So here is a look at The Nest version 2.0.
Wha la!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
The Nest Version 2.0
Well, with the lovely Farah adding her presence to The Nest we have revitalized six of the eight areas in our home including the dining room, the kitchen, the porch, the living room, the writing room, and the full bathroom. We still have to finish the master bedroom and the half bath downstairs.
So here is a look at The Nest version 2.0.
Wha la!
So here is a look at The Nest version 2.0.
Wha la!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Merry July 25, 2007
Merry Christmas You Filthy Boofers. Well, I am 5 months early, but in The Nesting Shaw's House we celebrated Christmas, or the advent of Christmas. So here are some shots from the BOOF surprise Christmas Party I threw for the Fauf. Enjoy.
Christmas setting for two.
How about a little love note in the stocking?
Oh! Recycled Teacher-Christmas gifts! It really feels like a Shaw Christmas.
Wonderful tree. Lovely gnomes---strike that I mean elves.
Milk and Cookies anyone?
If you don't like it. Take it back, but we love it.
Boof.
Christmas setting for two.
How about a little love note in the stocking?
Oh! Recycled Teacher-Christmas gifts! It really feels like a Shaw Christmas.
Wonderful tree. Lovely gnomes---strike that I mean elves.
Milk and Cookies anyone?
If you don't like it. Take it back, but we love it.
Boof.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
F*R*I*E*N*D*S
So every so often the Amazing Fauf and I get together to discuss who our friends are. No, no, not you people who actually read our blog. We pay homage to you during the Iggy's. No, at this time we were discussing people who we find absolutely ridiculous or completely lovely. So here you go, our current list of wonderful friends, mostly just the new ones, dahling:
First may I present Chet. The lovable, adorable, magnificent Chet. He married us, he sings, he dances, and gosh darn it he looks like a gnome. There you have it:
Joining the ranks this time is that lovable Nicolette. Yes, you've heard about her on Farah's blog, now you can see her on mine. Source: Charles Dwyer and his amazing art. We love him and do hope that we can one day afford a piece of his fantastic stuff.
And then there was Donna. Oh, we thought her a fool at first. Telling us with a wink of her brown eye, a portrait was "Very affordable" at "Only 3000 dollars... out the door." But then when she set Nicolette in the Show Room and with a disappearing whisper of excitement she called out, "Let me just adjust the lights, and notice how her bodice changes to looking like a nude and then a boa." And then, in the blink of her blue eye we changed our mind. Oh Donna, we missed you on Wednesday, how we longed to have you adjust the lights and not some has-been leather relator, you were the best artist developer we saw in all of Carmel, we didn't value you! FORGIVE US! We long for you Donna, your blond hair and lovely voice. Oh how we miss you.
[no picture is on file for the amazing Donna]
Next we find Dancing Cheryl coming down the lane. She was a hoot to say the least. She reminded me of a more haggard Jennifer Coolidge. She was totally into the music and was hysterical to watch during the Main Street Commemorative Disneyland Birthday Celebration. Cheryl, here's to you!
Following behind Cheryl is the Waitress Nazi, Suzette. Unfortunately Suzette is camera shy. However she is a bit bulshy, so if you ask her, "Now does your bisque have cream?" She'll simply, and ever so gently spit at you "Bisque is Cream." and then waltz away to the sounds of "Do you know..." But honestly who can trust the head waitress who tells you "Full" isn't on the Dessert Menu. A five star waitress...
Following in the lines of strong women comes Lady Ursula. Yes, you must say LADY or else it isn't as fun. Ever notice how there seems to be a lot more women dressing and looking like Ursula lately? Even on America's Got Talent.... Well here's to you all the Lady Ursulas of the World...
Speaking of Disney Villains, this past week I had the opportunity to meet up with Farah's favorite villain, Curella DeVill. She was hysterical and rude. One glance at me, even after my "You look lovely dahling." comment, she said, "I wish I could say the same for you. What on earth are you wearing? You look like someone covered you in bad wall paper. Honestly." Here's to a witty lady with killer style...
Speaking of people who make life miserable, let's talk about someone who has a miserable life: Suicidal Billie. Her lousy life where all she does is sing for the man and get beat by him too, but she loves him. Oh well life could be worse, poor thingy. She had to sing all those songs about her man cheating on her, two-timing her, what a joke. Honestly Billie, you were better off with out him...
So if you weren't selected this time as a friend, please drop us a comment here on my blog. If you were selected and you would like to find your way out of the friend's list, please drop us a comment and three reasons why you should be off the list. If you are dead, please ignore this message.
First may I present Chet. The lovable, adorable, magnificent Chet. He married us, he sings, he dances, and gosh darn it he looks like a gnome. There you have it:
Joining the ranks this time is that lovable Nicolette. Yes, you've heard about her on Farah's blog, now you can see her on mine. Source: Charles Dwyer and his amazing art. We love him and do hope that we can one day afford a piece of his fantastic stuff.
And then there was Donna. Oh, we thought her a fool at first. Telling us with a wink of her brown eye, a portrait was "Very affordable" at "Only 3000 dollars... out the door." But then when she set Nicolette in the Show Room and with a disappearing whisper of excitement she called out, "Let me just adjust the lights, and notice how her bodice changes to looking like a nude and then a boa." And then, in the blink of her blue eye we changed our mind. Oh Donna, we missed you on Wednesday, how we longed to have you adjust the lights and not some has-been leather relator, you were the best artist developer we saw in all of Carmel, we didn't value you! FORGIVE US! We long for you Donna, your blond hair and lovely voice. Oh how we miss you.
[no picture is on file for the amazing Donna]
Next we find Dancing Cheryl coming down the lane. She was a hoot to say the least. She reminded me of a more haggard Jennifer Coolidge. She was totally into the music and was hysterical to watch during the Main Street Commemorative Disneyland Birthday Celebration. Cheryl, here's to you!
Following behind Cheryl is the Waitress Nazi, Suzette. Unfortunately Suzette is camera shy. However she is a bit bulshy, so if you ask her, "Now does your bisque have cream?" She'll simply, and ever so gently spit at you "Bisque is Cream." and then waltz away to the sounds of "Do you know..." But honestly who can trust the head waitress who tells you "Full" isn't on the Dessert Menu. A five star waitress...
Following in the lines of strong women comes Lady Ursula. Yes, you must say LADY or else it isn't as fun. Ever notice how there seems to be a lot more women dressing and looking like Ursula lately? Even on America's Got Talent.... Well here's to you all the Lady Ursulas of the World...
Speaking of Disney Villains, this past week I had the opportunity to meet up with Farah's favorite villain, Curella DeVill. She was hysterical and rude. One glance at me, even after my "You look lovely dahling." comment, she said, "I wish I could say the same for you. What on earth are you wearing? You look like someone covered you in bad wall paper. Honestly." Here's to a witty lady with killer style...
Speaking of people who make life miserable, let's talk about someone who has a miserable life: Suicidal Billie. Her lousy life where all she does is sing for the man and get beat by him too, but she loves him. Oh well life could be worse, poor thingy. She had to sing all those songs about her man cheating on her, two-timing her, what a joke. Honestly Billie, you were better off with out him...
So if you weren't selected this time as a friend, please drop us a comment here on my blog. If you were selected and you would like to find your way out of the friend's list, please drop us a comment and three reasons why you should be off the list. If you are dead, please ignore this message.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Disneyland Trip
Well, yes it is true. After a week of a lovely honeymoon us Newlyweds hightailed it to the Happiest Place on Earth for a little relaxation via Disneyland Excitement. Here are some of the pictures so you can see what it was like for us to share the Happiest Place on Earth during our Happiest Month in Life. Please note we went two days so if our clothing magically changes in on of the pictures... well... you'll know why then...
So first there was the whole excitement that it was Disney's Birthday today! Woot, woot! So we got to watch a special presentation by the Mayor of Main Street and heard this amazing All American Band play songs ranging from Earth, Wind and Fire to Dreamgirls all the way to the Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song. Loved it.
We also were fortunate enough to go on the NEW Nemo Submarine Ride. It was pretty cool despite the grumbling from the people in line. Honestly... it's a new ride, get over it.
We had a lovely time riding all of the rides together and visiting the sites... Sadly our car guns didn't seem to do the trick and our scores are significantly lower than usual. Humf. I thought married life would improve my score...
But best of all was seeing the characters at Disneyland. I know... Odd... But come on. We saw Linguini from Ratatouille, Cruella DeVil, and the Queen of New Orleans (if you haven't seen her before get your tail into New Orleans Square cause she is delightful).
The last thing we did was work on a secret gift for the Cass which will be presented to her either before or at the birth of her younger brother. Love it. suggestion for a name: Albus or Cedric. They are good.
So first there was the whole excitement that it was Disney's Birthday today! Woot, woot! So we got to watch a special presentation by the Mayor of Main Street and heard this amazing All American Band play songs ranging from Earth, Wind and Fire to Dreamgirls all the way to the Mickey Mouse Club Theme Song. Loved it.
We also were fortunate enough to go on the NEW Nemo Submarine Ride. It was pretty cool despite the grumbling from the people in line. Honestly... it's a new ride, get over it.
We had a lovely time riding all of the rides together and visiting the sites... Sadly our car guns didn't seem to do the trick and our scores are significantly lower than usual. Humf. I thought married life would improve my score...
But best of all was seeing the characters at Disneyland. I know... Odd... But come on. We saw Linguini from Ratatouille, Cruella DeVil, and the Queen of New Orleans (if you haven't seen her before get your tail into New Orleans Square cause she is delightful).
The last thing we did was work on a secret gift for the Cass which will be presented to her either before or at the birth of her younger brother. Love it. suggestion for a name: Albus or Cedric. They are good.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Predictions
Well it has been 2 days since I finished the Deathly Hallows. Love it, love it, love it. No spoilers here... Not yet at least. I'll warn you in big letters if one is coming.
I was going over our credo on Friday night... Let me break this down for you. The Kiniry Family and myself started a group my dad affectionately called "The Burrow." The full and proper name for our Potter Mania group is "The Order of the Burrow." Now after viewing a HP Movie and going to the last book release we wrote out a credo stating our fundamental beliefs about Harry Potter. Now for the first time in a public internet setting I will reveal our beliefs:
"Order of the Burrow
In response to book 6 and the near end of the AMAZING Harry Potter series a group of witches and a wizard got together to discuss possible clues and ending to the story of Harry Potter. In doing so they have established a credo of beliefs in which they will deduce possible conclusions based on the 6 books, additional material composed by JKR, and interviews that JKR has conducted.
The Credo States Theories that have been unanimously agreed upon.
Official Credo:
1. Snape is good.
2. Snape loved lily.
3. “Choices” is one of the essential story themes.
4. Harry’s eyes are significant.
5. Dumbledore can still communicate with the wizarding world, in particular Harry and other OOTP Members.
6. RAB is Regiulus Black.
7. Part or all of Harry is a horcrux.
8. A character has been hidden by A.D."
So there is our Credo. We wrote it over 2 years ago, less than a month after the release of HPHBP. I love it. I will further discuss the book in a blog I will post in the next three days. Enjoy reading.
I was going over our credo on Friday night... Let me break this down for you. The Kiniry Family and myself started a group my dad affectionately called "The Burrow." The full and proper name for our Potter Mania group is "The Order of the Burrow." Now after viewing a HP Movie and going to the last book release we wrote out a credo stating our fundamental beliefs about Harry Potter. Now for the first time in a public internet setting I will reveal our beliefs:
"Order of the Burrow
In response to book 6 and the near end of the AMAZING Harry Potter series a group of witches and a wizard got together to discuss possible clues and ending to the story of Harry Potter. In doing so they have established a credo of beliefs in which they will deduce possible conclusions based on the 6 books, additional material composed by JKR, and interviews that JKR has conducted.
The Credo States Theories that have been unanimously agreed upon.
Official Credo:
1. Snape is good.
2. Snape loved lily.
3. “Choices” is one of the essential story themes.
4. Harry’s eyes are significant.
5. Dumbledore can still communicate with the wizarding world, in particular Harry and other OOTP Members.
6. RAB is Regiulus Black.
7. Part or all of Harry is a horcrux.
8. A character has been hidden by A.D."
So there is our Credo. We wrote it over 2 years ago, less than a month after the release of HPHBP. I love it. I will further discuss the book in a blog I will post in the next three days. Enjoy reading.
Movie Reviews and Then Some
Here it is... I haven't had the internet in a long time and, well, I needed it to do my movie reviews that all of you love so much. So here they are:
Transformers
Ratatouille
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
I have to go in order of when I saw them:
Transformers:
Ok, if I was a high school aged guy this would be the movie for me. Alas, while I am a guy (no comments from you Jon Coulter) I am not in high school, so I thought ti was just average. In all honesty I thought it was an ok movie with more than enough action for the destructo world viewers. But see, that's the problem. We have to view SO much destruction that it doesn't really matter what happens.
In this viewer's opinion there was too much destruction, too much sexuality, and too much language for this movie to be great fun for the whole family. I liked it for high school and young college aged guys but nothing more. Alas, I was a bit disappointed.
A Rice Cake with a smidgen of peanut butter.
Ratatouille
Cute? Sure. Funny? Perhaps at times. Well designed? Absolutely. Honestly this film was a good idea, but lacked the "heart and soul" which many of the Pixar (now) Classics have held. Cars, Toy Story, Bugs' Life, The Incredibles, Nemo... Nope this one didn't really hit home. I liked the characters, but why in the world didn't they have French accents? I can't even figure it out. Well. Anyway, obviously I am too excited to write about the next movie so I will say this movie was:
A Rice Cake with Peanut Butter and a sip of Diet Coke.
Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix
The best HP movie to date. Mark my words. Honestly, I really thought the director did a smashing job. It had great imagery and wonderful art direction. The movie was the best adaptation of the book to date because he captured the big mystery, dilemma, and the heart of Harry. I know, I'm a total Harry Potter nerd, but hear me out.
The first and second movies were good adaptations but there was always a point in the movie where it felt like you were going nowhere, and the film could have been chopped down significantly--remember the whole Spider in the forest part or too long during the chess game part. Yes I loved them too, but in the film they weren't necessary. And the red-herrings were cut out. The third film in retro-spec was a total wreck. I know it was loved the most by mass audiences but really? Come on the whole IMPORTANT back story was totally cut out. I'm still bitter about that. The fourth... Arg. I was just a little pissed about the fourth. Yes, it was the most epic of the 4, but honestly looking at it the director made it cheesy with the horrible music selection and the gritty filming. I liked the last 35 minutes of the movie though... That made the 4th movie jump above the 3rd in my favorites.... But now we have 5...
Beautifully crafted. Well thought out. And totally got to the heart of the book. A political and psychological drama for teens. It was perfect. The additions and substitutions Yates made were perfect. The only thing I would have done differently would be extending the last battle two more minutes. It was intense but seemed trimmed too short. Alas, I have no complaints for this Potter film.
Spaghetti Dinner with a tall glass of Diet Coke.
Transformers
Ratatouille
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
I have to go in order of when I saw them:
Transformers:
Ok, if I was a high school aged guy this would be the movie for me. Alas, while I am a guy (no comments from you Jon Coulter) I am not in high school, so I thought ti was just average. In all honesty I thought it was an ok movie with more than enough action for the destructo world viewers. But see, that's the problem. We have to view SO much destruction that it doesn't really matter what happens.
In this viewer's opinion there was too much destruction, too much sexuality, and too much language for this movie to be great fun for the whole family. I liked it for high school and young college aged guys but nothing more. Alas, I was a bit disappointed.
A Rice Cake with a smidgen of peanut butter.
Ratatouille
Cute? Sure. Funny? Perhaps at times. Well designed? Absolutely. Honestly this film was a good idea, but lacked the "heart and soul" which many of the Pixar (now) Classics have held. Cars, Toy Story, Bugs' Life, The Incredibles, Nemo... Nope this one didn't really hit home. I liked the characters, but why in the world didn't they have French accents? I can't even figure it out. Well. Anyway, obviously I am too excited to write about the next movie so I will say this movie was:
A Rice Cake with Peanut Butter and a sip of Diet Coke.
Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix
The best HP movie to date. Mark my words. Honestly, I really thought the director did a smashing job. It had great imagery and wonderful art direction. The movie was the best adaptation of the book to date because he captured the big mystery, dilemma, and the heart of Harry. I know, I'm a total Harry Potter nerd, but hear me out.
The first and second movies were good adaptations but there was always a point in the movie where it felt like you were going nowhere, and the film could have been chopped down significantly--remember the whole Spider in the forest part or too long during the chess game part. Yes I loved them too, but in the film they weren't necessary. And the red-herrings were cut out. The third film in retro-spec was a total wreck. I know it was loved the most by mass audiences but really? Come on the whole IMPORTANT back story was totally cut out. I'm still bitter about that. The fourth... Arg. I was just a little pissed about the fourth. Yes, it was the most epic of the 4, but honestly looking at it the director made it cheesy with the horrible music selection and the gritty filming. I liked the last 35 minutes of the movie though... That made the 4th movie jump above the 3rd in my favorites.... But now we have 5...
Beautifully crafted. Well thought out. And totally got to the heart of the book. A political and psychological drama for teens. It was perfect. The additions and substitutions Yates made were perfect. The only thing I would have done differently would be extending the last battle two more minutes. It was intense but seemed trimmed too short. Alas, I have no complaints for this Potter film.
Spaghetti Dinner with a tall glass of Diet Coke.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The Honeymooners in Carmel
It was amazing. And yes, here are some pictures you can see. Gotta love a Honeymoon, eh?
The Mikey's/Iggy's
Best Laugh/Voice Over:
The Constipated Gnome...
Most Random Friend Habits:
Parker and his regular schedule (believe me this is a random occasion for ParkMan)
Best Overall Look:
Farah...
All other nominees have been sacked.
Best Illusionist:
Kaleb the Disappearing Magician...
Best Upgrade:
The Nest (as opposed to the Black Pearl and the Flying Dutchess)...
Biggest Shock:
Michael shopped at the Grocery Outlet...
Best Burrow Moment...
The Burrow Bachelor Party...
Best Traveling Adventurer:
Michael and Farah going on a Honeymoon up north...
Best Use of Time Consuming Activities:
A TIE
Farah sunning outside in... cough cough... a tube top..
Parker sitting watching me work...
Best Sister Catch Phrase:
"Poach off the mooch..."
Best Staff Moment:
Praise God! No more staff! Sorry, I loved you all, it's just easier...
Oh wait there is RD Staff:
The guy teacher saying "Yeah. That's really great." wearing his package sweatpants...
Best Kid Phrases:
"It's just doesn't make any sense."
Best Teacher Shout Out During a Class Session:
"People are definitely going to hate you. Most of them will. But we like you."
Best Person to Sit by in a Class:
Kelli Bornhoft since the first grade...
Best Way to Talk to Reference Me...
You @#$&@#! (Parker knows that one)...
Best phrase from a groomsman...
TIE
"Your FANCY wedding"...
"Are you knockin' boots?"
Congrats to you. There is a small trophy being constructed for each of the winners. Be warned: it is made of foil, but still.
The Constipated Gnome...
Most Random Friend Habits:
Parker and his regular schedule (believe me this is a random occasion for ParkMan)
Best Overall Look:
Farah...
All other nominees have been sacked.
Best Illusionist:
Kaleb the Disappearing Magician...
Best Upgrade:
The Nest (as opposed to the Black Pearl and the Flying Dutchess)...
Biggest Shock:
Michael shopped at the Grocery Outlet...
Best Burrow Moment...
The Burrow Bachelor Party...
Best Traveling Adventurer:
Michael and Farah going on a Honeymoon up north...
Best Use of Time Consuming Activities:
A TIE
Farah sunning outside in... cough cough... a tube top..
Parker sitting watching me work...
Best Sister Catch Phrase:
"Poach off the mooch..."
Best Staff Moment:
Praise God! No more staff! Sorry, I loved you all, it's just easier...
Oh wait there is RD Staff:
The guy teacher saying "Yeah. That's really great." wearing his package sweatpants...
Best Kid Phrases:
"It's just doesn't make any sense."
Best Teacher Shout Out During a Class Session:
"People are definitely going to hate you. Most of them will. But we like you."
Best Person to Sit by in a Class:
Kelli Bornhoft since the first grade...
Best Way to Talk to Reference Me...
You @#$&@#! (Parker knows that one)...
Best phrase from a groomsman...
TIE
"Your FANCY wedding"...
"Are you knockin' boots?"
Congrats to you. There is a small trophy being constructed for each of the winners. Be warned: it is made of foil, but still.
Friday, July 06, 2007
It's Codependence Day
Well I was thinking about Martina McBride this week. You know that country singer who belts out Independence Day. Well While that song is lovely and all I thought maybe she should try this version for the events leading up to tomorrow. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you "Co-Dependence Day," sing it Martina:
Please note: co-de·pen·dent or co·de·pen·dent (kō'dĭ-pěn'dənt) adj. 1. Mutually dependent. (not the second definition)
Well we seemed all right by dawn’s early light though the CDS wouldn't get goin' and burn
Worried and weak he woke up to retreat, thinkin' all about those CDs...
The proof on the flowers, and tracking too, wouldn't post on the internet
Seemed to not work so I took myself down to the Shaw's in town on
Co-Dependence day
Well word gets around in a small, small town they said it was a lucky day
But mama was proud and she stood her ground, her ankle was-a killin’ her
Some folks drove-in some folks flew but everybody showed up on that day
When time came up they was all in a barn on Co-Dependence day
So get wedding rings, and the white veil seen.
Let the whole world know that today is a day of vowin'.
Let the bride be strong, let the groom be not wrong
Roll the tractor away, let the parent's pay, it’s Co-Dependence Day
Well they lit up the lights that warm July night
By the time the weddin' guests came
Just cut the cakes and danced with some dames
And send us to the honeymoon
Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s perfect or that it’s not but maybe it’s the only way
Talk about an-amazing couple, it’s Co-Depenednce day
Roll the tractor away it’s Co-Dependence Day .
Please note: co-de·pen·dent or co·de·pen·dent (kō'dĭ-pěn'dənt) adj. 1. Mutually dependent. (not the second definition)
Well we seemed all right by dawn’s early light though the CDS wouldn't get goin' and burn
Worried and weak he woke up to retreat, thinkin' all about those CDs...
The proof on the flowers, and tracking too, wouldn't post on the internet
Seemed to not work so I took myself down to the Shaw's in town on
Co-Dependence day
Well word gets around in a small, small town they said it was a lucky day
But mama was proud and she stood her ground, her ankle was-a killin’ her
Some folks drove-in some folks flew but everybody showed up on that day
When time came up they was all in a barn on Co-Dependence day
So get wedding rings, and the white veil seen.
Let the whole world know that today is a day of vowin'.
Let the bride be strong, let the groom be not wrong
Roll the tractor away, let the parent's pay, it’s Co-Dependence Day
Well they lit up the lights that warm July night
By the time the weddin' guests came
Just cut the cakes and danced with some dames
And send us to the honeymoon
Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s perfect or that it’s not but maybe it’s the only way
Talk about an-amazing couple, it’s Co-Depenednce day
Roll the tractor away it’s Co-Dependence Day .
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Nest
Here is your first look at the Nest. Yes, it is still in ned of some changes (eww the sofa doesn't go, and yes we know the cabinets are ugly) but it's a good start. We regret to inform our readers the upstairs is currently unviewable, due to a COSTCO malfunction. Boo! Hiss!
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