Thursday, July 31, 2008

Strike A Pose

Apparently, these two had a little impromptu photo session with my camera phone last weekend! What a joy it was to find these pictures of two of the biggest Goof Balls I know...




Instead of stating the obvious, I thought I would draw it...Little Devils!



Love you both!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Baby's Got Some New Overalls Y'all

This morning while I was getting ready, I overheard the hubby and Cookie just laughing away. Together they create the most infectious laugh. I peeked my head in to find Cookie dressed liked this...



And then found myself having the following conversation with the hubby...

Hubby: See Honey they are perfect for Cookie, for Mommy's not so much

RM: Oh Honey, you loved my big girl pants aka overalls

Hubby: Nope not really

Okay so here is a little bit of a background. The hubby is not much of a fashion kind of guy. Give that boy a pair of khaki's, crocs, t-shirt and an Astros cap and he is one happy little camper. Since 1997, he has never questioned my fashion sense [what little I have, thanks to Lucky Magazine] that is until November 18, 2001. You know the day after we said our marriage vows and apparently the day when those little things that have been bugging you about one another are discussed...such as my overalls! For me I layed down the law on tooting, it was not to be within the same room at anytime. That lasted a good...60 seconds.

[Side Note: Here is a little tip for all of your tootin' hubby's, I recently established "No Tooting" zones in the Cook household. They are basically everywhere except for OUTSIDE. You should try them they work really well.]

Now looking back on my overall wearing 90's years I have to admit he was right, they weren't that great looking. I found that out the hard way when I made the mistake of trying to squeeze into them during my third trimester of pregnancy. Pregnancy and overalls not a very good combination.

Oh that hubby you may think that I tune you out sometimes and that I don't take your advice, but you were right on this one. Okay there is your one Right Moment for the year, now go and enjoy it. I will be at home pulling out the overalls and finally putting them to rest. Yes I have to admit, a year ago I gave you one pair, but I secretly kept another just in case they...came back in style.

As for my Yoga pants and cotton T's, if you have a comment just wait a few year and then tell me! I am enjoying this trend a little to much right now.

Love You!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Monday, July 28, 2008

83 and Another Year Wiser

This past weekend we all got together to celebrate the birthday of the one the only..."Grandfather Sir."

It was a great celebration! Of course in true Collins Fashion we rounded out the night with everyone sharing their best "Pootin'" stories. Now if you don't know what "pootin'" is well then I will let you just ponder that one...let's just say it rhymes with Tootin'.

In preparation for Granddaddy's birthday, we pondered a lot about what to get the young man and most importantly how do you light 83 candles. By the end of the week we had it all worked out. Cathy & Chris detailed Granddaddy's truck that by the way is three years old and has a whopping 7,000 miles on it and the rest of the gang installed ceiling fans outside. As for the candle we found the thickest one Grandma had in her candle stick and WA LA...Happy Birthday to you





Introducing Aunt Joan and Uncle Dave-O



Monday, July 21, 2008

Diva In Training

Oh the good life. Lounging by the pool by day and...




Putting together the perfect outfit for a night out on the town.



Sisters by Chance, Friends by Choice