Inspirations from cheese in a can. joey, kelly, danny, and charlie

So I was sitting here trying to pick a book to listen to on my iPod. Joey told me he had a few credits on audible.com. I was there, about to check out, when a window popped up offering help with my audible.com experience. I haven’t chatted online with anyone in a while, and it sounded like fun (it truly does not take much). Here is my conversation with Limbert. I kindof want his job.

Thank you for choosing Audible. A representative will be with you shortly.
You are now chatting with Limbert.
Limbert: Thank you for contacting Audible. My name is Limbert, how can I help you today?
You: Hi Limbert. I guess I just wanted to see if you’re really there, and ask what you would suggest for a first time listener.
Limbert: I will be more than happy to assist you with that inquiry.
Limbert: It depends on the books which you like to read or listen to ?
You: Well, Limbert, right now I’m on Book 5 of the Harry Potter series and a little burned out. It’s not my usual style, I don’t guess, but I can’t stop reading it. I’m reading that on my Kindle, and now looking for something to listen to on my iPod.
You: I’m considering Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, but it might be kinda heavy.
You: Are you really there, Limbert?
Limbert: That is a great book to listen to.
You: Have you listened to it?
Limbert: Yes.
You: Oh, okay.
You: I’ve never heard the name Limbert before. I like it. What is the origin of your name?
Limbert: French.
You: Oh, okay. So is it pronounced Lam-bear? ish?
Limbert: Correct.
You: I’m a bored housewife, Limbert. My husband is sitting right here, I’m reading this whole conversation to him, so it’s not like *that* or nothin. It is clear that to me that I need to find some new stimulation in my life.
You: This job you have, how did you come by it? And is it one you can do at your house? I have these children, see. I have this brain and these children.
You: My husband says I should thank you for your time. Thanks, Limbert!
Limbert: Thank you for chatting with Audible.com. We value your feedback. Please click the CLOSE button at top right to answer a few questions about your experience with us today.

I’m not done with Valentine’s Day, I just decided. And my daughter has pigtails AND a lollipop. So let’s just carry on, shall we?

It’s my new favorite holiday. I don’t know, why not?

and Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving, also!

Here are our kids! We love them, and not only because they are cute! But they are cute!

We love you all, too! May your 2011 be your best year yet.

Cowgirl:

Inja Turtle (NOT Weirdanardo, that’s me)

With face (and biceps):

Adoration of the Inja Turtle:

A Rutledge walks not when he can ride:

This house?

Into the sunset. Kinda. Definitely not into those people’s yard:

Five years and two kids later we remain: nerds in love.

A couple months ago, I took Danny blueberry picking with his friends. He’s so cute I could upchuck. He must sense that and be concerned that I might toss my cookies, because he tries to temper the cute with a new favorite strategy. Lately, he is trying to kill me with his secret weapon: utterly obnoxious defiance. But look! Shortalls! Piggly Wiggly shirt! Sweetest face imaginable! See, it all balances out.

With a picking partner

Blueberry picking in the age of the DS

*Sigh* No, you may not have him. I will keep him, new strategy for my demise and all.

The recession has affected our vacation budget. Behold:

Poor Man’s Jet-Ski

Title and photo by Greg Hogan Photography or Uncle Greg (depending on his preference)

Charlie is our sweet little girl.

Today is June 30th which is the last day of June.

This picture was taken on our trip to Chaganoota as Danny calls it.