Random Facts

So, I have been tagged by Melody to play this game where you list 7 random facts about yourself. There are these rules that you are supposed to post …

1. But those who know me well will tell you that I am a rule breaker. Thus, I wont post the rules or tag anyone else. I know, I am a rebel. But really, this is just me. I don’t wear my name tag at work. I try to use expired coupons. I am always looking for the best deal. Sometimes at a restaurant if I ordered water and the waiter comes back and asks if I want more iced tea, I take it – without paying! I often don’t use my blinker when I change lanes. This is a flaw, a big one. And the strange thing is I am surrounded by the most honest people…you know who you are.
2. I love being a mom but getting pregnant or pregnancy did not come easy to me. With my son Jackson, I threw up (a lot), I was super swollen, and I labored for 22 hours. With Harrison, I threw up (at least daily for a while), I had gestational diabetes and I broke my ankle at 35 weeks pregnant.
3. When I was little I had a Doberman Pincher named Bo and a Toy Poodle named Tilly (at the same time). I am not a cat person. We got our Schnauzer, Hanzi in Germany and had him for about 14 years. We do not have a dog now, and I really don’t want one.
4. I love TV but don’t get to watch as much anymore. Shaun and I have really bonded on Sundays (Dream On, Sopranos, Sex in the City, 6 Feet Under, Big Love, Entourage, and Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Thursdays (Friends, Survivor, and E.R.) over the years. I love me some good TV. For my 30th b-day I even got a TV for out bathroom. There isn’t that much great TV on right now, in my opinion.
5. In 6th grade I did a jazz dance to Centerfold by the J. Giles Band.
6. I was never athletic. Then in my 30s I walked marathon, and ran a half marathon, and did quite a few triathlons. This was before Jackson. I started working out again after he was born (a little). But since Harrison I have lost my mojo. I have no desire. I wish I did, I know it is good for me, but the desire is gone. I’d like it back.
7. I am an only child. Yet, I have some fantastic girlfriends. I have had them for years and I seem to be only getting more. I love talking and bonding with females. Girls are great. I hope to raise fantastic boys who can be wonderful to the women in their lives (including me).
8. I wish I was more creative. I love to scrapbook and take pictures, but I am not great at either one. I love my job. But if I could do something else (and do it well), I would be a photographer, or open some sort of Hallmark store (you know, that sells invitations, fun things and cards… things that make people happy). It would be great to only have people see you when they are happy.

Look I broke the rules and did a list of 8…you’ve got to love that.

The story behind the naked Santa picture

This is how the evening parade started. All the cuties were lined up in a row waiting for Mr. & Mrs. Claus to appear on the parade route. Little did we know that they would be the last float...about an hour later.

Jackson spent half of his time with Melody (she took our fantastic pictures a while back). He loved sitting on her lap and thankfully Melody's daughter, Vienne didn't mind sharing her mommy.

Pryia loved playing with Harrison. He was happy or asleep until the "incident" happened.

What a cutie and look at those blue eyes!

Devan and Jackson looking towards the parade, wondering, "Where is Santa???"

Once the Boerne parade was over, we made it to the Gazebo to get our pictures done. It was a beautiful setting; there was a rock garden, strolling little river and bridges over the man made water features. Jackson was warned by his dad and I that he needed to be careful or he might fall in the water. And yes, he did fall in. Of course, this was in complete view of the forty plus people in line to see Santa. And man, can this 3 year old scream. He caused quite a stir as he shrieked in shock! Everyone was looking at us as we stripped him down to his tidy whitties. Harrison who asleep in the sling had to be jostled awake and thrown into Animesh's arms so that we could attend to Jackson's emergency.

We insisted that we had to leave and go to the car. This caused even more crying because he wanted to see Santa so bad. Now, he was cold, wet, tired, naked and longing to see Santa. But wait, our first Christmas miracle of the season happened.

We ran smack dab into Mr. and Mrs. Claus (and an elf) on our way to the car. Thus, the naked Santa picture.

The best ever Santa picture

If you want the story behind this picture, I'd like three people to leave comments that have not heard the story. ..

Happy Thanksgiving 2007

Check out this video...should I post it to youtube and then maybe I too, could be on the Oprah show?

Here are the song lyrics:
I'm the Indian on the go
Here's my arrow, here's my bow
Boing!
When I'm hunting
Hear my shout,
Bears and Buffaloes you'd better watch out!

Hint - let it buffer, the hit play. Yes, I am thankful!

Quiet Please

This is a picture of Jackson not talking. Let me tell you, this is a rare occurrence. I mean he is constantly talking. I promise you, he says, "Mommy or Mama" at least 100 times per day. No really, I am serious. The boy barely breathes he talks so much. Most of the time it is cute, but lately it is nerve racking. And when I ask for quiet time, - he stills talks, "Mommy, you need quiet time? How much time you need? You want 4 minutes? How about 5 minutes. You tired? You happy? Is it 4 minutes yet? What number on the clock will be 4 minutes? Does Harrison need to be quiet too? " So, I need to have an entire conversation to get to the quiet time and by then there is just no point. I know when he is a teenager I'll be wishing he'd talk to me, but right now there is never a break. His teacher says he is very social for a boy. Shaun thinks he gets all that talking from me. But I don't talk a lot....right??? Oh yea, I only need to look back at my 7th grade report card for the answer to that question.

You Ought to Be in Pictures

My new friend Melody, (thanks Jenny) took these pictures of my boys. I love them. I feel like she truly captured their spirit and mood. They are just what I wanted. I can't wait until Harrison can sit up on his own and we can get more pictures done. Both boys are fabulous right now. Can't get enough of them. I am really looking forward to spending extra time next week with them.

Kudos to my wonderful husband, Dr. Shaun. He just got a grant to assist him in paying off his student loans. I am so happy for him (and us). And Happy Birthday early honey, I love you.

Old outfit, new person

This is one of my favorite old outfits that belonged to Jackson. Even though the weather here is starting to get cooler, I decided to put it on Harrison today. My little man still has not mastered the art of sitting up. But he is eating peas, holding his own bottle and grabbing everything.

Jackson quote of the week, "Mama, if we go to visit Nana and Grampy don't forget to take 410" - how does he even know that? Oh, and he has started calling me Mommy, I think I like it.