Start Me Up

How long have you had your current key chain?  I bet I can beat that.  Feast your eyes on this beauty.

My sister Sheri gave this to me when my first child was only a couple of weeks old.  That was 17 years ago.  If I remember correctly, we were all shopping for baby stuff with little Baby Nicholas in tow.  At some point, we went back to the car so I could quickly change Nicholas' diaper.  Aunt Sheri was so generous as to offer up her leg as a changing table.  And Baby Nicholas was so generous as to pee on Aunt Sheri's jeans.

Now THAT'S some funny stuff.

It's A Date

I have lived by a datebook since my mid-twenties.  Before that time, I used to forget everything, especially appointments.  When I started my photography business in 1986 (I was only 10), I HAD to use a datebook.  Otherwise, I would never know where and when my weddings were.  I also had a large wall calendar that I could see from the phone when brides called asking if I was available.  We currently keep a monthly calendar on our fridge.  I use a datebook planner on my computer.  And I bought a lovely red datebook to keep with me while I am running around during the day.  Can't miss those important dates.

Hey look!  We are finally getting together with Kim and her family in March.  Wheee!  And I wrote it in pen, which means it MUST be important.

It is.

I Can See Clearly

Me:  "Oh, hey Sweetie, hold still.  I need a picture for today."

Matt:  "Mom, I don't want to look.  I'm trying to read."

Mom can never not take a picture.  Come on, it's what I do.

I'm taking it anyway.

Oh So Sweet - Not!

I picked up these narcissus bulbs before Christmas.  I remember growing some indoors maybe 20 years ago.  I remember that they were so pretty.  I FORGOT that they really don't smell so pleasant.

The other day, Mackenzie said, "Mom, these flowers don't smell very good."  Doug remarked that they smelled a bit like urine.  I hate to admit it, but they are both right.  Eeeeew.



But they are so pretty.  Won't they look good in my outdoor garden next year?  WAY out in my outdoor garden, far away from the door.

It's Crunchy

I am VERY lucky to have a super hubby who LOVES to cook.  He doesn't just like it, he LOVES it. And boy, do I love that he loves it.  Doug made these tasty baguette croutons to go with his homemade tomato basil soup.



Those little garlic bits are still calling out to me.  Aaaaaahhhhh.

Get To It, Kids

Child labor.  It's the best.  Oh, the perks of being a parent.

Look at these sweet teens loading up our Costco goodies.  And it's raining to boot.  Love you, kids.



No Moms were rained on during the creation of this Picture Of The Day.  Just as it should be.

hehe

A House Divided

Everyone in this house knows I need to take a picture of just about anything that goes on.  I know, I know.  But's it just what I do.  Imagine my surprise when I discoverd that someone had destroyed the long-overdue-to-be-destroyed gingerbread house...WITHOUT TELLING ME.

I, I, I, I'm speechless. Okay, not really.  It's just that I wanted to watch.  Sigh.