OC Fair

Here are a few pictures of the fair last night. We go for the food, it is our one night a year of gluttony. We ate corn, fried Australian potatoes, tortas, ice cream, funnel cake, and a cinnamon roll to name a few (yes, there was more). I paid for it this morning when I stepped on the scale.

Oh Earl!

So, for those of you who don't know Earl, here is a small glimpse of the character. Yes, he did decorate a boat as a Viking ship and dress my older brother and sister up as little Vikings. For years as kids, we were equipped with swords and horned hats.

This is him during World War II, apparently protecting his home.

And this is Earl today. He is 88 years old and has since upgraded this 4-wheeler to a new faster one that travels faster than 60 mph. Mind you, he is legally blind and can only see peripherally.

He is the coolest. A true Norwegian. There is no shortage of good stories about him.

It's a BOY!!!

Ian is beyond excited and I am still wondering what I am going to do with a boy! Please forgive me if I dress him in pink. Ian already told me I that he is not allowed to model my dresses. He will make sure he is a boy through and through. My Grandpa said it best today...he told me it is a good thing we have a boy following up Addison, because you can't get any cuter than her. Not that I am biased, but I definitely agree. So, baby Von it is. The middle name will be Erik after my Grandma's maiden name Eriksen. Von Erik Clawson. Has a nice ring. I am trying to set him up to be a true Viking just like my grandpa Earl. You can't get any more Scandinavian than him!

Jimmy Eat World

We were able to see Jimmy Eat World this weekend, they were great. We are becoming groupies with all the concerts we have been going to lately. I feel so old, though, at them. If this were five years ago, we would have been in the mob of people trying to get in the front row. Now, we are happy sitting up on the balcony watching. It was the last show of their tour, so we got "the kitchen sink" as they described it. Needless to say, it was a late night, but definitely worth it.

Memory Lane

I don't usually do stuff like this but I thought it might stir up some good memories as it did for me when I saw it on D's blog. Here are the directions:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! I guess good or bad, but be nice!!!!!!!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

What will it be?

We find out on Monday what we are having (Addi is hoping for a puppy). Any ideas? I am hoping for another girl and Ian a boy. My lunar calendar and my medicine man (a.k.a. my acupuncturist) says I am having a boy. I am hoping they are wrong. We will see...

Potty Training

Potty training Addi has officially begun today. I don't know the best way to do it, I just kept her naked all day and kept reminding her not to pee on the floor, while taking her to sit on the toilet every so often. She held it all day, and let it loose when I put a diaper on her to take a nap. We did have one success right before bed, which was the encouragement I needed to continue this process. Thank goodness for M & M's. That girl will do just about anything for a little chocolate. I have helped potty train toddler clients in the past with success, so I am hoping this will be much easier and quicker. I will keep you posted.