Shelby's World

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

 

The reason why Eli is my favorite son~ Literally.

We went to to 5 Guys for dinner the other night.

I noticed a perplexed look on Eli's face and asked him what was up.

"I don't get it... there's WAY more than 5 guys in here."

And just when I think I couldn't possibly love him anymore than I already do, he says something like that.  

Osm.

That was one of his better observations, followed closely by this one from last summer...

This is the air museum near Tillamook Oregon and we pass it every August on our way to Cape Kiwanda.

It's Ginormous.

We drive by and Eli comments, "that would be really boring".

"Why do you think that?", we ask.

"Its just a huge building of air.  What's so great about that?"

Osm.

Literally.

Family Motto

This was sent to me by my dear cousin Jill.  She loves me in spite of my addictions:)

Which is funny, because I just came across this one on Pinterest...

You get the idea.

Scale

So many people are surprised by how small Poppy is so this should give you an idea of her size.

Our little Pop Tart is just bigger than a pop can.  (Diet Coke of course;)

Here's some answers to your questions~

No, she does not sleep thru the night.  (See bags under Shelby's eyes)

Yes, she's had accidents in the house, but we're getting better!

Yes, sometimes the kids fight over her.  But I always win.

Yes, I put her in a little bag and take her to public places.  So far she's been to a basketball game, Lowes, Bible Study, the gym, and TJ Maxx.  

No, we could NOT be any happier.  She's OSM.

Flashback Friday

Eli scores big at the 2007 neighborhood Easter Hunt Raffle.

Sweet outfit.

Blast off.

Since husband is a rocket scientist and all, he gets emails like this.  He asked that I forward it to Eli.  Obviously.

 

Subject: Astronaut Application Deadline Approaching

You are subscribed to Breaking News for NASA. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Astronaut Application Deadline Approaching 01/23/2012 12:00 AM EST   Individuals interested in becoming America's future space explorers have until Friday to submit their applications. The deadline to apply for NASA's next astronaut class is Jan. 27.

14 days.

Have you met Poppy?

Did you know she's a Christian dog?  She totally has a cross on.  Obviously.

Here's the deal...

I think I'm more excited for my puppy than I was to have my own children.

Does that sound weird?

It probably does if you DON'T have children.

Here's the thing~

I don't have to send this puppy to college or teach it to be a nice person.

My commitment is probably 12-15 years and won't cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

She won't roll her eyes at me and say, "Whatever Mom."

I could even kick her (which I won't) and she'd still love me 2 seconds later.

Children are over-rated.

Speaking of... I should go since mine are sledding around the neighborhood unsupervised.

Bad mommy.

Mean, Appalling and totally Hysterical!

These videos kill me.

First of all, I have to give credit to the parents who were willing to have their child's bad behavior broadcasts on television.

At the same time, they're just kids in all their selfish little glamour.

The boy at the end of this clip cracked me up.  But then I would've busted him.

 

He also challenged parents to tell their kids that they ate all their Halloween candy.  

Osm.

Again, there's a little punk at the end of the clip with a lot of sass.

Fortunately he has a cute brother which probably keeps him from getting in trouble.

 

I'm tempted to try one of these experiments on my own children.   

Dare me?!

Ordinary Life.

I've been inspired to start taking some different kinds of pictures.

Pictures of ordinary life  

some that make sense and some that don't.

I was going to do a different blog, and then commit to one new photo each day, 

blah, blah, blah

but I'm going for the simple method here.

I'll just add a new tag: Ordinary Life.

It's mostly just meant for me

a way to chronicle life in our house.

but you're welcome to peak:)

Ordinary Life take 1:  Glasses

Soap

"Mom, I know it's late but I haven't showered in a reeeeeeaaaaally long time.  Can I take one now?"

"Sure Eli."

10 minutes pass and the water shuts off

"Eli, did you use soap?"

deep sigh...

Water starts... again.

I love him.