Fall Randomness

The dog went belly up again

I was out in the back working in the garden when I saw Chex playing with what I thought was a mouse.  She was pawing and nipping at it, and in return it was jumping and scampering all over the grass.  I went over get a better look at what she was playing with and saw this godzilla like spider covered in babies!

"Porter Jeffrey Dr. Trioris"
This is the name Porter writes on his school papers.  He insists it's his real full name.  Thank you, Minecraft : )

Saw this guy at Wal-Mart.  

Hunter's camo, basketball shorts, and red OU cowboy boots.

Oklahoma is awesome!

Playing "restaurant"

It's tough to be a Jedi when your robe is too big

Date Night!

"Don't worry . . . I fix it!"

 Porter's class presents "The Morning Buzz" at school.
Porter's Line:  Bonjour, my name is Porter.  The greeting word for the week is Bonjour.

 Just FYI: This is what 545 lbs of corn flakes looks like. 

My kids have been all zen and meditative lately

The funniest firework ever : )

 This is how many shoes I had to pick up off the grass before I mowed the lawn!

Look at me!  Look at me!

Quentin and Chex put the boys on the bus every morning.

Sometimes it's hard being left at home everyday while you're brothers are off growing their brains : (

Chicken Parmesan with Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets for dinner.

 Sometimes I think I'm a genius : )

Someone left this card and box of Oreos for us as a Random Act of Kindness : )

John goes all Brawney Man and cuts down a tree in the backyard

Gabe launches a rocket into the church ceiling at Cubscouts : )

And now it's time for "isms"

You've probably read all of these on Facebook, but I have to document them here too, you know for posterity's sake and all that.

The other day I walked into the study and saw Porter hiding behind the rocking chair.  

Me: What are you doing Porter?

Porter: Hiding from the computer.

Me: What? Why?

Porter: It's frozen.

Me: Okay, so why are you hiding from it?

Porter: If it can't see me it'll unfreeze.

Me: You think the computer can see you?

Porter: Yes, and if it knows I'm here it won't work, so I'm hiding from it. 

It's Sunday morning and I'm all dolled up for church.  Quentin comes into my room and says, "Wow Mommy, you look like a princess!"  I'm floored!  Someone in this house of boys actually noticed the way I look!  My heart flutters and a feeling of what I can only assume is love fills my soul and I love the fact that I'm a mother.  Then my precious child comes over and kicks me in the shin and just like that reality is back.  Story of my life.

Me: Don't eat ice that's been in your underwear!

(Yes, I actually had to say this!)

Me: I'm making toast, does anyone else want some?
Child 1: Yes, please!
Child 2: My butt hurts.
Child 3: It's raining lightning on the house!
Funny, but they never covered this story problem in math class.  How many pieces of toast should I make?

Playing the game of Life today and Gabe lands on "get a baby girl." To which he replies, "Oh great, this is going to be so annoying!"