Seriously!!!!

Okay ... Seriously .... I have to bribe people with cookies to leave comments on my posts! Eric just wines and he gets more comments then me! All you are doing is encouraging him! Seriously... my feeling are hurt!

Tag= Shenanigans

I am trying to understand this new trend that is sweeping the Blogger Nation..."Being Tagged"

I am going to have to say that I just don't like it...Take away the fact that I generally don't like being touched coupled with the fact that it reminds me of the game that most children so lovingly played in elementary school...The only problem was I was the fat kid back in elementary school and always got my butt handed to me in Tag.

The whole tag thing is almost as bad as the FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD:FWD: emails
that you get with the story of the dog with cancer that lost it eye in freak hot dog eating contest.
This email while heart warming always has this final caveat when you are done reading it:
***If you forward this email to Five of your friends and you will have good luck for the rest of your life, and Buddy the one eyed hot dog eater will be saved from cancer***

///If you don't a million monkeys will take over your house while singing "Endless Love" All dressed in cheer leading out fits.\\\\\

I am will not participate in these Tag Shenanigans.

Oh Christine...Tag! No Tag's back!

Tagged!

I think I was tagged by two people at the same time....they are so similar you are getting a two-for-one!


FOUR PLACES I'VE WORKED
1. Petsmart (is it Pet Smart? or Pets Mart?) I worked there and still don't know!
2. Hogi Yogi
3. Tony Coury Buick
4. Nanny

FOUR PLACES I'VE LIVED
1. Buffalo, New York
2. Mesa, Arizona
3. Queen Creek, AZ
4. Maybe .... San Jose, CA

FOUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS
1. The HILLS
2. The Office
3. Scrubs
4. Ugly Betty

FOUR MOVIES I WANT TO SEE
1. Chuck & Larry
2. Dan in Real Life
3. Georgia Rules
4. I know there are tons more out there but I am way behind!

FOUR FAVORITE FOODS:
1. Any and all CHOCOLATE (snickers, recess, milky way, peanut m&m's)
2. Salad & bread sticks from olive garden
3. Krazy Sub! Poor boy on wheat, cold, no onion, with a pickle! (and a diet Pepsi)
4. my chocolate chip cookies w/walnuts they are the best! ( I need to make them this weekend, I haven't had them in a while)
***the first 4 people to comment on this post will get a plate of them! Doesn't matter where you live! ***

FOUR WEIRD THINGS ABOUT ME
1. My jaw pops and cracks and It never did until I hung out with Deanna
2. Most people think I am a neat freak (I wish I could be) and think my house is never messy (it usually is a big mess ... I will post pictures to prove it!)
3. I hate to wear closed toe shoes! I try to wear flops year round
4. This may be weird (maybe gross to some) My Hair is soooo super dry that I only wash it once or twice a week.

FOUR PLACES I'D RATHER BE
1. getting a pedicure
2. having a full body massage
3. Getting a good old fashion back cracking (chiropractor)
4. $$ Movies by myself or with an adult (no kids)

FOUR PEOPLE I'M TAGGING
1. Eric McCleve
2. Shannon Henderson
3. Becky Alvarado
4. Cindy Perkins

Halloween .... Week

So our Halloween week started on Sunday .... on a whim we took stuff over to Grandma's house and made some delicious Halloween cookies. Addison ate more frosting then she put on her cookies and Guhner ate more cookies then he decorated but that is what it is all about anyway!

On Monday we carved pumpkins .... Guhner doesn't like to dig out the Guts and Addison LoVes it! On Wednesday (Halloween) Eric was able to go with Guhner to school to help with his "Harvest Party" Where Guhner went as a Lion.

Christine was able to go with Addison to preschool to help with the Halloween Party. Addison went as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

Halloween evening we had our ward Trunk or Treat. The kids decided a costume change would be good. Guhner went as a Zebra and Addison went as a Cheerleader. You can imagine her excitement when she realized that her and Merrek matched. (they love to be "Twins")Grandma, Grandpa, Jared, Deanna, Donny, Merrek, Emma, Shannon, Raven, Ronin, and Bryan (Nash had pink eye) all came with us. It was lots of fun! Way too much candy .... it is going to be the death of me .... they each filled a gallon size bag with all the goodies ... and let me tell you it is mostly good candy .... which is not good for me!

Now the countdown to Christmas begins ... Christine is very excited .... she is already humming Christmas carols ....

Going Green.....

After much talk ... deliberation ... planning .... haggling ... price comparisons .... We did it! We are now not only green loving Prius owners, we are also a one car family .... and surprisingly we are adjusting well. Eric either works from home (which we LOVE) or he is in California. We were only using the 14mpg gas guzzling suburban anytime we went anywhere while our 2nd car just sat and sat as we still pay for insurance and registration ... It only makes sense ... and during our visit to San Jose last month we came to the conclusion that San Jose does not lend itself to owning two vehicles. So we are absolutely loving our new Prius, the kids love it to .... they have told everyone they know multiple times that we have a new car ... (the new car seats help too) So the McCleve Family is actively trying to save the world one mile at a time. (we are currently averaging 52mpg) :)

From the Mouth of Guhner.....

It is not very often with my current schedule that I get to take Guhner to school or pick him up. When I do get the opportunity to I take advantage of it. On Thursday of last week I had the pleasure of taking Guhner to school. This is the conversation we had....I thought it was quite funny!

Guhner-"Dad, Where does food go after you eat it?'**He says this as he shoves another bite of Count Chocula cereal.**

Me-"Well....After you swallow the food it goes down your throat and then into your stomach. Your stomach then takes the good parts from the food and you go to the bathroom to get rid of the bad parts.

Guhner-"OK, so if I drank alcohol or coffee I would be going to the bathroom all the time?"

Me-"Yes, Guhner you would have to go to the bathroom all the time!"

All in a name

Addison has had this kitty since she was an infant. In the past few weeks it has become her absolute favorite, take everywhere, never leave without it, upset when she doesn't know where it is kitty. "Kitty's" first name was Mr. Pussy Cat, then Mr. Kitty, Mr. Car, (don't let the Mr. confuse you "kitty" is a girl), Mattie, and today it is Miss Melissa (Addison's preschool teachers name) I think it is adorable I love that she has something that she loves so much. Hopefully "kitty" will always be there so we don't have to get Addison a real kitty. I look forward to each day and new name that "kitty" will have.