Embrace the Camera

It's been a long week, but it was nice to hang out at the house this evening. Although nobody would cooperate with my cuddling on them for very long.

So I snapped a couple of pics in the few seconds they would sit still (kind of) for our Embrace the Camera day. If you haven't checked it out yet, here's the site where my friends and I got the idea for the Embrace:




And this week is extra special- you need to check out her blog! Yesterday's video made me cry like a baby.  (Shout out here to a former coworker and fellow blogger who's also a big ol' crybaby and isn't afraid to say it. Check out her blog at Independently Weltha )

Anyway, back to my Embrace:

Poor Jacob didn't get into the act, but here is the video from their school assembly today. He worked hard on that choreography. The moonwalk at the end makes it worth watching the whole thing. lol

A Night Out

So after a little chat with a MOM friend of mine, Randy and I recently decided that we each deserved a night out once a week. So tonight, my friend Rachel and I grabbed dinner at Texas Roadhouse, and engaged in our favorite activity- shopping at Target! Too bad I was still wearing my heels from work.

We planned on Tami going with us, but she wasn't feeling well. Boo! Hope she's better soon and can go with us next time.

Rachel:

Today should be What She Wore Wednesday, but I didn't see my "she" until she was in bed. She was in bed when I left, and in bed when I got home. Only bad part about a night out- missed all of my babies. But it does make us all appreciate each other more, right? 

I'm Going to Hell

A friend once told me not only was I going to hell, but I have a fast pass to the front of the line. Kind of like what you get at Disneyland.

Today's random thought is a great example of why I'm in the fast lane.

First, let me be very VERY clear: the catastrophe in Japan is a horrible tragedy. The loss of life and the thought of those people suffering breaks my heart. It truly does.

But.

I was listening to an interview on the radio from Japan. Someone was looking for his missing wife and child. (Horrible-I can't even imagine.) And they said he was handing out descriptions of them.

*pause*

Let me guess: dark complexion? dark, almond shaped eyes? dark hair?

I mean, really? How helpful is that going to be? I know it's not funny-funny, but you have to admit it's kind of pause-for-thought funny.

Kisses!

Finally, they show some real affection. They don't fight much, but I've been waiting for this while watching the other (albeit older) twins get to this point.

I know it looks like she's about to bite his nose off, but trust me it all worked out. I just had trouble timing it right. :)

Happy Sale Day!

Today was the big, semi-annual TMOMs sale. Our girls did a fantastic job this year, especially with publicity. Here is our spot on Channel 6 news:

News On 6 TMOM story

I didn't buy much big stuff. Well, I got a side by side stroller, but I only had to pay $30. Great deal!

I picked up some cute clothes, including one or two things for Abria and Zanissa. Sure makes the clothes budget go a lot further.

I had dinner last night after I unloaded my stuff with two MOM friends and lunch today with another MOM friend. It was nice to get to talk to them when we weren't in a huge group. Chit chat was definitely the best part of the event!

Anti Blog

No blog tonight.

Watched "The Hangover" with Randy- I needed the laugh. Boy, did I need to laugh. Sigh. Please pray for my family.

Separation Anxiety

The babies have developed a little separation anxiety. I don't remember it ever being so bad with any of the boys, but it could just be that it's harder when there are two little widgets following you to the door crying.

And when I get home-holy guacamole!

Jake and Jack still usually run out to greet me. And the babies are standing at the door, already crying to be picked up. I secretly like it a little that they are so happy to see me. But I need to remember to use the restroom before I leave work, because it takes forever to get a chance once I get home.

Today they were especially clingy. I bribed them with "cookies" (animal crackers) so I could get the lasagna in the oven. They ate so many though, that I'm sure that part of the problem was just that they were hungry. And they still ate a TON of lasagna. Like, an impressive amount.

All in all, there are worse problems to have.

    (See her little leg sticking out? Silly girl.)