Improper photos

James had a funny reaction to some of the old photos that Mom sent last week.  He was both upset and offended by the naked baby shots.  I said, "I hate to tell you this, James, but I have naked pictures of you."  He made a pouty face and told me that was not "proper" and I had better not put them on my blog.

That's one of the differences between being 9 and 43.  I no longer care if the world sees my naked baby butt!

February 1969

Car wash

Today is car wash day.  Seth is washing the outside...

and James is detailing the inside.

They're doing a really good job. 

I wonder if I could talk them into washing my car, too. 

It really needs their attention! 

January 2012

Circus rat

So far James' rat, Peppermint, has shown no aptitude for saddle training.  Ryan is not ready to give up on her, though.  He says that even if she doesn't want to wear a saddle, she can still be a performance super star.  

So now he's training her to do circus tricks. 

Looks like she's getting the hang of it! 

January 2012

Christmas 1978

My mom sent me an envelope filled with old pictures.  It arrived today, and I asked James if he wanted to see a picture of me when I was his age.  He came over, took a look and said, "No offense, but I'm cuter."

For the record--I am offended.  I think I look really cute in this picture.

December 1978

Thanks, Mom!

November 1976

Jock and I in front of the garage

This was in the same box as the birthday cards.

No date, sorry!

Birthday wishes