My Myles ~ On His Birthday

In honor of Myles' 4th birthday (and the fact that it falls on

a Monday) there will be no Mindless Fact Monday today.

Instead,I offer a photo history of Myles so far...

Myles Reed Gray

10-6-04

9 pounds 2 ounces

5 Weeks Old

6 Weeks Old

6 Weeks Old

One Year Old

1 1/2 Years Old

2 Years Old

2 Years Old

3 Years Old

3 Years Old

aka "Buzz Lightyear"

3 1/2 Years Old

Easter 2008

3 1/2 Years Old

4 Years Old

4 Years Old

4 Years Old

Happy Birthday!!!!

Mindless Fact Monday ~ September 29, 2008

~ The difference between horns and antlers is that horns never stop growing and antlers shed and re-grow every year.

~ A giant squids eyeball is as big as a basketball.

~ A European monk invented the pretzel about 1300 years ago from using leftover bread dough.

~ The East Alligator River in Australia was mis-named. It contains crocodiles - not alligators.

Crocodile Alligator

~ 7-Eleven is the largest retail chain in the world.

~ Next to Warsaw, Poland, Chicago has the largest Polish population in the world.

~ Buckingham Palace has over 600 rooms.

~ 35% of people who use personal ads for dating are already married.

~ There wasn't a single pony in the Pony Express - just horses.

~ Aerosmith's "Dude Looks Like A Lady" was written about Vince Neil of Motley Crue.

Friday Felicities ~ September 26, 2008

Things that make me happy:

~ The fact that it was not me...but the car behind me that got a ticket this morning.
~ It's Friday - and I love Fridays.
~ Friends coming over for dinner.
~ A baby shower tomorrow that Jordan is going with me. She loves that she is old enough to go with me.
~ A great report card from Jordan's 1st six weeks grading period...4 A's and 2 B's. Yeah!!
~ An email from Steph (who is keeping Myles today). It is titled: The difference between girls and boys:

Noelle: Bubby (aka-Myles), do you want to play Sleeping Beauty?

Bubby: Stinkin' Bootie?

Sooooooo Funny!!!....

Link up over at Becky's with things that make you happy.

Mindless Fact Monday ~ September 22, 2008

~ In the Sahara Desert, a town called Tidikelt did not receive a drop of rain in 10 years.

~ The stomach acids in a snake's stomach can digest bones and teeth - but not fur or hair.

~ Greyhounds can see better than any other breed of dog.

~ In 1477, the first engagement ring was given to Mary of Burgundy by Archduke Maximillan of Austria.
~ There was a molasses flood in Boston, MA on January 15, 1919 that killed 21 people and injured 150 more.
~ Angel Falls, in Venezuela, is the world's highest waterfall at 979 meters. It is 16 times higher than Niagara Falls.

~ The average person falls asleep in 7 minutes.

~ Every citizen in Kentucky is required, by law, to take a bath at least once a year.

~ Ohio is listed as the 17th state in the U.S., but technically, it is number 47. Until August 7, 1953, congress forgot to vote on a resolution to admit Ohio to the Union.

~ The titan arum, or corpse flower, is the largest flower in the world. It gives off a horrible odor that smells like rotting flesh when it blooms.

Friday Felicities ~ September 19, 2008

Things that make me happy:
~ I wrote this last week - but it needs repeating...Reconnecting with old friends. I found my college roommate on Facebook - I can't wait to catch up with her.
~ God - He is gracious and loving and I can't wait to get to know Him better through my new bible study
~ My dad - he's going to take Myles' 4 year pics this weekend and I can't wait to see them.
~ Old Navy - going there tomorrow to pick Myles up a new outfit.
~ My new diet - and Terrance - who is helping me stick with it.
Link up over at Becky's with things that make you happy.

Shaded Gray Daybook ~ September 18, 2008

Outside my Window … A beautiful summer/fall day. It is 81 degrees - absolutely gorgeous.

I am thinking … That some people get sooooo bent out of shape about the whole "politics" thing it just makes me crazy!!! I am all for holding fast to your beliefs and political views - but there is no reason to be hateful about it.

I am thankful for … My job. Some people here are taking advantage of things and it really irritates me - they are so good to us here - so much so that it's easy to overlook the stuff that isn't so great.

From the kitchen … I believe chicken is on the menu for tonight. I think Terrance is grilling and we're making salad out of it.

I am going … To pull my hair out if AT&T doesn't start sending me the bills!!!

I am wearing … Blue knit capri pants, blue shirt and matching jacket.

I am reading … Return To Summerhouse by Jude Deveraux and I am almost done with it. I don't like it as much as the first one so far. I have also started Less Than Dead by Tim Downs. I have only read the first chapter so far - but it looks good.

I am hoping... For a tantrum - free evening. Last night's was a whopper.

I am hearing … Various people talking on the phone - fairly quiet.

Around the house … Need to put some more water in the fish tank - getting pretty low.

One of my favorite things … The treadmill that Terrance fixed so I can walk without getting shin splints. Yeah!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week … Myles is getting his hair cut on Saturday in preparation for his 4 year pic being taken this weekend. I need to find him something cute to wear too - shopping!!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you… This is Mr. Myles' Easter pic...if his new one is anywhere as good as this one...it will be fabulous!!!

Mindless Fact Monday ~ September 15, 2008

~ The "Megascolides Australis" earthworm - found in Australia - can grow up to 15 feet long.

~ American novelist Mark Twain was the first known author to submit a typed manuscript.

~ Ceasar salad has nothing to do with any of the Ceasars (of Rome). It was first concocted in a bar in Tijuana, Mexico in the 1920's.

~ The smallest actual country in the world is S.M.O.M. (Sovereign Military Order of Malta). It is located in the city of Rome and has an area of 2 tennis courts and, as of 2001, has a population of 80.

~ Mexico City boasts the largest taxi fleet with over 60,000 taxis running every day.

~ There are 158 verses in the Greek national anthem.

~ The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas washes an average of 15,000 pillowcases per day.

~ An office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet.

~ The Guiness Book of World Records hold the record as the book most stolen from libraries.

~ In the 1984 movie "Scarface", the f-word was used 206 times. That is an average of once every 29 seconds.

Friday Felicities ~ September 12, 2008

Things that make me happy:

~ Amazon.com - thanks to them...birthday shopping for Myles and Noelle is finished - 3 weeks early!!!
~ Reconnecting with old friends
~ Friday's
~ Relaxing weekends ahead
~ My church (and Steph) - with it's e-mail prayer requests. I love to be able to pray for something as soon as it is needed.
~ Renewed determiniation to stick to my diet!!

Link up over at Becky's with things that make you happy!!!

Shaded Gray Daybook ~ September 11, 2008

Outside my Window … It is starting to get dark...which means bed time is near!!

I am thinking … I stayed up way too long last night - I'm pooped.


I am thankful for … Friends - old and new - I am really enjoying catching up with my best friend from high school. We haven't talked in a really long time.


From the kitchen … A hodge-podge dinner tonight. Jordan had bagel bites - Myles had chicken fingers and carrots - Terrance had a sandwich and I had a frozen dinner. We have meals like that every now and then - where everyone is eating something different because I didn't plan anything.


I am creating … I think I might just take this line out...I.Don't.Create...


I am going … To take the dog out in a while and put Myles to bed in about 10 minutes.


I am wearing … Jammie pants and a tank top - my favorite kind of clothes to wear.


I am reading … I am thisclose to finishing House of Wolves by Matt Bronleewe. It hasn't been too bad. I will then go on to finish Return to Summerhouse by Jude Deveraux - I started it a while ago, I just laid it down and haven't finished it.


I am hoping... For a quiet weekend. Last weekend was VERY hectic. Going - Going - Going!!


I am hearing … Hannah Montana in the background and Abby eating her dog food in the kitchen.


Around the house … We got a cedar chest today from Steph. They needed the room and I have been coveting it for YEARS anyway. I was happy to take it.


One of my favorite things … Heroes on DVD. I got season 2 for my birthday but am re-watching season 1 first with Jordan.


A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week … Thankfully - the week is almost over. With all the ear problems last week - I am ready for this week to be over.


Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you… This is from Terrance's company picnic last weekend:


This is one of MANY rounds of chicken that Terrance cooked. We had LOTS of chicken.

This is Myles - just being cheesy!!

Mindless Fact Monday ~ September 8, 2008

~ In November 1999, two women were killed by a lightening bolt. The underwire in their bras acted as a conductor, killing them and leaving burn marks on their chests.
~ A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet long in a single night.



~ Finger nails grow almost four times faster than toe nails.
~ There are 293 different ways to make change for a dollar.



~ The first state to give women the right to vote was Wyoming.
~ Almonds are a member of the peach family.
~ The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
~ There is enough concrete in the Hoover Dam to pave a 2-lane highway from San Francisco to New York.



~ It is illegal in Alabama to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
~ The first toy ever advertised on television was Mr. Potato Head.