal. I can wait until after the holidays are over for the top 2. The tooth fairy was, again, not allowed in her room. The very polite tooth fairy left Sarah a note asking her to leave the tooth in her room because she had a hard time finding it. HAHA! I'm having a bit of fun with this.
8. The white couch is still white - or maybe I should say dingy white - maybe gray by now. I need to wash it and GET A NEW COLOR COVER!!!!
9. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today. I will not forget snack today.... You get the picture....
10. Will's current "saying": "Huh????" It cracks me up.