Taft in a Basket

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You get what you Pay For

I can't help but post this...I thought/think it is so hilarious. I have been on the computer for about half an hour because Eric has been snuggling Taft to sleep...Or so I thought. I heard something in his room so I went it and this is what I found.

Yes, that would be Eric...Passed out. Didn't even stir when the flash went off.:)

Closer...yes, he is still sleeping and Taft is playing. Classic. He is seriously worn out from a couple of weeks of busy days and nights. Here is to 2 weeks off of work and some good quality family time.

Tagged

1. Where is your cell phone? I can't see it right now, but I am sure it is either in my purse, Taft's Diaper bag or on the counter.
2. Where is your significant other? He just walked in the room.
3. Your hair color? Natural for the most part....Brown with a few red low lights.
4. Your Mother? On call for 24 hours. Getting ready to play host to the family! Yea!!!!
5. Your Father? Refereeing tournament games all day! But soon to take soem serious time off to spend with the family!
6. Your favorite thing? Right now (and probably forever) Taft's laugh.
7. Your dream last night? About missionary work...the missionaries came over for dinner last night and they showed us some new tactics for missionary work...well I mastered them in my dream last night.
8. Your dream/goal? Long term...endure well! Short term? Survive!
9. The room your in? Computer/office room
10. Your hobby? anything that is relaxing...
11. Your fear? Head on collision
12. Where do you want to be in six year? Still being able to pay my house note, and having 1 or two more kids.
13. Where were you last night? At my mom's house while my gracious husband was installing her new microwave and refrigerator.
14. What your not? Free spirited.
15. One of your wish list items? A new pair of running shoes...so I can join the rest of the family in finally losing the baby weight.
16. Where you grew up? Vidor, Tx
17. The last thing you did? Help Eric change a stinky diaper (i guess washing my hands technically).
18. What are you wearing? My Jammies and slippers.
19. You TV? Not big enough according to the bro in law and father in law and not on!
20. Your pet? Domestic...Not in this lifetime! Wild...deer, coyote, racoons, etc.
21. Your computer? Not enough memory but soon to be remedied.
22. Your mood? Somewhat anxious...want to do somethings that I think won't get done!
23. Missing someone? My grandpa Simpson.
24. Your car? Civic with plenty of wear and tear!
25. Something your not wearing? Well since you asked...a bra! (wink wink)
26. Favorite store? For most things....Target!
27. Your summer? New experience with a baby!
28. Love someone? Of course...Eric, Taft and many others.
29. Favorite color? Anything vibrant
30. Last time you laughed? At Eric getting ready to change Taft's diaper...chemical mask and all!
31. Last time you cried? Probably Thursday night watching the Hallmark movie "moonlight and mistletoe"

Tagg you are it..if you have time....KIM, MELISSA, KRISTINA, & MOM!

Taft 1st experience with Snow

This morning we woke up to precipitation that we are not used to seeing as southerners. The white stuff starting falling last night and stuck long enough for us to snap a few pictures. So, here is to a white Dec. 11th and an 80 degree Christmas Day! (we'll take it when we can get it, especially if Daddy can snuggle with us later into the morning!)

Some Pictures of the Boy

Taft is ready for this photo shoot to be over!

Taft is always pretty happy.

Taft is sitting up quite nicely these days!

Two posts in one day....

I know what you are thinking...slow down Teresa...not too much at a time. But, I can't resist. Tonight Taft and I attended Eric's basketball games. He is coaching the 8th grade basketball team, so tonight we attended their 1st game of the season. I enjoyed myself and Taft enjoyed it, too, but it is inevitable...someone is going to complain the whole game and ruin it. So, here is how it played out...

The game was rough. The kids didn't play as well as they needed to in order to win. They threw the ball away, didn't rebound never followed their shot, and fouled a fair amount. Anyway, as I was sitting in the stands I was priviledged to some conversation that might not have been meant for me to hear. But, I couldn't resist listening after the 1st comment was made by a lady regarding the coach. She simply stated that all they did in practice was shoot 3 pointers so that is why they weren't doing well in the other areas(Paraphrased). I simply thought to myself...don't take it personal...she doesn't know you are the coaches wife. My natural insticts were to let her have it, but I kept quiet interested to see if she would say anything else about "the coach." Sure enough a few minutes later a man makes a comment that he didn't understand why the kids weren't looking behind them to see what was going on elsewhere on the court. So madam talks a lot pipes in and says, "It's because of that young man over there." Since I was sitting in front of her and didn't see her point to Eric, I told myself to calm down and let it go, because I didn't know for sure if she really was talking about Eric. BUt, now I am definitely interested in what she will say next, so I am now paying close attention to her conversation that she is not whispering. So, later on the same gentleman states again that he didn't know the Spanish teacher was the coach. He met him in the office today and he(Eric) introduced himself and informed the man that he was his daughter's spanish teacher and she was a good kid. It made me proud that Eric is always so positive with parents and that he genuinely cares that his students learn more than just spanish. Well, my pride bubble was quickly bursted when the other lady said. "Well this is what we get for having a spanish teacher for a coach...I wonder if he can even speak spanish." Well, this girl had had all she could take and this was it....So, I simply turn around and say, "Actually he can speak spanish. And what do you expect from him when the town has no little dribblers program and this is some of the kids first experience playing basketball?" I said it without attitude, but with sincere hurt in my voice. I am not sure if she picked up on the fact that she was ripping apart the coach right in front of his wife, but she didn't say anything else about him.

I am not sure if I handled this the best way, but let me just say that I did a lot better than I could have, because part of me was ready to give her "the look" and wave the finger as I told her to shut her mouth until she actually knew what she was talking about.

So, here is to my wonderful husband Eric who has a gift with kids and a way with optimism and kindness...I can't think of a better person to be a teacher/coach than a man who is full of kindness, love, patience and optimism. You are amazing and I love you!

Santa Baby

Taft made for a cute temporary decoration at Grandma & Grandpa Simpson's while they put up their Christmas tree. He is excited to be Santa's helper this year!