When not in use, turn off the juice!

I wish that I could say that I was joking... I really really do! Alas I am not! I am here at work with a light on in my office and the lights in the rest of the building turned off. Our corporate office would like us to save more energy. They have started a huge marketing campaign with posters, stickers etc (paper waste anyone?) with our new "going green" motto of:

"When not in use, turn off the juice"

I am all for going green to save this planet of ours. Really I am! Right now I am helping do my part in the following ways:

1. Water Conservation- by not doing my dishes

2. Energy Conservation- It takes electricity to vacuum!

3. Landfill waste- My dog eats our garbage... even the the diapers.

Baby steps!

'Ave a cuppa...

Milk Sir?

Pinkies up!

Or curled!

Nothing as refreshing as afternoon tea... milk.

Breakfast in Verrado...

The Boy Scouts of America have kidnapped my darling every Saturday in March so the children and I headed out for some early morning fun. It didn't hurt that Tootsie had a 7:00 am grooming appointment either.

If I had enough money, or the means to sell my house I would move to Verrado in a HEARTBEAT!! I love it! I figured I could also find some good photo practice spots. I didn't figure on the un-willingness of my 2 male models!

After all was said and done the best shots and most fun was eating donuts outside Bashas with the kiddo's. So of course they have chocolate and sprinkles all over the grubby mugs. I love them!

I love moments like this... they make up for all the arm-flailing, tackling, rolling on the ground fights these two get into. Almost!

This was so funny. Dillon totally picked a sprinkle off Jo-Jo's face and ate it.

Some more brother lovin, wow they really have the exact same hair color.

Someday this child will learn how to walk down stairs. Maybe...

A new toy...

Mom (that would be me) got a new toy today! A Nikon D40 DSLR. A what you say? A fancy new camera to learn how to use before we head to the Happiest Place ON EARTH come May. Thats what!

For whatever reason the UPS man does not arrive in East L.A./Kippy-aye-yay/ Buckeye until 6:00 PM. You better believe I was online tracking this puppy all day today!

I have had the camera ready and charged for 2.5 hours and already taken 150+ pictures. I would say a good 75% were out of focus. There is going to be a HUGE learning curve I'm afraid.

Here are some favorites from tonight...

Yes, Jordan had a haircut between shots. He was looking like a total ragamuffin! I much prefer a shorter 'do on that kid!

Jordan's Day...

Jordan requested to ring in his birthday with a familiar theme... Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! The cake specifically. After the Elmo debacle of December I felt like I needed to try a little harder this go round. He was happy with it. A happy Jordy = A happy Mom!

The front:

The back:

One super happy & slightly spazzed out 4 year old!

Grandma, Grandpa & Aunt Valerie braved Jordy's germs and helped us celebrate in style.

Daddy grilled us some Hot Diggity Dogs, and hamburgers complete with mini Mickey cheese. Jordan loved all his presents and has been playing non-stop ever since. Daddy got a basketball hoop and the boys have been having a great time. Dillon finds wearing a uniform helps him score more points.

An interview with our resident 4 year old:

M-   What was your favorite present?

J-     Suprise Clubhouse.

M-    What was the best part about your birthday?

J-      Superman icecream.

M-     Do you feel older?

J-      YES!

M-    Why?

J-     Cuz I'm 4!

M-    What are your 4 favorite things?

J-     1. To play with toys

        2. Watch TV

        3. Watching a Movie, like Wall-E

        4. Going to church

M-    What is your favorite color?

J-      Yellow, pink and blue. Light blue.

M-     What is your favorite food?

J-      Ramen and rice and milk and cinnamon.

M-     What is your favorite movie?

J-       Wall-E

M-     What is your favorite TV show?

J-       Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jon & Kate + Eight, and even Phinneaus and Ferm (Ferb)

Happy Birthday little man!

Field Trip...

Jordy's class had a field trip to the Wildlife World Zoo and Dill and I tagged along. The boys were super excited to go, especially Dillon who wouldnt go to sleep last night he was so amped!

The "big" thing the kids were looking forward to was feeding the Giraffe's. Jordan told me all about how it's tongue would feel rough and stick to your hand.

Yeah that's not some random man holding Jordan, its his teacher Miss Brooke's husband, Chris.

The kids were so cute together. Jordan wanted Brinna to be his best friend and Brinna wanted Abigail to be hers.

These two are especially cute together!

Dillon had a great time climbing all the animal enclosures. I think he felt at home!

Such a fun day! And the weather was perfect. Lets hope tomorrow goes as smooth!

5 years, 9 months...

Since we said "I Do" and date night is still alive and well.

That is if you consider date night to be Me & the Hubs lounging in bed with dueling laptops. His blue, mine pink...natch.

He did share his power cord.... True love!