February 19, 2009

What Not to Wear-CRUISE Edition

The obligatory black sock with white legs...NICE!
Family Cruise...I think not. Wowza.
Perhaps a flesh-colored wrap isn't the BEST idea.
The original "scr** me" pump
Way to cheer for the team!
Patchwork jeans...Proudly worn
WNTW on display
Obama MAMA!
This lady got creative and fashioned her own dress out of a blanket...very ingenious...or is it?
Cruises...what better excuse to dig out the prom dress?
Showing off her inner "senorita"...the white shoes are a nice touch (mind you this was formal night).
A FINE group of females!
This lovely bride decided to celebrate her recent nuptuals by playing blackjack...without her groom. Aaaahhhh...the romance.
The black shoes, black socks, and white legs strike again!
Hey...at least they weren't shorty robes.
But the wetsuit was!
I'm a little scared
And last but certainly NOT LEAST...this man channeled his inner "Heff". Oh my.

February 11, 2009

So Excited!

I can't WAIT till tomorrow! Last weekend Matt took me out to dinner and slipped a special "something" into my menu...an itinerary for a Mexican cruise this weekend!!! Isn't he romantic? We are off till Sunday for lots of eating, sleeping, reading, relaxing, lovin'. Woohoo! ***Stay tuned for the "What Not To Wear-Cruise Edition".

February 6, 2009

What NOT to Wear-Disneyland Style

Our recent trip to Disneyland not only provided my 10 year old with a fabulous birthday memories, but somehow, my camera became filled with disturbing images of bad fashion. While I'm usually not terribly snarky about what others are wearing, there were just too many fashion faux-pas to resist on that lovely January day. Upon exiting the parking tram, the above jeans (circa 1982) were spotted. Pocketless, high-waisted jeans with "v" sewn on and the back and embellished with metal snaps were NEVER a good look-especially with visible panty-lines. I have a feeling if there HAD been pockets in these pants, her lover's hand would have been snuggly ensconced in them!
The next sighting (thank you Rach), was of a lovely teenage girl. In case you can't see, her shirt reads, "I LOVE SHOES, BOOZE, AND BOYS WITH TATTOOS". Her mother must be proud.
This picture doesn't even come close to doing the "real-life" version justice, so you'll have to trust me a bit. The above offender was at LEAST in her early fifties and sporting PURPLE hair, with bleached blonde tendrils curled around her face. Lovely.
Now this is something I'll never understand. Disneyland requires walking-lots of it. WHY in the world anyone would want to wear high-heels is beyond me. Plus, tights with bright yellow shorts are ALWAYS sexy. Right?
"Hey honey...I'll wear my fedora if you wear your beret!"
This guy was too cute, and obviously aware I was taking his picture. That said, no grown man should wear a t-shirt sporting Donald Duck-even at Disneyland. He's also wearing a nice collection of Disney pins-complete with lanyard. And oh yeah, his wife was wearing Daisy Duck. Awwwww.
Ma and Pa Kettle-ASIAN style
"Um, Lady???....I believe this is a family park." I couldn't get a true front shot, but it was tremendous.
"Free to Be Me" was taken a little far by this boy.
Awwww...the lovely newleyweds. Nothing says, "I'm happy to be married" like wearing bride and groom mouse ears. The crack is a nice touch too.
Rachel, this one's for you (she HATES it when people wear these foam hats and has to refrain from knocking them off people's heads).
I'm pretty sure the crocheted beanie was a gift for the little one residing in her stroller.
More high heels-patent leather stilletos no less!
Um...yea.

February 3, 2009

More of The Birthday Boy

The night before Jake's Birthday, we celebrated with a night out to Chili's. Jake opened his presents and shared the sliders with me. Then, it was off to home for his requested "Pizza" cake. Jake had informed me a couple of days before his birthday that his best friend's mom ALWAYS made him whatever cake he wanted for his birthday. Jake asked for a pizza cake and this is what I came up with:
Good thing he loved it! I can't believe there are ten candles on my little guy's cake.
My cheesy kiddos
The next day, it was off to Disneyland. What better way to celebrate your tenth birthday than with a day at the happiest place on earth! Because Jake already had a pass, Disneyland gave him a $69 gift card! He thought he'd died and gone to heaven; nope Jake, just Disneyland.
Happy Boy at The Happiest Place
The oldest cheeseballs!
Rachel wasn't too happy to be the "front girl" on Splash Mountain-she got pretty wet!
Sammy knows what's coming!
I had to include this "pose" of Sammy's. What a weirdo.
I love Payton's face!
All the kiddos!
My crazy kids! I don't thing any of them are lacking personality.
OF COURSE...no day with Rachel would be complete without a celebrity sighting. These two are on this year's American Idol. The guy is Kai, we haven't "met" the girl yet.
They were both really nice and happy to pose for a picture with us:
My daughter has a fear of roller coasters. This mean mommy made her go on Tower of Terror. As you can see, she was super excited!
The man we owe our fun day to!
The cutest part of the day was when Jake surprised his buddy Maddie with a new pin for her pin-collecting lanyard with some of his money. Jake also started his own pin collection.
Tired and Happy...
***Those of you who managed to read to the end are now blessed with a medical update. The news is NO NEWS. While I'm glad no tumors were found during my scopes, we are now back to square one. This week I get to redo labs (we just got the last bill and it was $2500!!!). I am super excited to collect my pee in a big orange jug and "give" lots more blood. Yippee!