International Zerbert -- Oh, how I love ...!!!

Ok, this is just one of those pictures that makes you stop and say "Huh?". Yes this is Russion president, Vladimir Putin kissing a boy's stomach ... or maybe he's giving him a "zerbert" like I give my boys. Yeah that's it. Anyway, for a moment I felt I had a deep connection with a world leader ... or a world freak. Hope you get a kick of it too.

Speaking of getting kicks, have I mentioned what a funny family I have? Kendra and I have enjoyed plenty of laughs over the 9 years we've known each other (it was in July 1995 when we had our first date!! ahhhhh) but we've added a lot more with the addition of Tyler, Colby and even Brady. Each boy is so funny in their own way. Maybe it's Tyler with his funny phrases that don't make a lot of sense but are hilarious to all of us. Maybe it's Colby saying something funny that you know he put alot of thought into. Or maybe it's Brady offering a good baby giggle that makes us all laugh. Anyway, I'm just glad I have a family that laughs.

Speaking of laughing (loving the segues!), I had a good laugh recently over someone listing a bunch of things they love because they were so much like mine. There's not alot of reason to this list, just some things I love. Feel free to comment on mine or add your own:

• God (ok, that was cheap but I had to put it, right!)
• Jesus (ok, this is too easy)
• Kendra (ok, I need to eat so that's why she's listed - just kiddin' dear!)
• Dallas Cowboys Football (now we are getting real)
• Texas A&M Football
• Anything but baseball season and highlights on TV
• "Unwrapped" on the Food Network
• BBQ cookoff shows on the Food Network
• Sonic Route 44 Diet Coke with Vanilla
• Saying "Route" at Sonic as "root 44" only to always hear them say "rout 44" - which is it?
• (by the way, did we get our kicks on rout 66 or root 66 - I rest my case Mr. Sonic CEO)
• Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich
• Wendy's frostys
• comfy t-shirts
• a long hot shower at the end of the day and ending it with a splash of cold just to help "the shower to take" - otherwise it's the shower sweats all night long and what's the point then!
• a nice swim in the pool at the end of day, especially since I don't have to put sunscreen on (whip!!)
• having worked at the same place for almost 14 years (who'd a thunk it - not me!!)
• my funny kids
• Jo Jo's circus (why did they move the DoodleBops in her place? Who do I complain to!!??)
• Having a car that spends more time on the road than in the shop (sorry T-Bird, don't miss ya!)
• my wedding ring - I've always loved it and noticed it again the other day
• watching a hot dog eating contest and laughing
• listening to Troy Aikman, George Clooney or Denzel Washington in an interview (man crush? easy now)
• All my nieces
• All my sister-in-laws (couldn't forget them - love you guys!)
• My in-laws (they sometimes read this and I want a Christmas present)
• Ok, all my brothers and brother-in-law too!! Creepy to mention that!! Yiggggeee!!!!
• Talking to my twin brother in Africa for an hour and feeling like he's next door! How does this phone stuff really work.
• Trying to play the finance game of making sure there's enough money in the account until the next payday !! Yeah - you know what I mean. What a rush!! HA
• Watching the Doug Flute hail mary when he was at Boston College again and again and again.
• Watching the Roger to Drew hail mary (including the push off by Drew) over and over again.
• Taking 2 days off to watch the beginning of the March Madness College BB tourney with some buddies.
• Picking NCAA BB brackets with my two biggest friends: George and Kendra!!
• Royal Family Kids Camp (remember - you are supposed to be praying! I leave in 2 weeks)
• Abilene Christian University - where I met most of my friends in life!!
• And the list goes on and on ... what's your list?

God bless you all,
SJ