Dinner conversation that led to a haircut.

 Beetle had his hair cut yesterday. When Beetle walked in the door from work, Simon ran to him like he does everyday. Once he noticed Beetles hair he thought a stranger was holding him, he was so sad and held his arms out for me to take him. Beetle wouldn't let him go so Simon just kept staring at him. He would switch from frowning to looking at Beetle like "who are you?".

Beetle's hair has been long for quite some time. It took Simon a good half hour to warm up to him and realize that Beetle was still the same Daddy.

And now the reason behind the haircut......

A couple of nights ago we all sat down for dinner. This was our family conversation,
Benson: Mom, I know the reason you married Dad.
Me: Why?
Benson: Because your so pretty and he's so ugly.
~Awkward Silence~
Me: Wow, that's a weird reason and it's also not very nice.
Benson: But he really is Ugly Mom, he looks like Nacho Libre.
Annabelle: Benson, it's okay if Dad is ugly, at least he has a good personality and at least he's nice.
~more Awkward Silence~
Beetle (while slamming his fork on the table): I AM NOT UGLY! AND I AM SITTING RIGHT HERE!

Later that night:
Beetle: Mindy, I think it's time I get my hair cut.
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Simon...in 2 yrs.

I found this while going through my cedar chest yesterday. To think I had anything to do with Simon's cuteness, I was wrong! I can not believe how much he looks like Beetle. Same nose, eyes, cheeks, and HAIR.

This Weekend

We had some tummy time.

Beetle and Simon mowed the lawn together. Good thing Beetles hair is so long, Simon was hanging on for dear life with two fist fulls of it.

We cleaned out our storage unit, why I didn't have my camera for this I don't know, because it was a sight to see. We sifted through our stuff and sent a whole truck load to Savers. I am so happy we are done with having a storage unit : )

Beetle worked on our fence, it's coming a long slowly but surely, he finished the gate on Saturday night. I am getting so excited, we have looked forward to a fenced yard for so many years.


We had a cousin party to make up for Benson's birthday party being cancelled. My kids are so lucky to have so many cousins around their same age. Things get pretty crazy and LOUD when they get together, poor Millie was wondering what was wrong with everyone, she said "Ninny I can't go downstairs it too loud and hurt my ears."

We tied balloons to all the kids ankles and they tried tagging/popping each others balloons, they loved it!

We also enjoyed our little Brigham, he is getting so much more alert and has even started smiling a little. I am going to try and catch one on camera this week. For now I will take pictures of his serious look.

Luigi Cake

 Benson requested a Luigi cake for his Birthday, and Luigi is what he got! Who made this AWESOME cake you say??

Marrrio!

Before you get creeped out -- Beetle found a pack of adhesive mustaches online for 75cents. We all know this guy loves a good deal and he knows his boys all too well, they were stoked and immediately went in to theatrical mode once the mustaches were on.

Beetle Mario Dad should be proud. He is a great cake maker and he knows what will make his kids happy.

I LOVE ME

                                                    Happy 7th Birthday to our sweet Benson!

We tried celebrating with the family yesterday but how dare us try and celebrate one day early! Benson threw up an hour before the party was supposed to start, so we called everyone and cancelled. He was so sad, he kept saying "I'm really not sick." I told him he was lucky because now his birthday has turned in to a three day celebration. The good news is he is feeling great today, so we will be singing Happy Birthday!

Benson has been looking forward to his birthday for the last few weeks, he even made signs and "I Love Me." was one of them. I may be more prone to crying these days, but this sign really brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy that he "loves me." and I hope he always does.