Madame President

I had an interesting conversation in the car with Madeline:

M: One day when I am President....

Me: Wait, what?

M: When I am President of the United States...

Me: Oh, sorry.  Didn't know you were going for that.

M: I am.

Me: Ok, go on.

M: The first thing I'm going to do is make a law for companies that they can only advertise their own product and not discredit the other company. (exact wording)

Me: Ah, very interesting.  Explain your thinking behind this legislation.

M: Well, they can talk about the good and bad of their own product but they can't say negative things about the other company.

Me: And why would this be top priority - you know, as soon as you are elected?

M: So the other company's feelings don't get hurt.

And there you have it, my friends.  Your future President's first initiative.

Happy Birthday Abigail!

Happy 6th Birthday sweet girl!  We love you!!

Happy Birthday Ellie-Bug!

 Happy 4th Birthday Buggy!  We are so blessed to have you!

Inventory Control Tags

So, I get this cute little message from my dry cleaners today (which I almost deleted out of my inbox without reading) that said: Beware of the Inventory Control Tags.

It went on to explain that its important to snip them out because they contain a colored dye that can release during washing or drying.  Really?  You don't say.

I really didn't need to read that since I have no experience with purple dye. Nope.

Ok, I have.  Ummm, like 9 different times.  It has literally almost driven me crazy because I can never figure out where the "purple pen" is coming from.  

I finally had to assume it was the Sock Monster and he was switching up his modus operandi.  Please tell me you know the Sock Monster.  He's the guy who comes during the dryer cycle and steals the matches to your socks.

I am off to cut out 700 tags.  Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Random thoughts by Kristen:

So, as I am typing this I hear Ron tell the girls that he is charging them a dollar to referee an argument for them (another Danny Silk technique...and trust me, it works).

After he finished explaining how it doesn't matter who sleeps in which sleeping bag and how to honor each other, he asked them to leave a dollar on his dresser.  Abigail comes back down a minute later with $6.00.  Ron said, "Sweetheart, you only need to leave me a dollar.  Why are you trying to give me $6.00?"

Her response:  Because I love you Dad!

A day in the life.....

Throwback Friday

Lauren and I visiting (my sis) Rebecca in Phoenix, AZ.  Feb. 2006

...and here's a pic I snapped of her yesterday.

Is Your Company's 401K Plan Tanking?

(scroll down and pause music before viewing)

Ron, this one is for you!

Although, call me biased, I would suggest Frank's company call you for some advise. ;)

Shankapotamus......ha!

Hangin' with the Gorillas

Rebecca and Shayden took a trip to the zoo with us yesterday and snapped this pic of the kids and I checking out the gorillas.  Fortunately, the bonobos were on their best behavior.  

(those of you that have spent time with the bonobos know exactly what I am talking about!)