Birthday Boy!!

Once upon a time a boy was born. He was not a particularly pleasant little fellow, it would appear.As time went on he got perkier. And cuter. Look! He's almost smiling.

Aw, come on. You know you went through a rough phase too. Those are some mighty big spectacles though. I enjoy the feathered hair. Do you think there is a large Goody comb in his back pocket?

Mmmhmmm. That's what I'm talkin' 'bout. I don't even like football.He's a world traveller. From Scandinavia to Africa, Mexico to Canada. Personal chef in residence. Handy-man in training. Gardener/landscaper (snort!), story-teller, whimper-soother, and soon to be proficient swimmer (just ask him!).



But best of all a devoted father, adored by three rugrats, and me too.


Happy Birthday, Love!

Never before seen photos...

...of the rare herbivorous 2-year old homo sapien. Most of his kind are believed to have life-threatening reactions to green vegetables. Scientists have been unable to find concrete evidence to disprove this theory. However, the lack of documentation of the 2-year old homo sapien consuming leafy, green vegetables would certainly lend credence to this idea. Perhaps the shift in the planet's climate has forced the species to adapt, to stretch beyond it's usual diet of all carbohydrates. Scientists wonder if birth order or environmental pollutants might play a role in this sudden, exciting discovery. Certainly this new evidence will warrant further study and observation of this very interesting and mysterious creature.

Public Service Announcement

Just so you know, if you get a stye you will probably look like this:


And your children might be slightly horrified, yet fascinated by your wonky eye.

Why I keep her

Today after I put Bubs to bed for his nap, I sat finishing lunch when Fia came pitter-pattering past, stopped and threw her arms around me and said, "You're lovely Mommy".

And I said, "You're welcome to live here forever." Then she skipped off to play.

Did you know Halloween is right around the corner?

We visited the pumpkin patch for our annual pumpkin-picking visit and pumpkins we did pick. Then we continued to our favorite little college town for breakfast. We played in the coolest toy store ever and found a new favorite -- The Dusty Bookshelf, a used bookstore with an impressive children's book section. I found a copy of Snow White and Rose Red that I remember reading as a kid and that one find seriously made me day.

But back to Halloween...here are some of my favorite new ideas I've come across online:

Whimsical Halloween pixie, found here

I've often thought Fia had a little pixie in her...

White pumpkins on pedestals found here, and banner letters from Martha Stewart.

Me + The Killers + the windows down in E's car = 90

Make sense? No? Well here's how it breaks down. First there's me, an upstanding, law-abiding citizen. Usually. Me, trying to bang out a few errands while Bubs napped. Now add The Killers, cranked. And I do mean cranked because when I'm alone in the car that's how I like it. Wanna make something of it? Add a lovely 75-ish sort of autumn day that just begs to be enjoyed with the windows open and what you've got there is Janna, cranking The Killers and driving 47 mph in a 35 mph limit with the windows open. And here is my certificate of achievement. And a $90 fine.

And it really is quite an accomplishment since I've never even earned myself a parking ticket. I'm going to hang this up in a gilt frame in my entryway. Ha ha! Joke's on you, officer! And here you thought you were going to ruin my day. Fess up. You just don't appreciate The Killers, do you?