Happy Birthday Dan!

WARNING!! Some heavy noise...er...metal...has been added to this site!!!

Dear Hubby a.k.a Schnooky Wookums, Honey Pot, Fuzzy Wuzzy Nuzzle Bear & love of my life,
35 years ago today was the luckiest day of my life. I cannot give you much (and besides, anything I bought would be purchased with your money anyways). What I can offer is plenty of happy birthday wishes and cupcakes! I have also put some of your favorite songs onto my blog - just for today!
I love you very much and hope I never take you for granted. Thank you for being the best father Owen could ever hope for and the best husband a girl could ask for!.
Love,
Your Wife
PS - I apologize to those who are offended by the song "Poop in a Jar". Dan had full constitution in picking these songs. That being said, it's pretty hilarious if you listen to it.

The birthday boy doing Blue Steel
In honor of Dan's big day, Owen put on his own birthday suit!
Uhh...Whose birthday is it anyways? Owen was the real winner today. Cupcakes!
This is the sign for more.

Why do I suck?

This blog melancholy, writers block thing has a total stranglehold on me. I don't know what it is. The only thing I can think of to write about is how I can't think of anything to write!!! Booooorrring....

If I can offer a few excuses, I have come up with the following theories...
1. I haven't fell that I'm particualarly interesting lately.
2. I am deveoping carpal tunnel syndrom and it hurts to type (this is true, how old am i?!)
3. I have been working a lot lately and only want to veg out when I get home.
4. Owen is starting the terrible twos and has sapped my energy to write good things about him!
5. I suck.
Like Tonya, I'm a little overwhelmed with all the blogs so even though I read them, I don't always post. Even if I happen to go a few days without reading them - my mother is always good for a rundown of the happenings!
I'm sure I'll be back soon - but for now, I consider me on a mini blog vacation!

I love all my fellow bloggers!

Labor Day Weekend (OK it's a week late but better late than never?)

On Labor day weekend, Dan, Owen and I spent a fun fill time camping with the other Wright family. Dan's brother Andy, his wife Linda and their daughter Evelyn. We had SOOOOOO much fun!!! Yes - capital letter, 6 "O"'s, fun!

It was wonderful to spend time with them. We don't do it often enough. My niece is pretty much the cutest little girl you've ever seen. She's totally gorgeous and has personallity for miles. Andy's already cleaning out his gun in anticipation of the high school years!

It was Owen's first trip up north and I must say...he did pretty damn good! Almost better than I did (Owen doesn't crave running water and a blowdryer like I do). He slept and behaved well. I have absolutely no complaints. Well, one actually....After 3 days in the Manistee national forest...we were a smelly family! Espically the little dude.

Notice the resemblence between Owen and Evelyn. I think it's definitely a big one. Although I suppose that's not too far fetched with Dan and Andy being identical twins and all. And no, in case you were wondering, they have never pulled the ol' twin switcheroo on Linda and I. A girl can only dream. Haha! Just kidding!

OK - I just woke up, no make up, no shower...let's look past the appearance people!

My sister in law, Linda with Evelyn

Owen thinks Andy is Dan! Which actually didn't happen as often as you would think.

Owen fell asleep on Dan for 2 hours at the beach. Not in this position though! Can you imagine the tan lines?

Crazy beach dude hair. Owen's first S'more. He's pretty good with a stick, a marshmellow and a campfire. Haha! Just kidding. The kids playing with their glowsticks. Owen's super impressed.

Dan was oddly good at moving with the glowsticks...Hmmm....too many early hour raves??

Party in the camper!

2 of my 3 favorite kids (Drew being the 3rd)

Uninspired

I have no excuses for not keep up with my blog other than the fact that I have been totally uninspired to write. Nothing has been that interesting. Nothing new to report. I don't even have any new cute pictures! I love the blog and what it's done for me but I'll be honest - it's a chore to keep up sometimes!
The fam and I are headed up north for Labor Day weekend however. Maybe that will give me some material. In the meantime....uhhh....ooohhhh!!! I do have one interesting observation!

If Tina Fey and Mariska Hargitay had a baby......






she would be GOP vice presidental hopeful Sarah Palin! Isn't that an amazing resemblance?

Goofball (Part 2) - Try this one

Thanks to Mike for the advice! Let me know if this doesn't work!

Goofball.

THIS VIDEO SEEMS TO BE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. PLEASE STAND BY WHILE CAT GETS SOMEONE SMARTER THAN HER TO FIGURE IT OUT.
I will repost!

Owen has taken a keen interest in our camcorder. Specifically, he loves to see himself on camera! Lately, when I've been taking video of him, I've been turning the screen around so he can see himself "performing" and OMG, what a goofball! He may be destined for the big screen someday. Maybe he'll be the next Peter Dinklage or Warwick Davis!

Englishman in Detroit...

Or English-people I should say! Clare and Andy Dungey decided to take a 3 week whirlwind tour of the US, Detroit was on their agenda! Anyone who has read their blog has been touched by their story. We felt their excitement over having a "little" baby and shared in their heartbreak when precious Theodore passed within hours of his birth.

It surreal to finally have met them! Clare and Andy were every bit as wonderful in person as they are on paper (or computer screen?). They even indulged us in the cultural differences between our 2 great nations. Marmite and cream tea vs. Oreo Pop Tarts & porch swings. The only thing I failed to get was all the gossip on Becks and Posh! Are they really as big in England as I hear they are? How trite of me! Holy crap! 6 hours with the Dungey's and I'm pulling a Madonna goes British makeover! Anyhoo... it just goes to show you how, minus all the perverts and pop up ads, the internet can be a wonderful place (right Blair?).

One of the more exciting parts of the day was that Dan was actually able to attend. Everyone met the man and not the myth. He looked particularly handsome that day too.

Back row: Sue Hollie Middle Row: Tonya, Cat, Clare, Andy
Front Row: Sponge Bob Squarepants the sippy cup

Future Hell's Angel

I wonder where Knoah learned this face?
Oh! That's where he learned it!
Owen's brother from another mother.
Kaela gets some sloppy doggie kisses
I'm pretty obsessed with Kaela. Could she be any cuter??
Will's quite the cutie pie too!
What the hell is this thing?
My mother came to see Andy and Clare too!
Forging international relationships
Bicycle built for two? The loves of my life
Owen had a great day meeting Clare and Andy. Cheerio good chaps!