I Hope You Don't Have Dial-Up...

...because you're sure going to hate missing all of these photos!

I Heart Mom

Frankie knows who loves him.

Spoiled Rotten At Grandma & Grandpa's House

Last week we traveled to Dallas to see Grandma and Grandpa. Here are some of our favorite photos from the trip! Just for the sake of making excuses, this is the reason why I haven't posted anything in over a week.

I was a little disturbed at how much Frankie looked like my dad in this photograph. Perhaps it's the smug expression? I included the insert for comparison, although one of his baby pictures might be a better match.

Grandma and Grandpa share a photo op with our star.

With Auntie Yaya.

With cuz Elena - she's the one in the tutu.

With Uncle Brian.

Scandal during step aerobics! New moves stolen!

With our friend Frankie.

Swing Time

Frankie loves the new swing that Juston installed in our backyard.

Photo EXPLOSION!

I said there would be pictures, and I always deliver.

Frankie and Juston engage in some face grabbing.

Frankie meets Dyson. The things Juston loves in this world, in descending order: me, Frankie, Bridget, this vaccum.

Frankie in his "Huck Finn" hat. The doctor said that his nose is yellow because of the carrots and sweet potatoes.

We picked up this beauty at the East Atlanta Antiques Bazaar. It's going to hang next to my desk and inspire me.

Bridget appears to be smiling, but don't let that fool you. Wearing clothing is actually a punishment for her. She hates it.

Success!

It's not much, but here's the first video. We need to work out the compression issue so that it'll play better, but it's late and I'm tired. So deal with it, and be patient as the huge file downloads.

New Camera!

Finally, some new photographs! I got a new Canon PowerShot SD1000, and since I'm still trying to figure out all of its few features, a couple of the photos are out of focus, but I think you'll forgive me when you see how cute they are!

Since our bathtub drain leaks and we haven't fixed it yet, Frankie gets to bath in the duck.

Aren't my kids just the cutest?

I took some short videos with my camera, but YouTube won't let me sign up for some reason. Once I get that figured out, I'll try a video! Get after Juston if you want some fancy edited HD thing.

Birthday Party!

A couple of weeks ago, I took Frankie to a birthday party - it was the first one he'd attended. Catch is, this one was for a dog. Here's a photo of Frankie getting loved by the birthday girl, Miss Piggy.

Woman at Work

This blog is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION! I made the mistake of changing my template...and let me tell you, it's much more difficult now. The wsysiwyg editor is much more difficult than just writing in simple HTML, or at least my computer seems to think so, so as I figure out how do things, there will be changes all over the place. Also, I might be working a LOT over the next couple of weeks - I have to go in today to get started on a couple of projects, so I'm not sure how ofter I'll update. Just a word of warning. Have a good day!

Bugs

Last week we went to the Botannical Gardens here in Atlanta and my friend Laura was kind enough to take a couple of photos with her camera. I figure they'll have to stave off the 'Frankie Vultures' for at least a little bit longer since the pickins' have been slim lately.

Frankie makes his best bug face.

We got grass in our backyard last week! Woooo! And it looks like some work is coming down my pipeline at megacorp, so I can afford that new point and shoot after all. Pictures soon - your patience will be greatly rewarded.

Cripes!

I almost forgot!

Happy Nsync-o De Mayo!

Oh, that Atlanta Ward...

Okay, so it's really the stake...
Our Stake President, Tony Parker, is in a little blurb (I'd call it a video podcast, but trust me, I worked for the church audiovisual department-they aren't that hip) over on mormon.org. I don't feel like re-typing all the info, so go over to Laura Pryzbyla's blog and follow her link.
Critique: I do wish that they would've put his name first because I would've automatically assumed he was an actor if I did not know him. Pres. Parker has that 'Baptist preacher - Hallelujah!' thing down.



By the way, who watched "The Mormons" on Frontline? I've heard a lot of criticisms, and there's no shortage of blog discussions about it. I'm about 3/4 of the way finished and I think it's amazing. I could be the only one...but I've been riveted every time it's been on my television. It's also given me a strong testimony of the DVR. They are true; everyone should seek to have one in his or her own home.

Finally an Update!

I went to purchase a new camera today, but they were SOLD OUT of the one I want to buy. Therefore, I'm going to have to get it from the interweb, which might take a bit longer. The good news, though, is that I've decided to throw caution to the wind and make a $200+ purchase. Thus I will feel guilty and take massive amounts of photographs to make up for spending so much on one item. In turn, you get lots of pictures of Frankie in all sorts of predicaments...sitting in his high chair....playing in his exersaucer....sitting in his stroller....lying on the floor...you get the idea.


Until then, enjoy these rather old photographs of my other child when she was but a wee pup. Now she's an eighteen pound terrorist.
Cheers.

And just in case you were wondering, this is why they really created photoshop.

I made it into a commercial!

Go HERE and click on "Play Video." (Hint: It's right underneath the photo of Robert Osborne.) This is a commercial for the TCM Guest Programmer competition. I got a really good free cupcake from craft services for my fantastic acting. And don't blink- you might miss me, even though I do pop up a couple of times. I'm the one in the green sweater.

Creative Freeze

I need some help. I bought a pack of fresh, white onesies for the summer, but I can't decide what to put on them! I've been known to put iron-on transfers on onesies, most famously my "Frankie Says Relax" onesie. I need some ideas...I'm drawing a serious blank this time around. I'm thinking I'll make him an Oingo Boingo onesie, and perhaps another "Frankie Says Relax" along with a "Future CPA" onesie or something like that. What do you think? Any other ideas?

My camera broke. It's totally dead, won't turn on at all. I guess that there won't be many pictures in the near future.

Frankie's been a busy boy this week...

...laying tile on the screened porch...

... and reading a little Jean Kilbourne (upside down, no less!)

Everyone should read that book, especially young women; it's called Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel. In short, it's about how advertising targets women and the insiduous messages that are often hidden in seemingly harmless ads. I recommend it a lot on other blogs when people ask about feminist literature, although it's probably more accessible than your typical academic fare. For those of you not into the reading, Kilbourne actually made a movie of it titled "Killing Us Softly", which is also excellent. She made her first installment in 1979 and has updated it twice since then. I picked up the book and re-read the introduction earlier this week and remembered how much I enjoyed reading it for the first time just over two years ago. Frankie picked it up today and trashed a couple of pages. I wish I'd gotten my hands on it when I was fifteen or so; it might've changed my life at that time. Alas, I'm getting a bit old, but I'm starting my son young!

P.S. My camera decided to die a premature death, so my blog might be a bit more bare until I resolve the situation or until I win the lotto. I think that there's a better chance of Bridget learning to do taxes.

The Easter Fashion Show, Frankie Style

Yes, the shirt is pink. And yes, that is a little tie. What a dapper young man.

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Last night, Juston attended the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters premiere. It was a star-studded event, as far as Adult Swim events go. Juston had a great time and arrived home at 1 AM after partying with Tim and Eric, Seth Green, and the crazy people at ATHF. Juston worked on the film, but didn't make the credits. (He's not credited as Dick Rindlesbach, either.) I'm bummed that I didn't get to go, but I think that Juston had enough fun for the two of us.

The Plaza Theater marquee

Master Shake on the green carpet

Juston and Inignokt

Space Ghost interviews Tim and Eric.

Juston with Tim Heidecker. When Juston met Eric, Tim's partner, he said "My wife is a huge fan." Eric replied, "And you aren't?" Way to represent, Juston.

Why Do I Always Have To Come Up With Titles?

I caved in and got a bumbo seat. The children on the box look so happy sitting in their bumbos. Frankie looks midly annoyed, but he tolerates it well.

Sometimes I call Frankie 'Bat Boy' because of his huge eyes. I thought 'Nosferatu!' when I first saw this photo..as in Max Schreck or Klaus Kinski in the two films of the same name. Love that Herzog.

Ridin' Dirrty Diaper.

Public Input!

I know that only a few people read this blog, but I need some help choosing my summer shoes. I've narrowed the field to three pairs...but I can't decide and I can only afford one! Please leave a comment and let me know which ones you like best.

Pair #1 - I think I'm in love

Pair #2 - Love the peep toe concept on a canvas shoe

Pair #3 - Owls!

Your help is greatly appreciated. And if anyone just feels like sending a pair of shoes my way...I wear a size 7. Thanks!

Playtime

Frankie has trouble sitting on his own. It's not that he can't do it, it's more as though he just doesn't care to do it. In order to motivate him to sit without being forced, I put him in his boppy and motivated him to play with his ball. Cuteness and trunk strengthening all in one!

Cool, baby

Today we got Frankie a pair of sunglasses...the lady at the store told me that Frankie wouldn't be ready for spring without a pair. And I fell for it, but he looks so cute it makes me giggle!

April 17th

Mark your calendars...it's Ben & Jerry's FREE CONE DAY!!!!!!!!!!! (Can you tell I'm excited?) I'm putting this up not only to inform everyone else, but to make sure that I myself do not forget. So go get your free, yummy ice cream and patronize a business that seems to actually have some corporate values. Oh wait, that would require buying stuff. I guess you can also buy stuff, if you're that way inclined.

The Easter Bunny Cometh

While 'spring cleaning' today, I forced Frankie to join in the spirit of the season by wearing rabbit-themed headgear.

Photo Amalgam

Frankie plays on the bathroom rug, the funnest place in the whole house to play!

Bridget snogs Frankie. It's not as dirty as it sounds, but it's definitely as wet.

And here's the photo that we like to pretend is special for some reason...the baby just happened to move, which made it a happy accident.

And finally, Bridget after getting a shower. There's nothing more pathetic than a trapped, wet pug.

For those of you who have influence, pester Juston. He's working on a flashy HD video of Frankie for this blog. Soon you'll get baby in action, but we have to make it happen first!

I covet, oh how I covet...

Today we found our dream loft. It's a three bedroom, two bathroom in Atlanta's historic Castleberry Hill district. Here's a link so that you can take a gander. (Note: the pictures on the link are outdated, as is the price on the page. It's decorated better now, although you get an idea of the greatness of this loft from the photographs.) We're setting up a donation fund to get Mary and Juston and Frankie a loft. Donations of any size are acceptable, although we do appreciate gifts of $100,000 or more, since the asking price is $355,000. That's a steal for comparable properties in the area. Just think of what you could do for our family with a mere 100 grand - create instant happiness and eternal indebtedness and gratitude in the hearts of three people and one pug.

Foot Fetish

Frankie loves his feet. His new favorite trick is to mercilessly rip his socks from them. I snapped this photo when he decided to play with them mid-diaper change.

Hair Oh My!

I got a new hairdo. The photo doesn't do the color justice; it's BRIGHT red. I love it.

It looks a bit like Yu-Gi-O's hair, dontcha think?

My Little Carnivore

Frankie celebrates his first meal of meat (aka pureed turkey) by raising his spoon in honor of all the little, delicious animals out there.