May I help you?

Not sure what this is about, but this is Jacob's new face.
As soon as I started laughing, he started smiling.

He was watching tv so either he:
a).  is concentrating
b).  is posing
c).  is mad that I'm taking his picture.

I'm betting 'c'.  Surely he knows I need blog material.  :)

Play Time!

I got out the play mat for Levi today.
Between my sister's munchkins and my own, he's the 4th baby to use it.
Needless to say, some of the pieces are missing, so we had to improvise.
He didn't seem to mind.  :)

Guess who else wanted to play!  :)

Such a sweet big brother!
Melts this momma's heart!

Oh how I love my boys!

And I LOVE the fact that I get to say "my boys"!  :)

National Lampoon Thursday Presents!!!!!! Cousin Eddie

******disclaimer******

Some of this language sounds like it came straight from Deh. Very disturbing. The comments and questionable word choices of Clark W. Griswold and Cousin Eddie do not necessarily reflect the thoughts of The Revolting Blog. Well maybe Deh.

My Main Squeeze

I seriously have to concentrate not to squeeze too hard.
There is just something about a cute-as-a-button baby!
Especially when he fits in the palm of my hand.  :)

Childhood friends

My childhood friend Stephanie was in town from Virginia visiting her parents and she dropped by this afternoon with her girls.  

Lauren, Stephanie, Abigail

Later my sister Beth came over with her little monkeys.
*I got my hair cut last night.  Kris said it looks like I've got a "moms" hairdo.
Not sure if that's a compliment or not, but I am a mom so...

Getting all the kids lined up for a picture.

Kate's babydoll Kelly and her hot mess hair, Kate, Lauren, Abigail, Luke, Jacob

Stephanie holding Levi.  I think I see a grin on him! :)

When it was time to go, Kate didn't want to leave.
She stayed with us a little while longer and ate with Jacob.
Oh, and she would've stayed the night if I'd let her.  :)

Good times!

Hunka Hunka

I've noticed lately that sometimes Levi slightly raises the left side of his upper lip.

Almost giving him an Elvis appearance.  :)

I don't even think this picture looks like him.  

On another note, poor little guy is going through the baby acne stage.

His little face is so broke out.  

I know it's just a phase and it will pass, I just wish it would clear up.
Nonetheless, he's still handsome to me!

We put him on his belly for the first time for a nap.  Look at those feet!!

Here is a similar picture of Jacob.

He's laying on one of my baby blankets.
Glad my mom hung on to it.  :)

Tuesday Comedy Clip: Rodney!!!!!!

Latest Love

Meme and her new little man

I'd say he already has her wrapped around his little finger.  :)

Just like the rest of them...

The Monday Comedy Clip: A Pluckin Tribute!!!!!!

"Pluck"

Ladies and Gentlemen: Asher Wyatt Bullock

Back on July 15, this 10 pound whopper of a Bullock came into this world. I have given Brian nearly 2 weeks to announce his arrival to the masses of Revolting readers, but he has not. So, I'm doing it for him. I know how busy life can be when you have a new arrival. I also know how much Brian wants to save the blog, so I'm confident we will have an update on this young sumo wrestler in training within the coming days. 10 pounds!!!!!! Crystal is a helluva woman. Actually she had a c-section and Brian says that baby and momma are both doing well. I still say she is a helluva woman. Congrats to the Bullock's, just one of many Ohio families told to "stick it" by King James.

Sometimes You Just Can't Win

We are coming ever so close to the end of an era. As I type this, we are 313 site hits away from closing this bad boy down. Back on June 4th, my sister Brooke's birthday(an irrelevant fact, but a fact nonetheless), I issued a challenge to the blog writers. Write one post between then and the site's 10,000th visitor. That has ended up giving them almost a full 2 months. So far we have had posts from Sizzlin Shane, Deh Beh, and myself. No Tom Vinson, no Jon Littlepage (not surprising), no Clint Ray, no Brian Bullock, no Faith, and the biggest surprise of them all, no Ho. I would have thought we would get at least one QOD. It doesn't even have to make sense. All these highly recruited writers have to do is make a post. It could be titled "hi", with a post of a smiley face or something. That's all it would take to keep the blog alive. Of course we would love to have great stuff like "Ask Cooper Ray", "I hate McDonalds double drive thru", "Nick Saban is my lover", or the aforementioned QOD. These guys have the ability. That's why they were brought on board. They don't, however, have the desire. That's what we've all lost. I've lost it too, and that's why I kinda hope that they don't post and the blog can just come to an end. I'm pretty confident that my wishes will come true. I'm fairly confident that half of the guys don't even visit the blog anymore. That's sad on many levels, but mainly by not visiting they are just prolonging the inevitable. Keep one thing in mind folks: Every time you visit this blog you are driving the knife just a little bit deeper. Thanks for coming. 10,000. I'm predicting a closing. Can the staff step up? You already know the answer.

Mr. Cool!

Meme got all the grandkids sunglasses, and Jacob thinks he's Mr. Cool.

He wears them everyday on the way to daycare.  

I haven't taken him in the mornings since having Levi, but Kris says Jacob walks through daycare to his classroom with them on.  I'd love to see that!  :)

p.s.  looks like I need to get out the Windex. 

1month old... already :(

Levi today you are 1 month old.

I have tears because that went by entirely too fast.

Everyone warned me it would...

Weight:  9lbs 11oz

Height:  22 7/8"

*you are the best baby.  you rarely cry, it's more of a wimper. 
I can count on one hand how many times you've had a full blown cry

*you are a fantastic sleeper!  we noticed that immediately.

your last feeding is around 11pm, then we put you down for the night.

You typically wake up between 5-6am, sometimes 7am!

*you are more and more alert each day.

I've notice you concentrate at my face when I speak to you.

and when I feed you, you look deep into my eyes (melts my heart!)

*you wear mainly onesies in this summer heat.  most are newborns size.

you have moved up to a size 1 diaper.

*you are the best cuddler!

you're like a little ball curled up on my chest.

*I have to grit my teeth sometimes so I won't squeeze you too hard.

I could eat. you. up!!

You have enriched our lives so much!

We are a complete family.

Please don't grow up too fast little Levi.

Momma loves you so so much!! 

Sweet Gift

My mom's friend Jammie was so kind to make a sweet gift for Levi.
I think this towel is so precious and I appreciate that it's homemade!

Thank you so much Jammie!  So thoughtful of you!
I cannot wait to wrap Levi up with it!

Just a Swingin'

Levi really enjoys the swing.  

He is mesmerized by the mirror and the mobile directly above.

Oh, and no matter how many times we fix his head, he will immediately put it right back in the same spot.

When Jacob noticed Levi was swinging, he wanted to sit next to him and swing too, so he grabbed his rocker.  So sweet.

Jacob was on his way to taking a bath, thus no shorts.  :)

Little Levi

All stretched out.

He takes up the length of the couch cushion.  :)

I saw this little onesie and just had to have it.  :)

All Clean!

Levi does so well during a bath.  

I love wrapping him up in the baby towel and then greasing him up like a little piggy with Baby Magic.  :)

There is nothing like the smell of a clean baby.  :)

One of these days, he will take up the entire changing table.  

Right now he lays perfectly in the middle.  

Jacob loves to hold Levi.

Here I asked him to say "cheese".
This is what I got.  :)

Momma loves you Jacob & Levi!!

Friday Comedy Clip, appropriately from the movie, Friday!!!!!! Every time I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen!!!! Eatin up all the food!!!!!!

LEBRON JAMES FLIPS OUT ON CLEVELAND FANS!!!!

This is for V!!!

Hospital Pictures

Here is a side by side comparison of the hospital picture between Levi & Jacob. 

To me it looks like Levi is showing off his "guns" and Jacob is showing off his chest.  :) 

Want a great UK shirt? I've got you a link to click on!!!!!!

Click Here For The Big Enes Shirt

A Good Deal!

So I've mentioned before that I LOVE Hobby Lobby!

Once again, I attacked the seasonal aisle after the holiday. 

These July 4th decorations were 80% off!

I got all of this for $19! 

The blue ceramic square bowl on the right was regularly $29.99 itself!  Hello $6 bucks!

I cannot wait to pull these out next year!

I will seriously need a room for my seasonal merchandise if I continue to hit the 80% off sales!

A sweet gift!

My sweet friend Sharon in Florida sent Levi a package with these precious outfits inside.

They are sooo cute!

I appreciate that she thought of both Kris and I.

The one on the left says "Daddy's MVP" and the other says "Bananas Over Mommy".

Too cute!!

She is a frequent reader of the blog, so she definitely deserves her own post!

Thank you Sharon (and Wayne)!

Miss and love you both!!

Come see us! :)

The Monday Comedy Clip: An All Time Classic Scene!!!!!!

Getting So Big

My goodness this little guy has already changed so much!

I cannot get enough of this sweet face - so alert, so handsome!

So before I turn around and he's 3 (like his big brother), I wanted to capture some of his sweet details:

Just want to kiss those sweet lips!

Love the swirl in his hair

Close up!

And here's big brother.  Such a little stinker!

Love my boys!

Saturday Comedy Clip!!!!!! Some Classic Eddie Murphy, Raw!!!!!!

I Can't Help It. I Love Villains.

After all, I did create this blog and name it after one of the most notorious villains of all time.

Hell, one of my best friends is The Villain.

I loved the most vicious villains in the history of our sport, the nWo.

And those are just a few of the reasons that I'm now a big Miami Heat fan. I love villains. I can't help it. Just like Hollywood Hogan shocked the world back in 1996 with his unexpected heel turn, Lebron James told the fans of Cleveland to stick it, and he surprisingly joined forces with the evil "Big Sexy" Bosh and "The Bad Guy" "Razor" Wade. Actually that's not how it went down, but Lebron sure is getting credit for being the bad guy in all of this. Is it Lebron's fault that the Cavs never got him a star sidekick? He was there 7 years. They had time. So many people keep saying that the "great ones" don't switch teams, the "competitors" don't jump ship. That's a bunch of crap. The game has changed since Larry and Magic came in. Plus, look at what they came in to anyway. Magic was immediately on a great team. In Los Angeles, one of the biggest markets in the world. Larry was immediately on a great team. In Boston, one of the biggest markets in the world. They were both on storied teams with stars surrounding them. If the Cavs were as loaded as those Laker and Celtic teams, I feel pretty confident that Lebron would still be calling Cleveland his home. Michael was drafted by the Bulls. Chicago is one of the biggest markets in the world. He had some pretty darn good players around him, including one of the best in the world at the time, Mr. Pippen. Michael didn't have it as good as Larry and Magic from the beginning, but he had it pretty good after 5 or 6 years in the league and he could see that the Bulls were going places. Kobe went to the Lakers. WITH SHAQ!!!!!! Shaq was the most dominant force in the world at the time. Kobe now has Gasol, Artest, etc. Not to mention the fact that Kobe is the best player in the world today (sorry King James). Kobe has the luxury of his only team being a storied franchise in a major market with an organization which is willing to surround him with the necessary talent to win. Remember, just a few years ago Kobe was ready to leave the Lakers in a quest for more titles. Tim Duncan came into the league in a nearly perfect situation. He had David Robinson. Then he had Manu Ginobili, as well as several other star players, such as Keith Bogans and Nazr Mohammed. The point is this. Lebron is 25. The Cavs are pretty much as good as they are ever gonna be, and that ain't good enough to win it. They've had 7 years to convince Lebron that they were savvy enough to win it all. They couldn't convince him. Why is he such a bad guy for wanting to join his buddies and try to win it all? In a sports world today where we constantly criticize players for taking the money, now we decide to criticize the guys who took less money in a quest to win it all? Make up your minds people. Hate the Heat. Hate Lebron. Hate D Wade. Hate Big Sexy Bosh. I'm gonna go against the grain and announce my Miami Heat love right now. I've never been a big fan of a particular NBA team. I've always just kinda liked teams that have former Cats, and I always love the superstars. I loved the Bulls while they had Michael, but I've pretty much been bandwagon since then. Now I'm jumping on the Heat bandwagon, and apparently I'm the only person outside of Miami that wants a seat on that wagon. I like it that way. Go Lebron!! Go Heat!! Rant over.

New Summer Show

Since the summer is full of reruns and I'm on an 11wk maternity leave, I thought I'd give this new show that recently premiered a try.  We have watched 3 episodes, and we have actually enjoyed it.

I had a feeling if it had Betty White in it, it must be funny.  

If you're looking for a new show this summer, give it a try.

Oh, and it's recorded in front of a live studio audience.  

Which is so old school and another reason why I like it.  :)

Love a Sleeping Baby!

How precious is this?!

He's been doing a lot of this, but I guess that's what newborns do.

Luckily, he's a good sleeper at night too.  

LOVE HIM!!

Why oh Why?!

It's no secret, I have wavy/semi curly hair - thanks Dad.

If I want straight hair, I have to use a straight iron.

Growing up, I always wanted straight hair, and was so jealous of girls who did.  

I hate that I have to work at it to get it - wish it came naturally.  

Since my c-section was scheduled, I was able to "get ready". 

I looked so rough in the hospital pictures after having Jacob (hello, labored  for 15hrs!), so I purposely got up at 4am to shower, apply makeup and straighten hair!

sidenote:  had to be at the hospital at 5:30am

While in the operating room before the surgery began, I felt hot and light headed.

The nurse asked if I wanted a cool wash cloth for my head - indeed!!

After surgery, after post op recovery, I came out looking like this:

FOR REAL!?!?!

I got exactly what I didn't want:  a hot mess of hair!!

I'm glad I was able to provide a few laughs to my mom, sister and Kris.

One word:  sheesh!!!

Right where I belong...

...with my two sons  :)

Comedy Clip Of The Day!!!!!! Chris Rock on OJ Simpson

******As usual, some of this language could be disturbing******

Dreaming of Hot Dogs

We had a full house yesterday for lunch with family and so it was a long day for this little guy.

Around 6pm after everything had settled, we found him in our room - this time he didn't make it to the bed, the floor was just fine.  Love that he is cuddling the (pretend) mustard.   

Happy 4th of July!

Nothing says July 4th like lovin' on some ice cream.

Levi has a matching onesie and I'm so sad I didn't get his picture made in it before we had to change him.

*he gets his chins from me :)

and just for smiles, here are some sweet feet :)

Hope you are enjoying your 4th!