Blame technology!

I was lamenting to my husband the other day how disappointed I am in myself for letting my blog fizzle. I look back at my posts and smile at some of the memories I would have otherwise forgotten had I not published them here (like my post about Hidden Valley Ranch dressing - it still makes me LOL).  Then it dawned on me - technology has a way of  making me feel only half-accomplished.

Yes, I'm pointing the finger at technology. Why? Here's just a few reasons:

I used to scrapbook with all my pictures and I have some great created-by-hand scrapbooks that I can pass down to my kids. Sadly, with digital cameras and online photo repositories my photos are now taking refuge on our family photo site. Don't get me wrong, I love our family website and it allows for family across the globe (ok, maybe just across the MN border) to see what we've been up to.

Then when blogs became all-that-and-a-bag-of-chips I thought it would be yet another fantastic way to create a family legacy. I would be in awe to learn of a journal that was created by a since passed on ancestor and don't even get me started on having access to pictures from back in the day. Seriously, how cool would that be!?

Then I was sucked into the biggest social network experiment around - Facebook. Here I can update my status, share photos, tag friends all in one trip down the elevator bank. It's almost too easy! In late 2011 I was issued a challenge. Could I take one picture per day in 2012 for my Facebook network to enjoy? Uh, hello - YES! I'm happy to report my 366 project is coming along swell, only 155 more days to go.

But wait - there's also Twitter! I found out through my little blue bird friends that Osama Bin Laden was dead long before it hit CNN Breaking News. All the important "stuff" can be found on Twitter - did you hear Sharon Osbourne is leaving AGT. She told me the world via a tweet last week long before her PR folks had the chance to properly sell the story!

So yes, I blame my lack of consistency and follow through on technology. But what does it change? Absolutely nothing. Until the next best thing comes along I'll try to place more focus here. Until then, I'll see you on 'PhanBookBlogwitter'.

Could I get a Mulligan, please?

It's obvious that I need a do-over with respect to my blog so I'd like to use my mulligan here - and now. What do you mean there's no mulligans in blogging - it's my blog and I make the rules. The only problem is  now there will be a black hole in the Stupsky Family blog legacy. I mean seriously, take a look at the last picture posted in July 2011. See that little boy in the bouncer?

...I'll pause here so you can go and oogle that cute little boy...

Well, he's now two years old and wouldn't be caught dead in a bouncer - they're totally for babies. So what's a mom to do. Should I go back and try to fill in the holes? Should I do one super long blog and try to catch you, the viewing public, up with all the shenanigans I have failed to blog about?

Only time will tell - but I promise to keep the updates coming. Until then, here's an updated picture of my tie-dyed munchkins.

Elmo meets DracuLaura

Halloween is such a fun time for kids and this year it was finally nice enough outside to really enjoy the evening.The neighborhood is FULL of kids and our trick-or-treating group grows each year! Here's some photos of all the fun and spooks!

Teagan's First day of Second Grade

Teagan Rose Stupsky: (noun) and first born of Danielle and Ryan Stupsky.
She is seven years old, sandy blond hair with a few emerging freckles across the bridge of her nose. Known for her love of multi-legged creatures and art.
Started second grade on September 6, 2011 with Mrs. Nicole Hedlund as her teacher.

I hate to see her grow up so fast, but I know she's in good hands with her friends!

What?!?! Mommy has ignored her blog?

Even Nolan knows that an ignored blog is a boring blog! We'll be back soon folks - we're out enjoying our very short summer here in Minnesota! See You Real Soon!

These are a few of my Favorite Things!

These are a few of my favorite things!
One starts with N,
The other with T.
They are both loved by their Daddy and Me!

Nolan's First Birthday

It's unbelieveable how quickly the past year has gone. Nolan is already one! He's done some amazing things in just 365 days. He rolls over, crawls, smiles (for real, not just the baby gas smiles) and is SO VERY CLOSE to walking!

Mommy made him an Elmo cake.

And he's very happy about that - check out his grin!

Oh, and he's very good and being messy!

It will be any day now and he'll be graduating.