Groovy Research

So, I've been spending some time doing research on the 1960s, because I eventually want to do a scrapbook album about that decade (still working on my 1970s album). I've gotten a ton of pictures off the web, and some of them are just awesome! Check out the fashion statements:

Not to mention all the nifty household items. I have no doubt that Xander would look at these and just go...huh? What's that? Poor kid doesn't know what he's missing!

One thing that boggles me is I keep seeing ads for video phones. Did anyone actually have these?

Even the food ads were totall hip!

I can't post any family photos, because I haven't gone through them all yet, but I can assure you that there were some hipsters on both sides of family back in the 60s. No hippies, though, much as my mother would've liked to have been one!

If you have any 60s anecdotes you'd like to share, please feel free!

He Knows What He Likes!

Xander is a very picky eater. There are countless food items he just refuses to eat, including almost all vegetables. Lately, though, he has been branching out a little bit. When we were at Crossgates Mall this past Friday, he enthusiastically agreed to share an order of sesame chicken with me. We had one fork to share, so of course he gave me all the tiny pieces and took the big ones for himself. :)

Then, after a brief nibble to taste the cheese wrap Joe got from Taco Bell, Xander decided that was his new favorite food and ate half of one.

This was all followed up with the old favorite, Orange Julius. Xander only likes the original orange flavor, though Joe and I have been branching out to try some new ones. Blackberry Blueberry? Awesome!

Xander's old standby, the PB&J, is still going strong. I've been trying to make him try more things, but usually he'll only do one tiny taste and then he gags. Maybe when he's older he'll do a complete turn around and eat everything. One can hope!

Joe's Birthday Weekend

Joe had a really great birthday weekend, and when Joe's happy so are the rest of us! LOL! Here's what we did:

Friday - I took the day off from work because Xander had a dental appointment (perfect teeth, by the way!). Joe drove us up to Albany afterwards in his continuing search for new motorcycle boots; he didn't find any. We hit the mall so I could indulge in more awesome sesame chicken, and pick up some scrapbook magazines from Borders. Joe got himself a little point and shoot digital camera to take with him on bike runs. And Xander begged big time to go to Toys R Us, where further begging ensued for some Star Wars action figures. Here's his begging face:

Saturday - Joe left bright and early for a ride with some of his club members out to an open house in Binghamton. I'll admit I was nervous about his firt long-distance ride, but not as worried as I'd have been if he was alone. For anyone who is interested, here's a picture of his bike:

While Joe was out riding, Xander and I did the grocery shopping and picked up a couple more birthday presents. At 4:30pm I dropped him off at Eli and Krissy's and headed back to Oneonta to meet Joe for dinner at Applebees. I even wore a dress! And, as Xander called it, some hideous lipstick. Such a way with words, that boy of mine! (Braden told me I looked beautiful, so there!) Joe and I had a great dinner together, and when we got home Xander gave him one of his presents earl - Season 1 of Doctor Who. Joe and I watched some after Xander went to bed.

Sunday - It was a Bruno pajama day. We slugged out in our jammies all day. Cinnamon buns for breakfast, followed later on by orange shakes (Xander's favorite) and the presentation to Joe of the rest of his gifts and his cards. Joe got a lot of birthday calls, and kept checking Facebook on his Blackberry to see who was leaving him birthday messages there. So cute! I made a stuffed, roast chicken for dinner, and for dessert we had a cheesecake sample to pick at.

Now...how do I top this next year? LOL!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOE AND MAUI!

Two of my favorite people are sharing a birthday today!

Happy 84th to my grandmother, Rose (aka Maui)! Lookin' good!

And a very Happy 38th to my very own hubby, Joe! Love you!