Birthday Boys

So, these two boys, Dad and Tad almost share a birthday

My dad's was the 16th and Tad's the 17th

Too bad we never get to celebrate them together.

Of course the grandkids were oh so happy to help 

Blow out the candles

This was of course after helping to open the presents

 At this point the cake still looks pretty good

Somehow it ended up with a large fingerprint

Miles, you're busted!

Tad got to celebrate like a rock star this year,

Spring Break in Mexico sounds like a
Perfect birthday present to me.

I was lucky and got to be in the room when Tad was born.

What an amazing experience to be one of the first to 

Welcome him to the world.

Funny, I was just thinking about the fact that while poor Julie
Was in labor, we went and got Wendys

I have an entirely new perspective now.

Hope you both had great birthdays!  

Be Born

So Craig sent me the link to this song. I've never heard of the band but it's pretty great. You can listen to it here:

http://youtu.be/9geGPU-AwqI

BE BORN
Tally Hall

I suppose you're quite content in your swimming pool
All you pink-skinned babes are the same
And you can't stay forever young
So get out here and see the sun
You're only six inches away from becoming one
I was in your shoes before (or lack thereof)
And things worked out for me
There's a dozen people here
And they're waiting for you
It's your party, you can cry if you want to
CHORUS
What if I told you I could show you something
What if I told you I could make you live
Follow my instruction, swim in the direction
Of my voice, hear my voice
You think that you've seen it all in your little ball
But man you're wrong and she's been waiting
Long and hard to kiss your head and hold your hands
And hold you while you fall asleep
CHORUS

This might become the theme song in the delivery room. Tim better learn to play the guitar STAT.

34 Weeks

Don't mind the tired eyes, I had only been awake for a few minutes. The bigger I get, the more funny looks I get at the gym. One guy was quite concerned and wanted to make sure that my husband and doctor knew I was there (and yes, they do).

Joe Dirt

Do you remember the movie Joe Dirt?

Kind of an old cult classic with some seriously funny lines.

I'm pretty sure my nephew is auditioning for the remake.

How can you not love a kid with the guts

To have that haircut.

Since I'm Having One...

15 Things Boys Should Know Before They Turn 18
Taken from http://http://www.ooph.com/topics/health-image-behavior/653/15-things-boys-should-know-before-they-turn-18
There are some key things your sons should know before they leave home. Here are my top 15.
1. The kitchen? Not just for girls. Learn to use a stove.
2. If a girl tries to change you she doesn’t really love you no matter how much you want her to.
3. Shower daily, keep your nails trim and use deodorant.
4. A dutch oven is never funny. EVER.
5. It is NEVER acceptable to break up with a girl over the phone.
6. Understand how to use basic tools.
7. When you ask a girl, “Is something wrong?” and she says, “No.” She’s lying.
8. The job of a stay-at-home mom is equally as hard as yours.
9. Table manners. Use them.
10. You will never know a stronger pull than that of your friends trying to get you to participate in their wrong doing. Resisting makes you a man. Succumbing makes you a coward.
11. NEVER use your fists to solve ANY dispute. One wrong punch could take a life and it could be yours.
12. Condoms will save your life.
13. Never use the word gay in a derogatory manner. It’s ignorant.
14. Sexting is a federal offense.
15. Real girls do not look like Victoria’s Secret models.
What would you add?

Relax and Just Be

Tim signed me up for pregnant yoga (probably really called prenatal yoga) through IHC and I have totally loved it. If there is anyone looking for a great class, let me know. The teacher is one that I would follow around for regular classes. She is exactly what I think a yoga teacher should be: encouraging but calm and serene sounding. She really makes a point of focusing on the mind body connection. Right now I have so many crazy thoughts running around my head that it is perfect to be able to push that all away for an hour. Last night I just kept focusing on "Relax and Just Be". It really helped keep me focused and I left feeling ready to face the world again.

I have had such strange food cravings. Currently I am obsessed with grapefruit and eat at least 2 a day. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and eat some. This morning I had brought yogurt and granola for breakfast but when I got to work it didn't sound good at all. Instead I ate a cheese stick and beef jerky - Rubio must be craving protein. It may have looked strange, but it was delicious.

Since this post is already random, I'll include my two favorite things that I have seen on other people's blogs this week. One made me laugh out loud - yes I'm talking to you Adele.

Sorry, I'm horrible at embedding the links

http://http://mormoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/

http://thesegolilypad.blogspot.com/

Valentines

Ok, so this is the cutest thing ever. In school Ada got to make a valentine for someone she loves and guess who was the lucky recipient...Baby Rubio. Is that not the sweetest thing. Not even here yet and he is already so loved.
Oh, maybe I should give a little explanation on the name Rubio - no worries, that will not be his real name, although at this point it will probably be his nick name for life. From the time we got married Tim and I have always discussed naming a baby girl Ruby. For the first several months of this pregnancy we would talk about the possibility of baby Ruby but finally acknowledged that it might be a boy and then what....we had no good names. I said that he would just have to be Rubio. Well, it's a boy, and Rubio stuck. I think it is much better than referring to him as "it", or "the baby", kind of endearing and now everyone refers to him as Rubio.

Tim always is very good to me on Valentines. He brought me flowers and treats to work in the morning. For Christmas he had given me tickets to the Lady Antebellum concert which, lucky for him, fell on Valentines night. It was the perfect way to celebrate.
Clearly not a good picture, darn I-phone, but at least there is proof we were there.