Really?

We just got back from the grocery store and I had to post about this.  So we were pushing the cart along and I saw a man wearing what I first thought were suspenders which was weird b/c he was wearing wind pants so on a second look I saw what was actually a gun holder.  He had it on over his shirt not under a jacket or anything with his gun in it.  And I thought to myself, do you really think you need to take a gun into the store with you in suburban Tennessee?  We live in one of the safest areas in Nashville I"m pretty sure no one is going to try and rob the store in the middle of the day.  I really don't care if you have a gun but I don't think you really need it while doing your grocery shopping.  Am I crazy or is that weird?

Right of Passage

There are several important moments in a boys life.  Devin had one of those moments today.  During sacrament meeting he had to go potty and since he is daddy's little buddy these days of course he asked Shawn to take him.  Well it was the first time going to the bathroom with dad at church and as you can imagine the men's restroom are a little different than the women's restroom.  Anyways as Devin and Shawn returned from the bathroom Devin looked at me with excitement in his eyes and said, "Daddy showed me how to use the stand up potty."  in a not so sacrament meeting appropriate voice.  He was thrilled and is now one step closer to becoming a man.  I love this kid.

Scar Face

Why does it always have to be the face that gets hurt?    I promise there is a cute baby under all of those cuts and scars.  

Lights Out

Today we had a really big storm hit.  Ok so not the biggest storm ever, we saw a hurricane come through Houston, but still big.  It was big enough to knock out power for several hours and blow down LOTS of trees.  I had no clue how hard the winds were until we went over to a friends house later and shingles were missing from houses and several trees were split in half.  Crazy.  Anyways instead of waiting around an increasingly hot and muggy house we went out to dinner.  The kids were in heaven especially Graham who wants so bad to be like his older siblings.  I've never seen such good manners on an 18 month old.  By the time we got back from dinner our power was back on.  Not a bad way to spend a black out if you ask me.

While Daddy'a away the kiddos will play!

Usually I loathe when Shawn is on call during the weekend but instead of sulking around the house about it we went out and had lots of fun today!  We started they day like most Saturdays and went to soccer.  It is so much fun to see how much better the girls get with each game.  After naps we headed out to Cheekwood which made the kids very happy and very tired so I was happy.  Then since we couldn't find Tangled at any Redbox we just bought it with some left over bday, and toothfairy money.  And I'd just like to add my opinion that Tangled is the cutest movie in a long time.  LOVED IT!  Which is funny because Caroline has seen it and kept telling us, "you guys are going to love it."  What can I say she was right.  Now the kids are fast asleep and I can enjoy watching the final 4.  Ahh what a day.  I guess call doesn't have to be so bad.

Another tooth lost!  

This is Graham's favorite toy as of late.  He's crazy.

And Devin has just been as sweet as ever.

Where are you Spring?

About a week and a half ago we got spoiled with some beautiful weather.  Everyday was in the 70's with sunny skies, but since last Thursday all we've had is rain and temperatures in the 40's.  Yuck.  I'm so sick of being in the house and so are the kids.  If anyone has control of the weather please send some warm sunshine our way please.  I don't know how much more of this weather I can take!
On a slightly different note and since I'm in a grumpy kind of mood I thought I'd rant and rave a little about something I read in the news the other day.  A mom in California is giving her 8 year old BOTOX!  I don't know what idiot is giving this woman that stuff but whoever is needs to be stopped.  And I think CPS should be called in.  Just add it to the list of reasons I never want to live in California.