Fairs, Galore!

Since we got to spend a long weekend together, Mom and Dad decided LMCP needed to get out and do something! So, on Saturday, we packed up the wagon and headed to the Oregon State Fair. Grandma Virjean got to come, too. We spent a lot of time in the petting zoo, which was only semi-interesting to LMCP -- and terrifying for Grandma, especially when a deer kept trying to eat her shirt. A different deer was licking my back, so apparently they're not getting a lot of that food that you have to pay $2 to get. Here are some pictures from our first time at the fair. I'll bet next year will be even more fun for LMCP.





Then, on Monday, Mom and Dad took LMCP to "Art in the Pearl," a fancy art show with some bands and delicious treats. I think Auntie Amie should plan on coming to the show next Labor Day weekend, because there were lots of metalsmith jewelry artists charging beaucoup bucks for their stuff, and hers is WAY MORE beautiful, and would sell well in a trendy art show like this one. So, Auntie Amie -- you should check it out and get in that fair!!

LMCP didn't really care for the art (what can I say, we're not artsy people). But she did enjoy some music on the World Music Stage. Well, she enjoyed it for a minute. She really enjoyed the fact that we let her out of her stroller, and she got to check stuff out. You'd think of all the things going on around her, she'd be interested in people, kids, dogs (okay, she was interested in the dogs) or food -- but not my girl. Instead, she was quite taken with a pile of chairs set out for anyone to grab as they listened to music. No one came near them though, because LMCP staked her claim to them, and guarded them with her life. Here's the series of events, as they unfolded.

"Hmm, this music is okay, but I think I'd like to check out some other... Hey, look at that those chairs over there, that looks like more fun."

"Wow, they're letting me go, I can't believe it, they're going to let me climb on stuff!"


"Ooooh, this is fun. Look at how good I am at climbing on these stacked up chairs."


"Woah, they're looking at me. Are they going to make me stop? I'd better look cute so they let me continue..."


"Wow! This is the best day ever! I can't believe I got to spend 20 minutes climbing on something that really could've hurt me, especially when I almost bit the dust several times. Thanks, Mommy & Daddy!"

Fired!

If this woman still has a job, the news director should be fired. Unacceptable.

News Anchor Answers Phone On Air
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3 Days to Go

Tuesday could be a disaster. But, I'll be watching.

Tahoe Pictures

Just got some pictures from our photo session in Lake Tahoe in my good ol' inbox. Thought I'd share them with you.

Not much news to report. Cherie says Lila went potty in the toilet on Wednesday. That's a big deal, but I refuse to acknowledge the accomplishment until I witness it myself. So there. Enjoy your photos.

Repeat After Me!

Here's another video -- similar and longer, but just as cute!

Lots of News...

... about 90210 of course, as the premiere date gets closer (9.02), more and more news is out, including the first promo featuring Brenda & Kelly together.

Also, here's a sneak peek at the new Peach Pit.

And then there's word that Tori Spelling may not be out forever...

And, at what point will we learn that the new "Silver" is Erin Silver (Mel & Jackie's kid)?
This info from an article may get us one step closer:

"While the new show seems to embrace diversity in a far more explicit way than the original — which was roundly criticized for its all-white cast — there are no wholly Jewish characters this time around. The closest is a female character known as “Silver,” who, according to a spokesman for the show, is half-Jewish. Silver is presumably a descendant of the original show’s other Jewish character, David Silver, who dabbled in being a hip-hop DJ, as did the actor who played him, Brian Austin Green. Green is now a series regular on the Fox show “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.”

Bombshell I didn't know about:
Green (as in Brian Austin Green) has a son, Kassius, with former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Vanessa Marcil.
I knew he dated Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, but had no idea about crazy Gina!
Also, did you know Ian Ziering is 44?!?!?

Well, I think it's clear that I can hardly wait the 18 days until the show launches!

Back from Vacation!

LMCP is back from her first vacation that required an airplane and several nights in a hotel. We had a great time visiting with Grandma, Grandpa, Grammy & Grampy, Auntie Gayle, Gene and Cousin Josh. In fact, LMCP thinks Josh is just about the coolest thing around.

We did great on the plane -- the hardest part was just sitting still, but LMCP was never afraid and was all-around a pretty good girl. We loaded up all of our stuff (and there was a lot--good thing we flew Southwest and didn't have to pay to check our bags) and headed to Tahoe in a minivan Grandma & Grandpa rented. We stayed at Montbleu, which we don't necessarily recommend. LMCP did great at our fancy dinner and slept in her big-girl crib in the hotel. We had a fancy photo shoot outside, and we're hoping the weirdo photographer may have got one or two useable shots. It's hard to get people in so many different age groups to get it all together all at once. I wasn't very good about taking pictures, but I got a few good ones. We were just too busy having fun to stop for pics!

The photo shoot wore out Grampy! (And the rest of us!)

This picture may be better than any the photog took, here's Auntie Gayle & Uncle Gene:

That's right, Grandma bought me this cool new bathing suit, following the Dora Incident. LMCP got spoiled rotten with lots of new books, toys and clothes. Thanks, everyone!

Grammy is pretty cool, too. LMCP especially loves the new puzzle Grammy brought her.

Here's Josh! They're pretty good friends! LMCP thinks he's hilarious!

Auntie Gayle is great. She took LMCP to the beach and babysat one night so Mom & Dad could go on a date. (And Mom was on fire on the roulette table!)

Ummm, I don't know if I'm ready for Grampy to tickle me. Maybe next time.

We're sure LMCP wasn't trying to hurt Grandma's feelings, but she sure kept her distance. Sorry, Grandma. You'll be chasing after her in no time with your new hip!!

The plane ride home may have been a little shorter without all the delays, but LMCP did great anyway!

And after a long vacation, the best thing to do is relax in the car on the way home. What a tired girl!

90210: Stop the Insanity

Word on the street is, Tori Spelling is begging 9-0-Deuce producers to let her real-life hubby, Dean McDermott, appear in the new show. C'mon. Now, I'll admit, I like the "Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood" show on Oxygen. And I don't watch reality TV. But seriously, you're trying to get him on the show. Lame. That would be like me asking my boss to let Chad anchor sports at work. (I'm sure he'd do great, but it just doesn't work like that). So, let the rage begin. I have to say, I'm pumped for the new show, but Tori needs to let the nepotism die with her dad. (Was that too far?)

In other 90210 news, there is a new promo out that features Jennie Garth. (Producers, you BETTER NOT change the show's theme music, c'mon! What are you doing to us?) Now, it's official. I also learned Carol Potter will NOT be part of the new show, because she's doing some show called "Greek." And, I stumbled upon this "Old 90210" trivia article. Test your knowledge. (My score: You got 100% correct. Either you've had wikipedia open this whole time or you are simply amazing. Tell your friends and make them slow clap for you.)

USA Today is also on the 90210 bandwagon, with an article comparing the "old" version (I think I prefer "classic" or "original" to the "new").

And now you are up to date... for tonight.

Busy Days

LMCP is very busy these days. We have a pool on loan from some friends that is a big shark, that also has a sprinkler in it. LMCP appears to like it very much. She got a new bathing suit, after the Dora Incident ruined her old one. We had to get her outfitted for our upcoming trip to Lake Tahoe. Anyway, Cherie tested it out today in the shark pool, and I think LMCP looks a little bit like a 1940's Hollywood Starlett, don't you? It must be the big "Hello Kitty" sunglasses (which she loves, by the way). Here are some fun pics from the pool.

Also, here is a (very long-- you've been warned) video of LMCP attempting some songs. Basically, you hear a lot of me singing, with the occasional back-up. You also hear a lot of cheering for my singing, which proves LMCP could be tone deaf.

Late on the News

And I know you all know this, but Shannen Doherty is definitely coming back to the new 90210. Click here to read all about the exciting (and I predict pretty lame) story line involving Brenda Walsh.