My Marley review

So I took Casey to see Marley and Me this weekend. Oh gawwd, not a dry eye in the house. I don't remember the last movie that made me cry like this. If you love dogs (which I know you do) and have ever had one for more than 10 years (which I think some of you have) you will bawl. The whole movie was good. I love Owen Wilson. Jennifer Aniston, she's okay. But the entire story about the dog and how the dog belonged to the family was great. The end killed me. It's no secret the dog dies, but how is a mystery if you haven't read the book. I will just say the words the vet said and how it happened is exactly what I went through with my Sukibear. I had no shame crying like that in a movie. It's not for little kids, but Casey handled it well. I was worried it was going to stir up some old feelings she had for a certain other dog she had a meltdown about, but I think it helped her a little. Go see it, but not without a purse full of kleenex. I didn't think I would react the way I did, but it was worth it. Especially the part about Marley liking mango's.

Christmas #1

We started our Christmas festivities yesterday with my Mom and Dad (and yes their spouses too!). I know Stinkydog has posted about our tradition of raising our hands until the countdown to open presents. It's always fun and even though some of the nieces and nephews are college age they still seem to enjoy it like the were 6 or 8 years old. And of course we have the traditional picture of Blake and Patrick. Head shot only. We are now the proud owners of a little more than 500 of this same picture. The only thing lacking each year is the presence of hair! And just for Stinkydog, Dad can't even keep his eyes open for a picture-even when he physically tries to open them for the picture!!! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far. Enjoy the pics.

Iced in...not!

On your mark, get set..Go! And Casey always finds the time to pose, even on a sled!

Where I'll be...

Until Jack Frost decides to move his happy ass out of town you may find me here...most likely with a cocker spaniel on one side and a glass of wine in hand. Stay warm everybody!!

A kid funny

Okay, my kids say hysterical shit all the time. They crack me up. But other people's children don't. I'm sorry, they just usually aren't near as cute or funny as the Mom thinks. I'm sure mine aren't as funny to other people either. Anyway, my friend Donna has the cutest freakin' kids in the world. She told me this story this morning and I chuckle every time I repeat it.
Her sister walks in and hasn't seen her 4 year old in a while and says: "Gunnar!! You've grown a foot since I last saw you!"
Gunnar: Visibly upset and looks around and says "Where? Where?"
(OMG- the kid actually thought a foot grew out of him somewhere and he couldn't see it!)

Helllloooo!

I know I have been the biggest slacker when it has come to posting this month. And believe me, I know I'm not any more busy than anyone else so I have no good excuses! The kids have both started basketball which has been fun (okay dammit I will e-mail you schedules soon!). Connor finished cotillion and we had the holly ball (pictured is Connor with 2 classmates-Melissa and Kendall). Let me tell you, he can DANCE. Definitely did not get his daddies rhythm. Heh heh.

Anyway, school's out next week and I must get my butt in gear getting ready for Christmas.