Project 52: THIRTY EIGHT

Somebody had a birthday! My sweet sweet son is one. He's one cool cat. Today he picked up my iPhone and held it up to his ear and said "hello" just like that. Plain as day. That kid cracks me up. I guess I've been on the phone a lot?? Anyways, here's a few photos from the pirate and mermaid party we had on Saturday. Since two of our neighbors had babies the same week as Rhett we did a birthday trifecta. Super fun to see all 3 grow up together and then to celebrate them. (and yes I know how weird that is we all had a baby the same week :)

In a tunnel of balls (aka heaven)

Birthday babies- Rhett, Cora and Brody

Ella having her swing at the pinata. I love Aunt B's face in the background!

First few licks of icing... mmm.

Now this shit is good!

Project 52: THIRTY SEVEN

Pictures, pictures, pictures. I'm in so over my head. I ordered a groupon for 2 canvas wrap prints and never in my life would have imagined just how difficult that is to select two frickin' photos. D.E.L.I.R.I.O.U.S. Anyways, I've picked my two and can't wait to see how they turn out!

So last week I was at my parents' house and they brought down some of my old "collections" from childhood. Yup, even as a kid I was part hoarder. Everything from baseball cards to foam pens to troll dolls (that in itself is another post... not even kidding). They figured Ella might like to play with some of my old dolls and figurines (ie get your crap out of our attic!). It brought back some serious memories. I wonder how many hours I played with these things. Funny to see how much Ella likes them now. Anyhow, any of you remember these things??

And while we're talking all things nostalgic, I figured I share a picture of Ella dressed in my old Annie dress. Remember orphan Annie? I LOVED her. Probably an understatement. I have seen that more times than most of you have seen Titanic combined. Ella seems to have the same affection for it. She's even picked up on some of the little orphans attitudes. Just the other day she said I was just like Miss Hannigan for not giving her a cookie! Ha. Hard knocked life? Pshh.

It makes me laugh

I put this on Facebook this weekend but it cracks me up so much I thought I'd link it on here. Check out the old school commercial and then the Moody version.

Bachelor Pad- because I just have to

Bachelor Pad is just shit TV. Plain and simple. I mean it's a "summer read". Beach trash if you will. How can you possibly shit talk shit? So I basically leave it alone on the blog. I keep up with it throughout the summer because I consider it good research- ha. But it's a lot of fast forwarding and eye rolling when I do watch. I'm constantly yelling back at these people in my head and thinking "if this were me..." I've given a lot of thought to the idea of being a "fan" on the BP cast. Could I do it? I mean there are the obvious reasons of why not:

     1. Um yeah, I'm married and have 2 children

     2. Bikinis. 

     3. I'm ancient in Bachelor years

     4. Shitty TV reputation haunts you

Here's why I would:

     1. I'm golden on my Bachelor history

     2. I could totally mama bear the entire cast and provide some really good therapy (Steve Harvey style I think- tell it like it is)

     3. Fascinating- like watching a species in it's natural habitat

     4. I just really need to have a conversation with a few of these douches and get a few things off my chest (ie Ed- WTF dicking over Jillian?)

     5. Um yeah, I have 2 kids 

Couple things really bugged me tonight on the finale. 

     - Rachel: Rock contest is over. Take off the 80's make up and cut out dress. REALLY sucked she got screwed every way possible. 

     - Michael: Why? Whhhhy? Thought you were so decent. Just be honest. You had another girl. I mean just tell her. Really wanted him to be next Bachelor. Totally disappointed. 

     - Erica Rose: OMG you finally took those awful extensions out and you look FANflippintastic (well better, at least)!!

     - Nick: dick. I get it, it's a game. But it's also just money. Easy come, easy go. You'll probably blow that $250 G on some really stupid shit and go down as a giant ass hole. Guess you didn't go to preschool because all I hear from Ella's teachers are "Share share share". 

     - Blakely and Tony: Congrats. Not sure if she saw it coming or not but really... Neil Lane? Slightly disappointed but shit rings are expensive. Was the forearm tat new? 

     - Jamie: Would have been ok with the headpiece or the eye tattoo but not both together AND red lips. Woah. All that said, she's a really pretty girl. 

Chris Harrison seemed to be a bit peppier than normal. Guess he's moving forward. Wonder if he'll date anyone famous or stay out of the spotlight...

Project 52: THIRTY SIX

I really don't think I can say this any better than Ella did this morning, "MOMMY HE LOOKS LIKE A WORKIN' MAN!" 

Project 52: THIRTY FIVE

Ella had her first day back at school last Tuesday and let me tell you, there was a boat load of excitement at the Moody house. Homegirl LOVES school- lets hope this lasts! So to celebrate Mr. Ryan brought home flowers to both Ella and yours truly. Ella was thrilled to have her very own flowers for her very own room, BUT what was she more excited about than anything?? To play bride of course! That's my girl. Forget aspirations of medical school or professional gymnast. Precious darlin' wants to be a bride! And of course mommy just had to be the flower girl for Ella's wedding (about 12 times). Here's our wedding photo.