Really?

So what do you think? Is Jack a 50/50 split?
Just about everyone thinks
Jack is a blonde version of his dad....

Howe Many?

Jodi Howe

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 12 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

• There are 77,188 people in the U.S. with the first name Jodi.
• Statistically the 610th most popular first name.

Kent Howe

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 11 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

• There are 72,647 people in the U.S. with the first name Kent.
• Statistically the 643rd most popular first name.

Jackson Howe

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 3 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

• There are 18,162 people in the U.S. with the first name Jackson.
• Statistically the 1376th most popular first name.
• There are 72 people in the U.S. named Jack Howe.

According to this website, I win... .
I'm most popular (or at least my name is).
How many people in the
U.S.A. share your name?
(Thanks for the idea Michelle!)

Domestic Divas in training

On Tuesday my sister Britlynn came over

to make LASAGNA.

This was a bit of an adventure for the two of
us, since neither of us are very savy in the kitchen.


Here's Brit showing off the fruits of our labor:
Lemon Bars and Lasagna.

The finished product. It was pretty tasty
for a first attempt. Next time, I'll make sure
to spread my layers thinner and to leave
enough mozzarella to sprinkle on the top.


Jack loved having "not the momma" around.

Brit hasn't spent a lot of time around him, but
that didn't stop Jack from using her as furniture.
I guess she reminds him of someone. I can't
imagine who...

Ventura County Fair

Last Friday we went to the Ventura County Fair.
Kent and I love to "eat our way around the fair"
and this year was no exception. And we thought we'd
check out the livestock for Jack's sake.

Here Kent is showing of is prize winning cow
(who looks amazingly like Jack).

Jack loved looking at all the animals. His favorite animal
was the rooster. It crowed at him, which he thought was
hilarious. His least favorite animal was the turkey. For some
reason the turkey really spooked him.

My favorite was seeing the mama sow and her
12 little piggies. Can you imagine 12 babies at once?
INSANITY!

Gotta take a photo of an old fireman in front of
the old fashioned firetruck. Dad, you're my hero.

Kent's favorite gimmick of the night was the Turkey
Race. As you can see, all the turkeys are chasing
a red truck full of feed. If you've never seen turkeys
race you just haven't really lived!
By the way, the Red turkeys were the winners.

Eating through the fair is hard work; we started with
giant corn,then had fish tacos, candy coated almonds,
dippin' dots,and topped it all off with
hot gooey cinnamon rolls.


You know it's time to go home when Jack starts to wilt.
At least he's extra cuddly when he's tired.
Grandpa didn't seem to mind.
Look at that smile...

Oh, and I promise I was at the fair too. It's hard to
be the camerawoman and still be in the shots.

Kent's Birthday Diner (Dinner)

For Kent's Birthday we went to:

It's a fairly long trek considering it's at
the end of the Huntington Beach Pier.

We decided to order Jack a lemonade to keep him
busy while we ordered our food and enjoyed the view.
Jack thought the lemonade was just about the most
delicious thing he'd ever tasted and quickly drank all 8 oz.

Kent and Jack shared a milkshake. By the look on Kent's
face we probably should have bought two.
Sharing's hard when Oreos are involved!

On our way back to the car we noticed a ukulele band.
We stopped to listen to their version of "Peggy Sue."
I have to admit, they were pretty good!


Here's Jack and Dad rocking out to the tunes...


All and all it was a beautiful day in Orange County
and a Happy Birthday for Kent!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Kent!

You mean everything to us.
Love, Jodi and Jack

I love Harry Potter

It's official, I love the Harry Potter series.
Than again what's not to love?

When Deathly Hallows came out last month
I had a problem, I hadn't read that last 3 books.
(Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix,
and The Half Blood Prince)
I knew it was a lot of reading, but I was up for the challenge.
In the last 3 weeks I've throughly enjoyed
spending all of my free time reading
(ie-when Jack is sleeping).
And I am happy to say that I finished
Deathly Hallows last night!

And can I get a collective "finally"
for our friends Ron and Hermione!
(Those of you that have read the book
know what I'm talking about :)

Loved the series, loved the ending,
loved the teen romance.

Monkey see, monkey do

Lately, Kent and I have been noticing that
Jack likes to imitate everyday
things he sees us doing.



Jack loves to read. I wonder who he's
picked this up from?



Kent and Jack relaxing before bed.
(notice that both their right legs are "man crossed")

What does your little monkey copy you doing?

SPAGHETTI!

Want to come over for lunch?
We are having SPAGHETTI!

I promise it's really good.
We won't make you wear a bib...,

but you might need to get
hosed
down afterward!

Tag (I'm it)!

Check me out, I've been tagged for your viewing pleasure!

Jobs I’ve Held:

1. Mom & Wife :)
2. Consultant Relations at Steel My Heart
3. Third Grade Teacher

Movies I Can Watch Over and Over:

1. Sweet Home Alabama
2. Phantom of the Opera
3. Sprout (Kent's choice not mine)

My Guilty Pleasures:

1. Blogging
2. Reading Harry Potter
3. Popcorn

Places I Have Lived:

1. Wrightwood, Ca
2. Ventura, Ca
3. Provo, Ut
4. Orem, Ut
5. Huntington Beach, Ca

Shows I Enjoy:

1. My Name is Earl
2. Heros
3. Lost

What were likely the 1st things you thought when you saw your significant other for the first time?

1. He’s really cute.
2. Too bad he likes Keely!

Places I’ve Been on Vacation:

1. Lake Mead
2. Puerto Vallarta
3. Lots of beach camping
   

Favorite Foods:

1. Virgin Pina Coladas
2. New York Style Cheese Cake
3. Red ripe strawberries

Websites I Visit (almost) Daily:

1. Email
2. Friends Blogs

Body Parts I Have Injured:

1. I have a scar next to my right eye from a near miss with a sharp coffee table.
2. I have a permanent dent in my right ring finger from slamming it in the door in kindergarten.
3. I broke my right arm in 4th grade after being drug behind my own bike. (notice the Right connection...)
   

Nicknames I've been called:

1. Jod
2. Jodi Fodi
3. Jodster
4. Jodiness
5. Spants
   

Now I Get to pick 4 other Blog buddies to do this! Tag your it!

1. Amber
2. Becca
3. Michelle
4. Sarah

Who tagged me:

Keely Henkel