Nintendo Ancient History

Conversation revolving around Mario on a Nintendo DS:

P (age 27): I'm about to rescue the Princess...
D: (age 16): I've rescued the Princess a hundred times.
P: (half laughing) I rescued the Princess before you were born!
D: (scornfully) Whatever.
R: Actually, he probably did...

Also Known As...

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The new TV series: "Black Gold"

A.K.A : 101 Ways To Die On An Oil Derrick
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Stolen

Yesterday morning I was wakened by my father (our neighbor) knocking on the door around 6:15. He had found a whole bunch of baby's stuff - a board book, toys, a romper - and some of our CDs in the ditch that runs about 400 yards along the road between our houses. It turns out that both their cars were rifled through at some point last night and money taken, and he wanted to know where all of our stuff came from. I openned the garage and lo and behold - BABY'S DIAPER BAG WAS GONE OFF OF THE FRONT SEAT!

So these hooligans must have swiped it right out of the garage while it was open between 8:45 and 9:30 last night - in between my hubby washing the cars in the front yard and my going back out to use the hose to water the flowers. After that we were outside and even later had the garage all locked up for the night...

The police said several people had reported 3 kids between 13-16 years old rummaging in cars at around 6 this morning, and on his way to work my hubby saw around 8 police cars gathered where they were putting two teenage boys, cuffed, into one not more than 2 miles away from us.

Before Paul saw them caught, though, we made a report, etc. When I described my baby's bag the sheriff's deputy lit up a bit and said, "I'll bet we have your bag". He had his sargeant pull up and - surprise - THE KIDS HAD USED OUR DIAPER BAG AS THEIR LOOT BAG! They'd taken off running across a field when they saw a police car and left it behind in the road. He (the cop) started pulling CDS and money and car radios out of my bag - and a nasty cigar! - the only thing left of baby's that they hadn't thrown into the ditch was a single little spoon

I really hope that the little thieves swiped it last night and didn't find a way into our garage! The hilarious thing is that they picked on our '03 Taurus with junk in it, and not the '08 Civic with Paul's GPS, iPod, and WORK LAPTOP. AND the keys were in the newer car! They'd already stolen a pickup truck, so I'm suprised the dumb kids didn't check the nicer car! Thankfully they didn't, and we've learned not to leave ANYTHING of value out there - and to SHUT the door every time!

Feeling so violated right now...

Vintage Hankie Raconteur

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Raconteur - one who tells anectdotes with skill or wit.

From the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Website:

"Katie Dix began her journey to becoming a Vintage Hanky Raconteur when she was taught to carry a fresh handkerchief when shopping in downtown Nashville in the 1960s. Finishing school in Atlanta impressed upon her that a pretty hanky was a fashion essential. While raising children in the north of England, she valued soft hankies for drippy little noses. Her interest in the story of vintage handkerchiefs has grown along with her collection. As a member of the Colorado Historical Society and having studied tomes on the subject, she shares her knowledge of the handkerchief with ladies of similar sensibilities. Check out Katie's website: http://www.storyofvintagehankies.com."

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Quote Quote Quote

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This "blog" is "hilarious":

http://quotation-marks.blogspot.com/
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Quotable Quote

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"I'm average than the smarter bear."

- A friend

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Same

Joshua has been learning comparisons in the last week or so. He can now point to his own belly button and then to someone else's, or knees. The first time he realized that he was looking at the same item on himself and on someone else, he looked back and forth for a full three minutes, examining.

He can also compare the tiny finger-puppet monkey that Grandma Webel (Cindy) got him, to the big stuffed monkey that Grandma Webel (Arlene) brought for his birthday. He holds them side-by-side and looks back and forth. He will even make them hug or kiss at request =)

World's Worst

Things You Never Thought You'd Have To Say...

Me, on phone with Pampered Chef consultant:

"Hold on, my son is eating dog food."

Corazón Latino

My husband was teasing me that I got my wish - that my son is Latin inside ;) This weekend he discovered that he can turn on the stereo in our bedroom, and he repeatedly hits the button to start and restart Juanes's "A Dios Le Pido" and its awesome guitar riff. He dances and bounces along to the beat like it's the best song he's ever heard (I wouldn't argue)!

Anyone know how to post music on Blogger?

Summing Up My MIL's Personality

In response to accusations that she didn't let the kids (my husband and SILs) sit in the "Splash Zone" at Sea World:

"C'mon, I'd ride the whale!"

Copyright Blah...

I recently came across a book of sculptures by an artist who accompanied her art with a piece of fiction. I found the whole thing so hilarious, that I wanted to scan a few images to share. Then I started thinking about copyright... And of course there are no images already on line to share. I'm really disappointed. It's a real bummer to laugh alone...

Their Trip

Becky and Dad are headed off to Isle Royale - out in Lake Superior. The island's claim to fame: wolves. Nice. Just where I would pick to hike and camp.

In all seriousness, wolves want less to do with us than we do with them. I hope they have a great time out in the "wild"!

I'm tired... need a hint why?

He's a good cute reason.

He Needs Me

They really do, don't they?

Blog Archive

Blog entries previous to June can be found at http://www.myspace.com/sarahwebel in the "Blog" area of my profile. I hate myspace...