Unreal.

I just discovered blog fun for hours...

If you haven't tried out the "next blog" button at the top of the blogger screen- do it. It is fascinating. I love to observe people- especially people who are crazy.

Do it. I know you'll love it.

I don't feel bad about watching American Idol.

I used to feel a bit shameful when I would admit to watching American Idol. You know how it goes... You watch the poor people humiliate themselves in front of billions of people during the idol auditions- but then you get hooked.

This year I have a good excuse to watch. Miles dances to the music and always claps his hands after David Archuleta sings. My son knows talent.

I'm pretty sure David Archuleta is singing to me when he is up there. We share a special bond. We are both from Utah, we both like singing... We both... have friends...

...See- only he and I share that special bond. How many people from Utah do you know that like to sing and have friends? That's what I thought. Just the two of us.

I watched him sing tonight and I was literally crying by the end. (Although, to be fair, I also cried when Marge told Maggie that they shared a "special bond.")

Oh adorable David Archuleta- I'll be seeing you next week.

Happy Happy Birthday Sister Dear

Happy Birthday Cassandra!

I loved seeing you and the kids this week. I hope you come back again soon.

- Your littlest sister.

I said my son has blue legs.

You heard me.

The other day, I was changing Miles' pants when I noticed how dirty he looked. Well, not so much dirty as blue. Just on his legs. And mainly just on his thighs. So I immediately did what I normally do when their is a crisis such as this and called in my husband to either tell me I'm crazy or tell me to rush him to the hospital.

"Yep. Blue legs. I wouldn't worry about too much," he said.

One hour, a bath, and a scrubbing later... still blue legs.

I'm calling the doctor. Here is a sample of my conversation with the nurse:

- Yes, I'm calling because my son has blue legs and I'm worried that they might fall off at any second.

-I'm sorry. Say that again.?

-Blue Legs. My son has blue legs.

-Blue Legs?

-Blue Legs. As in legs that are blue. Should I be worried about this? Or is this another one of those things that happens often, but I never hear about.

-... ... Um, ... I've never heard of anyone having blue legs before. Why don't you wait an hour or so and if they are still blue- call us back and we will fit you in.

So I waited. And they never changed. I called back.

The doctor wasn't too worried either. We checked his oxygen and it was fine. He thought is was a stain of some sort. Although, he hasn't worn anything new and I've washed all of his clothes several times.

After a few days Blue Legs were gone and I was feeling much better. Then, just a few days ago, it happened again. Blue Legs are back!

Are you kidding me? One time I may have fed him too many blueberries. Is my child turning into Violet Beauregarde? He has been looking a little chubs lately...

I'll let you know if he needs a juicing.

My Grandma Lambert

Last Friday, my Grandma went to exercise in the morning, lunch in the afternoon and then took a nap and never fully woke up. She has been such an amazing grandmother, role model and friend to me and all of her millions of other grandchildren.

I have such great memories of her and of Grandpa. She was constantly worried about and taking care of everyone she came in contact with. She would always offer "just a sliver of pie", "a little root beer float", "a tiny dish of raspberries and sugar", "just one cookie" and any other small helping of anything that never turned out to be small.

She had a party for every occasion- all types and sizes. If more than three people were there she always said, "It's a party!" And it was.

She had a song that she would sing for every possible occasion. She had a beautiful voice and sang till the very end. Even this week, as she was laying in bed, unable to move, she opened her mouth to try and sing with us as we sang some of her favorite hymns and songs.

She always had a beautiful yard and a clean house. She made delicious breads, jams and cookies. She had a recipe for every spill or stain.

She has always been so positive and sweet. She never said anything bad about anyone and she genuinely cared for everyone.

She loves Grandpa so much. I had never seen or heard her and Grandpa be cross with each other. Once I asked her if they had ever fought and she said, "Grandpa didn't like to fight. The only thing I remember having an argument with him about was which type of ice cream would be best."

I'm so grateful for all she has done for David, Miles and me. We have learned so much from her. I'm so blessed that we got to live and spend time with her. I love her so much and am so excited that she gets to go be with her sweetheart soon. She is amazing.

I love you Grandma.

Day in the life

So, yesterday I was cooking and Miles was off playing somewhere. Usually when he plays he drops things all over and screams and whatnot- so when he is being quite I know that something has gone wrong.

I went into his room to find him and...



It may not look like much from the picture, but that shelf is at least a foot high.

My brother-in-law has a tiny rock climbing harness and in the spring we are going to get him climbing some real rocks.

Watch out Chris Sharma- Miles is going to dyno you out of a job.

Tagged. and I don't mean with spray paint.

I have been tagged and due to a legal binding agreement I made with blogspot.com- I must do it. ...Read the fine print. It's there.

Two Names You Go By: Cicely and the sign for Mom

Things You Are Wearing Right Now: My wedding ring and toenail polish- don't worry. I'm also wearing clothes.

Two things you Want (or have) in a Relationship: David and his manlyness

Two of Your Favorite Things to do: Online Erie Real Estate and anything involving David and/or Miles

Two things you did last night: Movie and a blog

Two people you Last Talked To: Miles and David. I'm pretty sure those are the only two people I ever talk to.

Two things You're doing tomorrow: I haven't thought that far in advance.

Two Favorite Holidays: Isn't it obvious? July 4th for the East Millcreek neighborhood parade and Christmas for the Christmas.

Two Favorite Drinks: Water and Shiver's Ice

Two Things About Me you may not have known: I just learned how to make bread last month and I'm pregnant. ...I'm not really pregnant. I just wanted to see if you were paying attention.

Two jobs I have had in my life: Polishing silver and pulling weeds- thank you mother.

Two Movies I would watch over and over: Best in Show and the homevideo of me, Abby and Emily doing ballet when we were like seven years old. I was chubby and it was awesome.

Two Favorite Foods: popsicles and marshmallows. Oh- wait. That is Miles.

Two places I'd rather be right now: In a hot tub and Erie, PA. Maybe if I am lucky one day i can be in both. :)

So- if you read this and you would like to participate. Please feel free.

P.s. Did anyone actually read the fine print?