Does Anyone Have An Extra Ticket?

Boy Wonder saw the commercial for the World's Toughest Rodeo which is coming to town this weekend. He thought it looked neat, but when he heard "children will receive a free cowboy hat" he was sold. Hook, line and sinker....

When I asked him if he know what happens at a rodeo he looked at me like a kid on Christmas morning and exclaimed with utter excitement that "Children get a free cowboy hat on Saturday!"

I'm pretty sure the next thing out of his mouth will be that they'll sell me the whole seat, but I'll only need the edge.

Is There Anyone Reading Who

Has ever made the conscience decision to eat cake and watch TV instead of working out?

Please tell me I'm not alone people. Please.

I Know the Economy Is Bad, I Just Didn't Know It Is This Bad

Boy Wonder has been asking for money for his piggy bank. He got a new one for Christmas that counts and sorts the coins. It is pretty cool.

In the spirit of teaching Boy Wonder that there is no free lunch and you have to work to for things, we talked about the things he could do around the house to earn money. We explained to him that if he helps empty the trash cans we would give him money.

So tonight with wide eyed excitement he set off to earn a living. He took the can from each room, emptied it, then put them back. When all the cans were emptied it was time to settle up.

We went to his room and I began to pull out a few coins when he announced that I owed him $600. I knew inflation was on the up swing, but I had no idea it was that bad....

I May Be Losing Control, and He Is Turning Into Elvis

Boy Wonder: "Mom, if the Vikings don't play the Packers will you cheer for the Vikings?"

Mama: "Sure." A fake plastics smile on my face and persperation developing on the palms of my hands.

Boy Wonder: "I like both the Packers and the Vikings." Said only because he could tell that this whole conversation was paining me.

Mama: "You can cheer for whoever you want to cheer for." Not really meaning it but know I had to act like an adult.

Boy Wonder: "Thank you. Thank you very much." In a deep low Elvis impersonation.

Happy Birthday Grandpa S!

The Long Overdue Santa Pictures

" Listen. I said Rock Band. Not rubberband. Are we clear?"

"Can I get up yet?"

"Please dont' pee on me little girl. I just had the suit cleaned."

A Wonderful Christmas and New Year

Here are a few pictures from our wonderful Christmas! We hope you were able to enjoy the spirit of the season and time with those who you hold dear.

2008 was certainly a big year for us. We meet our newest member of our family and became a family of four. Thank you to all everyone who has meant so much to us.

May 2009 be all that you hope for!

The Wonder men all dressed from Christmas Eve service.

'Twas the night before Christmas and Boy and Baby Wonder are in their

new Christmas jammies.

"Is it really Air Hockey?!"

They always like the paper the best...

Santa brought Boy Wonder a bathrobe so he doesn't have streak through the house after a bath.

Despite teething and having a cold, Baby Wonder's first Christmas was wonderful.