Chattahoochee Mama: October 2008

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October 2008

Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale

Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani released the first official photo of their new baby Zuma, 10 weeks old, on Gwen's website this week. He's definitely a cutie, and his name... well, what do you think of his name?

October 31, 2008 at 02:50 PM in Babies | Permalink | Comments (6)

Pumpkin Art

Here's a guy who takes pumpkin carving to a whole new level. In fact, Ray's pumpkins are actually more like sculptures... and you can see the rest of his creations [here]. He also offers a free tutuorial on his site that shows how you can create your very own pumpkin art. Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2008 at 08:59 AM in Holidays | Permalink | Comments (0)

New Baby in the Blogosphere!

There's a new baby over at Anna's house!

On Monday, my sweet blogging friend, Anna, gave birth to a beautiful boy named Kellan Daniel. Kellan joins 3 older siblings, which means he will be a very loved little baby. =)

Isn't he precious?

October 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM in Babies, Friends & Family | Permalink | Comments (2)

Hardcore Fans

I loved seeing all the fans that came decked out in their 80s garb... scrunchies, jean jackets, leg warmers, New Kids' buttons, and even crimped hair. It was like 1989 all over again.

October 30, 2008 at 12:38 PM in Friends & Family, Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

NKOTB Recap

Last night was a blast, and I have 8 billion pictures to prove it. Unfortunately, they're all on my real camera... so all you get today are a few from my phone cam. Here are some of the major events from the eve:

Natasha Bedingfield was awesome and a total surprise as the opening act
Lady GaGa, not so much
Got to eat at Cinco's Mexican Cantina for the 1st time
The scream factor was unbelievable - my eardrums are still pulsating
All of the bathrooms were for Women, even if they said Men
"Please don't go girl"
A semi-drunk woman spilled her beer all over my jeans and shoes in the bathroom =(
My sitter for the boys was incredible
Got home after midnight, much to the dismay of my body that shut down around 10 PM
Hanging out with girlfriends is therapeutic

October 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM in Music, Personal stories | Permalink | Comments (1)

NKOTB

October 29, 2008 at 09:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Natasha Bedingfield Is Rockin' As Opening Act

October 29, 2008 at 08:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Gals Pose By Graffiti'd Minivan

October 29, 2008 at 08:22 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tonight's The Night

If all goes as planned, this is who I will be seeing tonight at the Gwinnett Arena. I'm still wondering why on earth I let my friends talk me into this!

October 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM in Personal stories | Permalink | Comments (6)

Little Boys

Little boys come in all shapes and sizes,
Shy and adventurous, full of surprises,
With misshapen halos and mischievous grins,
Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins.

They'll keep you so busy, and yet all the while
Nothing can brighten the world like their smile.
And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy
Than a curious, active, and lovable boy.

October 28, 2008 at 01:47 PM in Parenting | Permalink | Comments (2)

Now Showing: Vacation Footage

On our vacation to Charleston, South Carolina this past August, we shot some film footage of our trip on a vintage super 8 camera. We finally got the film back from the processing center and uploaded to Vimeo. Here's a taste of our experience.

October 28, 2008 at 11:36 AM in Family, Travel | Permalink | Comments (5)

My Little Monkey

October 28, 2008 at 09:40 AM in Chillin Like Dylan | Permalink | Comments (0)

Another Boy Moment

Here are a few things that Wyatt currently finds amusing:

Poo
Pretending that his Horsey is poo-ing on his Batman
Calling a bad guy a "poopy head" (which apparently he heard his friend Caleb say at school)
Saying pee-pee and poo-poo in the same sentence

So yes, we had a little talk and this is how it went:

Me: Honey, I don't want you to say things like that.

Wyatt: Like what?

Me: Like poo, or poopy head, or anything about poo-ing in general. I don't want you to use that word unless you have to go.

Wyatt: But it's funny.

Me: No, it's not. It's rude, and gross. And unacceptable talk in this family. I don't want to hear you say it again. Do you understand?

Wyatt: Okay Mommy. I'm sorry.

Me: Thank you, Honey.

Wyatt: But Mommy?

Me: Yes?

Wyatt: It's just so funny...

October 28, 2008 at 07:30 AM in Wyattisms | Permalink | Comments (5)

The Ultimate Guide to Living Green

Going "green" has become so fashionable that just about everyone claims that they do it. Me included. But I just read a book over the weekend that really opened my eyes in regards to living green. Sloan Barnett, a journalist and contributor to NBC's Today show, recently wrote a book called, Green Goes with Everything. It's about how we can help our families, our children, and our planet... by creating healthier homes.

It's more of a guidebook... I'll let you read the really good stuff for yourself, but I pulled a few energy saving tips out of my notes that I'll pass along:

Unplug your cell phone charger when not in use. Cell phone charges keep drawing power and wasting energy even after the phone is fully charged.
Plug all your entertainment equipment into one powerstrip and snap it off when you're not actually using them.
Stick a dollar bill between the fridge and door in several places; if it pulls out without tugging it means the rubber gaskets that seal the door are shot and are wasting energy. Replace them.
Only run the dishwasher when it is completely full, and let the dishes air dry by turning off the power dry feature.
Replace your lightbulbs with energy-efficient and long-lasting fluorescent bulbs.

October 27, 2008 at 01:26 PM in Environment | Permalink | Comments (1)

Healthy Halloween

If you haven't already stocked up on candy for October 31st, consider going a healthier route this year. These Yummy Earth Lollipops are so delicious that your trick-or-treaters won't think they've been cheated by getting a healthy treat.=)

I love that there are some wonderful products out there that prove you don't have to compromise great taste for healthy convictions. And these pops are one of our family's personal faves. You can buy them in 1lb bulk bags at Whole Foods, Navan Foods, or any of these other locations.

October 27, 2008 at 09:44 AM in Allergies, Food, Gluten-Free, Holidays | Permalink | Comments (1)

"Bunky Punkin"

At the pumpkin patch, Dylan found a bumpy pumpkin that he carried around saying, "my bunky punkin." Is it just me or is this stage of talking the most adorable thing in the world?

Pooky_punkin

October 27, 2008 at 07:30 AM in Chillin Like Dylan | Permalink | Comments (3)

Keeping My Babies

My 4 ½ year old son, Wyatt, loves to tell us stories about when he was baby. I love listening to his tales for 2 reasons. First, he always recalls his memory of infanthood like it was yesterday, including life in the womb. And second, he always prefaces them like this:

When I was a little baby like Dylan, and Dylan was a big boy like me...

[More at Deep South Moms]

October 24, 2008 at 08:46 AM in Personal stories | Permalink

Lunch Date With Lil' Dyl

After the gym today, Dylan and I had a little lunch date at the cafe across the street, where we split a Greek Salad and a Banana Strawberry Smoothie. He's actually quite the conversationalist... when he's not concentrated on guzzling down his "shoobie."

October 23, 2008 at 02:11 PM in Chillin Like Dylan | Permalink | Comments (1)

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm so grateful for my niece Sadie and for the 3 days I got to spend with her last week. I know I keep saying this, but she is really such a sweet and happy baby... I swear she smiled at me at least a dozen times (and not the kind of smiles you're thinking of =). Wyatt and Dylan were such cutie pies, cuddling up with Sadie and often fighting over who was going to get to hold her.

In top photo: Me (looking a little haggardly), Tiffany (looking gorgeous as always), and my Mom (looking proud to be sitting next to her first granddaughter)

October 23, 2008 at 08:02 AM in Thankful Thursday | Permalink | Comments (8)

Confession of the Hour

Wyatt brought home a goody bag from school the other day. It was filled with treats he is allergic to, so I tossed the bag in the trash. Later I found the bag hanging out the side of the can, just holding on by a corner. I pushed it deep inside and closed the lid, but not before sneaking out the 3 candy corns inside. This is why I don't allow candy in my house... I can't be trusted, even if it's in the trash!

What's your favorite Halloween candy?

October 22, 2008 at 03:25 PM in Personal stories | Permalink | Comments (12)

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