Here is the winner...

You guys really helped me through my swimsuit crisis! It's hard to see but it's chocolate zebra print with orange stitching. AMAZING!!! Now I am ready for our cruise!

Down and Out

(Disclaimer) I would just like to apologize in advance for these horrendous pictures of myself, and Owen. Mike is out of town, missing Owen, and pushing me to update some pictures of Owen on the blog. I keep trying to tell him that Owen is sick and not a sight to be seen right now. I guess sometimes you just need to see it for yourself...I caught Owen violently chewing on the cap of the Tylenol bottle...I think he may have been trying to tell me something. "Drugs, Mommy, Drugs!"
I love the after-look as if to say, "Excuse me, I am on an important call here."

Yep, he's sick all right! Not sure what my excuse is.

Here are some happier days to remember, Dad. We miss you.

And the winner is...

Mike and I are going on a cruise in April, and my current swimsuit situation is a DISASTER. Let's just say I purchased all my suits when I was nursing Owen. Moving on....if any of these strike you as a swimsuit you would like to see on my pear shaped, post Owen body let me know. I love these three and need help pulling the trigger! Thanx my friends!

secure in his manhood

Yes, these are Owen's first pair of girl jammies! They were too cute to pass up. I figured Owen was man enough to pull these off, and with a fist full of rocks there is no denying that this kid is all BOY!
Owen has be exploring the wonderful world of...(drumroll)...dirty clothes hampers. Yes, that is right! For what ever reason he takes anything he can find, ANYTHING, and disposes of them in our various hampers through out the house. See for yourself...

Maybe it's just me, but there is nothing like the sound of your children's laughter!

Stay at home crafts...

I like every now and then to post about something other than Owen...imagine that!! So I figured I would post some more of my recent crafting, so I can feel that I have more to show for my day other than watching the Doodle Bops, feeding Owen, changing diapers, and going to the gym.

(Okay, well I am going to post some video of Owen, but we have to add something on here for the grandparents.)

We had a wonderful 9 day visit with Mike's parents. I think we all wondered how we were going to fill 9 days with events and activities. Surprisingly enough, we stayed quite busy and enjoyed every minute. I truthfully could have had them stay 20 days, and it still wouldn't have felt like enough! Thanks for the visit. Owen thought he'd take the liberty of waking up grandpa at the park.
We had a picnic and enjoyed a train ride around Anthem Park.

Nothing like the boys doing some bonding in the back yard!

Julie, Roger, Mike and Owen

Owen decided the floors needed to be swifered...pretty sad when a 17 month old can out clean a "house wife".

General Household Adventures

December is AlWAYS busy...twice as busy when you have a toddler. We have been enjoying getting things ready for the holiday season, and for Mike's parents who are joining us this Christmas and New Years. I listed my New Year's resolutions last year...but I am not going to bore you this year. I am simply going to inform you that I have already begun the changes that I want to see results for in 2009. I can actually say I am committing to a resolution!!!! Anyway, Christmas was a success, but we really missed spending it with ALL of our family and friends. However, we hope your holidays were as much of a hit as they were for us.

Owen absolutely loved this present. It is Velcro fruit, and a fake knife so he can learn how to chop food like the pros. I tried to get Owen a kitchen...but daddy thinks only 'girls' should have a kitchen...so I had to compromise with the fruit and a shopping cart. Who says a man can't cook, dad???Strangely enough my son loves to hide in nooks around the house until we find him, and then at that time he loves to strike a pose!
Hey if Owen can strike a pose, why can't I?

Wow, this kid really thinks he's got the chops for a modeling career or something.

More letters...hate how long it takes to make these, but love how much friends appreciate them!