First, a little background. I grew up in and out of the Mormon church. When I was in high school and most likely junior high as well, I pretty much thought I was in love with every missionary that passed through our ward. I always looked forward to the one day a month when they came over for dinner. Well, actually we had to take them out to dinner because they weren't allowed in our home (re: no men lived there). We usually took them to Pizza Hut and then out for an ice cream because Dairy Queen was right next door. I remember having a pizza eating contest with Elder Mulder when I was 15 or 16. The scales were tipped in my favor because he had to eat two for every one of my slices. I don't recall how many slices each of us had, but we ended up "tied" by the time the pizza boxes were empty. Knowing neither of us would be satisfied with a tie, my Mom decided that whoever could eat their ice cream cone the fastest would win. You guys, I like to win. As soon as she said "GO" I shoved that entire vanilla ice cream cone down my throat. I am not even kidding. I'm sure you can guess that I had a serious ice cream headache after that, but it was totally worth it.
Anyway, we also used to beep and wave any time we saw them bicycling around town. We tried to keep the cat calls and whistling to a minimum, of course. The funny thing is, I actually still do that to this day. Even when the hubby is driving, I will reach over him and beep to get their attention and I frantically wave at them like a little kid. They usually look at me like I'm a weirdo, but they always wave back!
Well, that was a lot more background than you bargained for, but here's the conversation I was getting at:
Me: Remember when we used to beep at the Missionaries?!
Mom: Yes!
Me: I totally still do that!
Mom: That doesn't surprise me.
Kerri: I should do that! I see them all the time because they live in my apartment complex!
Me: Ohhh, you should flash them instead!
Kerri: No way!
Me: Yes! They would totally fall off their bikes.
Kerri: They would burst into flames!
Mom: No, YOU would bust into flames!
Me: (after the laughter dies down) We're all going straight to hell...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
In Comparison
When you're pregnant everyone tells you to enjoy them while they're young. I heard the same line over and over again. You know the one... "They grow up so fast!"
Well, hells bells, they weren't kidding!
Haeden 2009:
Incredible, right? I can't get over the fact that he is starting to really look like a little boy instead of a baby. It's a surefire way to kick that baby fever into overdrive, too!
I also can't believe hubby actually got some shots of him looking at the camera. Haeden was so busy watching the other kids and/ or picking up and throwing pumpkins that we couldn't get him to sit still for more than two seconds. When we first arrived we sat him down amongst the pumpkins to try and recreate one of the shots from last year. He didn't sit there for very long or even smile for the camera even though I was jumping up and down behind Dan like a freaking lunatic trying to get him to laugh. I also fake gagged myself trying to get him to smile. Oh, the things we do for our children. What he did do was get up and walk around the place like he owned it, picking up smaller pumpkins and then throwing them back down like they were bouncy balls. He would also periodically announce, "I sit!" when he found an empty spot between pumpkins. And if he couldn't find an empty spot, he would just try and sit on top of the pumpkins themselves. Too bad there aren't any pictures of that!
Steppin Out... Late Again!
Last week I "stepped out" with Mandy... well, not really with Mandy, but maybe in spirit? Yeah, lets go with that. Anyway, my debut was four days late and this week I'm two days ahead of that. Still late, yes, but it's progress!
I fully intended on getting in on the photo action that occurred on Saturday while we were picking out our pumpkins, however, someone was not about to let me steal his spotlight. Oh, no. I tried multiple times to stick my head in there and say "cheese" but he immediately started to throw a fit. Normally this wouldn't really phase me. I don't mind posting a picture with him in full tantrum mode as long as I look cute... but we were in public, and also at a church, so I decided to let it be.
Yesterday hubby and I took the day off of work and had a mid-day date. It was all kinds of awesome. I don't think I have ever been to the movie theater in the morning on a weekday, and I really recommend it. We saw "Red". Classic beat 'em up, shoot 'em up, kill 'em up kind of movie with a good amount of comedy and a hint of romance all rolled into one. Something for everyone! After that we grabbed some pizza and took a walk on the pier. This is what I wore:
T- Shirt - Maybe not the most stylish item of clothing, but I was representin' a wonderful cause. Check it out!
Jeans - Skinny. Target.Shoes - My favorites. Love the flower! LOVE! Famous Footwear.
Bag - Freebie from Maurice's. I really like animal print, and yet this is the only thing I have!
Sunglasses - Old Navy clearance. Smudges and scratches courtesy of Haeden.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Steppin Out Saturday... or Wednesday
Also, Mandy says there are no rules, so even if you are sans kiddo or still in your jammies (bed head is totally hot, right?!), link it on up cause it's just plain fun!
Grumpster Haeden (new molars = sourpuss face):
Shirt - Children's Place, I loved striped shirts for boys!
Jeans - Children's Place, hand-me-downs
Shoes - Target ( These are not cute, however, they are easy and if he wears regular shoes to daycare I never see his socks again...)
Me:
Dress: Dress Barn, terrible name for a store, yes, but cute clothes nonetheless!
Shirt: Target
Tights: Target
Headband: Belk
Boots: JC Penney
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