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.

Dessert Help!

So I have some dinners coming up that I need to make desserts for. hubby hates dessert. boo. hiss. so i need help from ......YOU! what's your favorite dessert? is it holiday-ish? i heart all seasonal food. the more you tell me it won't be there in a month. the more i'll buy. Now let's get down to biz. What should I make?

You know me

And how I can't resist a good people.com survey! And about Tiger Woods? It's kinda like Christmas= combining all my fave things (Jesus, family, and materialism!)

And because I'm never bashful of my vote. (Voted for W twice. More and more proud of it.)

I don't mind sharing that this time I voted for John Edwards as the Year's Worst Cheater.

I know. Tiger is now up to something like 11 women. But at this point. He has major issues. But he's a golf player. Sadly prob giving his wife some "germs", but overall not really hurting me. Yes he might have cheated on his pregnant (HOT) wife, BUT

John Edwards cheated on his DYING wife! are you kidding me? In the mean time he was trying to convince the American voter (who we all know I don't put a ton of stock in) that he could run our country.....lead us......protect us.....defend liberty.......but this is not the kind of freedom I'm looking for! Hence why you get married. A different kind of freedom.

When hanging out with high schoolers we often talk about the "rules" in the Bible. The legalism that so many cling to or fear. But people don't realize that it's not a "do or doom". It's a guide book. From a parent. On how it can be better. There is freedom in rules. Even for people like me. Annoying rule followers.

And I heart David Letterman. And I wouldn't even want John Gosselin to know I knew who he was.

Update=Make convo like cream cheese and spread the word

Important things I need to relay.

1. The Carmel Brulee Latte is nasty.

2. Drinking a skim/no whip latte is not worth the $4 :( I will try different variations to try to find something that works. However, if you have only ever ordered this brown water. Please don't judge Sbux addicts on your bad ordering.

3. Tiger and his wife are in the middle of the ocean. Yeah I don't know if I believe it either. But this guy I work with insists it's truth. He says he's tight with a guy who's tight with a guy, that knows. And that the knowing, know that they are on their yacht.

4. Jake Gyllenhaal dropped the G-word. (i do love the drama in that one sentence. and the weird feeling of hope I felt when I read the article.) The only people who hate them are people who wish they were them. Or were with them. I know a few of these.

5. Peppermint Bark Haggan Daaz is back. But you won't find any if I beat you to the store. But does anyone know why it's twice as unhealthy as other ice cream? Mac smartly asked "why didn't they just add peppermint bark to ice cream?" he's so wise.

Happy Friday! Going home to watch a lil TGIF..........

Judge On

So the stories on Tiger won't stop if I have anything to do with it. I read someone comment about how it's his personal life and we should stop reading the magazines selling the stories. But I swear. I might not give them a penny. But if they're following me, they'll keep writing. Cause I'm following them. (I don't think they follow me? I don't think......) I do feel really dirty after I read the stuff. Or listen to the VMs. Or relisten. Or turn up the volume and listen again. But I also have a slight female crush on his wife. And am interested in (potentially) the largest divorce settlement in history ($300 million!!!!)--though I hear there is a pre-nup that is being revamped--not sure why you would make deals for money to stay married--anyone? So perhaps this is made up. I for one, am cheering for her to stick with him. That the marriage counseling is a slow success. And that they can raise the super duper cute kids as a family (though I heart Parnevik's article). I am also hoping he is humbled. That he's broken and realizes that there is more to lose in life than a game of golf. But as we break our chalk tallying the girls coming forward and Mac repeats jokes like "Tiger's a Cheetah" (you know you laughed), I quickly swore off television the second I hear that Roger Federer has an affair. For real. Dramatic times=dramatic threats. I also wouldn't mind if some great researcher (pick me!) did a Census on cheating. Just how normal is it? Are we desensitized? If Brangelina isn't married is it still cheating? If Sienna Miller was cheated on, then was the cheatee and is now crawling back to Jude Law, has she just succumb to being "one of many"? Once a cheater always a cheater? Does the idea that you thought about cheating with someone of the same sex (read: Fergie) really distract from the fact that your husband slept with a stripper? And is there anyone left that is looking to any of these people as role models? Just say no. To drugs. All kinds of affairs. And celebrity heros. I'll stick with my mom.