Seriously, could he get any cuter?
On Thanksgiving Ben's mom put up this back drop for pictures. Yeah, this is the best family picture we had. Ryan was screaming and kicking and Ben and I were laughing. I couldn't tell if I was laughing because it was funny, or because I was embarrassed Ryan was being crazy. People without kids will always tell you what to do about it though....I'd spank him, or put him in time out, or "I'd show him who is boss". Well yeah, those people obviously have never had a child throwing a tantrum before. While you're taking a picture and other people are waiting you can't just spank him and make him cry harder, or put him in time out when you have to get the picture done now.
I hate couples pictures. What are we supposed to do? Put our arms around each other, hold hands, sit on his lap, sit up straight like we don't know each other?? So I opted for this.
Ben's siblings minus his older brother Rob. Starting at the top left: Seth, Jake, Ben, Maren (in front of Ben) Liz, Sam. Front: Marshall (who has a sweaty head from playing basketball) Linda, Bob, Peter.
Ryan's cute turkey he made at preschool.
Ethan's cute turkeys he made with Grandma Linda on Thanksgiving.
The Clegg Clan (minus Rob and family). I'm grateful Ryan is sitting still, but Ethan looks like he wants to escape.
We had a good Thanksgiving with Ben's family. I like that they do it at a church so there is room for everyone to breathe.
I am Thankful for: Turkey (with CAN berry sauce...I hate the real stuff) & My cute little family
And please still leave me a comment about Texting below. You better believe there will be a texting post coming up, and I need your opinions!
We had a good Thanksgiving with Ben's family. I like that they do it at a church so there is room for everyone to breathe.
I am Thankful for: Turkey (with CAN berry sauce...I hate the real stuff) & My cute little family
And please still leave me a comment about Texting below. You better believe there will be a texting post coming up, and I need your opinions!
5 comments:
Way cute family. Thanks for leaving those cute comments on my blog. I feel the same way about the house when the kids are sick, I go crazy because I always need some kind of organization, cleanliness, and routine. Not that our house is perfect, but lately I can't stand not having something clean.
any woo about the texting, I'm not a big fan. Maybe its because I don't do it that often, I'd rather just call someone. It takes a lot less time for me to call. But I think there are tons of places that aren't appropriate, remember this is just my opinion. I totally understand if its for work or an emergency. Church is the worst. When you see someone at Sacrament going at it, that makes me mad. Or if you are out with friends and someone can't put their stupid phone down. That irritates me also. I can't wait to read your post about rude texters!!!
I love all of the above - too funny!
So it has been forever...I loved catching up on your posts. Your family pictures turn out like mine always do, and your kids are so cute : ) I am not a fn of texting, it takes me too long and I think it keeps people from having real relationships. My sister just broke up with her boyfriend over a two week period entirely over texts, not one real conversation. Weird.
1) I like your new header photo, very cool.
2) You don't like real cranberry sauce? I'm not sure we can be friends anymore; I live for it. :)
3) Texting: I only text when I have, like, an announcement. For instance: going to splash park at 11 to have lunch w/ kids. Anyone want to come? I can't stand conversational texting (How are you? Good. You?) Not everyone has unlimited texting (that means me). I feel like if it's important and going to take a lot of words, I'm going to call. When my brothers start to text someone in the middle of a conversation w/ me, I stop talking immediately and tell them we can talk when they're done talking to whoever. It is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. And cell phones at church? Don't even get me started. As for things you shouldn't text about, I think anything important, like a conflict, should be resolved in person or talking on the phone, it's too easy to misinterpret texts. Stepping off my soapbox now.
Let's get together again soon!
I'm going to make a numbered list like the one above, because I'm sort of behind on comments. I trust you'll be able to figure out which posts they belong to.
1. Am I the only one who missed that meat-eater? I'm bummed.
2. What was with Michael Jackson's obsession with his crotch, anyway?
3. I keep trying to buy heels thinking that someday I'll be able to wear them. I can't walk or drive in them. I live in flip flops.
4. I'm really sorry you're constipated. I'll say a prayer for you every time I poop.
5. Texts are inappropriate if you are distracting someone or trying to express emotion. Grocery lists to your husband are fine.
6. Next time someone thinks they could control your kid, tell them to go for it.
7. Taylor was very yummy in New Moon.
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