(It’s Not) Fairy Petition…

Wishing more fairies would pattern their livelihoods after the Tooth-fairy (who, oddly enough, is banned from our house until she can stop scaring small children who are only pretending to be asleep while she’s moving all around under their pillow)...

Instead I have:

The Pen/Pencil Fairy who removes every last stinkin' one of anything that writes even remotely well and is within reach and leaves lost Utility Bills stuffed into their place.

The Sock Fairy (doesn't just visit the dryer – and who does NOT leave change at our house like he does at others) and leaves me Dust galore (and not the sparkly kind) All. Over. The. House. – Seriously, reign it in, Dude. 

The Fork Fairy (WHY??!! I am honestly baffled…) who has reduced two separate fancy utensil sets to one fork each and is slightly over abundant in his giving of Extra Pounds (not the $ kind - sigh) that seem to just show up on the scale.

The Undies Fairy (sorry Mom) who trades the 6 pairs of used undies my kids SWEAR they changed and put in the hamper with double the number of towels...all wet...and at the bottom of the bin...for days...(I had originally thought I had a towel fairy, but alas…)

The Cell Phone Fairy who doesn't exactly take your phone but who just moves it from the bottom of your bag or that outside zippered pocket (then puts it in a totally random location like the fridge, sock drawer, back pocket, right where you left it plugged into the wall, etc.) and leaves some sort of old, out of the wrapper, sticky candy/gum thing in it's place....every single time...

And the worst of all?? - The Change Fairy who steals every last penny and nickel from the change spot in the car and beneath the seat (Sorry, Son, I just knew I had enough in here for your lunch today…how about this old Starburst I found in the bottom of my bag where I thought I left my cell phone? – They saved my life once, ya know.) and replaces them lovingly with old milky sippy cups. (He really loves to hide them well.) I mean, seriously, how do I get THAT one reversed!

Wondering if there's a (It’s not Fair-y) petition I could sign somewhere...

Carpool Fashion 101

Ever look down mid-day and wonder, “How in the world did THAT happen?” I like to imagine that it happens to all of us moms (especially us have-to-get-the-kid-to-the-bus-stop-by-5:45-am-ers). As I drive through carpool some mornings (because we missed the 5:45am bus and were rushing for the 7:20 bell) I ponder on what other mothers have gone through that morning and what they all would really look like if they had to actually step out of their vehicles and show everyone their inside out and backwards pajama pants and husbands sneakers. So, here for your entertainment is what I like to call Carpool Chic. (Sadly I just realized I should probably go change out of Carpool Chic before the hubby gets home from work…Enjoy!)

‘Til the Cow’s come home–a FB conv.

I opened FB yesterday and found the following post on my newsfeed…  Oh. Joy. :D (and I mean that!) – sadly, I was the only one online at the time…

Jymn -

The view out our back window! Uh, what is that?

 

Christy - Maybe you need to Eat Mor Chikin...

Christy - "Cow" did that even get there?

Christy - It's sure not hard to SPOT

Christy - Maybe you could MOOOOO-ve it

Christy - Maybe the Golf Couse has a Beef with you.

Christy - (I could Milk these puns all day)

Christy - You've probably already Herd most of these anyway...

Christy - Yet I can't help but Udder another...

Tamara - Jymn--don't have a cow.

Christy - Come on Tamara, Jymn, Cassie, Shelby, Jessica, Cindy - play along, I dairy you!

Christy - Ah! A BRAND new participant!! Yay!

Christy - Do I need to PROD you guys to get you going??

Christy - Alright, I'll try to be patient and wait for you guys to HORN in...

Cindy - Grab Toto and get in the storm shelter Dorothy!

Christy - Cindy-Mom...I'm concerned you VEALly missed the "That" in this picture...

Christy - So, she just turned up today?? You're sure you haven't seen Her-Bi-Vore??

Christy - Mom, maybe the storm was so cool that the cow got Past-ur-ize...

Cindy - Okay...so I copied the pic, I saved it to my desktop, I opened another program, I pasted it in, I super-enlarged it and, whatever it is, I still say "Get in the storm shelter Dorothy" because that storm looks as bad as any I heifer saw!

Christy - See there, folks! That's a PRIME example of good punning!

Christy - Come on Xander & Adam - don't come in on the Tail End of this one!

Cindy - Second rule of punning--if you use all the puns up yourself you'll find the CATTLE get everyone else's tongue!

Christy - It's RARE my family can't come up with something!

Cindy - We're just funny. Sometimes we might "toot our own horn" but we're careful to not make it a LONGHORN at least.

Christy - Alright..I'm going to bo-vine something else to do for a while...

Cindy - Going to watch a moo-vie?

Christy - Yep! High School Mooosical!

Cindy - Okay...we did our part for humor by being the laughing STOCK.

Christy - Well done, Mom, Well done.

Cindy - Oh, "well done" makes me think I'll make chicken for my guests tomorrow...or maybe I can do both and make Roost Beef.

Christy - Sear-iously, Mom...I am now stepping away from the computer...even if you post again...probably...

Cindy - I'm not a very good cook though. If it wasn't Sunday I'd probably just take them to a CALF-ateria.

Christy - breathing...breathing...walking away...I'll just STEER back this way later...I can do it...

Cindy - Okay..okay..I have a lesson work on too. The thing in the golf course is probably just a BULL-dozer anyway.

Cindy - John...I mean By-the-way...the "past-ur-ize" was my favorite.

Marie - I agree with Cindy...I would COWer in the storm shelter with those clouds coming.

Linda - Don't have a cow people, that storm is nothin to worry about!

Cassie - Teenage Moo-tant ninja...cow?

Cindy - Hard to tell so far away but maybe it's a GATEWAY

Jessica - Make sure "Steer" in right direction

Cindy - Okay...that last one was really a MILK DUD.

Cindy - If I was a CALF-eine drinker I'd blame it on being de-CALF_enated.

Jessica - well "hoof"

Cindy - When it comes to jokes I guess being a MILK DUD is better than being a BEEF JERK-y

Cindy - Okay, like Christy was earlier, I find myself punning to myself...we both might need a psy-COW-logist.

Cindy - On the other hand, it might be the cold medicine I'm taking. I think it could be HAY fever.

Jessica - Going to play "Hyde" and go seek

Cassie - You guys pick my only busy day to come up with such cow-culated puns. I've no time to "spot" a response before you've out moo-nuvered me yet again.

Cindy - But before I turn in to heal this cold with sleep, I want to clear up any question about what "that" sitting on the ground in the middle of the golf course is. I zoomed in as close as I could and now see that it is stuffed GROUND BEEF!

Cindy - Note to self: refresh screen to see if anyone else is responding also so that it doesn't look like you told Jessie her comment was a MILK DUD when you were really commenting on your own last comment because you thought you were alone in the night. Sorry Jess You too Cassie. Goodnight.

Jessica - It was funny! Love you mom

Jymn - That was awesome! I have been out and about, opened Facebook and thought "Wow! 51 likes and 5 comments! I'm popular!" Then I realized .... "51 comments!? (moment of silence sitting stunned) .... What is happening here!?" ..... Now I know. Have I mentioned I love my family? Well I do! "Hey Cow!!"

Christy - You can all PATTYourselves on the back for a job WELL DONE!

Christy - Seriously...Grade A puns folks.

Christy - Yes, a few of these were BUTCHERED but for the most part we pulled this off well...

Christy - So glad I was able to perSUEDE a few of you to join me.

Christy - And to all of Jymn's friends...his family is NOT grazy, we just find puns Amooosing!

Christy - Jymn, maybe they're just beefing up security on the course...

Christy - If you're really not sure what it is you could always just check the leather forcast!

Christy - Alright...shanks for playing along. I had fun but I'm running low on ideas. I've tried to steer clear of the offal ones but truly when the steaks are high you really have to just go for it!

Cassie - OH MY GOODNESS, Christy! Seriously, guys..how is she still going?! I'm calling you in during my pun unit this year.

Christy - Cassie - being out Moonuvered is MUCH better than being out Manured!! - my final thought for the day...unless someone else posts something at which time my OCD (Odd Cowpun Detector) will take over and I'll have to think of something else...

Christy - Cud this really be the end??

Cindy - Well, I had a great time but I still think you shouldn't ignore those storm clouds like Dorothy did. Remember they were severe enough to trans-PORTERHOUSE!

Christy - WHAT??!! -- FLANKly that really did make me CHUCKle. -- But truthfully, is it really any of our business where the Meat-loafs?

Christy - Alright...last one...besides, I have to admit that even I am finding that all these puns about CATTLE DRIVE me a little insane (but don't quote me on that or I'll tell everyone that you signed onto my FB and wrote this pretending to be me - and then wrote that to make them think it was me pretending to be you pretending to be me...)

Cindy - And now they all know why I mentioned the psy-COW-logist earlier. At least now we all know it was a COW on the ground and not a bull because to quote a bull "We-bulls-wabble, but we don't fall down."................... :--D

Cindy - (okay, I'll call it on myself...groaner foul!)

Hacked…a FB conversation my sister had with herself…;D

So, some of you may know that my sister, Tam, is the amazing author of a certain Ranch website where she not only keeps guests up to date on the happenings around the ranch but fills each post with gorgeous, unbelievable photos and a ton of great laughs. I admire her work… (disclaimer – the photo in this post is NOT the original photo posted…just a younger version of the photo…ish…)

Me	Your ranch blogs are beyond amazing. Boot leggers?! White guy?! Seriously...you're killing me. Add your amazing photo skills and I have no words. You rock.
Tam	THank you for catching my jokes. Sometimes I wanna tap the mic and say "Can you hear me now?"...lol. Not sure if I"m funny or just weird "why would we want to go to THAT crazy place???" kind of funny. Love you!
Me	No...I actually get jealous at how funny you are. Though if you tell anyone I'll deny it and say you broke into my FB and wrote this to yourself. :D And then wrote that to make it look like it was me saying it was you pretending to be me And that too tap tap...can you hear me now?
Tam	Bwaaahahahaha. Dude you're funny. lol that was funny too and that part also in addition too the other funny.
Me	see...I even had to steal your funny at the end...(even though we know this is you writing this on my wall to make it seem like it's me)
Tam	in addition TO man I"m funny writing all this TOO myself also
Me	SEe you're even so funny you don't need my funny...you crack yourself up
Tam	this is true.
Me	(That's so something you would say to make you look good) If this was you writing on my wall which it is
Tam	I'm just adding you to make you feel good. Or make myself feel good about writing this on your wall. Whatever you like.
Me	Either works. :D
Tam	Are you gonna blog this conversation I am having with me? Because I think I would need to sign a waiver Since it's all about me
Me	Probably....not....since it would be something you would do to PROVE I said you were funnier (though just on your blog)
Tam	Oh good then I can blog it. And be funny. Again. All alone.
Me	DAng it.
Tam	Without giving you credit.
Me	Meh.
Tam	♥ That's funny.
Me	How evil is That??!! Now I have to own up to it just so I can be funny a little!! You are twisted. I'm never complimenting you again.
Tam	Oh DON'T try and steal my funny now! It's all ME!! It's MEEEE!!!! <evil laugh>
Me	It's obviously getting late there, huh? You've crossed over into that weird funny From that Ha ha funny to This Milk smells funny... Tushy tushy.... I got nothin'
Tam	No--the You Smell Funny funny. I am a fast typer back and forth. And it's later for YOU. Or me also. Yes it's getting weird now. Let's go back to telling me I'm funny.
Me	ok...you're funny. And I love you. funny LOOKIN!!!
Tam	Thank you. I love you too. Good night.
Me	just kidding...
Tam	WAIT A MINUTE!!!
Me	ish Wanna see osmething cool???
Tam	osmething? ok. sure waiting.....
Me	osmething = Odd Sumo Me Thing...or something like that....though if you ever repeat that I'll say it was you who got on my FB and wrote it to make me look like I said it...
Tam	oh look at you!
Me	NEVER to be shared....the first picture is a lie...
Tam	lol--I just read what you wrote. You're funny. Or I am. And you look fantastic. Sexy mama! (don't blog that word. Mom will make the face.)
Me	That's why I wrote Tushy Tushy earlier to ensure you didn't share. Mom would think you wrote naughty stuff when you were writing as me.
Tam	Mom would never believe that. I am the GOOD child. She would probably think Adam somehow joined the conversation.
Me	He probably broke into your FB and wrote all of this to make us look bad. Shame on him. (He probably wrote that to make it look like it was us pretending to be him pretending to be us but everyone will catch on....we're way funnier than this!)
Tam	The first picture is a lie. I love that. You're funny. And you look amazing!!! Oh yes. We are WAAAY funnier than this. Totally Adam.
Me	Most definitely. Probably something he saw on that Simpson's episode he told us about...
Tam	Or JYMN! Pretending to blame it on Adam so we don't suspect that we suspect him. That sneaky fella.....
Me	JYMN!!!...of course...how diabolical (which is something he would definitely say about himself...and then add this part to make it seem like it wasn't him but me (who's not me but him)...)
Tam	I KNOW RIGHT???! Diabolical and sneaky. What you said.
Me	Seriously...we're hysterical (and I don't mean in the late night crazy way). Thanks for renewing my funny. Oh....and I'm SO going to blog this...somehow...
Tam	I DO think we are hysterical in the late night crazy way but ALSO I think I am the most funny for doing this all by myself. With two computers. And lots and lots of late night alone time. Being funny. All alone. By myself. Love you! (When you see this tomorrow on your FB I hacked.....) ♥
Me	Good try, Aunt Tammy! This is actually me DADE! And I WIN!!!! Buahahahahahaha!!!! (evil laugh as I ride off into the sunset....) Luv you Mom! Sorry I hacked you but it was worth it!
Tam	Dade we're gonna need to talk about how you know about the Simpsons.... Go to bed. It's 3 am there. Good night!  ♥
Me	Ok, this is Adam and I have to go to work tomorrow early so I'm giving in now and going to bed. You are the Queen. Don't tell Christy I said so or I'll tell her you hacked her page pretending to be me pretending to be her... (stop being funny I have to go to bed...) Seriously...how are you SO funny?
Tam	WE. It's a gift we have. Or curse at 3 am and have to be the last funny person. I yield to your last funny. Adam. Or Dade. Or Jymn. Or whoever I am.....BUSTED MOM!! (Don't write tushy tushy mom.) I am ashamed of myself for just writing that. Again.
Me (as mom)	(I thought it would ensure you didn't know it was me...now I have to go repent)
Tam	you rock.
Me	you scissors – I win
Tam	meh

Funny on FB–My B-day gift from Tammy!

From Tammy:

1. You've always been one of my greatest teachers.

Christy - Ohhh!! I love you! (and apparently I love Smurf...lol)

Christy - Where did you get this picture and why do I not remember it

2. You made me want to get freckles.....and I did.

Christy - I remember this day...

Kathleen - This looks like Ella!!

Christy - Really? Huh...it does look like Ella...that's cool!

Christy - Ella just saw this and right away said, That looks like me!

3. You've always done things to make me feel special and loved.

Christy - Oh no...should I be worried? (That was a totally awesome day.)

4. You are my favortie person to do ridiculous things with.

Christy - Yes, because ridiculous is always done better as a team! (and we are an awesome team)

5. When life gets messy--you're always right there.

Christy - Ah, the joys of 540...before it was 540...we do have fun, don't we.

6. Sometimes this world spins crazy, but you're right holdin on with me.

Christy - We both fit on a sit'n'spin...this was obviously a VERY long time ago! lol

7. You know more about me than anyone else--like why this picture CRACKS me up. LOL

Christy - I can say no more...

Mom - But I can...smurf!!

Christy – Aww…I do ♥ Smurf! (see first picture comment 1)

8. Thanks for being the oldest so the you could get in trouble first and give mom an intro to how the rest of us would be so she wouldn't be so mad by the time she got to us. :)

Christy - You guys were so cute...what happened?

Jason - Tammy's right...you all made my life soooooo easy.

9. You do stuff like this with me. And then post it on your blog....

Christy - I never posted the video...hmmm...where is that...

10. You loved us enough not to tell us we all had bad hair. (Wait....)

Christy - I do believe ALL our mirrors were broken...Uh, I mean....What are you talking about, you guys look AWESOME (like "Awe...Some" body needs a make over...)

Tammy - lol

11. You are willing to reinact, just for the photo....that's so cool....and funny.

Christy - Seriously...this should have been caught on video...

12. You throw the best birthday parties EVER.

Christy - Oh dear...

13. Our creative genius is TOTALLY in sync--what a team.

Christy - Sylvie just requested this cake for her birthday...do you deliver?

14. You are fearless.

Christy - I would do this again any and every day of the week with you. That was the most fun I'd had/have had in YEARS!

15. You are so talented. I honestly believe there's nothing you couldn't do.

Christy - Um...you made that...not me.

Christy - See, without you, where would I be? You continually inspire me.

16. YOU come up with stuff like this. You make people feel appreciated and loved.

17. I'd walk the plank for you in a heartbeat. Or go down with the ship!

Christy - I was waiting for these...

Christy - You know what I find funny? In this picture I can tell we have the same chin...

Christy - Dade says this looks like Sylvie...

18. You're OBVIOUSLY the best looking of all of us...

19. No words. Bwwaahahahahahahaaaa!!!!

Christy - I'm innocent I tell ya!

20. You're practically my twin.

Christy - It's pronounced "Jenny"...lol

21. You have a huge heart (or a small heart in this case...) for poor defenseless pieces of dough (this extends to all helpless things, but this is the only photo I have. )

Christy - This makes me want a doughnut...

Mom - What does the cardboard say?

Christy - The cardboard says Pickipsy (or something like that) - I was supposed to try to hitch a ride...

22. When push comes to shove.....

Christy - That guy was like, Sure you can pose with my car! (He had no idea)

Mom - If you guys ever join an adult sports team, you can use this to prove you've been a starter in the past...

23. You helped give me wings, taught me I could fly and even provided me with gummy worms for nourishment. Can't...stop...laughing

Christy - Buahahahahahahahahaha...deep breath...again....Buahahahahahahahaha!

Mom - I didn't do drugs during pregnancy...I swear!!! (or any other time I should clarify

24. You're a wild one.

Christy - I'd be LION if I didn't say I love MONKEYing around with you!

25. You are a shining example of being cost-conscience.

Christy - Was then when I over pumped by a penny? lol

26. You're totally tubular. Like--TOTALLY dude.

Christy - Not many moms take their kids surfing with them...on the same board...

27.You can grow anything.

Christy - I....Can't...breath....(I'm laughing so hard)

Mom - I have always loved this picture for some reason. Must have been caused by the shoes....

28. You make some beautiful little people. Way to go.

29. You are seriously like the coolest mom EVER. You could have your own Pinterest site entirely of you.

Christy - They even tasted good!

30. You have immeasurable patience.

Christy - That's a great way to look at this! Thanks!

31. And you're a stellar chef!

Christy -  No comment

Christy -  It was just milk!!!

Christy -  Which is a comment...

32. I can't even tell you how many times you helped me find my direction in likfe (Do not enter--enter--exit!)

Christy - Like Life = Likfe

Christy -  Or is it Life Like = Likfe...

Christy - Your cakes look very likfe.

33. You'll always be my partner in crime....

34. We have the same chin. And mustache.

Christy - We totally rocked bangs...

35. You taught me all about boys. And how the cardboard ones are the best. ;D

Christy - They don't argue...

Christy - I spent 5 minutes trying to figure out what was on Harrison's arm...

36. You remember EVERYONE. Especially the ones others forget.

37. And here it is. The 38th reason I am celebrating today. Because today is the day you were born. My best friend for all these reasons and so many more. Thank you for coming here first. Someone knew how much I was gonna need you. Thank you for watching over me and protecting me and being tough on me and teaching me and loving me and scolding me and pushing me to be what you knew I could be. Thank you for being my big sister. You couldn't have done it better. I love you with all my heart and I miss you like crazy. But thank God (and mom too!) we're family and I get you for all this life and the next. Happy Birthday big sister. (Even though you still look younger than me.)

Christy -  Yay! I LOVE YOU!! (Was there really 38?) I laughed all morning and now I'm crying. I bet that when I had to leave you behind in heaven I cried a whole bunch too cause i was sure gonna miss you! (I wonder if we had a camera up there? - that's going to be one awesome slide show someday!)

Christy -  Um...I count 36...lol

Tamara -  Wait....whu?? ....

Christy - No wait....37...I think when I posted a pic of Collin it threw you off...

Christy - I give you permission to post the "other one" lol

Uncle Mike - Let's see ... Chris is 38 so that makes Christy 38! Ask your mom...we won the baby race! 1st grandchild! Oh yeah! Happy birthday Christy.

38. Shoot! There were 37. So here is 38!!

Christy - Why do I feel like I should have a sword and make big Z's everywhere I go?! Buahahahahaha!

Tamara - I wanted to talk about how cool you were which we can all see based on your bangs that you were. But I wanted to protect your identity. So here you go.

Christy -You know...I always liked this picture...

Tamara - I like it too.

Tamara - Now.

Tamara - Think Princess Bride.

Tamara -You could play both parts.

Tamara - Oh my sweet Wesley....

Christy - AAAAAAS YOOOOOUUUU WIIIIIISSSHHHHH!

Tamara - "Aaaaaas yooooouuuu wwissshhhhhhh" ( I had that first word reversed with the letters- and I had to switch it)

Tamara - Hey you copied me!!!!

Christy - Inconceivable!!

Tamara -LOL--seriously the first 2 words we even have the same # of letters. Haahahaha!!

Christy - AFLAC

Tamara - ROUS's? I don't know what AFLAC is. A duck sound?

Christy - Don't you remember when we both said AFLAC at the same time when Coyer? made that duck sound??

Christy - What is ROUS's? Are we getting old?

Tamara - Oh yaaaaaaaaa. Totally twins.

Tamara -Rats of Unusual Size--but don't worry. I don't think they really exist.

Christy -We're like, What's that? Why's that funny? Oh yeah! Here's something else funny...remember? Let me explain! See? We're both funny!

Tamara -That's funny.

Christy -We're funny.

Christy - You sure help me Likfe (see previous Do Not Enter-Enter-Exit post comment 1)

BONUS:  See? Twins.

Tamara - Hurry up and see this. I'm funny.

Christy - Buahahahahaha...somehow it's not the same...

Christy - This is us from the earlier mustache picture all grown up.

Christy - You should have drawn our mustaches on upside down.

Tamara - Yesss......

Christy - Ella just got home and she doesn't believe this is you...disguise is a success!!

Christy - Is this what you're doing with your new Photoshop??

Tamara - See? Zorro strikes again. I'm gonna go see if I can steal a black horse.

Tamara -No I did that in windows paint.

Christy - Where are all our siblings in this? You'd think they all have jobs or something...

Christy - If you Mustache...this is my sister Tammy.

Tamara - Ya seriously. they are missing out on making fun of us. Surely they will join in at SOME point, but it will be too late. We will have been funny without them all on our own.

Tamara - But I didn't Mask--your memory must be getting a little "hairy".

Christy - I Mustache you a question but I'm Shavin it for later...

Christy - At first I didn't like this picture but now it's starting to grow on me.

Christy - It's your turn to be funny...

Tamara - I"m thinking...I'm thinking!!!

Christy - Don't worry, I've got a few Stached away...

Tamara - Ok I got this knock knock joke.....you start.

Christy - Lol

Tamara - Dang it--you're the queen (bowing)

Christy - I cannot tell a lie...i googled...

Christy - It was too hard to think with the kids all yelling. I only used it for the Growing on me one...

Tamara - Awwww--I was TOTALLY about to do that. haahahhaha! Well let's see ifJymn, Jason, Adam or Mom can contribute --withOUT googling. Challenge extended!

Tamara - I must go be productive now. Whatever.

Christy - Thanks...the funny pressure was getting to me! I love you!

Tamara - Love you more!

Christy - I love you MOST

Tamara - Mother Gawful?

Christy - Don't ever ask to leave this tower again!!

Christy - And I think it's Gothel...lol

Tamara - Stop yelling me.

Tamara - at me

Tamara - Stop yelling me at me

Tamara - That's what I meant to say

Christy -Your typing is (G)awful...lol

Christy -See? We still had more funny...

Tamara -Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Is this a kissing book?

Tamara - OK now I'm REALLY leaving--Have fun stormin' da castle!!

Christy - “Why do you wear a mask and hood?"
I think everybody will in the near future," was the man in black's reply. "They're terribly comfortable.”

Christy - I love you!

Jason - Looks like Christy 'stole' all the good puns.

Jason - Is this a picture from Chad's latest 'coon' hunt.

Mom - The etymology of the word Moustache (or Mustache) is a complicated one. The word "moustache" derives from 16th century French moustache, which in turn is derived from the Italian mostaccio (14th century), dialectal mustaccio (16th century), from Medieval Latin mustacium (8th century), Medieval Greek μουστάκιον (moustakion), attested in the 9th century, which ultimately originates as a diminutive of Hellenistic Greek μύσταξ (mustax, mustak-), meaning "upper lip" or "facial hair", probably derived from Hellenistic Greek μύλλον (mullon), "lip." Are we clear now?

Christy - I'd like to stay and be funny some more but I Mustache!

Tamara - Well I had this one I was gonna post, but I said it to Chad and he Band-it. (p.s. no I don't get it.)

Tamara - Why do I always have to be the "bad guy"?

Jymn - You keep using that word.......

Tamara - Jymn-- I'm gonna need you to explain why that was funny.

Jymn - I knew I should have stayed out of it.

Christy - I do not think it means what you think it means...

 

Thanks for letting me spend your birthday with you. ♥ Tammy

Happy Leap Day 2012!!!!

It only comes around every 4 years so we thought we’d celebrate!!  SO…From our house to yours here’s 150 something pictures time lapsed into fun!!

My Father-in-law challenged us all to take some Leaping Family photos today!  To encourage us he wrote this awesome poem!

It's Leap Day, so jump high into the air.
Do so without a worry, without any care.
Be careful not to fall and bruise your arm.
Laugh happily, enhancing your photo's charm.
Once every four years do the jumpin' again.
Have a family contest to see who will win.
Everyone wins when looking  back each year
at each fun photo of kids and family so dear. 

Dad/Ed.

Isn’t that awesome??!!  So we took on the challenge.  Do you know how hard it is to get 4 kids to jump at the same time??  I put my camera on a tripod and had them jump away figuring that if I didn’t get a good one I could at least piece one together.  I didn’t have time to get one together before we had to head out to scouts so I put together the time lapse of them all so you could get the idea.  Now I get to go laugh at all the shots and try to find some to share individually!!

Believe it or not, most of these have no editing (other than to cover Corben’s belly!)

Happy Leap Day!!