juke joint: lauryn hill {ex-factor}

little moxies

my aunt asked me the other day, have you seen the new moxie doll?”

mama: the who? the what? [as if i own the word "moxie" or something.]

then today i’m sitting here watching nick and the commercial comes on with the new moxie girlz dolls featured: lexa, sasha, avery and sophina and yeah, they’re kinda cute.

now [...]

rainy day play-doh burgers

it’s labor day and just a tad bit icky out so i figured, why not make burgers!!

ever seen a cowboy make a burger?

well now you have. (and notice it says, “chef dutchie” and not “future burger flipper” dutchie.)

oh, what fun it was!! and no, we didn’t painfully take the time to shape little play-doh balls [...]

four

dutch’s 4th birthday is this weekend and he has been talking about it for months. months. what he wants to do for his birthday, the party he wants to have, all the toys he needs and then there’s this new thing…pointing to every daggone number 4 he can find.

in the mc’donald’s drive-thru: “mommy, see that [...]

my new baby…charlie

and yes, he’s got a funky fresh hawkie!

juke joint: jackson 5 {blame it on the boogie}

the pynk feathers and wellness treasures expo

the pampering junkies make over the traditional pamper party for a cause in a refreshing and unique event called “the pynk feathers and wellness treasures expo.” this event is designed for women, to raise awareness for breast cancer and lift spirits, and launches in the dc metropolitan area this weekend.  it’s a blissful [...]

big tig’s 3rd annual hiv/aids ride for life event

i’m late than a mug gettin’ this up, but here goes…

big tigger’s 3rd annual hiv/aids ride for life teams up with rfk stadium and six flags america for the ride’s kick-off and grand finale event on sunday, august 23, 2009. over 2,500 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to gather at rfk.

in other words, if [...]