Well it is TV time now.  I didn’t even know that Grey’s Anatomy had started.  Just caught up on that via the web.  I never really knew how many shows I watched until it was make up time.People always comment on shows that I should watch but I fear I have too many to keep up with now.

I watched Grey’s last night and really wanted to tell Meredith to SHUT UP.  Am I the only one sick of her whinning about Derek?  The other stories are way more interesting.  Rose turned into a pyscho and I don’t believe she had any reason to be bummed.  She clearly knew it wasn’t over.  I loved the Major Hunt guy.  I hope we see more of him.

I watched Desparate Housewives today.  I really am surprised that Gabby would let her girls get fat.  Come on she was a model.  I miss her bitchiness!!  I see everyone has a problem but the Scavos problem is something I think we all knew was going to happen.  Those boys have always been out of control.  It’s nice to see Lynette and Tom go back to the old tricks on the kids.  The Edie and husband storyline I picked up on at about the halfway point.  He was just too interested in getting along with everyone.  That got me thinking…plus the way he went about to get the house.  Halfway I figured he must be the husband/father of the mom/baby that Teri Hatcher’s character killed.  Then when the shrink called and talked about anger management ….ding, ding,ding.  What could make you so angry but to lose your family.  He said only one person should be afraid.  Watch out!

Now Heroes.  I have to watch this show when my kids are away or in bed.  Next episode starts in 30 minutes.

Gregg and I watch Survivor too.  Gotta catch up on that as well as we missed the first episode.

Shows I can’t wait for are Pushing Daisies(so cute) and Dirty Sexy Money.  I just hope the latter is better than the last few episodes.

So that puts my TV total to 6  oooops 7 when Lost comes back.    I still have to watch the last 20 minutes of the season finale since we lost power that day.  Perhaps I should watch the whole episode to refresh.  Wow!  Thank god for Tivo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now that this business is up and running Gregg and I decided to take Sundays off.  It is designated Family Fun Day.  This was our first family day since the night run to San An. for the wiggles.  I’ll ask Gregg to post pics tomorrow.

First we started our day off at the Original Pancake House.  If you haven’t gone to one it is soooo yummy.  There was one in RO that G and I used to go to all the time.  There is also one in G.P. and Southfield.  This was our first time here in Texas.  We went to the one on Parmer lane as we were heading downtown afterward.  There wasn’t a line like the ones in MI.  I remember many a cold snowy morning waiting outside in line.  Those waits could range from 25 to an hour wait.  This was about 5 minutes.  Oh but the wait is so well worth it.  I used to love the Big Apple.  They call it something else here.  The boys devoured their pancakes like we had withheld food for days.  LOl they finished before Gregg and I which is unheard of.  Noah said they were the best pancakes he ever had and wants to come every Friday and Sunday.  I assured him we would come every Sunday.  It will be our new tradition!

Next we headed to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.  They have an IMAX about the ocean and were having family fun activities today.  We got there an hour early so we decided to take the Metro(bus) south of downtown to see all the eccentric shops.  We were specifically going down to hit the “Big Top” candy store.  It reminded me of Drakes in Ann Arbor.  They had hand made sodas and any type of candy you could imagine.  It was all hard wood.  They didn’t have the booths and eating area like Drakes used to.  If you were ever fortunate enough to be in Ann Arbor before 1989 I’m sure you knew Drakes.  Once the older lady died her kids sold it and last I knew either Comerica took it over or that T shirt shop next to it did.  It was on a mini side street off of State right near Bivouac(if that is still there)  There used to be a Comerica there just east of Liberty.  Just a shame, I loved their cucmber sandwiches before running to Angell.Mason hall.

Anyway I digress.  After the candy store we shopped(got some cute old glass bottles) and then caught the bus back to the mueum.  Woohoo.  That was a trip, litteraly.  There were a LOT of freaks on our bus.  Far more freakier than a bus ride Gregg and I once took in San Fran.  The young kid behind me told me they call that line the “slice of life” route.  Some weird guy was entertaining the entire bus with his bizarre stories.  I don’t know what the man was on but I know he hasn’t touched a bar of soap in months.  He knew EVERYTHING.  Once more people got off the bus I was able to turn around a see him when I noticed he had some jumper cables attached to something and I didn’t need to look back.  Noah and Cooper were oblivious to what was going around them as they were amusing the people sitting near us.  It was an interesting ride to say the least.  We got off and walked to the museum.  The interesting ride had made us 9 minutes lat to the movie.  Instead we made fishy hats and saw a puppet show and music show.  They had this whole free kids day thing.  Well with that we also missed the second show by 5 mintues.  The place was like a frickin casino.  There were no clocks and even though we were in the lobby the whole time they never said over a PA or anything that the nexgt show was about to start.  That would be a comment I would give them.  So Noah decided he really didn’t want to go into the museum(Texas history) so we went to the gift shop and bught some nice presents.  Feeling hungry again we went to Sholz’s Beir Garten.  We had some lunch and watched some football then headed home.

It was a very good day followed by naps and then a night time viewing of “Monster House.”  Thank you Toon TV.  I used to love Disney’s Sunday night movies when I was a child so I’m glad that at least one station has something like that.  At least they aren’t watching Wipeout anymore.  UGH

Michigan finally won.  What a game.  We had a TON of birthday parties on Saturday so I didn’t get to see the beginning of the game.  I once saw the score of 19-0.  When I left Gregg said the score was 19-7.  On the drive home it became 19-14 and by the time I got home(mind you 5 mintues drive home) and made the kids dinner the score was 20-19.  Cooper and I continued to watch Michigan’s 2nd best comeback game to win.  My dad was not so fortunate.  I know he is kicking himself but my dad has always been about the getting out while the getting is good.  He hates traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I called him at the end of the game to see how it was and he called me back saying his biggest faux pas was leaving the game early.  First game he actually went this year and he missed a big upset.  Not to worry cuz when I come in for the State game I’m sure we will get to see another win.  I know Rachel and Brandon are happy.  With all the teams going down this weekend it loks like the Sooners are going to be number one.  That is nice as I believe we are all going up to Waco this weekend to catch them pound Baylor.  I hope it is a night game as we have a TON of parties this Saturday.  Is everyone in Austin born the first weekend in October?

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend and I hope Greg puts pics up for everyone.

Clay aiken is gay.  OK I think we all knew that and who cares.  I can’t wait until there is a day when no one cares about sexual orientation.  We will one day look back at this the same way we do the suffrage movement and civil rights movement.

On another side note.  I am sick of talking about Jungle Java.  It is going very well and we are booking parties up the wazoo.  Everyone is happy and things are good.

Now on to more important stuff.  Noah is still loving school and the child loves to learn.  I reallly like his teacher a lot.  She sends us emails everyday about what they did in class.  For those of you with kids you know how hard it is to ask them what they did today.  We do a little homework ever day and Noah loves to ask to do it.  I know, what a geek.  He alwasys says.”shold we do some homework mom.”  I love that little guy.  We still have Snoopy Sno Cones every day after school.  I’ve had that Snoopy Sno Cone machine since I can remember.  I am afraid it is going to break one day and I will be forced to search Ebay for a new one.  Sooper Cooper loves school too.  He does not have homework which is a blessing right now.  But he does love to go to the park.  Gregg has been taking him in the Ams when he doesn’t have school.

Cooper and I are very excited to be heading to Michigan at the end of Ocotber for the MSU game.  I don’t think I am going to take him to the game.  He is not the sit down kind of guy that Noah is.  I can’t wait to see Julie, Erica(got to stop getting pregnant when I come to town) and her hubby Patrick.  Even if Michigan is having a building time right now it is still fun to get back and see good friends.

Congratulations to my sis Susan and Dave and their impending baby.  I know you guys have waited so long for this I wish you all the love!  I also have a baby shower for Jamie coming up as well.  They are due in October so it should make for an interesting  month.

Now on to Heroes.  They are on the cutting edge for sure.  Their use of technology is going to do boost them.  That is a hidden talent that for years Greg has been trying to convince radio stations to tap into.  Heroes, whole you decide the future(i’m sure it is limited to some degree) is a great marketing tool.  I found this week’s show to be pretty good.  Even the hour long trailer was enough to keep me glued.  Of course I had tivoed it so I fast forwared through most of the commercials otherwise it would have been unbearable.  On another side note…….I think I mentioned this before but I find the character Mohinder Surresh EXTREMELY HOT.  Ow and yummy.  I however did not care for him being all icky and overly sexy charged for Maya.  You could kind of see it coming but I liked him more as the level headed guys.  Now that he injected himslef he has bcome Super Libido!  Not Cool.  I would rather look at him and listen to him muse.  Speaking of Muse did you all get his references in his speach at about the 1 hour mark.  Big revelations.  I can’t wait to watch it again without any kids in the house.

Lastly did you tivo over the commercials in the last hour>  I almost did.  The commercial for the Emerald Nuts and Swiss Family Robinson almost made me pee my pants.  Yeah that is my kind of humor.  LOL

OK Gregg just infomred me that he is doing a pod cast right now for only 20 min. more gota bust in on that Ta Ta For Now.

TTFN.

Last Saturday was crazy.  We were packed to the gills.  It was good practice for our employees since this Saturday is our grand opening.  Jungle Java is going to be packed with all the goodies, give aways and free admission.  It should be interesting.  Saturday we had our biggest day yet more than doubling our regular busy days.

Being a small business owner makes it hard to find affordable health insurance.  My tutoring job at the middle school doesn’t give benefits so I’m considering applying for a 6th grade math position at a middle school here.  It doesn’t pay nearly as well as Michigan but the hours and benefits are looking well worth it!  We haven’t decided either way if I am going to go for it but it is a possibility.  One big problem with our health insurance is that I have Celiac Disease.  I find it silly that they want a premium for something that requires no medication.  If I avoid wheat, barley, rye and some oats I am totally fine.  If not it still isn’t anything I am hospitalized for nor get medicine for, just some nice physical discomfort.  Gregg has the same thing with his sarcoidocis(spelling?).  He is remission and they say they don’t think he will ever get it again but it doesn’t help that Bernie Mac died of it recently.  I still can’t believe that.  I loved him.  He was so darn funny.

I’ve been helping Noah with his homework, even though he doesn’t really want or need my help.  He is so funny.  I knew since he was a baby that he was a smart little guy.  I’m very impressed with how quickly he picks up things.  He had a word search to do today and he finished it lickity split.  I think he may have my love of puzzles and word games.

Cooper is still in the process of potty training.  We really just started in the last week.  When he is not in school we put him in underpants.  The kid just won’t go if there is something else interesting going on(ie. TV or video game).  I do think that the kid likes to pee in his pants.  The first time he peed his pants I made him take his own clothes off and put his undies in the hamper.  Then I took him to the tub, put him in and used a big cup to rinse him off.  Then I had him get his new undies and put them on.  Well and hour or so after that he peed again and I told him to take them off.  I thought he had gone into my bedroom to put his clothes in the hamper but he came out saying he was all clean and ready to get his undies.  He had gone into my tub and cleaned himself off.  LOL  I related this to my mother and she laughed telling me that I used to do the same thing.  He did it again this evening.  Obviously this is going to be a work in progress.

On a nice side note, Gregg and I have been spending a little more time away from the Jungle Java.  It is just a few hours but we get to bring the kids home from school and both spend time with them before G has to go back.  WE have some great staff and I feel confident in leaving them alone.  What a nice feeling.  WE have even scheduled Sundays off starting the following week.  We will have family day and I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The temperature here has taken a big hit.  We are in the mid 80’s during the day but I wonder if that is true since we have been leaving the windows open.  I think this is just a cold snap as last year this same weekend it was bloody hot.  It is Austin City Limits time and the town is starting to jump.  Lots of celebritites are in town as well as all the planned acts and those great impromptu acts.  Not a big live music fan so we won’t be going down(plus the grand opening) but it is fun to see the city abuzz.  Plus they rescheduled the UT game for this weekend due to the “hurricane” that didn’t hit here.  It is crowded this weekend at the local hotels.

Well off to watch Air Bud with the boys.  Holes was on the other night.  If you haven’t seen it I HIGHLY recommend it.  It is a GREAT story.  It was very well written and I believe would have gotten better recognition had it not been a “kid’s” book.  I know the fact that it is a “kid’s” book may throw you but I implore you to see it.  Loved it!  For families I would also recommen Secondhand Lions.

He’s a coming!  That is good news for our business but not such great news for C.C.  They are already boarding up the businesses.  It is suppose to hit Sat. Morning.  That is the same day that our community is having a garage sale.  I guess that is off.  Hard to sell things if the wind is at 80 mph.  The good news is that people are booking parties this weekend.  We are almost completely booked.  I have a baby shower to go to(congrats Jamie and Joel) then I must get to the JJ to help out.  Most of us are looking forward to the rain.  Other than the other night(slept through it I guess) I don’t really remember when it has rained.  I also noticed that the temps are suppose to drop by about 10 degrees too.  I know I have said this before but I think the mid 90 are the perfect temp.

Gregg hasn’t acclimated to the temp.  When he went back to MI he said it was great there and hot there.  When we went back in May I was freezing.  Coop and I arew going back the weekend of Oct. 25th so I’m sure it will be crisp.  It will be great to see Julie and everyone at the tailgate.  Thanks Julie for watching Noah during the last half of the game while Gregg was on the field.  He loves his press pass.   Hey, I’m part owner of Sports pages perhaps I can get us ont he field too.  I remember when I was pregnant with Noah I was on the field and soooooo nervous.  First there is the possibility of getting hit then there was the overtime of the game.  I was so stressed and excited I thought for sure I was going to hurt the baby.  Oh to be a first time mommy.

OK so Dove hunting?  What the hell is up with that.  I guess it started a week or so ago and all I hear now is bang. bang. bang.  Who the hell shoots a dove and why?  Do you eat doves?  That just sounds gross.  OK Veggieism aside what the hell.  Occasionally I will eat meat(going back to vegetarian) but a dove?  I remember the uproar in Michigan about dove hunting.  I don’t know if it ever passed.  Speaking of passing.  I am glad that Kwame is finally out of office.  Or should I say out of office until his 5 year probation is over.  I’m sure the city will reelect him once it is over.  I hope not.  How long until his name is off the Detroit zoo?  I hated driving by that everyday and seeing his name on it.  Please keep me updated Detroiters.

I went to Whole Foods today.  I have been waiting to go for so long.  In Royal Oak I had three Whole Foods within a 10 mile radius.  The one in Troy was only 1 1/2 miles away.  Here in Austin where it originated there are only two and one is 10 miles away the other is in downtown and San Antonio.  HEY you don’t have to worry about flooding the market you need another one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I called Carol early this am and she was game.  We hit the market and I was sooooo surprised at all the GF stuff they had there.  I never had a problem finding Gluten Free items in the stores in Michigan and Philly.  Even the little stores in Philly had a great selection.  Here in Texas it is slim pickings.  The only store here is HEB.  They really have shit.  Sorry to be so vulgar but I am sick of going and not finding any crackers or goo Tinkyada spaghetti and noodles.  Their freezer section is lacking as well.  I stocked up at whole Foods not only for me but for the business as well.  I found spinach/feta pizza/ hand rolled frozen cookies, and full beef corn dogs to say the least.  I was very happy.

OK well I have been interupteda few times by Gregg at the JJ on my day off.  Yes he was sweet enough to give me a day off.  I SUPER cleaned the house so he is ready to give me many days off.  LOL

I hope everyone is doing well.  Chris I have been trying to send something to you and Josie for  a while now.  One day I will get it right and order it.  Computer illiterate.

PS.  Have you seen Victoria Beckham’s new hairdo?  Love it.  I already cut all my hair off but I wanted to go shorter.  Next time I get it cut I will go all the way.  Loving the new hair here in Texas.  LOL

WOW!  The weather took a sudden nice turn.  Seems like we were in the 100’s everyday and then when I cut all my hair off it got cool.  It heated up a little bit but now is back to the mid 90’s where oddly enough I think is perfect.  A 95 degree in Austin is beautiful.  Now I am not running around in the sun or anything but from my back porch in the shade it feels great.  It is even better when there is a nice breeze.  The am and late pm is even better.  Every morning the obys and I have our hot chocolate on the back patio before school.  We watch the golf course buys set up for the day.  It has been a nice treat as it takes them a while to wake up.  I get the hot choc. ready and wake them as we chill on the porch and wake up.  THey kid that it is their coffe.

Speaking of coffee……I love the smell of coffee.  It is a treat working in a place that has that smell.  I have never liked the taste of coffee nor really drank it up until about a month ago.  Now of course my Dad, Bumpa, and Gregg wouldn’t say what I drink is coffee but I love our peppermint patty.  It is a latte with cocoa and peppermint.  YUM.  I try not to drink one everyday as I don’t want to be one of those people who have to have their coffee to function.

Noah and Gregg are in MI. right now.  Noah is having fun hanging with Gma and going to the other Jungle Java’s in town.  I know Gregg is excited to go to the big house Saturday.  The one person who isn’t excited is Cooper.  He cried when he found out Noah and dad were in MIchigan.  He cried even harder when he realized that Gma is also in MIchigan.  I assured him we would be going back in Ocotober for the MI MSU game.  He keeps asking me when we are going.  This all made matters worse when he alsoe learned that he would be starting his new preschool that day.  It was  rough drop off to say the least.

Any whoooooooo  things are going great here.  Football has started and we have a new season to cheer.  I don’t even recognize the Detroit team(thank god) so I will cheer for the Cowboys.  Noah loves the Cowboys but Cooper still calls them the stars since they have a star on their helmet.  Noah keeps reminding him that that is the hockey team not the football team.  Cooper however bleeds orange.  He is a big UT fan.  BEVOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  HIs favorite color is orange and he always wants to wear his bevo shirt.  I guess that is right since he has lived here longer than anywhere else.  Noah’s days as a Notre Dame fan have also diminshed.  He still mentions the Wolverines much to Gregg’s joy.  I guess Noah is what you would call undecided.  Which is just fine by me.  There are many good schools here in TX but I would like him to go somewhere out east.

OK this is way longer than I had anticipated so good night.  Get ready to tailgate Jules.  Can’t wait to see you and the gang!