A white trash delema

So who is more white trash here? This is Sophie's favorite hat of Daddy's to wear. Actually, she wears it a lot more than Daddy does. And it's not just in the house that she wears it. Here is a little neighborhood walkabout that we took one day.

Luckily, she's so damn cute in it, she can get away with it...for now. ;)

But, still, the question. Dad owns it - drinks it sometimes too! :) - but Sophie owns it. Who's more trailer park? And why am I proud that she likes & wears that hat?!





Cheers, SoSo...

What a liar...

One more item from a t-shirt. Totally appropriate, no?! :D


I need this shirt

Allll-right. I swear, last clothing related item.

How can you pass this up though?! One of the great classic SNL moments from Jeffrey's. Funny, I don't think we'll find anything for the kids at Jeffreys.

A couple of great lines...

"Comeon, Diesel's hip." "Yeah, a hip that needs to be replaced." (love this one as I wear the same Diesel belt that I have had for years :P

"I don't come to your work & knock the corndog out of your hand"

"Why don't you go back to Kansas & fry some baloney & adjust the cinder blocks your house sits on. NK?"

Double Entendre: 'düb-&l-än-'tänd(-r&); 'd&-b&l-än-'tänd(-r&)

Now, not to stay on this clothing thing too long lest I have to start contributing to Angela's "hemline" blog, but we just received the giant bag o' clothes we just ordered & as I was pulling them all out to wash, I came across a set of Sophie's new pajamas. This brings me back to the title of this little thought...

double entendre: a word or expression capable of two interpretations with one usually risqué

Click the image to get the full view of the shirt.


Now, is it just me? I can't be the only one that is finding "variations" for this.

What? Cat, kitty, feline, mouser, kit, kitten, tabby, tomcat. Why? what are you coming up with?

Bunch of naughty-minded people. For shaaame.

Because you can't help them learn to love music too early

This comes from a friend/coworker, Michele, who gave one of these sweet guitars as a gift to her sister's kid. I am passing this along to all of you should you be looking for all things musical.


We tend to be a family that exposes our kids to quite a range of music (though not so many instruments - we're not the Partridge Family yet) & so they know all the standard kids music plus Alt Rock, House, Disco, County, Rap, Punk, Rock, etc. All the goodies. They even know what my records (yes, I mean records...vinyl, LPs, wax) & turntable are & what they do. Love my kids! :)

Angela was good enough to get some appropriate attire just the other day to reflect these choice bits of knowledge...

Who could ask for a better girl by your side?! :) Love my wife!

And then, these are the kinds of shirts we love them to wear & express. Man! I have got to start my own t-shirt company so I an get my kids in these pics! :P


Rock on! Babies

The "art" of brushing

We have been trying to get the babies to brush their teeth better & have been using Miles as the poster child for this activity...trying to get Sophie & Dane to watch his technique & learn some decent skills.

Dane took it upon himself to set up a little demo & I wanted to share.


Proper attire is of the utmost importance, & Dane prefers the freedom a diaper offers with the foot-warming comfort of a nice pair of socks. Your attire may vary, but maybe not ;)
Note the sort of busted look of having caught him before he was prepped for the event photography.


In this photo, Dane has prepped himself (holding the toothbrush properly, not standing on the step waiting to topple off, & sucked in the barrel belly & flexing a bit!)


Make sure & get those back teeth too. You never know where those tasty treats are trying to hide. Especially cause Dad has a tendency to give them the dried fruits. Naughty! Bad for the teeth. Whereas, Mom is good & only gives them the cookies, cake, candy. Good Mom.

Whatever~ :P

I'm a walkin', yessiree.

I don't know how many others really take note of these kinds of things, but I think it is too funny when little kids start taking on adult traits (at least the good ones). Miles has been doing this off & on for a while now, but Sophie & Dane (though I am still trying to capture him doing it). It is putting hands in the pockets of their pants when walking. It's just weird to see. Makes them look like little people instead of babies/kids.

Anyway. look for yourselves...



Too cute.

And no, of course I am not biased.

Just barfy-cute...

Pretty self-explanitory...







So cute, I think I have to hurl...

Everyone tubs differently...

In our house, as I am sure many other families' homes, bathtime is quite an event. We choose to bathe all 3 at once usually & it can either be fun & entertaining, or rather a "chore" if you get my drift. Struggles, pushing, dupming of water on heads, etc. But for the sake of making our family look "perfect"...








Sorry, needed a moment to compose myself from that good laugh ;)

Anyway, I'll keep it to the more entertaining end of things.


There's the "Who can hoard the most toys" game



The "footsy" game (not so much a game, as something entertaining to do)


The "big hair" game.


and the ever-fun "faaht" game. I won't mention who is the reigning champ of this game! :P

But don't get me wrong, it's a child. Shoot. I could take lessons!

Ho, Ho, Gramma? A Miles gem retold by Angela

So, my mom has come down for a day or two every so often over the last few weeks & as most good grandparents do (ahem, can't help themselves), she has been packing gifts with her. Of course, like every good grandchild, Miles & Dane & Sophie have come to love her arrival for what it may bring. :)

So, before this most recent visit, Miles was talking with Angela & Gramma's visit was one of the topics. Out of the blue he mentioned that Gramma "always brings me presents!" Angela agreed. To which Miles added, "Who is she? Santa?!"

Gotta love kids :)