It's not a hickey...

I have a burn on my neck, front and center...long story...Christmas, doormat and hot potatoes were involved.

Let's move on to Christmas...wonderful. We had a peaceful (if possible with 4 kids high on sugar) Christmas Eve and Christmas morning with J's family. The highlight was Aunt Candy (J's mom's sister) roller skating (Adam's skates) in the back yard...hilarious!


I think these pictures of the kids pretty much sum up Christmas morning at the Bird house...bad bed head...and of course Jack...arrgh!

Happy Anniversay Buddy

Eleven years goes by fast. Somehow, Weezer seems appropriate today...

Woo-hoo, but you know I'm yours.

Woo-hoo, and I know you're mine.

Woo-hoo, and that's for all of time.

Woo-ee-oo, I look just like Buddy Holly.

Oh-Oh, and you're Mary Tyler Moore.

I don't care what they say about us anyway.

I don't care 'bout that.

I Love you J,

Sunshine

xoxoxo

Captain Jack is 2

Today our little man is 2! I swear my older kids are more excited about today than Christmas...they have been telling everyone about their brother's upcoming birthday (people have been coming up to us for the last two weeks to wish Jack a "Happy Birthday"). I have to admit that I am a little sad today...my baby isn't a baby...he really is a little boy (opinionated, goofy, crazy...). He seems older today (sniffle sniffle) and I'm not ready.

Jack has been busy lately (busy changing clothes that is). Gone are the days when he wouldn't wear a costume. It is very exciting...we never know who is going to show up for dinner. Here he is in all his glory...

Christmas wishes

So all I want for Christmas is a picture with all 4 of my children looking in the general direction of the camera. This task becomes more difficult every year (probably because I not only procrastinate, but I only give myself a 10 minute window to capture my kids at their best...they need more time!). Fortunately I did get some great individual shots. I do think my kids are adorable...I mean look at my Sunny Bunny...stinkin' cute!

Here Piggy Piggy

So I am back to eating like a normal person...and the Festival of Food is over. I swear I think I need to join Overeaters Anonymous. I fit the description..."Compulsive Overeaters will typically eat when they are not hungry, spend excessive amounts of time and thought devoted to food, and secretly plan or fantasize about eating...". The amount of food that I consumed last week is, quite frankly, disturbing. For example, over a 3 1/2 day period I had Nielsen's Frozen Custard 5 (okay so maybe it was 5 1/2) times...mind you I didn't go to Nielsen's 2 days out of the 3 1/2. I made Justin stop there before we even went to see family (I know priorities!). I decided to share the experience with my kids...they loved it and it was a great motivator for the drive over ("if you kids are really good we are going to take you to a magical place where all your dreams will come true...okay we'll take you where all Mommy's dreams come true").

We had a wonderful time with Grandma Jeanie and Grandpa Bill (down from Canada); the cousins; we even got to see Ron,Vanessa and the girls; and of course Nana and Papa! We gobbled (see above), trotted (numerous Turkey Trots), danced (the girls put on a recital for Grandma and Grandpa), sang (always fun with Grandma Jeanie at the piano), and just had a great time! We were reminded of all that we are grateful for: family, health, and of course... obscene amounts of food!

Doris & Rock

So the other night I watched (not my first time mind you) "Lover Come Back". I love Doris Day and Rock Hudson. I love Doris' wardrobe, the jackets and the hats are something else! I love the chemistry between Doris and Rock (I realize they...or at least Rock is acting...too bad). I love the corny lines and the soft focus whenever the camera pans to Doris Day. So I want to say thank you Mom for instilling in me a love for all things Doris and Rock...I'll have to rent "Pillow Talk" next (my favorite!).

Tag...you're it!

I have been tagged so here we go...



Here are the rules: A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning. B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves. C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asks them to read your blog.



1. I like going to movies by myself (of course I haven't been in an actual movie theater lately). I know that I will now probably be labeled a loser, but I find it comforting to sit by myself in a dark theater, eating something chocolatey while watching a movie...preferably a drama.



2. I love to read...I usually have about 7-10 books on my nightstand at all times. I love to read paperback books...I like the way they feel in my hands. I love to buy books (Costco, Target, Borders, Amazon are my usual spots)...I would rather buy books than clothes! I have been in the same book club for over 8 years.



3. Most people know this about me, but I do not like raspberries or pears (notice the word "rasp" in raspberries...as in "raspy"). I will eat them if they are in front of me, but I do not like them Sam I Am! I clearly know that this means I am crazy...I have been trying to like them for 30+ years...maybe next year.



4. I am a chocoholic...I know many of you are too. My drugs of choice are m&ms (peanut butter or peanut), Kissables (or Kissables chubby cousin Hershey's Chocolate Eggs...only available at Easter), or heck anything related to chocolate...I'll even eat a Tootsie Roll if I get desperate!



5. I look like a baby giraffe when I run...not exactly the look I am going for.



6. I love "The Office". This show brings me joy!



I tag: Melissa, Laura, Heidi, Michelle, Natalie, Hannah