Farewell Ratties

So a while back I did a post about poor Flower. On Sunday she passed away. She was the last of the rats. She will be missed. She was a good rat but I think she was really sick and I'm glad she isn't suffering anymore. She actually stuck around longer than I thought she would. Anyway, it was a good two and a half years.

Five Years

Today is our five year anniversary. I decided to make something for Travis this year instead of buying something. (I did buy the marbles but they were only a dollar.) Travis told me about this marble game that his Great Grandpa?? made for the kids and it sounded like one that my dad made for us when we were kids. It's not real pretty but it works and Travis said he loves it. I don't know how long it will last though because Mason decided that he thinks it pretty cool to but he doesn't understand that it's made of cardboard and isn't very sturdy.

I also made a special breakfast this morning. Special for us anyway. Blueberry and plain pancakes with cool whip, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew. It was really yummy. Mason really liked his. He thought it was cool that the raspberries fit over his fingers.

I love my little family. I couldn't ask for a better husband and little boy. They mean the world to me and I am so blessed to have them both in my life.

Hugs all around

Last week when Travis got home from school, Mason went up to him and have him a big hug. He really likes his daddy. It was so sweet. It got better though. Travis and I both were sitting on the floor and Mason would run back and forth giving us hugs while squealing and laughing. He did this for quite a while. Unfortunately we had to stop because dinner wasn't going to make itself.

Fillmore

This post is partially for Travis. He wanted to share one of the Fillmore! cartoons but the settings for our blog wouldn't let him. This is just a sample. Check it out.

Our Little Boy

Isn't he a stud in his sunglasses and sports coat? Mommy thinks so.

If you'll notice, the seat is slightly raised because my son decided to put a little purse in his fire engine. I wonder where he was going with my purse.

Here he is again with on of my purses. Kind of scary that he likes to put things over his head and that they are quite often a purse.

One of the Greatest TV shows

I wanted to clue everyone in one of the best television shows ever. You may very well have missed out on this gem as it was a Saturday morning cartoon on ABC (produced by Disney) from 2002-2004. But don't let that fool you. I find this show much more entertaining than much of what one finds on "prime" time television. Fillmore! is about a former delinquent student Cornelius Fillmore who now is a crime solving member of X Middle School's safety patrol. Together with his partner Ingrid Third, Fillmore solves crimes that take place at the school and sees that justice is served.
Fillmore! is perhaps the perfect blend of cop action and intelligent cartoon. The pop culture references are refreshingly subtle, not overbearing, and thus quite rewarding. Sadly, Fillmore! is no longer being produced. Episodes are available for viewing on Youtube, however. I highly recomend it.

--Travis

Knock, Knock

On Monday morning I had some laundry to do. Travis was at school, so I was home alone with Mason. I grabbed my laundry and left Mason in the living room. The washer and dryer in our apartment building is just in the basement so Mason would just be alone for 2 minutes. I went and started my laundry and came back up. I went to turn the knob and it was LOCKED. I panicked. Mason had locked me out and he was inside alone. I started knocking on the neighbor's door and they weren't home so I went to the next neighbor and knocked. No answer. Then I thought to myself, "Do I have my phone?" I checked my pocket and it was there. I had to call the landlord and have someone come let me in. I think our apartment is pretty childproof, and Mason was fine when I got back in. Needless to say, if I ever have to do laundry or check the mail I will take him with me, wait for Travis to get home or put Mason in his pack-n-play or crib. I also take my keys with me just in case.