She's No Paris!

Does she look a tad familiar? Well she outta! That's Danica something or as you may know her, little Winnie from The Wonder Years! Isn't she adorable?

Okay, she is smokin', but the fun thing here is, she's standing on the red carpet to promote her BOOK. (Are you listening Paris and Lindsay, the chick wrote a book...you know the squarish thing you step on to reach your stash...) And get this... it's called "Math Doesn't Suck". It's to encourage young women to think beyond stereotypes and "get" into math.

Lindsay and Paris (and any other ho-bag, druggy, losers getting all the press) snort your dope, drink your 12th drink, barf your way to thin, whatever pathetic thing you're doing at present to "party", and we will look, cause you are the train wrecks we can't help but gawk at, but you know folks? What does that say about us? There's no real press for anything good anymore, and frankly we don't really care to follow it even if there was.

Damm, now I'm depressed... Maybe I'll click on "The Girls Next Door", the nifty reality show about Heff's (that would be Hugh) 3, (THREE) girls living with him in the Playboy Mansion.

Oh Lord, we are doomed...

I may not understand it, but I LOVE this show!

John From Cinncinnati, HBO series

Jim and I have just finished the seventh episode of this new series on HBO and we are completely hooked! James has watched several as well and he's as confused and intrigued as we are.

I introduce you to John, (definately NOT from Cincinnati) Butchie, the druggie ex-pro-surfer, his mother, Cissy, the foulest-mouthed, messed up gal, positively tweaking with rage, the head of the family, Mitch, another ex-pro-surfer, (you guessed it, lots of surfing...yeah baby!) and their grandson and Butchie's son, Shaun, quiet and sweet, he's an up and coming, just about to be signed, surfer. That's the main cast, but as with any really good show on TV nowadays, it's the secondary cast that keeps it interesting. Here they are... (some very familiar faces huh?)

Anywho, I'm so sick of trying to format this post, the damn pictures keep disappearing and shifting.

Mmmm, it is a weird show, perhaps even the post should be. Just a thought...

Cheese!

I'm a gonna slice me some sharp chedda', who wants some?

Baseball Been Verdy Verdy Good to Me...

MY, (they are mine I tell you!) Los Angeles Angels continue to hold 1st place in their division! They are 2 games in 1st and have been for some time now.
The great part of the drama is, (and for those who follow a sport with love and a tiny bit of lunacy, it truly is drama) the team in 2nd is my second favorite team in the world, the good ol' Mariners!
It's a win, win situation for Susie Q!
Then to make this an even better season, the Cubbies are only 3 or so games out of first in their division, and the Padres (our very own Portland Beavers are their farm team) are doing very nicely in their division, basically tied with the stinkin', nasty Dodgers. (Okay, THEY just piss me off)
Anywho, I'm loving this whole dealio. Can you imagine a Padres/Angels or Cubbies/Angels or (swooning a bit here), Mariners/Angels World Series?
I feel faint...

Haley's a Big Girl Now!

Our own little Haley, aka Hopper, has officially gone big time!
Last night she purchased her very own amazing camera, cashing in her pay checks and graduation money. It is "really sumpin".

It was an emotional moment for all of us! I kept thinking, "I must remember this moment in time, it is important".

The wildflowers were shot in Seattle at the Olympic Park and the tootsies belong to Charlotte. (I have trouble not biting them... wiggling my fingers ala the "Shlee of A" or Ashley for those not quite in the loop of Mac-weirdness)

Haley has had the dream of becoming a professional photographer for some time now and the family can attest to the fact that she has "the eye". Jim and Sarah have it too, but Haley is the first to really feel compelled to pursue the gift beyond everyday picture taking.

I always thought Sarah might, heck she still might, she certainly has what it takes. I can only say thank you to her and Jim for setting the bar so high, Haley is reaping the benefits.

I'm a mighty proud mama. I have the BEST children in the world!
Sarah is the most beautiful prego, (don't you think?) and we all know she and Josh produce GORGEOUS children, in addition she is easily one of the funniest persons I know.
Emily is THE most caring, sensitive being I've had the privledge to have in my life, she and Jon make some mighty fine kids themselves, (Molly said "Hi Sue-Sue, I love you!" to me on the phone this very morning. I know, I know... brilliant child! (Em also has the most stunning hair, I'm only a tiny bit jealous, grrrrr!)
James is the most talented drummer/musician in the world. There I said it and I mean it! ((((Pbbbbllllll)))) He is also one of the kindest souls I've ever met. I also adore his "gal" Ashley.

So you see, life is good. Did I happen to mention how much I love my hubby Jim? Yep, that's me, blessed beyond measure. (((AAAhhhhh...)))

I Watched Kate Kick!

I finally got to feel "Baby Chilcott" kick. Okay, that's not entirely true, I actually SAW her move. Good stuff I tell you!

Sarah was laying on the couch and whispered for Haley and I to come quickly. We watched in awe as the little miracle wiggled around in Sarah's tummy. But I must say, she is already a little ratfink; stopped kicking the instant I tried to FEEL her kicking!
I've had four babies of my own and witnessed countless pregnancies, but honestly it continues to blow my mind. Seriously how can you not recognize God when you experience that?

And you know what? I kinda wish I could feel that for myself again. (((sigh)))