A fire station visit from family...

Jerry's sister and niece came to California a couple of weeks ago for a visit. Jerry was working so we all met at the station to have dinner and visit. Luckily there were no calls and we were able to enjoy a visit including washing the firetruck, good pizza and yummy chocolate cake. Thanks to Jerry's team for enduring the invasion!!

You know you've watched too much of "A Baby Story" when...

your son is having some potty issues and after a 3rd attempt at the toilet he looks up at you while sitting on the toilet and says to you, "Mom, I think there's a baby in there." I say, "Jeremy, why do you think you have a baby in your bum?" He replies, "Because it won't come out like on TV when they are having babies."

Yep! No more "A Baby Story" for me with the little man around...

The Rules

If you have been single in the past ten years or had single friends, then you have probably heard about "The Rules." It was followed up a couple of years later by a book called "He's Just Not That Into You." Anyway the other night I got the email below with the male version of "The Rules." I thought it was funny so am passing it on via the blog. You may have seen it before but if not, enjoy!

Finally, the guys' side of the story... We always hear 'The Rules’ from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note... these are all numbered '1 ' ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports… It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

1. You can either ask us to do something. Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'nothing,' we will act like nothings wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really!

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, football, cars or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight. Did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

The cutest baby ever!

Isn't she a doll? Maele took these ever so cute pictures of Jordyn for Rachael.

Tagged...

Kristi tagged me on this fun picture game. Go to Google Image search and search for the image that matches each category. Pick one from the first page of images that come back. I can't decide who to tag... so the first person who does this and puts it on their blog, I'll send a little gift to...










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Hey, he was hot in his day…When I was in 2nd grade I got into a school yard argument with a girl who said she was married to Eric Estrada – like that made sense…



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