No cable?????

At the Chalet the kids were begging to watch TV, one word "desperate"

I was wrong

This is my new favorite Grand Canyon picture

Belated Mothers Day Post

Cuddling for Mom's Day!

The value of $15 to a 13 year old

MJM: Mom will you pay me $10 if I eat a Sardine?
Jane: No that would be your challenge
MJM: But mom, that would be gross, pleasssssssse
Tarzan: I'll pay you $10 bucks
MJM: Cool, gag, vomit, gag, I can't finish it
Tarzan Mom: Oh honey if you finish I'll pay you another $5
MJM: Cool, gag, gag

$15 bucks, no way in hell

Green Natura

REM loved this soap at our hotel stay this weekend (isnt it cool it looks like a little persons hula hoop)

Waster reducing exfoliating body cleanser 50 g

The innovative ergonomically shaped “waste reducing” soap has been designed to eliminate the unused center of traditional soap bars. This soap is cruelty free and contains no animal fat or byproducts. This carton is made from natural recycled packing printed with soy based inks.

Looks like a lot of waste to me

My new Favorite Grand Canyon Photo

MJM -I am 13, take the picture
REM -I am 12 and am trying to figure out a new smile so my cheeks dont puff up
CEM -I am a rag doll
Mom-Where are you?

Chai Tea

Only at the Ritz

The price of beauty

Tonight CEM begged to have her hair curly for school tomorrow, I did what any good mom would do and pulled out the soft curlers (they were pink in my day).

My house guests were concerned about how she would sleep. Are you kidding? Rae Young was my mom. Every Saturday night the pink curlers came out and there was no complaining. We were told more than once that it was the price of beauty.

Not only did I have no sympathy for CEM, but it appears from her smile that she has been trained well.

I survived a root canal

Today I was laying in the endodontist chair thinking of all the reasons I go to visit the dentist (for the sole purposes of drafting a blog). I kept sneaking in photos while trying to not gag on my own spit. I came up with the following Top 10.

10. I get to meet all the cool dentists (Dr Matloff is just awesome) and their staff in town (thank you Mandy!)

9. I want to prove to Alice that she needs a new doctor

8. I can seek sympathy since it is much greater than a paper cut

7. I get affirmation that I am the best at keeping my mouth open (not this time) or what a good chweer I am

6. I get to do email in between shots to numb me

5. I get to share why Ross Perot should have been president (and share political views before I trust my mouth in the hands of someone who I still dont know their policital opinion)

4. I get to brush my teeth with a one time use toothbrush

3. I love the smell of cloves

2. I like to put my money where my mouth is (I can not take credit for this one - Laura Kirk facebooked it :) )

1. Free products (Ok is the shirt above just not the coolest)

HOT HOT HOT

This weekend I took a much needed break at the Beach. On the way their we stopped at the Mercado to get some fruit. While this picture is not the fruit the watermelon juice next to the 'little" tabasco represents the story well.

So, the nice hispanic girl behind the counter says, "Do you want pepper on the fruit." I say, "What??". the nice girl repeats in heavy accent, "Do you want chili pepper on the fruit". As I write this I have no clue why I say yes. Regardless. Yes, Si all the same she sprinkles chili pepper on my fruit.

Fast forward 2 hours. Fruit soaked with chili pepper = damn hot mouth.

Fast forward 10 hours. Fruit soaked with chili pepper - damn hot on the other end and the epiphany to just keep the tabasco next to the Watermelon juice.

Happy Birthday Emma!!!!

Not my shoes any more

For any of you who wants to catch up with my shoe collection, just come to my yard sale next time.

More talents than you can imagine

Field Service Window Covering.

Kevin, please explain..........

Mom, play with me!!!

Darn they grow so fast. Look at that big old booty for that little ole swing (I did have to help her get out of it once she decided to sit down)

Two teenagers...........

Lady Ga Ga playing loud, Sunroof open, ice cream consumed

Need I say more?

Matchmaker matchmaker make me a match

Dear Diane,

He may be the guy for you. Meet him at Starbucks. Check for a ring. If no, buy him a chai and introduce him to Spot (as long as he doesnt have gray hair).

Jane

The Exclusive

I got these pictures even before the Washington Post.

KT at the movies. First time seeing popcorn flavoring. And you can buy the tickets with a machine. Technology is amazing!

Wild Open Spaces

Owen's new playground

1 little 2 little 3 little children

Getting the perfect family pic