ATTENTION COLLECTORS:

Check out this vintage 1976 classic. He is the only one like this produced in 1976. He has 33 years on original frame, has all original parts and is in very good condition. Has been known to blow a gasket quite easily, but that is usually in easy fix. Very shiny but close inspection may reveal minor nicks and scratches. Excellent rear end.




HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!

oh no he didn't

Mommy is going to preface this post by reminding JACE of all the warm and fuzzy thoughts she had yesterday after his wonderful first day back at daycare.



Now. Last night was a different story.

Let's begin with Mommy being totally and utterly unable to sleep (that is all for another post...and don't worry you will hear about it). So, Mommy is tossing and turning, moaning and groaning until circa 2:30 a.m. when what does she hear??

A boy! Yes, a small boy in the room next door crying out for her. Now, be not mistaken; Mommy typically has no qualms about telling this small boy (JACE!) to suck it up and go back to sleep. For some reason however, her Mommy instincts kicked in and she could tell this was not going to be an easy fix. He was WIDE AWAKE.

Mommy did what she knew she was going to regret (in future nights) and plopped her pillow and blanket down next to him in order to maintain some sort of sanity for tomorrow's work day. Mommy just knew that her sleeping by Jace would be comforting enough to lull him back to sleep.

Umm. No. First, he got out his DVD's and proceeded to ask 'what's this' 5 MILLION times. That's when Mommy played the 'i'll ignore you card' and rolled over....which in turn, is when Jace jumped ON her, smiling and laughing.

Mommy was not laughing.



So Mommy, in her sternest voice, told him to LAY DOWN! Jace obliged and started twirling Mommy's ponytail. This ensued for another 30-45 minutes and each time Mommy began to relax she would once again be jolted awake by a small hair snapping off her head and into Jace's hand or an elbow or knee in her back.

Approximately 2 hours later Jace declared, 'Mommi, I hungry'. Mommy politely reminded Jace that Momma's kitchen ain't a 24 hour business and to definitely SUCK IT UP!



Finally, Mommy told Jace she was going potty and headed to the couch. Curled up in a small ball with Ozzy stretched out snoring wildly Mommy fell into a deep, peaceful sleep around 4:30 am.

NOT TO BE CONTINUED.....

Big boys don't cry

Jace had his first day back at daycare today and he didn't miss a beat. Mommy had been filling him in the last few days and he woke up as sharp as ever. Typically in the morning Jace wants to eat toast and play with his toys. Today, he wanted to go upstairs and watch a movie. Huh? Well, little Mr. figured if he was upstairs he couldn't go to daycare! He watched for a little while and was pretty easily persuaded to get in the car. Once he got there it was as if he hadn't been gone for 3 days much less almost 3 months. He did try one more trick in his room....He went to play with his bud Maddox and told Mommy to sit by him. The kid is a problem solver. Mommy declined and left only to come back in the afternoon and discover he had done excellent....even napping!!



After school was so much fun too. Last year Mommy had to ask many questions and would maybe get answers about his day. Today, Jace volunteered that he played in the dirt with Maddox, on the slide with Morgan, and ate peas, cheese, and milk. Unfortunately, he missed afternoon snack time so Mommy (being the pushover she is) got him some M&M's. Ok, maybe it's the chocoholic she is.

Demolition Derby

J and Daddy had a guys night out at the Demolition Derby on Wednesday. Jace was in heaven! With his love of hair and shoes it was a nice reminder to Mommy of how manly Jace really is. ARrrghh.


Leaving Mommy at home to go do guy stuff.




Seriously, Daddy took about 50 pictures that look pretty similar to this one. Mommy is only posting two for her own sanity. Please note however that Daddy did score front row seats.




Front row and a bag of popcorn.....Jace has been asking to go back all week! He's a cheap date!

Family Camping 2009

Jace survived the wilderness last weekend as he battled the elements, hunted for his own food, and braved the lands and wild beasts.

Ok, maybe that is stretching it juuuust a bit. In reality, he stayed in a furnished, air-conditioned cabin...although it was in the middle of nowhere. He was able to eat food prepared (and for the most part bought) by others....although Daddy did catch a massive Walleye that was later prepared and eaten. And braving the lands basically meant playing at the playground and avoiding ticks. There were also not many wild beasts to be avoided...unless you count the massive amount of dogs that were present.

Daddy's Walleye....that Mommy is so glad she didn't see until AFTER she ate him!



Covered in chalk with Tauren



Eating Grandpa's famous chicken



Playing cars with Tate



Asleep on Daddy



Daddy's catch of the day at the farm



And yet another fish!



Playing at the farm



Sitting with Grandpa



Testing the waters....and being mighty brave!



Snuggled by the fire



Loving on baby Courtney



Hamming it up with Tom Thomas



Fireside



And down for the count...fresh air will wear a man out!

Things that make you go HMMMMM.

Bix 2009

Jace and Daddy survived the Bix. Daddy did really well considering he had a bum back for the 2 weeks prior and hadn't gotten more than 1-2 runs in. Jace.....well he decided to sit down and cry in the middle of his run. No gold medal this year folks. It brings back so many memories of the hop-a-thon. He runs all day long but when asked to do it and whip some other kids behinds participate in some friendly competition, he falls apart! As the saying (known all too well to a lifelong Cubs fan) goes, 'There's always next year'.

Although the running portion of the festivities didn't tickle Jace's fancy, spending time with Nana and Papa did. Check it out.

Stretching before the race. At least he meant business for a minute.



Finally in his element...eating a post-race hotdog.



Walking with Papa after the torture was over.



Riding the Harley at Nana and Papa's.



The ice cream man even visited Nana's!



Sporting his gold medal 2 days later.....he does take after his Mommy.