eating schmeating...

he's either practicing to stir his food like his mom stirs food, or he's a future drummer
(aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

SNOWDAY! Pt.2

Tobi still trying to convince Cooper that snow is not to be feared. Meanwhile, Cooper is staring at the house, trying to communicate telepathically 'Inside the house it's warm. Inside the house it's warm.' With no success.

Can't you tell I'm cold?

Maybe it would help if Grammy helped Cooper get used to the snow!

Maybe not.

Seriously. Maybe not.

Well, at least all the other kids (even the older ones - you know 30yr. +) are enjoying themselves in the snow!

Even Sebastian is enjoying himself in his sled. Maybe Cooper would like that?

Maybe not.

So, in the end, some folks played in the snow and roamed across the wintery wilderness.

And some were happier in the warm house, learning about the importance of remote controls.

SNOWDAY! Pt.1

Nothing quite as great as a snowday! (Except for the possibility of delays and/or cancellations when trying to get home...)

It must be early 'cause no one is wearing makeup.

Cooper was told there was snow, but being a Texan, he still didn't quite understand.

Who left a freezer open outside?

The natural beauty of winter in a picture (taken safely from the warmth of technology).


Tobi and Cooper out in the cold! Notice that she is happy. Also notice that Cooper seems wary.

Cooper on the snow.

Cooper letting everyone know that he doesn't like being on the snow. Really doesn't like being on the snow.

Back to safety. (Less crying, but freezing snot?)

Mom trying to convince Cooper that snow is not to be feared...


To be continued...

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More assorted pictures of VA Craziness^© (Yes, it's copyrighted.)
Cooper + Hat = Cute

Grammy + Tongue = ?

Butch + Tongue = Drinking Straw?

Sebastian + Carmen = Also Cute

Kim + Sherry = Also Also Cute (+ Camden, in shades, worshipping biscuit tins = a little weird)

Cute + Cute + Cute = Cute³ = Adorable

I don't think we can continue the cute thing. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I don't think Eddie is cute. I'd use 'handsome' myself. Maybe 'Prone to overdressing for the situation' or 'Respectable working man'; anyway, I don't want to distract you any further... get back to the pictures.

More cu... I mean, um, more perkiness (damn you for letting me down on this one thesaurus!)


When love strikes...

Cooper runs. (Cornell men aren't very good with emotions...)

He runs to find an earring.

Or to find a spoon (and/or a crazy-eyed Grammy.)

What would a post this long be without a few random kids + lizard photos???

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Cornell Men and Their Booze! A Pictography.

"I'd like a bourbon and coke, please."


"Seriously, do I have to ask again? Bourbon and coke, please."


"If you make me ask you again, you and I are going to have problems!"


Meanwhile, in a different corner of the room, the phrase "What's up his butt?" is applied to the wrong child. (So much for alcohol abuse being a victimless crime.)


After many polite requests were denied, and threats ignored, the young Cornell resorts to the tactics of the elder Cornell men when they are denied their adult beverage of choice.