Alligators on a Party Barge

Celebratory Gunshots, Too

As I set about planning the celebration of my children’s third natal day, I had a couple of ideas, none of which involved any place named “Zone,” renting animals that require a support staff or permits, or spending money.

Lucky for me that my kids love running around outdoors and their birthday falls just after Spring’s coming out party. So all I need is a park featuring a wide open field, some balls to kick and toss around, a sheet cake from Rolling Pin, and we’re set.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was going a little too low-end though. Even a slacker mom like me likes a little flash, a spark of cool for the kiddie party. “Kites!” I thought. “It’ll be excellent kite-flying weather! We’ll get some kites for the kids to supplement the ball-kicking fun! What could possibly go wrong with kites?”

What indeed.

Labels: mad parenting skillz, Things that scare the crap out of us

posted by Bailey, yo @ Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1 comments

Just Because It's a Holiday—A Photo Journey, Part 3

We're feeling oh so loving here on the barge today, therefore, here's a very special photograph from the beach house to commemorate this occasion.

Yes, that is a lamp, with a base in the shape of a clown. A ceramic clown. Yes, it is incredibly shudder-inducing. In fact, I have chills as I write this.

What? You want to see a close up?

If you insist .... You sure? But it's Valentine's Day and I have to save something for a St. Paddy's surprise. ... Okay. Fine. But don't email me if something goes awry. Like for instance say this clown lamp comes to life, throws its power cord over the bumper of a passing car, hitches a ride over the Bay Bridge, finds your house, and electrocutes you. We're not responsible for that happening.



So Enjoy! Happy Valentine's Day.

Labels: Beach house photos, Things that scare the crap out of us

posted by Veronica @ Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1 comments