Cardinals Mania

Finally the Arizona Cardinals got their "cold day in hell" and are going to the Super Bowl. OK, so it was a very exciting weekend here in the Whiting household. The rebels and I have caught the "Bird Fever" that has been radiating from Big J all month long and can't wait for Bowl number XLIII....BUT...dun..dun.dun...this family is trading in the sofa, the big screen, the great commercials, and football party for a road trip to Cali and spending the rest of game day with Mickey Mouse at Disney Land! To my poor husband: Do not worry we can listen to sports radio for the entire trip, and you wont miss a thing because when we get home it will be recorded on our TV thanks to TiVo, we will ALL dress up in "Cardinals Drag" (and even go the distance and paint our faces IF you would like), we will bring our Cardinals towells and wave them around in the car, we will hoot & hauler when Fitzgerald scores a touchdown, and don't forget Disney Land has the ESPN Zone that we can celebrate and catch glimpses' of the game. Get ready America its time for the Revenge of the Arizona "Birds"!!!

The Standoff = Jason VS. Trip

The "Standoff" began at 11:00pm last night when Jason and I where flabbergasted when a little 2 year old marched his way right into our room threw his bottle on the bed and gave his demand for another "BA BA!" Jason turned stern then yelled at him to, "go to bed now!!!!" He just decided to plug his ears and stand his ground at the foot of our bed and repeated his demand. Stubborn kid I wonder where he gets that from?

Happy Birthday Jason

Happy 30Th Big J. Or should I say Triple X..X..x..with the dramatics!?! Isn't this the coolest birthday comic ever!?! I just wanted to wish you the best on living your "three decades of death-defying experience" (especially the last 5 with me & the rebels). The "fellas" and I love & appreciate all you do for our little family. Hope you enjoy the Cardinals Game and don't forget to...#1-Go Crazy, #2-Wave your Cardinals towel with pride, and #3-don't forget to high-five the drunks around you!!! Love Ya, Me & the Boys.

I am Officially "BUGGED"

I am officially "BUGGED." Jason surprised me Christmas morning with this little device that I have coveted since seeing it modeled on the contestants of The Biggest Loser. Now the bug is my constant companion attached to me 24/7 reminding me to THINK before I take a bite into something that will grace my hips with another 5+lbs. Having this little companion tag along with me is a lifesaver. Thanks Jason...I love you too! Check out what this "BUG" can do: http://bodybugg.com/

New Years Re-Cap & Joining the "Holidays Recovery Program"

This year we traded in our annual "Whiting New Years Eve Party Bash" for a dinner date at Molly Butlers in Greer, AZ. A nice little get away with friends and family without getting our hands dirty with cooking, game planning, entertaining, & cleaning up at 2am when the party is over.

(Sorry, to all those who where disappointed we didn't party our way out of 2008...the "Whiting Party Bash" is coming back for 12/31/2009....details coming this fall.)

Our New Years checklist was simple this year.

*dinner reservations-check. *babysitter-check.

*handsome date-check.

*friends, family, & good laughs-check. *midnight kiss-check.

We had a great time ringing in 2009 effortlessly and now can begin our recovery process from the holiday burnout that Big J & I experience year after year with ALL our holiday parties, birthdays, and more. Happy New Year!!!

And a HUGE thanks to Dallas for "wetting his pants" and being such a good sport and providing laughs for the entire night...you now this pic was going to be shared with everyone. Details to the "Wet Pants" story below:

At first glance you think this poor soul has peed his pants. Its not necessarily the case. Dallas was a victim of "Spilt Milk." While we were all laughing and having a good time Jason's hand reached out to shake another's and Dun...Dun...dun...a glass tipped over, the drink made its decent onto Dallas chair, and from there Dallas attempted to run from the fluid only to find he was too late, thus creating his "wet pants" look. And what a good sport he was to let me capture his "pee pants" on film. Thanks for providing laughs for the rest of the night Dallas!!!

A Christmas Present from Crew

A Christmas gift from our little preschooler pulls at my heart strings every time. The last day of school before the holiday break Mr. JCrew runs through the front door, as I am waiting there to great him, with his hands full of shredded wrapping paper (because he just couldn't wait) and a "special" present hidden behind his back just for his mom & dad. There was no waiting till Christmas for his present, it was to grace it presence on our Christmas Tree immediately...front & center. His little school made gifts, projects, and paintings fill my heart with an abounding love for our little rebel...thank you Crew...we love you.

The Whiting GingerBread Creation

The Whiting's 1st Gingerbread Creation was set for a night full of laughs, hot chocolate, 'mellows, and getting our hands dirty creating a happy little "edible holiday house." The "rebels" were more than eager to help out (and to taste test the frosting, gum drops, & candies) while Big J and I attempted to coat our cookie house with frosting and keep Trip from biting a chunk out of the gingerbread roof!!! We finished the night off with sipping hot chocolate, eating 'mellows, & admiring (and keeping the kids from picking at ALL the candies our little abode) at our "Creation."

My 2 BIG Boys (Mr. JCrew & Big J) enjoying some nice hot Cocoa.

A Birthday Cake for Jesus

The Conversation between mother and son re: Birthdays (that are just around the corner...Trip (27Th) Crew (30Th) & Big J (Jan.5Th)) and yet another very important birthday and its meaning on Christmas day. Here in the chaos of the Whiting Household we have been trying to emphasise the importance of Jesus' birth and teach the rebels that its not all about Mr. Clause and his "magic bag" full of endless toys, but of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So in explanation of all the exciting birthdays and party requests Crew asks, "Mom, what kind of cake are you going to make for Jesus' birthday!?!" (and with out any pause from his lips) "Oh, I know....I think he would really like a Transformer cake...do you think you can make a Transformer cake for Jesus!?!"..."You can make Trip a football cake, me a Mickey cake, and Jesus wants a Transformer cake!" I laughed so hard I cried!!! Then I got to thinking and decided yes, I will make a cake for Jesus too! And we will celebrate his birthday with our little fellas on Christmas day and remember His importance in our lives. A new tradition and another "birthday" will be celebrated this season...hey, as far as I see it...what's one more cake to bake for a birthday this month!?!

BIG Lights, Little City

Christmas Lights Parade checklist:

Tailgate...check.

Warm pizza & drinks...check.

Friends & Family...check.

Freezing cold weather...check.

Lots of Lights...check.

Santa making a parade appearance...check.

One Happy family bundled tight together...check.

Christmas Tree Lighting & Meeting Santa

Santa made his ritual appearance to Snowflake on Dec 1st, riding in style on "The Old Town Fire Truck" decked out in lights, getting wish lists from children, and the BIG countdown to light the town tree. We bundled our family up, met up with friends, stood in line for 45 min. to make sure Mr. Clause got in the Whiting Bros. gift requests "because even naughty boys should get presents too!" The night was fun, festive, and a good kick off for this Holiday Season.

The Whiting Fam. awaiting (semi-patiently) to see the

"Jolly ole Chap"