Who Takes Pictures of This?

Let me just start by saying, I have so many other things to be doing right now. I was talking to a fellow blogger about what stupid things we take pictures of nowadays, just to post them. Well, here you go. This is what KC did when I tried to read a book to Charlie..............

Yep, that is a matchbox car in the toilet. I was just about to stick my hand in it when I realized how dumb I am. So, I got a hanger and fished it out. Charlie thought it was the most fun game ever. While I was doing that, we heard this horrible banging sound.....

KC thought it would be fun to bang a baseball against our mirror. Now, if you have been to our house that mirror is huge. It takes up the whole staircase wall. Luckily no clogged toilets or broken mirrors....well, not yet. Plus, I can't believe I took a picture of the toilet! Now it is time for me to actually be productive...I'll try!

Humility Is A Virtue

Humility is a virtue I don't really have at the moment. If you have been following Shannon's blog, I won, I won, I won!!! I won her rabbit naming contest, and she rewarded me with the yummiest cookies ever. So much for my 'starting to eat healthy day'. Thank you so much Shannon! It was a super generous reward. So, if you have checked out Shannon's comments on her contest post, you would know there were many, many contestants. Robbie was one of them. I am not sure if Robbie was sad he lost the contest, or if my suggested name of "Robbie the Rabbit" won! I think it is hilarious. I was gone when my cookies arrived, so Robbie answered the door when they were delivered. When I came home, he told me to check out my delivery....he will deny this, but I know he was jealous. I offered him a cookie, but he refused my offer. Here is a pic of Robbie with my prize.....

He left and came home later that night. I immediately offered him another cookie. All he said was, "I'm not hungry, but thanks." By the way, you don't need to be hungry to eat these cookies because they are so good. Anyways, he sulked in his room a little bit. I think he cheered up when we watched the Bachelor together, but then he got sad when his favorite girl got sent home. Oh well, maybe today he'll eat a cookie with me!

Who Does Not LOVE A Mullet???

This weekend I had to go to an early morning meeting at the gym. Scott decided it was time to cut KC's hair. I was so glad he did it, because KC's hair kept going in his eyes. My first question was ,"Please tell me you took pictures." Scott's reply, "Of course!" So, here are the 2 pictures Scott got for KC's photo album.....

PICTURE #1

PICTURE #2

That's it.....that is all he got. I am not sure if it is Robbie or Charlie behind the camera. My money is on Charlie. Anyways, he tried, and for the fifth kid at least there are a couple of pictures. So, the best part is we didn't want to cut the curls off the back (because when you cut off the curls they look way too grown up) The final result ended up a total mullet..... You can kind of see the mullet, but I think Scott just wanted KC to look like he did back in the day.....
Scott denies ever having a mullet, but this is definite proof. This was taken in 1990....thank goodness I did not meet him until '94.....post-mission!!! (Plus, he only weighed 150lbs!!!) I am totally laughing at him trying to be a hard-guy in this driver's license.......what a goober!

What Is Going On?

Okay, so this is one of those weeks that I just keep asking myself, "What in the heck am I doing wrong?" Things are being said and done around here that have me completely confused, amused, and totally questioning how we got to where we are. This week has been a busy week, as usual, but this is what has been going on. Scott and I got to go to a playoff Laker game......Robbie will never forgive Scott for giving me the second ticket. It was fun, really fun watching all of the wasted people act like Scott and Robbie do when they are sober coaching the team. I really think Scott thought they could hear all of his comments from where we were sitting. Surprisingly, that is not what seemed a little off this week. First of all, my oldest son, James, is the smartest dumbest person in his class. Let me explain.....he brings me his math test papers, and this is what he says, "Hey Mom, I did really bad on my math test, BUT out of all the people that did bad, I did the best. Only 3 people passed, so that means I was the 4th best in the class. I got a 58%." All I could say was, "So, you are the smartest of the dumbest in your class, congratulations on your F+!" Is he serious? The scary part is he really was. We love James, but we aren't setting the academic standards too high.....please, please,please succeed in some high school sport!

There he is.....the smartest of the dumbest!

Now, with this next one, I hope I don't offend anyone. Let me just say I am not a prejudice person. I don't judge people....well, ok I do, but I don't judge them based on race, etc. Here is how this one went down.....George brought home a birthday invitation for a girl at his school. I told him I had never heard of her before, and who is she, so on and so on. George explains it like this...."Mom, she is kind of black, but not really." I say, "Oh, is she Indian or something?" George then says, "Yeah, but I am still nice to her." I say, "Well, that is really nice of you." Oh my gosh......are you kidding.....he is still nice to her. Well, there you go....I should definitely make Mother of the Year....well, at least Mother of this week. Here he is.....my son that is still nice to people regardless of their skin color....

Also, our dog has been puking. It is so gross, I don't really want to talk about it. I have been trying to get rid of this dog almost since we got it. For all of you animal lovers, you should probably stop reading, because you will for sure not like me. The dog drives me nuts....I don't like barking, poop, and I especially don't like it when he eats the neighbor kids. At least he is sweet with KC. And by the way, Pam, (I know you will read this) I still do not forgive you for putting the dog back into our yard when you found him wandering the streets!

Is it a coincidence that this is Robbie's first full week with us....maybe I can blame it all on him. Oh, and just to keep you posted on our new living arrangement....Robbie LOVES it! His favorite is what we like (ok....what I like) to call "K Days".....that is when we spend ALL day together. Seriously, Robbie will deny that he enjoys any part of those, but he would be lying!

40 Years!

My parent's celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday.....this is probably not the best picture I could have put of them, but how cool is my dad's fro......here is a better one.....
Quite the stud muffin!!!

Anyways, we had a get together at the house to celebrate , and my mom insisted on a group picture. Here are a couple of samples

Check out KC on this one

I think we finally got one!

We had a fun time listening to stories, and of course eating. Happy 40th Mom and Dad. This is their song. Stevie Wonder was cool then and still is now....great song!

We Are Having ANOTHER Boy

I really can't believe it either. Scott is super excited about having another one. Now, the difference between this one, is that he is 33 years old, and I am pretty sure he will be a little bit easier to take care of than the other ones. My brother in law, Robbie, will be staying with us while he gets things situated down here. We are all shocked that he is even willing to live here, since we are the most annoying family on earth. It is impossible to sleep past 7 am here, and privacy will be limited. Everytime Robbie tries to eat a meal it is guaranteed that either Charlie or KC will be climbing on him. I am the first to admit that I am not the easiest person to live with.....but I am pretty sure Robbie is aware I am a bit volatile. I am also very nosy, and I think he is prepared to be interrogated about every girl, activity, etc. I joke with Robbie that he is my favorite sister-in-law.....but he and I both know we will be watching a few chick flicks together....those are his FAVORITE!!! He is doing job interviews, but I am thinking my live in nanny would be perfect....I always wanted one. Just kidding Robbie. Anyways, I hope he can stand us, and vice versa...haha.

Now, because Robbie and I have a couple of things in common, I am pretty sure he would be sad if I didn't post a picture of him for this......so here ya go Rob...

Fun In The Sun

Anyone in Southern California this weekend was reminded why we should never leave this glorious state. The weather was so perfect. I was so glad Curtis chose the day he did to be born! It was a great birthday celebration out on the boat. We didn't get to the lake until early afternoon, but the wind didn't bother us. The boys challenged the rough waters and took on the wake board. The water was a bit on the chilly side, and I was such a girl and didn't go in. Did I mention I was a bit outnumbered as the only girl with EIGHT boys.....

Now these are the cute ones.....let me show you the other 2 I got to spend the day with...

That is Robbie and Scott....they are both goofballs, but is was a fun time. They are not only brothers, but good friends.....if you asked my opinion, it is sometimes like Dumb and Dumber......as I was pulling these 2 on the tube, Robbie jumped on Scott's back, let go of the tube, and held on to Scott's neck. In my head, I pictured Scott passing out (since he was put in the sleeper hold position) and drowning infront of us all. I don't know why Scott thinks I am a bit on the dramatic side....I always go to worst case scenario. I immediately stopped the boat - told all of the boys if they ever did anything that stupid I would kill them, and then we brought the two knuckleheads back in the boat. Anyways, that is common behavior with these two......at least they keep me laughing. Here is a picture that for sure makes me laugh.....

All I know is he kept yelling out "yee haw" as he was circling his right arm......thank you Robbie!!! I am laughing as I look at it now.

It was a great day!