Purpose

I went jean shopping at a consignment store last week. I was not paying particular attention to the cut of the pants-- just grabbing a handful of jeans in my size from brands I like. Through this practice I did something that I swore I would never do.

I accidentally tried on a pair of skinny jeans.

They looked exactly as I always knew they would. I actually laughed out loud in the dressing room. I tried to take a picture with my phone, but decided that as much as I enjoy making fun of myself, the world was not ready for the likes of SKINNY JEAN KIRA.The Skinny on Skinny Jeans- They are a curse on this planet. Why do we not just call a spade a spade-- as in lets just call skinny jeans "denim leggings."

Unless the circumference of your ankles are greater than or equal to the circumference of your thighs-- you will end up with a phenomenon known as "carrot legs". Not a great look. For anyone.

The only exception to the carrot leg rule is if the skinny jeans in question are paired with knee high boots-- thus maximizing the circumference of your ankle. I live in Florida so this rule does not apply here.

I was telling a friend about my horrifying brush with the skinny jean virus and she said- "I don't mind when people wear skinny jeans." I asked for clarification and explained the carrot leg law to my misguided pal. She responded, "I think that's why I like people wearing skinny jeans-- they make even skinny people look chubby." Ah-- mystery solved.

The skinny jean epidemic does indeed have a purpose on earth-- to make skinny people look chubby.

Hilarious

Lance and I love going to see comedians live. We are always looking for new comedians (hard to find clean ones). This guy cracked us up every single week on Last Comic Standing-- Tommy Johnagin.

Last night was the finale and Tommy was announced as the first runner-up. We were disappointed, but hopefully we'll get to go see him when he comes on tour to Tampa.

This is one of my favorite sets. Check it out when you get a sec:

Brothers

I love these two boys.

They just couldn't be more different from each other. Tobin is mellow and easy going. Chase is moody and intense.

Tobin's appearance is truly "Slovacek" (as evidenced by his giant head and stocky build-- like me). Chase is the spitting image of Lance as a baby.I don't know if anyone would ever peg them as brothers, but luckily they both happen to be hilarious and adorable!

A Date Which Will Live in Infamy...

August 3, 2001August 3, 2003

August 3, 2005
August 3, 2008
August 3, 2010

Return

I'm back online!
I had to completely re-boot my system-- so I am starting from scratch. My font is weird, my pictures distorted, and my audio still doesn't work, but I am here! I am pretty regular about backing up my photos, so I only lost 2 months worth (as opposed to 4 years!)

As exciting as my return to the world wide web is-- even more exciting is my parents return! The Slovaceks have been back for a few weeks now. The kids can't get enough of "Papas" Time. This past weekend, my parents came and stayed with the kids for two days while Lance and I celebrated our anniversary in Orlando. I just realized that we have been too busy playing with them to get any pictures (SO unlike me!)

Here are a few pictures of the pre-arrival preparations (making posters for them) and the one picture I have of the kids with my Mom:

Down and Out

My laptop died a violent, viral death. I am bereft at my (hopefully temporary) loss. If I don't post for a while-- I am working in earnest to fix good old laptop-py.

Wish me luck.

Three Years Later...

My amazing parents served as Mission President (and wife) of the Prague LDS mission from July 1, 2007 until July 1, 2010. I have no doubt that they were absolutely awesome in their calling.

We have loved the pictures and funny trinkets and chocolate that they have sent to us from Europe. We have also loved the example they set for us and the kids of selfless service for the Church. As promised by President Uchtdorf when they were set apart, we have seen tremendous blessings in our lives while they were gone.
They are flying back to Tampa tomorrow. The past few weeks have been a flurry of activity trying to get their house ready for their return. We are SO excited to have the Slovaceks back!

Three years ago, our family looked like this:Chase was non-existent, Tobin was a cranky two month- old, Zoie was an adorable two year-old, I was forty pounds heavier, and Lance--- well, Lance has always been handsome (and has always looked ten years younger than he is).

My parents are returning home to find that this cute little family has morphed into a loud, sometimes obnoxious, fairly large family. Hope they're ready-- cause we can't wait!It is sad that this is the "best" family picture I could find. Lance isn't in it, the kids aren't looking at the camera, and I'm pretty sure I'm falling over mid-picture.