Somebody Had a Bad Day.

We saw this several months ago in the parking lot of Lowe's.

I'm really glad this didn't happen to me.

Dr. Pepper Remake

Remember the Dr. Pepper Photo Contest (that we didn't win)?

Well, Dr. Pepper has a new product.

it's the "manly" diet drink

So, I'm thinking, what better product could there be for the "cute boys and dr. pepper" photo contest. 

I know I just entered and I don't know if there are rules about re-entering. But, there's no harm in asking is there?

I'm trying a different angle this time.  This time I'm including Jonathan. 

But I need your input. I don't know which photo to enter. 

#1

#2

#3

Keep in mind this is for the Dr. Pepper calendar. We're looking for the complete package here. I am trying to best feature the product AND the cuteness. If the one on the right were better of Jonah, it would be my pick. 

What do YOU think?

oooh. Do you think she'd accept a collage?? You know how I love to make a good collage!

Football.

I've never really been a big football fan. I guess my philosophy on football is this: the younger the players the more enjoyable it is to watch. I don't care for professional football AT ALL. I can cheer for the Razorbacks, Missouri Tigers, or for Auburn just fine, but I don't live to watch. 

If the footballs all looked like this I might be more interested:

maybe.

Now, High School football, well, that's something I can get behind. I love sitting in the bleachers in the crisp cool air on Friday nights!!

Do you know why?

I love to watch the band at halftime. 

Why?

Because I was in the band when I was in H.S.!!

Christmas parade...1998

(do you see the smile on my face? i was trying not to laugh in embarrassment because my mother made me POSE for a picture right there in the street...and now, well,  i'm glad to have the photo.)

ok, back to present day...


My son apparently likes the game more than I. Go figure!


He learned a new word tonight. Well, maybe not new to him, but new for him to SAY!!

He is so cute. I'll definitely watch him play if he so chooses someday! 

I found it on Pinterest.

Have you heard of Pinterest? It's the newest social network that I'm aware of. I am really quite addicted to discovering new things there each day.

For example, just look at all these photography ideas!

Or how about all of these nuggets of wisdom?!

Maybe you're looking for some activities to do with your child.

There are also ideas for home decor and simple crafts that are lots of fun.

I'd like to feature a few of my very favorite things that I'd never have seen otherwise.

Pencil Art by Dalton Ghetti. (seriously...you should google him)

Simple but beautiful Toilet Paper holder. (I actually made one of these and I love it)

And last but not least, these CUPCAKES definitely take the cake. 

(just looking at them makes my mouth water and my tummy hurt all at the same time)

(oh, and if you are on Pinterest and don't already follow my boards...feel free to click the "follow me" button in the right hand column of this blog)

How To: get your sink clean...sort of.

Do you struggle with keeping the bathroom sink clean?

My new method doesn't involve any cleaning products.

All you need is a change in perspective.

First:

Get the sink REALLY dirty.

How did that sink get dirty?

before

after

Oh, just a little haircut for this sweet boy.

Final step: 

Wipe & rinse sink clean. 

It will appear more clean than it did before. Promise.

Oh, one more step...guess you could call it the 

"After the Final Step" step: go play with that cute boy! 

Interview with a Toddler

We recorded a recent conversation with Jonah. 

Happy Tuesday!

What's In a Name?

Do you have a nickname? I do. I've collected several of them through life. As a youngster I was called "Amy Jane" by my dad (even though Jane is not my middle name).

I've also been called Ames, Amit, Aim, and of course, Miss Amy! 

Well, someone I love has given/is giving me another one. It's a name I thought I might receive someday...and I thought it would be a fun one. Well, let me tell you...now that it has happened...it's even more exciting than I imagined.

Do you remember  the post about these people coming to visit?

(Jonathan's brother, Daniel and his wife, Riss)

When they were here they shared some news with Jonathan and me.

THEY are having a baby!!! Which makes me an AUNT!!!

Wahooo!

I am so very happy. 

Funny story: when they told us, I didn't believe them. it was FRIDAY, APRIL 1st. I thought they'd come up with a very exciting joke...but then, they assured me it was NO joke. And I'm sure the ever-growing tummy is even less of a joke to them. 

The little one (gender still secret) will be here sometime early-mid November. For now we call the baby Ninja...because of all the mad skills he or she has displayed from the inside!

so, CONGRATS and THANK-YOU to Daniel and Riss...we can't even tell you how excited we are to now be Uncle Jonathan and Auntie Amy. (I just decided it should be "auntie" rolls off the tongue more smoothly than "aunt amy," I think).