And you think ONLY girls like make-up........

So for some reason, William decided after his bath tonight that he NEEDED to paint himself with ALL of my lipsticks. What is it with him and my make-up? First it was my green concealer, then it was my lipstick, then my fingernail polish, and again it is my lipstick. I guess he just thinks it is fun....kinda like Braveheart? Cool to wear warpaint, but in shades of pink, coral, and red? I don't get it. My neighbor says it is because lipstick is moist, smooth, slimy, it glides on and off...and that part I get...but the mess part....I don't think I will ever get that. So, here are some photos of William all decked out in my make-up. Be sure to notice his legs, arms, hands, feet, and nails. Oh and, there are several photos of my bathroom too!


Notice that my make-up drawer is covered in lipstick. EVERY piece of make-up inside was also covered in various shades of Revlon. Gotta love it!


I love the hand print, and then...I don't love the hand print.

Now THIS IS a book!!!!!!!

For September, we have decided to read the The Kite Runner by Kaled Hosseini. Actually, we drew this book for the August selection, but due to timing (school, deployments, etc), the group decided some fluff was necessary. So, for the August selection we read The Nanny Diaries. You can read my comments on that book in an earlier post. We then agreed to read this book for the next month.

Anyway, back to September's book.....it was amazing. This is the kind of book I was hoping we would read. It captures you from the very beginning. The writing is crisp and simple, yet vivid and full of emotion and feeling. You connect to every character and want only the best for them. It is a book that keeps you up late into the night, yet you know that you will not be able to finish it. I would not be surprised if it becomes a movie in 5 to 10 years. There is something to offer everyone in this story. The backcover blurbs do not do it justice! What do I mean by that? Before we started the bookclub, I read about this book online....mainly the reviews and thought "Nay, that does not sound like a book I would like." Boy was I wrong....so so so wrong! It is a story of loyalty, true love and acceptance, integrity, self-conviction, and enduring friendship. I can only imagine how this story reads to those who have actually been to Afghanistan, those who have walked the streets of Kabul. I hope that if you are considering this book you will go ahead and give it a try. It is worth your time! I can't talk too much about it because several of the ladies have not read the book....a few of them have my blog address and I really do not want to spoil it! Enjoy!

Success!

We have video of the Paulie crawling! Scroll down to the bottom to check it out. Enjoy.

We are mobile....well, somewhat

Paulie has decided that he is going to try to crawl! He has been getting in the position for some time. Pulling one leg in and under his bum bum, and then springing himself forward on his hands and knees. He will stay like that for a moment or two and then try to fly forward, often falling on his belly. He then rolls from side to side and gets back up, just to start the process over again. But today, well today was different. He just started draggin' that little leg behind him to get to his desired destination.....Lisa's water bowl. So, we have taken video of him trying to do this and getting frustrated. I am in the process of uploading it......it takes time people! Remember, I am not on DSL like civilized people. Satellite is just a bit slower. So check back for the video.

Oh and if you are wondering, I am NOT pushing the crawling thing.....then I will have two crazy boys that are WAY TOO mobile in this house!

Once a upon a time......

One day, in a far away land, called Destin Commons is a store or rather, a birthplace, Build-A-Bear Workshop. We traveled to this special land with the help of our escort, Jenna. She showed William the land and how to make your dream friends come true. While visiting this land and running through the racks and bundles of toys, Mommy saw someone that would touch a special place in William's heart. Purple and magical with her flying pink wings, she delivers dreams at nighttime. She can come in many forms, but on this day she chose to become a hippo full of love and BOOKS!!!!!!!!!! Yes, that is right, Book Fairy has appeared and come to life at our house. She is filled with so much much love and was stuffed especially for William by Gaga. She flutters about during the day and night. She sleeps in various beds; William's, Mommy's, Paulie's. She travels with us into town. And, she plays so nicely with Gator and AquaPuppy. But best of all, she brings books to William and Paulie so that reading can become a life long love. She is a dear member of the Capozzoli family. We hope you enjoy her sweet pictures with William.....one of her favorite boys. I think she may start making visits to some sweet little girls I know.....Abby and Caroline. Watch for the Book Fairy and her special deliveries.

Happiness in a smile! Too cute.

My weather pixie

I love watching my weather pixie. This is the computer-generated, cartoon figure on the right side of my blog that tells the weather here at Camp Rudder. She starts the day out in a dress, moves to shorts and a bikini top, strips down to a full bikini and then remains that way for the rest of the day. Sometimes it will be 8 AM and she is in her bikini. I will then check back at 8 or 9PM and she is STILL sunbathing in her bikini.....it is too funny. Not only does she have a slammin' figure (remember she is computer generated and NOT REAL), she struts quite the pose with her pixie hair, high heels, and that coy look on her face. I sometimes wonder who even created the weather pixie....I bet you it was a man.

Mybirthday

I finally got some free time to get around to posting pictures from my birthday. We had a great celebration and party, complete with party hats!!! Aunt Sara and Gaga were here to help (mom was recovery from some surgery). Here are some sweet pictures.

Some nice family photos. I don't think they will make the Christmas card, but they did make the blog.

William was intent on helping me blow out my candles. Look at his face.

And, as you can see Paulie just loved celebrating....I can't remember what the crying was about, but the photos are just so darn cute! Even with the smush face.