Just For Fun!

I wonder at what age it won't be as cute to wear bear ears and feet to keep you warm?

Say Cheese!

It's official...we have a smile!

I'm sure I'm biased, but I think it has to be the sweetest thing ever. It definitely makes the long nights (and days) worth it.

Ode to the CA Enrights

My grandfather came for a visit just in time to meet his great-grandson. Here's a picture of 4 generations of Enrights:

And, here's a picture of Tate about to make the "sleeping touchdown" gesture in his first CAL T-shirt (compliments of some more CA Enrights...thanks y'all!)

We have seriously got to get some ACU stuff to balance out all of the crazy CALness. :)

Remembering Kari

Today I remember my friend, Kari. As I said a year ago in learning of her tragic death, I wish she had known and felt the love that so many had for her. I have many memories of lots of laughter and funny stories from the years that Kari, Garyn, and I shared as college roommates. Kari’s laughter, smile, and joy were infectious for all that knew her.

When difficult situations arise, you hope that somehow something positive will result. My hope and prayer is that more will learn about depression and how to help someone who is in the midst of the battle.

To her family and friends, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. Your daughter, wife, mother, and sister will always be part of memories that I will cherish for a very long time.

Husbands & Animal Training?

I haven't been very creative lately, just taking e-mails or other blog posts and sharing on this blog. Sorry! I think the sleep deprivation has destroyed several brain cells. Oh well! Here is a great article that I got from Mike Cope's blog.

This was the #1 e-mailed article from The New York Times website in 2006. I found it very timely considering my recent New Year's resolution of not nagging. And for those that know my husband well, you'll smile at the similarity regarding the keys. :)

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's or Early 90's if

My friend Garyn sent me these in an e-mail. It was scary how many of them I remember or relate to. To really take a trip down the memory lane of the 80s/90s, I'm going out on a limb and posting my 7th grade picture...1988.

Don't you love the big bangs, blue eye shadow, and turquoise Units outfit? :) Scary!

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's or Early 90's If:

1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.

2. You watched the Pound Puppies.

3. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton

4. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.

5. You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own.

6. You owned those lil' Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls.

7. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom

8. Two words: Hammer Pants

9. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"

10. You had plastic streamers on your handle bars... and spokey-dokes or playing cards on your spokes for that incredible sound effect

11. You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" (Woo ooh!)

12. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.

13. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.

14. You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen..and still know the turtles names.

15. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.

16. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.

17. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)

18. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.

19. L.A. Gear....need I say more?

20. You wanted to change your name to "JEM" in Kindergarten. (She's Truly Outrageous.)

21. You remember reading Tales of a fourth grade nothing and all The Ramona books.

22. You know the profound meaning of " WAX ON , WAX OFF"

23. You wanted to be a Goonie.

24. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)

25. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.

26. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.

27. You took lunch boxes to school... and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.

28. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.

29. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.

30. You remember Hypercolor t-shirts.

31. Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band.

32. You thought She-ra (Princess of Power!) and He-Man should hook up.

33. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.

34. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.

35. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"

36. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"

37. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.

38. You ever got seriously injured on a Slip and Slide.

39. You have ever played with a Skip-It.

40. You had or attended a birthday party at McDonalds.

41. You've gone through this nodding your head in agreement.

42. You remember Popples.

43. Don't worry, be happy

44. You wore like, EIGHT pairs of socks over tights with high top Reeboks.

45. You wore socks scrunched down.

46. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.

47. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.

48. You know what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare!!"

49 You remember watching Rainbow Bright and & My Little Pony Tales

50. You thought Doogie Howser/ Sam antha Micelli was hot.

51. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.

52. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"

53. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.

54. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.

55. You just sang those words to yourself.

56. You remember watching Magic vs. Bird.

57. Homemade Levi shorts.. (the shorter the better)

58. You remember when mullets were cool!

59. You had a mullet!

60. You still sing "We are the World"

61. You tight rolled your jeans.

62. You owned a bannana clip.

63. You remember "Where's the Beef?"

64. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"

65. You had big hair and you knew how to use it.

66. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!

Happy 1-month Baby Tate!

Better late than never...it's so hard to believe that Tate is already 1 month old (January 5)! Time just seems to fly by.

It's been lots of fun (in that "I'm-so-completely-exhausted-but-don't-care-because-I-love-this-guy" fun kind of way). Each day is definitely a new adventure. Here are a few shots from his first month.

1st Bath:

1st outing to church:
For the ACUers, here is Tate attempting the Wildcat (WC) hand gesture:

Don't take away my pacifier!:

Cutie-patootie:

Crazy Foot!

I copied this from Susan's blog and had to share it. I think I've tried over 50 times, and it never works! Crazy!

1. While sitting, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it.

2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction!!!

Happy 1-year Blogiversary!

It's hard to believe I've been blogging for an entire year. Here's the amazingly deep and profound first post:

Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - The 1st One
I've been reading blogs for several months now and got hooked. So as 2006 begins and I begin counting down the next 2 1/2 months until the big day in March (I turn 30!), I figured I'd give it a shot. During the last few months in my 20s, I seem to have more opinions to share and thoughts on my mind. We'll see how it goes!
Posted by Kelly at 1/04/2006 08:14:00 PM

The funny thing is that it really started on a whim. I had been reading blogs and wanted to post some comments on other people's blogs, so I set up a blogger account. Within 5 minutes, I had set up my own blog. Before I knew it, I was hooked on reading and writing blogs.

It's been a really enjoyable experience. As a result of my blazing trails :) , my sister and husband joined the fun and became bloggers themselves. Who knows, maybe my parents are next?

From my aunt and cousins in CA to college friends I haven't talked to in years, it's also been a great way to reconnect with family and friends. And then there are those that I've met through blogging, but have never met in person. Instead of traditional pen pals, I've got blog friends.

I look forward to another year to reflect, ponder, and share stories and my other randomness. Here are some from this past year.

These are some of my favorites:

$9.99
Risks
4 Things
Welcome to the Family
Mars, Venus, and Mavericks
The Joy of Mail
It's a Boy!
Back to 30
You Say It's Your Birthday
Back to Blogging...as a Mom!

These 3 seemed to spark the most conversation:

Here's a Weird One
Calling All Parental Units
Today's Thoughts

Happy blogging in 2007!

2007 Resolutions

I guess one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable to New Year's resolutions is to put them out in the public domain. Here are some of mine for 2007 (in no particular order):

• Read To Kill a Mockingbird (I never had to read this in school somehow?).
• Commit to at least 3 days a week of exercise.
• Stick to our budget.
• Learn how to use my IPod.
• Savor, soak in, and enjoy the simple moments with Tate.
• Commit to quality time with Wade...including time with me, Wade, and Tate and time with just me and Wade.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Keep my side of the closet organized.
• Don't nag about the things that don't matter.
• Walk in a Half-Marathon (this is a second half of the year resolution...post-baby recovery).
• Renew my faith daily.

We'll see how it goes! Here's to a healthy and happy 2007!