A 2 Year Old's Humor (Or 27, whichever)

My kid is funny. Case in point:

Haeden (in the car): My butts funny!

Dan: Your... butt?

Haeden: Yeah! My butt made funny noise! My butt seeeeelly (silly)!

I think friends and family would agree, the kid clearly has my sense of humor.

Embrace the Camera: June 2nd

I have a confession to make. We live 15 minutes from the beach and this past weekend was the first time we've spent any real amount of time at the beach since Haeden has been born. We've taken several walks with him and gone specifically for picture taking, but never just had a day at the beach with him. I feel a little guilty for this. How can I live in Florida and not take advantage, right? You want to slap me, I know!

It's just... well, in my defense... look at my skin tone you guys! I am pale. Like, P-A-L-E! I have to be so incredibly careful not to burn that it does suck a little fun out of any outdoor experience. On a side note, I was really hoping all of these popular vampire movies would make pale the new tan. So far it doesn't seem to be catching on though...

The good news is that after all of the fun we had over the weekend, we decided to buy a canopy and a beach cart. We're going to be regulars, minus the tan (unfortunately) and sun damage (yay)!

Thankful Tuesday - May 31st

This past weekend was quite the whirlwind! I do believe it was over in the blink of an eye! Here I sit with a cup of hot chocolate (coffee = blech), willing my eyes to stay open and typing away at the computer trying to look busy. I can type pretty well with my eyes closed, so I don't see what the big deal is, really. I guess the bosses think it's unprofessional, or something? Easy for them to say since they have office doors!

My four day weekend was just splendid. I am so thankful that my sister and brother-in-law were able to be here. We started the weekend off a little early with a night out on the town complete with wings and beer followed by more beer, pina coladas and mojitos at the beach. Throw in some live music courtesy of a local hottie and you have got one hell of a Thursday evening!

 Friday, the ladies and Haeden spent the day shopping while the boys (minus my hungover hubby) golfed. I'm pretty sure Haeden would have preferred to be golfing with the guys, but at least he got to ride an "ackickle"! He would have stayed there all day if we'd have let him. Actually, if I could have just chained him to the thing (think bike rack), my shopping experience probably would have been a lot more enjoyable, too. You should have seen the fit he threw when I had to take him off of the carousel. Epic, I tell you. It was kind of like walking a really big rottweiler down the street... people got the hell out of the way! ha!

Saturday was jam-packed with fun, you guys. The beach was a blast. It was so lovely to just sit around and relax and soak up the sun's glorious rays. Haeden enjoyed playing in the sand, looking for shells and splashing around in the water as long as someone was holding onto him. He ran straight for the water, but quickly slowed his role when the water came rushing up to his chubby little knees. That surprised me a little, but I think his being a little cautious is a very good thing when it comes to the ocean!

After showers and naps the whole gang gathered at "Andma Ellie's" house for a cookout/ birthday party for the hubby. Fun, food and family --- can't go wrong with that!

I failed to photograph the rest of the weekend, but it involved bike rides, movie nights, blow-up pools and a whole lot of laughter. I don't know about everyone else, but I think this Memorial Day visit needs to become a tradition... whaddya say, Seester?!

  

Soap Box

Brace yourselves. It is about to get all controversial up in heeeere. I am fired the eff up right now. A so-called “friend” of mine on facebook just posted the following:

“I need to start a business in the middle east making land mines disguised as prayer mats.”

Is it just me or is that absolutely disgusting? I thought all of the hate mongering almost 10 years ago was ridiculous, but I just can’t stand to listen to it at this point. Muslim does not equal terrorist, just like German does not = Nazi. How can you write off an entire religion because on one major (awful) event?

The Islam faith did not attack the world trade centers, a group of religious fanatics did. I think it is important to remember that there are fanatics in every religion, race, country, etc.

Is it really fair to make Osama Bin Laden the face of Islam? I don’t think so. I do, however, think it is high time people get over themselves. Burkas don’t come with bazookas and bibles don’t come with a license to judge the hell out of everyone else.