Itsy Bitsy Adam

Can't you tell that Adam is *thrilled* that Mimi came and brought him a spider costume?

A Big Announcement

We have a new baby! No, I haven't been keeping secrets from you. My mom (Mimi) skyped us one day, and this is what she bought as a belated birthday present for Eliza:

He She is a male female seal point Siamese kitten (9 wks now). Eliza is over the moon! Her His name is Kitzel which means "tickle" in German. Eliza named him her. The cat on the left is my stolen my parents cat, Simon. Kitzel will be returning to Germany with us after our visit the US in August and September (if Mom, Dad, D, and Micole will let him come. She's He's apparently entranced the entire household.).

Update: Turns out the breeder was wrong and Kitzel is a little lady. We don't really care. We are excited for her to (eventually) come home!

Mimi's Big Green Truck

One of Eliza's favorite parts about coming to the East Coast is riding in "Mimi's Big Green Truck." I'm not sure why she loves it so much. It might be that it has the diesel roar. It might be that it has a DVD player. But, most likely it is because it always has Skittles!

You Can Call Me "Suzanne"

So, I think this picture accurately shows the moment in which I completely morphed into my mother.

That is my arm holding Violet up, and yes, that is the fountain in the Newport Beach Temple. You might remember this post about my mother. Next thing you know, my hair is going to turn red and curly... wait, I think that might already be starting!

Spotlight: Mary

Name: Mary Black Diamond

Age: 1 year

Breed: German Shepherd (German)

Nicknames: Crazy, Hot Mess, Beauty Queen

Tricks: Posing, Catching the Frisbee

Loves: Men, Having her Boobies Rubbed, Frisbees, Babies, Digging Holes

Hates: Thunderstorms, Her Own Shadow

Favorite Foods: Simon's Hairballs, Meat

Least Favorite Foods: None

Spotlight: Simon

Name: Simon

Age: 10 years

Breed: Blue Point Ragdoll

Nicknames: Mehmeh, Lovin'

Tricks: Supreme Tolerance (Laziness), Super Mouse Skinning Abilities

Loves: Sunshine, Sleeping, Cleaning Mary

Hates: Other "dogs", Getting Caught Outside

Favorite Foods: Ice Cream, Chicken, Yogurt, Oatmeal

Least Favorite Foods: Anything not involving meat, milk or potato chips/cheese curls

Note: Simon is actually my cat. He is on loan to my parents. ;-)

Spotlight: Franque

Name: Franque

Age: 12 years

Breed: Great Dane/Lab

Nicknames: Poo Poo

Tricks: Super Obedience

Loves: My Mom, Working (He was a Hospice dog for years), Riding in the truck, Fetching sticks, Swimming in the Bay

Hates: Getting old

Favorite Foods: McDonalds Hamburgers with Ketchup, Cheesy Poofs, Beggin' Strips

Least Favorite Foods: Mustard, Pickles, Crackers

Spotlight: KC

I figured I'd start out with some fun stuff. I took lots of pictures of my parents menagerie, and I thought I'd share. We'll go from oldest to youngest.

Name: KC

Age: 25 years

Breed: Congo African Grey Parrot

Nicknames: K-bird, Love Chicken, KL, Biiiiiirrrrrdddddd

Tricks: Talks - Favorite Phrases include "Wanna bite?", "Good night. I'll see you in the morning.", "Bye bye I'll see you later.", "Good morning.", and "&%$!?". KC does not just mimic. He speaks appropriately.

Loves: "Duffy" (aka my mother. He renamed her.), Yo Gabba Gabba!, The "Happy Birthday Song," Terrorizing my Daddy & Dancing

Hates: Anything Red, Fly Swatters, Water Guns & Sometimes my Brother

Favorite Foods: Coffee, Chicken Wings (yes, he is a cannibal), Jelly Beans, and Peanuts

Least Favorite Foods: None

Ridge Family Dictionary: Entry 1

doink (doyngk)

n.--The sound made when you hit someone with a soft ball or toy almost always followed by incessant giggling.

Example: "Doink!" yelled Eliza as she threw the doll at her dad.


v.--To hit someone with a soft ball. [doinked, doink·ing, doinks]

Example: Eliza doinked him with the princess ball.


Etymology: Made up by Big Al, Christmas 2008.

Going to the Zoo with Mimi

Here's why my mom is the most fun person to take you to the zoo.
She breaks all the rules.

Why I don't post often

Right now I'm in Maryland/Delaware... and this is some of what we've been up to:

Crabbin'


Tubin'

Jet skiin'


General loungin' on the Bay

Ridin' dirtbikes in corn fields

I've also helped take care of mom after surgery, remodeled two bathrooms, cleaned the garage, painted a kitchen and attended a family reunion...