Adventures in Electronics

   I'm one of those weird people that likes to personify inanimate objects. Mind you, I'm not random about it- I don't go around naming toasters. I stick to electronics. After all, you have to "register a device name to activate" the darn things most of the time anyway, so you might as well come up with something creative, right? 

   Somehow my new phone was definitely a dude. I decided to name it Crowley after my favorite sleek, sexy, super smart character who always wears black (all the more appropriate given that my computer's name is Aziraphale).

   I'd been complaining since I got the phone that it needed a case before I scratched it to pieces. I spent way more time than I care to share combing the internet for "just the right case." It was quite pathetic. Finally Jase said "There are some alright cases at Target- I'm just going to pick up one for you next time I go." So the other day Jason came home with this sweet little phone case that's just right. It's pretty and feminine without being overly girly, and neutral without being too kitsch. And I didn't have to deal with picking it out- see? Perfect for me. Except...now Crowleyis a man in a dress. 

Tuesdays With Jason is Back!

Good evening, Friends! Though it's been an interesting, busy couple of weeks, but we've come to a settling. It's time to resume the weekly spot light on our favorite lovable character. This week with Jason:

• "Calvin, don't wrap your head in duct tape!"
• Me: I don't feel well, but I feel like I have to make a good dinner.
  Jason: Don't worry about it- I brought cereal"
• "K time to force myself to draw."
• "I heard Russel Brand talking and thought he was just obnoxious, but then he kept talking and I though-'this guy is brilliant!'"

And for your viewing pleasure, a little treat that Jason and I agree just might be the coolest thing ever. 

Happy Birthday, Jason!

This month we celebrated 28 awesome years of Jason. Grandma came by and swept the kids off for a few days at the D.C. cousins' house, so we hit the road again- just the two of us.

Jason G, Age 28

Casual Comfort

We arrived in New York to the welcome of friends with unending warmth and generosity. We had a blast in our signature style of goofy party games and even goofier prizes for the winners. We sang happy birthday over cupcakes and talked about our favorite things about Jason. It was perfect. 

The whole W family came for the fun! 

You're The Cthulhu Worshiper! 

Joe Wins! 

Happy Birthday too You! 

As the guests left, we settled down to cups of tea and good conversation with our dear hosts till the wee hours of the morning. The next day, just as my camera battery died, we walked to the Natural History Museum, the Flea Market, and a Farmers' Market. We studied bio-luminescent creatures and read about the future of the space program. We ate maple cotton candy and looked at Chinese relics and handmade jewelry in the sunshine. We couldn't imagine a more perfect weekend.

I love you madly, Sparky. This year will be the best one yet!
Love, Bunny

Tue-er...Wednesdays with Jason!

This has been a weird week. So weird, in fact, that I missed Tuesdays With Jason! My apologies; I am here to make amends. I present to you, Wednesday With Jason:

• "Want to know a way to instantly feel worse about yourself?" No thank you.
• "Honey, I'm so proud of you," after I called to say I was quitting the liberal NPO call center.
• "I don't want you to think I'm making out with a tattoo!" It's a long story. 

Tuesdays with Jason

   Yesterday I had my final interview/first day of training. It went well, and I met some cool people, but this isn't about me. The kiddoes and I met Jason at the the Park Street subway stop. As I made my way up through colorful groups of marathoner entourages, Jason took the Green Line to the Christian Science Center. There the three of them had a great time cooling off. They cheered on the last few runners struggling up Boylston Street. Jason cheered for Cal and Lala as they ran sprints to the bus stop. And I got my favorite Jason-quote of the week:

   "We saw that street artist again and I bought more art that you hate. I'll put it in the bathroom." 

   For the record, I actually really like one piece he brought home. It fits the living room perfectly. 

Tuesdays with Jason

Jason is my best friend. He keeps things positive, upbeat, and always interesting. I present, a collection of recent Jason Quotes:

• "It's like I spend my whole life putting you back together, and then your parents come along and say stuff like 'Do you have edema?'"
• "This smells like the Butt of Ages."
• "When California legalized fruit-human marriages, Stan gave the pineapple a hearty smooch." 
• When asked why we are only 2nd degree contacts on LinkedIn.com, "Because we don't have enough sex."
• "Until this very moment, I didn't know what you meant either."
• "Apparently other people have different ideas of what a college party would entails." 
• "I bought them toys- I'm such a bad father!" 

It Finally Came!

Happy Valentine's TO me....

Happy Valentine's TO me...

Happy VALENTINE'S dear Heather Lou...

Happy Valentine's TO ME...