Favorite toy from my childhood - Julie doll from Worlds of Wonder

I was thinking today about a gift to give which got me thinking about one of my favorites that I have ever received.  Thanks again Santa for bringing me "Julie" circa 1987.

I LOVED this doll.  And even by today's standards this is a pretty cool toy.  I wish I still had her!


OK and I also loved these:

Ahh vintage 80's toys.  What were your favorites?

Popples
Rainbow Brite and the Sprites
Roller Racer
Snoopy Sno Cone Machine
BMX Scooter
Barbie Fashion Plates
Jem
Barbie and the Rockers
Atari Qbert
My Little Pony

FYI

In case you have been wondering, silence on the blog means noise at home.

I am spending TONS of time with my four muchachos and loving every minute of it.

2 are sleeping at the moment and 2 are working on science projects.

1 mom is catching up on email and eating Oreos.

We are safe from the storms (knock on wood) though many trees in the area are down and the in-laws' home was without power for a while.

On the horizon: baseball game with friends, visit with Elise, graduation for many of our teenage friends, and attending church in our new building 5 minutes away rather than 30.

Yay!

Things that crack me up when I ought to be in bed

From http://wins.failblog.org/ ...

hehe ok good night :)

Modest Couture Alert

Thanks to my sis Mckenzie for the tip about this gorgeous dress Rachel McAdams wore.  I had to find a few more current ones, bien sur!

All photos from People.com.  

I am loving this trend!  And even as I say that, I believe modesty is more than a trend: its a time tested, classic and classy alternative to the allure of exploiting the sacred gift that the body is in the name of fashion.  I am just happy when I see modest choices holding their own in spite of the apparent belief that immodesty is somehow more fashion forward or stylish.

Mr. T sings a song for Moms

Thanks to my awesome brother Tyson for sharing this video on Mother's Day :)

Happy Mother's Day! - 2011

Thanks for birthing and raising me, Mom!  And for all the stuff in between and after and in the future.  Moms are awesome.

Dang I am a cute baby! ;)