Can't teach it.....can't make it up!

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A picture is worth.........

So we got a video dealio for Xmas and we've already got some great footage to post. One of my fave clips is of nephew Blake. I have a soft spot in my heart for this kid who is often put in timeout for provoked acts. Can you really blame him for pushing over his cousin's kitchen if his sister was teetering it in front of his face? And yes, the follow-up questions is "which time?" But. I love him.

He likes this little song about "the way the farmer rides". I never knew the chant until pal-ing around with him. But he's never heard it just once. He likes it again and again. When the song is over. Whether the first or the 4 ca-trillionth time, he always makes the same face. The face that makes you not care that you just sang that silly chant again. One day soon I'll post the video. Until then..........

Good morning 2010!

So it's already 20 days into the year. And if you think I'm just now writing bc there hasn't been anything to write about. Welllll. That's not (read: only kinda) true. And if you are thinking I'm going to start the year off by writing about Mr. Massachusetts #41. Then pah-lease, even I prioritize! (that will clearly be the next post)

To start of the year I'm going to brag on my amazing husband. You see it's almost his bday. And if you recall. I was sick for the magical 28 on the 28th. So it was more than a bust. But this year. I'm up for the challenge. 1st step. Tell the world of his greatness. Via this blog of course. I think that will do the trick.

One of the things I like best about Mac is how likable he is. Hmmmm maybe that's what everyone likes best about him? That they like him. But it's so fun to watch him desire to be a loving son, brother, and friend. He has gotten into this habit of ignoring me, but this is praise Mac week, so again. Another post (gotta save sumin to write about in February!)

This past weekend Mac ran the PF Changs (!!!!!!) Half Marathon in honor of his friend Robert. All blog faithful know Robert and his ongoing battle with cancer right? Robert and his wife Aimee (who ran!!!!) are more than awesome. Annoyingly their cancer battle continues, so several friends rallied this past weekend by running. And Lil Mac (as he is known on our Wii) raised support (thanks to all of you!) and ran like the wind. According to him some people passed him, but I don't believe that for a second. (to be honest if I was there. I might have passed him. the smell the of the finish line could have just propelled me like a whippoorwill. PF Changs?!?! Are you kidding me?) But he had a great time. And I supported him and Robert by going to PF Changs in Arlington.

I am so proud of his accomplishment, especially in light of the record snow in DC right in the midst of his training. The treadmill is a pretty close friend. One that we're looking to leave. But to me it wasn't that he ran. It's that he wanted to be there. To be in the land of outdoor dinners? A perk, yes. But he wanted to be there for his friend. Running a half marathon isn't even as hard as the first day you hear the word cancer from your doctor. But it shows you are present. It shows that you are light jogging right beside your friend. Especially when it's hard.

So my first post of the year is to say Happy (almost) Birthday to my husband. I am proud of you. If you ran the whole way or if you had to crawl across the finish line. I'm thankful for the way that you love your friends! Now stop ignoring me.

Stolen Pic features Mac in his Fight for Feuille tee. You can have one too! All proceeds go to the Feuille family to help cover medical expenses.