Ate Cookie, Nipped Makers (see background)

Atticus made a cookie for Santa. It was huge. Apparently he thinks we are the only house feeding the fat man.

Words of Wisdom

Atticus has been dropping knowledge again, and darn if it isn't funny stuff. Here are just a few of the gems he's laid on us lately:

*Blue is my favorite color because I have blue shirts.

*I can't write because I'm not an artist. That's why I'm not a grow-up yet.

*Do you want a beer?

*I made a shopping list, eggs, macaroni and cheese, cookies, and wine-ade. I sure wish we had more chicken.

*Where the hell is the phone?

*I was a cookie, but now I'm pie. I can change.

*Daddy get mad, just like Donald Duck.

*May I please open a present now?

*Soda is for breakfast.

*I drawed in my belly button.

*Papa has sand in his ears.

*That made me scream like a little girl.

*I'm made of bones, brains, skin and farts. So is Zane. And Mickey Mouse.

There's more- stay tuned!

Beautiful Boys:

Zane turned 10 months old today. Here are some pics of him and his big brother.

Brothers In Arms

Simple Pleasures

Snowfalls

Beauty Blocks Age


Night Night With TT

A New Look

As you can see, I am messing around with a new look. What do you think? I'm having a little trouble getting some of the add-ons I had before, like a favicon or haloscan, to work. Hence, my changing this blog before the big one.

So what's the verdict?

'Tis the Season

I've come to terms with the fact that I am by far the ugliest member of my family. I'm actually okay with this, because it means that my wife and kids are extremely attractive.

Here we are the day after Black Friday, so Grey Saturday I guess, getting ready to do a little shopping and have a drink or two.

Double Time

Zane has officially doubled the amount of time that we've known of his pending and official existence. He turned 9 months old yesterday. As his father I felt it my duty to buy him his first beer.

Cheers Zane!

Honeaween @ Disneyland Resort

We spent Halloween at Disneyland. We'll be back. It was safe and fun. And tiring.
Click here for more photos!

The Frog, Mad Hatter & Alice

ABC's by Atticus

Park Action

Boys @ The Park

Nosey Neighbors

8 Months

See, I told you it goes fast. 8 months and counting. The boy is growing like a weed.

For Kim

Kim was concerned that a day in a chicken costume might scar a young boy. Nonsense. A little imagination never hurt anyone.


Nobody here but us chickens.

Nana Pop-Ins

Nana came for a visit this past weekend. It was great having her here. I actually slept past 6:30- it was like a dream. Thanks Mom

Babysitter in a Box

Thank you television.

You have graced our home with periods of quiet and moments of freedom that no other avenue has alloted us. You have taught our boys things that would require time and effort from us. You encourage them to think for themselves, read books and respect others. They know how to turn you on and off, change your channels, pause your tivo (thank you to tivo also), and hook videogames into you. They love you.

I miss you television.
xoxo

Atticus the Philosopher

I'm beginning to think that Atticus knows something I don't. He has been dropping bits of knowledge around here faster than the Raiders can drop passes.

Here are but a few of the gems I've heard this week:

-Daddy, you're a genius! (said as he walked behind me, apparently amazed at how I stacked more grocery bags than advisable into my arms so as not to necessitate a second trip to the car)

-I wish I was a Cowboy (said out of the blue while riding in the car, I asked him why, and he replied)so I can say yippie-ky-yay, like the song.

-I want a corn on the cob with two sticks, so I can eat it like this (shows how he would eat corn), and a corn dog with just one stick, because I only need to hold it with one hand. And no sticks in my lemonade. (his order to waiter at dinner tonight)

-I need someone's help (talking to me and Anthony as he came out of the computer room). My game is messing up. (what's it doing we asked, to which he replied) It's freaking me out.

-If you need help just let me know. That's my job.(to Tricia when she needed light to see the laptop screen)

-My dream is to eat pizza...and play games...and ride rides...at Disneyland. And don't forget about winning tickets. (when asked what he might dream about)

-I want my own milk, yours has germs in it already. (to Tricia when she tried to convince him to dip his oreo in her glass)

-Babies sing their own song, don't you know that Daddy? (when I asked him if Zane's "singing" was the same song that he was making up in the car)

-(whenever he pretends to be something or somebody else and you ask him if he is that person or thing he gets very serious)No, it's me. Atticus.

The Science of Sleeping & Bouncing

The Last 3 Days in Photos

I'm not sure if Atticus is a Ninja or an oak tree, but he's having fun.

We tend to hide in the dark whenever the Steelers lose.


Yep, that's the dog's toy.

Loch Ness? Bigfoot? Everyday stuff. Zane asleep in his crib? Had to take a picture.

Somebody & Somebody Else (I feel like Family Circus) found some ice cream.

Filling Up the Bandwagon

Anthony came over to join me and Atticus in cheering on the Steelers. Everything was going swimmingly until Pittsburgh self-destructed.

Now they are 1-2. They have a bye next week. The season starts fresh then. It better.