Julie & Julia

Howdy you few remaining blog readers. Since we lost our camera(s) blogging has been a drag since no one wants only text. But then I realized that most blogs are just people posting pictures of their kids and family and "blogging" about why their kids/family is better or cuter than others'. Well in this literary funk I decided I would use my camera-less blog space for something good. The title of the post here refers to a slow paced, lame movie which resulted in an Oscar nomination for Meryl Streep. The premise of the movie is that Amy Adams (hot stuff in Night at the Museum 2, but more on that later) cooks her way through Julia Childs cook book and then blogs about it. The movie was boring so I don't recommend it but it made me stop and think, what can I blog about that will change the world? What do the people want to know about? What are the core issues in America? What can I contribute to our society, much the same way Amy Adams changed history with her iconic "cookblog" work? The answer came during Doppleganger week on Facebook...

As you may know I have a life's dream to be the last person on Earth to not have a Facebook page-too many perverts. However I live vicariously through others' Facebook pages. During Doppleganger week I asked my buddy Nate who was my Doppleganger. The answer- The
ShamWow guy.





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I can see the relation I guess. A Bit of a stretch. Anyway a la Amy Adams- I've decided to blog my way through television infomercial products, 1 per month.

Seeing how there is a remarkeable similarity between the 2 of us, The Shamwow is product #1.

First off, it should be mentioned that I actually own a Shamwow. I got it for Christmas 2 years ago. I did not order it off TV, but through the magic of Target I got one. So as for category number one, elapsed time from ordering until delivery, this one is top notch. 10 out of 10. As soon as I opened the present I had my Shamwow. High Marks.

Next effectiveness.

I remember around this same time last year we had our annual freak March blizzard. We got 36" of snow in 4 hours. Big heavy, sloppy wet snow, piled knee high on my driveway. I begrudgingly went out to shovel the snow when I had an idea...

Shamwow.

I took it out of the box and laid it on my driveway. Almost instantaneously, the Shamwow absorbed all 4 feet of the snow on my driveway and began to pull up the moisture from my neighbors driveway. I said "enough is enough."

I brought it into the house and wrung it out into a plastic dishwashing trough I keep around the house. When I wrung out the shamwow, sure enough all that snow it absorbed, wrung out as Dr. Thunder soda.

Now that's effective. "I mean look at this thing, it practically sells itself."

So that's the Shamwow. I promise you I own one though the above story might have been embellished. A little.

Please read this blog and pass it on to your friends to read, otherwise you won't get to hear the Snuggie (Weezer snuggie) review next month.

Water coolers and two years old don't mix

I've decided that having a water cooler on my nightstand combined with a two year old who always wants to "sleep in mommy's bed" is a bad idea. Twice this week I've discovered my side completely soaked. The first time Jared was already asleep so I had to sleep on the very edge to stay dry. Tonight Joseph came out of our room a few minutes after laying down. I noticed the cup under the cooler was gone. Didn't take me long to find it under my pillow and a huge wet spot right where I sleep. Honestly if Joseph is going to soak the bed at least do it on daddy's side!! I guess I should be grateful it's just water. I really should stop being such a softy and make him go to his bed first. But he's so cute when he asks to sleep in mommy's bed that I always let him lay down in our bed until he gets up. Most night he only lasts 5 - 10 minutes before losing mommy bed privileges.

Cherry Pop Refashion Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

Cherry Pop Refashion Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

I wish I had this lady's mad sewing skills. I see the original dress and just think "what an ugly dress" not "I could turn this into..." This dress is so stinkin' cute.

It's happened!!! What to do now!!

Yesterday Joseph was on an extended timeout in his crib partly for being naughty but mostly so I didn't kill him as I was being a grump myself. I was trying to clean the kitchen and could hear him crying and was planning on getting him as soon as I finished wiping down the counters. I heard him stop crying and thought good he fell asleep. A few minutes later I heard the patter on little feet on the stairs and thought "NNNOOOO it's happened" Sure enough Joseph walked into the kitchen with a huge smile on his face. He has officially learned to climb out of him crib. Honestly I'm really surprised it's taken him this long but I was really enjoying the it while it lasted. This morning when I went to get him out of bed he ran to the side and tried to climb out again.
Guess it's time to set up the crib tent and see how long that lasts before he figures out how to get out of that too.

The devil's child

Have you ever sworn your child is possessed? I often think Joseph is crazy but I've never really thought "this child has a devil inside him" until last night. I heard him crying in his bed around 4:00 AM. I waited a few minutes to see if he would go back to sleep. Finally I gave up and went to see what was upsetting him. As soon as I walked into his room he went hysterical. I got him out of his crib and he started thrashing around. He was running into the wall, throwing himself on the floor, trying to hit and kick me. He would pick up books and then drop them a few feet later. At first it was a little funny to see him so out of control but it soon started to really freak me out. Nothing Jared or I would do could calm him down. Finally after 45 minutes Joseph made us go to the basement and play Wii which finally settled him down but he was still up for another hour or so.
Not really sure what brought the devil to enter my son but I hope we don't see him again.

Snow Day

Last night the weatherman was predicting snow measuring in the feet to hit our house. We have the best stake presidency cause they decided last night to cancel all church meetings today!! I loved sleeping in today knowing I could stay in my jammies all day. Jared went to bed before the announcement so he would not believe me that church was canceled. Finally after 4 phone calls making sure we heard church was canceled he finally believed me. We enjoyed a day at home together as a family. We turned on Christmas tunes and started putting up our Christmas decorations. I figured since we didn't take our 4th of July decorations down til last week I should get an early start on Christmas.


While Jared was out shoveling our driveway Joseph and I went out and played in the snow. The storm must have changed directions because we only had 6-8 inches.

Joseph liked the snow much better this year and couldn't wait to get outside in it. He spent most of his time eating the snow and throwing "snowballs" He really thought the fact he could throw snow at other people was awesome.

After all the snow fun we had the best dinner in a long time. roast, mashed potatoes, rolls and best of all baby carrots!!! It was Jared's idea and it was super yummy!! Plus our house smelled great all day while it cooked.

A week of fun.

This week ended on days of fun. After being sick on Monday my mom was a little weary to take me out. Luckily on Wednesday my aunt Diana called and said she was at Belleview Park and that we should come and join her. My mom agreed so away we went.

I started by playing in the stream. I love water and can't seem to get enough of it. I was having a blast in it until I tried to walk up a little waterfall that was covered in Algae. Down I went and up I came covered in green gunk and sopping wet.

Next we headed over to ride the train. Lately I get very excited when I see a train and love to say "choo choo".

I don't know why I look scared in the picture cause I loved the train ride.

Notice the awesome pink swim diaper I'm rockin'. What can I say my mom shops at garage sales and can't always choose the color the diapers are. I don't care cause pink it currently my favorite color. I still wear my awesome pink crocs (as seen below) all the time.

After that it was off to the petting zoo. We saw cows, chickens, a pig, goat, ducks, and sheep -which were my favorite animal to pet.

I tried to get a better look at the pig but my mom kept telling me to stop climbing the fence.

Yesterday Grandpa Hendrickson and mom took to see the Rockies take on the Mets. I still love baseball and get excited every time I see the stadium. This last week of so I've started walking around the house cheering for the Rockies. Mom really needs to get a video of it cause it's super cute.

I talked my mom into letting me have purple hair for the game. I think it turned out awesome!! Everyone at the game thought it was super cute.

Also this week mom let me eat all of daddy's leftover birthday cake. She even let me have it for breakfast. Although I had to listen to her sing about how great she was cause she let me have chocolate cake.