Cotton Candy!!

While I can't say I've been a big fan of cotton candy since about the age of 9, I can definitely still see the allure.  It's just a huge cloud of sugary goodness to sink your teeth into.  I have to admit that I do still like the texture of it a lot and I can definitely enjoy a taste now and then.  But, by far, the best part about cotton candy these days is watching my two favorite little boys eat it.  First, there was the complete and utter excitement at the prospect of the pink sugar high:

It's bigger than his head!! 

And then there were the amazing mid-snacking moments when it seemed like more ended up on their faces, than actually in their mouths.  I especially LOVE the cotton candy beard.  Spending time with these two little guys is one of the things that makes me happiest in life:

Such a good look for you, Miles

LONDON 2012! USA! USA! USA!

The countdown to the OLYMPICS is on!!
My cousin Peter is on the US Men's water polo team, so we are super excited around here.

Pete with his #1 fan (Charley) who now wears his water polo cap everywhere...to school, while he naps, at the park...I practically have to pry it off his head.  Him and Miles play "water polo" all the time now, in the living room, with no water, where Charley makes up his own rules of the game and changes them constantly.  Oh, and there's lots of tackling.  

A Giant Sham?!?

Back when we had cable and got like 440 more channels than the 10 we get now, I admit, I watched a little HGTV from time to time.  Okay, maybe more than a little.  When I was pregnant and couldn't sleep I could easily watch like 5 episodes of House Hunters in a row in the middle of the night.  So good.  Waking John-Paul up in the middle of the night to tell him that we needed to move to Texas, and how we could get so much more for our money there.  Yelling at the dumb woman who was not choosing a house just because of the color the walls were painted.  You're going to give up the bonus room and master suite because you can't handle repainting a couple rooms?!?  Come on!  

Then yesterday I read this article and learned that it was all fake.  I feel so betrayed!!  Everyone knows most reality shows are scripted and edited to make better stories and more drama, but House Hunters?  I mean I assume that buying a house doesn't only consist of going to look at exactly three houses and then going out for coffee with your realtor, picking your favorite one, and living happily ever after, but the fact that a lot of the houses they looked at weren't even for sale is kinda extreme.  House Hunters (and House Hunters International, House Hunters: on Vacation, AND even House Hunters: Living the Dream) I will no longer watch you!  Maybe because it's because I'm taking a stand against all your lies, or maybe it's because I don't have premium cable anymore...

Anyways, my current house hunting strategy is to win the lottery and then buy this quaint little place that's for sale a few blocks down from our place...

Awesome ways to waste time

I've been kind of slacking in the posting department, and the only excuse I can come up with is that I've been spending what little spare time I have playing word games and apps.  It's an addiction.  My phone isn't used for talking to people anymore, just for word game apps.  This weekend my husband told me I "should just marry the iPad."  Clearly he is just jealous that I always beat him in Words with Friends.  On the bright side, I am kind of a connoisseur of word games now and can pass on my favorites so you can become addicted too.

*First there is the classic: Words with Friends.  This is just like Scrabble.  Insider tip:  There are sites where you can plug in your letters and it will show you the best move, so if someone is constantly playing words that you have never heard of, they are probably just cheating.  Or maybe thats just what I tell myself to feel better when I lose :)

*Then if you're looking for something a little more fast paced there is Scramble with Friends, which is a lot like Boggle.  Jessica and I have an ongoing Scramble rivalry, and so far she wins like 75% of the time.     I am currently plotting ways to dominate her at Scramble, and my two top tactics so far are to try to play her late at night when she is tired or after she has been drinking.  So all I have to say to you Jess is, you better watch your back.

*Then there is Puzzlejuice.  The app says that this game "is like punching your brain in the face."  A more gentle way to describe it would be Boggle and Tetris having a baby together??

*And lastly, my new obsession: Spell Tower. It's also has Boggle and Tetris elements.  Soooo addicting.  I need someone else to get it so I can play "Debate Mode" via bluetooth.  Come on guys.

Now that I look like a huge nerd, my job here is done.

EDIT: In case anyone wants to take the downward spiral into the dark world of word game apps with me, I forgot to put my username for Words and Scramble with Friends.  It's Kristionary.  Play me.

 

MANATEE MONDAY

For me personally, it doesn't get much cuter than manatees and sloths.  I mean...come on!!!

If your day is getting a little hectic you can head on over to calmingmanatee for some more manatee love