Zachary rocks the harmonica.

Zachary rocks the harmonica.
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Thanks, Uncle Ian.

Zachary and Ryan.

Zachary.
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October 7

Ready for some football?

Ready for some football?
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Ryan loves his "boo-ball."

Thursday and Three Boys.

Awww.. today is my Friday. The hubby has a 4 day weekend that starts tomorrow. Hooray!

Yesterday we went for our flu shots, Jason and mine. He was so brave, and excited to get it. So we get up there, it is our turn, he rolls up his sleeve, all Braveheart and the nurse says, "You're getting the nasal mist." Disappointment all over that boy's face. He wanted that shot. Weird. He cried in the car as we left cause he didn't get one. He asked if he could try again next year for the shot.

I posted a ton of photos up on flickr and have some baby video to go up to. I will link it all here. Here is a photo of my phone that Lincoln ate. My new one arrived yesterday, so call me.

I finished book 7 and already started book 8 of the Dead Until Dark series. There is one more book. I am not sure what I will do when the series is done. There will be more release, but who knows when.

I must of backed up like 2,000+ photos yesterday on my back up hard drive. I hadn't done that in a year and I should really stay more on top of that.

Last night, Jason and I went to the Walking with Dinosaurs show. It was great. Very entertaining. Jason's eyes were huge the entire show and he has not yet stopped talking about it. He fell asleep on the way home. It was great mom/boy time. I will plan more.

Today is speech. Maybe another post later.

Mocs Rock and Tuesday's Ideas.

These are my newest pair of shoes. I am usually not an "on the wim" shopper, but I saw these, tried them on, and threw them in the cart. That is hard core. I hadn't bought a new pair in over 2 weeks. They were $32 and the hubby says they look like slippers. But to me, they look like Fall.

Today is Tuesday and I am meeting with a dermatologist this morning about removing a mole from my back. I am also hoping to hear some good skin tips and tricks from the doc.

ALSO NOTE: Yesterday Lincoln ATE my phone so if you need to get a hold of me, you'll need to call Jacques number or holler at me via email or facebook. I have photos of my phone to share later. Ryan through it to Lincoln and I did not notice. Lincoln did not even get scolded, but Ryan went up on eBay.

I really really want some pumpkin treats so I bookmarked some Martha recipes that I will attempt this week. I may ask the hubby to help supervise me in the kitchen. I also would like some meatloaf which is weird cause I am not a fan of it.

I have also taken a vow to NOT buy any more pens. I have like 50 in the holder and will use all them up until they are dry. I also pitched probably 20 that were blah.

I put up some Scotland videos on flickr of the Loch Ness. Check those out there.

Day 1: Bell in Glasgow.

Day 1: Bell in Glasgow.
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Just a random video (and the one below) that I thought were lost on my memory card.

Day 2: Bell in Inverness.

Day 2: Bell in Inverness.
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This is funny, just hearing us two cut up together.. WARNING: Graphic Content.. Not really.

Go Cocks!

Jacques took Jason to the USC Vs. SC football game tonight. It's a big one, and on ESPN at 7:00. This will be Jason's first football game, and he was all decked out and ready to go. Go Cocks!

Friday night Dakes.

Cold coffee is still caffeine.

Today has been an amazing day, and it is only 11:08. Jacques took Jason to school which means the little ones and I can stay in pjs for a while longer. There was hot coffee and season 5 House dvds that I indulged in watching. I was able to get the babies to sleep within 20-30 minutes of each other which meant... I got to bathe! Now I am at the puter with cold coffee, but quite time.

I finished book 6 last night in the current series that I am reading. I have already started book 7 then comes 8 and 9, in that order.

I LOVE love love fall and October. It is my favorite month. I enjoy pumpkins, cool weather and all the festivities that you associate with the month. I brought down decor from the attic yesterday and that is on today's to do.

I am thinking of taking up embroidery. Like I need any more extracurricular activities. I am also thinking of buying a new set of dishes and pitching the other non matching ones. And I thinking of buying new linens.

Another reason I am loving today, is there are no commitments. In fact, there are none till Tuesday nights soccer practice. Tomorrow Jason and Jacques are going out for some man time to the USC football game. Jason has a hat, but I told him we would get him a shirt too so he can be all decked out. The kid has to match. I told the hubby to get him a foam finger at the game and Jason wants "stale popcorn" too he said. Oh and peanuts.

Ryan is a blanky baby. When he is tired, he wants a blanket or if he finds one in the laundry, he pulls it out and says, "ni ni" which in translation is night-night. When I lay him down, I throw the blanket over him and his head. Today he was carrying around two.

I also would love to hit the flea market this weekend. I am listing items to find like vintage matches holders, wire baskets and some furniture pieces.

I am in a nesting mode, however, I can assure you I am not knocked up. At least, I think I am not.

When you ask Zachary a question or if he can't find something, his head leans to one side, puts his palms up and gives a shoulder shrug. So cute. He is a monster.

I am rocking Friday and with 4 on going lists.

More later.