Total Comments: 88 First Post On: 08/22/2006 07:19 PM Last Post On: 02/15/2010 10:37 AM #1) Tuesday, August 22, 2006
It's the cutest cashew I have ever seen. Congrats Anna : )
#2) Thursday, August 31, 2006
Very amusing!!! I think you have a great collection of funny cat pictures. I especially like the "gangsta kitty".
#7) Friday, March 09, 2007
I am late in the game for betting. But I bet it's the 24th....only b/c she said she'd have Ben help me move that day. : )
#8) Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Wow lots of pictures this morning! Thanks for keeping me entertained each and every morning : ) Your living room looks great! I would say for curtain wise...you should use one of the warm color tones for your room . It's a contrasting color against your furniture and it would make the windows pop. : )
#9) Tuesday, March 20, 2007
I would go for a yellow color scheme for the curtains. Mind you I wouldn't choose a bright yellow but something warm like a vanilla type of color would be nice (deep and warm/not overly bright) : ) If I was choosing a color for the curtains,I'd use something like the paint color from Behr called Pale Sunshine 350A-3. You can find this color by going to the Behr.com website, clicking on the "Explore Color" tab, go the "Start ColorSmart" option, and click in the "Color name/number" option and you can just type in the name. Hope this helps!
#10) Tuesday, March 20, 2007
LOL I love your Paint software for designing : )That's what I would choose : ) I think it looks good, but it's your house of coarse and just my opinion. I think even the paint shows your room being more warm with that type of yellow. : )
#11) Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Mad Libs sounds like a fun contest....or we could go with playing MASH...that was a favorite of Anna and my past time when we were bored at work.
#12) Friday, March 23, 2007
I propose that our Anna have her baby this weekend! Don't you concur Brian? Don't hate me Anna...I just am excited to see your little girl : )
#14) Thursday, April 05, 2007
What Friday isn't posted up yet? Was there something BIG that happened in our friends' life that would of prevented such a void in Friday?
Just kidding. You are a terrific messanger. I am so thrilled for Anna and Ben. I can't wait to meet their little girl! YAY ANNA!
#15) Friday, April 06, 2007
Congrats to Anna and Ben : ) I am so excited for the both of them! I am sure they are both relieved that their daughter is finally here! I'll probably stop by after work today : ) I can't wait to see them all!
#16) Monday, April 09, 2007
Brian you are such a good friend! Setting up Eleanor's site is so thoughtful of you! It's great seeing pics and getting updates. : )
#17) Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Wow I am super glad that everyone you and I know from there is okay. It's a horrible tragedy and I will pray for each of them.
#18) Monday, April 23, 2007
Well we all know where Eleanor gets her manners from...HER MOM! How nice of her to share her stink at the the Uri household : ) Congrats Emily!!!
Also I love your new tile! Looks great!!!!!!
#19) Friday, May 18, 2007
Yeah Dude that was a great Friday fragment! At least you can rest assure that he didn't call you "Dudette".
Also the Troll picture scares me and has given me nightmares. I don't remember owning a slimy looking troll with long finger nails. Mine were all smiley with some stupid outfit and punk rocker hair dos. What troll shop did you go to? : ) Then again I only had a few that was given to me by random people at birthday parties and such.
#20) Thursday, May 24, 2007
My quote for the day will be "Floaters are never cool, even in the toilet." thanks to you! Hahah thanks for the smile : )
#21) Monday, June 04, 2007
I dig the third world toilet with just having a hole in the ground. Though I do think it could get quite messy.
#22) Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Your post brought me back to the good old time of visiting the grandparents (especially the yelling grandfather). It's amazing what games kids come up with and how easily we were once entertained when there is little to do. Will this generation of babies coming into the world be as easily entertained? Or will they think they are in a third world country if they don't have their beloved Ipods, PS-3, or other such gadgets. Lets just hope this won't be the case.
#23) Thursday, June 07, 2007
I take it as a compliment I had no facial features of a man in my collection of celebs I "look like". But I agree with Anna...how do the Spellerbergs look like the Clintons?
Block schedule was about the dumbest thing invented by the school system. Of the two hours in a classroom setting one hour would be spent actually being taught something and the next hour would be filled with either a movie or some busy work.
#25) Monday, June 25, 2007
I am obviously the guilty one that said James and I would win in a fight. More or less...he would fight and I would watch b/c I am a complete wuss...shh don't tell anyone.
That wedding you attended was beautiful!!! What a lucky guy!!! I am officially jealous they are going to Fiji too...I only hear of people going to places like on their honeymoon when Entertainment Tonight talks about celebs.
#26) Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Okay so today's post is cruel and unusual punishment for a pregnant woman. After reading your post I now would like pizza, hot dogs, cereal, chinese, creamed corned, taco bell (b/c that's the only semi mexican food I'll eat) AND my favorite chow...hush puppies. All sound really good to me and yes I know it's only 10 am, but I am up for it.
#27) Wednesday, June 27, 2007
ooh ooh to answer Brian's Mommy I do! Put a little salt and I could eat the whole can and I liked this prior to being pregnant so it's not a weird craving. Anyone who would like to get ride of the stuff...send it my way : )
#28) Wednesday, June 27, 2007
...and to correct myself, I am not asking anyone to ride creamed corn but if they want to get rid of it I would accept it : )
#30) Friday, September 21, 2007
Aw Ella and the whole Spellerburg family! How cute! She is the cutest baby ever! I can't believe how big Thomas is!!!
#31) Monday, October 29, 2007
Your party was a blast!!!! Thanks for inviting us again. We really had a great time. Nothing beats babies dressed up as animals or seeing Anna as a blond.
#32) Monday, November 05, 2007
First thank you for entertaining me on yet another long work day before I tromp home to see my son. I have come up with three question for you.
1) I have never heard this ghost story before and since I am still on a high from the Halloween festivities do you care to share your story? I have not yet had a ghost experience nor am I wanting one as I think I will pee in my pants if that ever happens.
2)How many filing cabinets do you have? I have never known anyone to have saved as much as sentimental items, which I think is great. I have saved quite a few things but I think you have me beat. Did your Mom save some of these items and then pass it down to you? Okay that is a two part question.
3) #117 of your "222 Things About Me" needs to be updated. You have a fantastic lady in your life whom I think everyone absolutely adores!
#33) Wednesday, November 28, 2007
That is just about the cutest darn video of Ella ever! Before long shell be asking to play DDR and beating all of us!
#34) Friday, November 30, 2007
Your comment about the metro buses cracked me up. Well said...well said.
#35) Wednesday, December 05, 2007
I hated this class. I always had gym in the middle of the day and I HATED smelling all day from the sweat and there was no way you could take showers b/c everyone would see what you were made of. Instead I got my A- by just wearing the gym uniform and that was enough for me.
I also had PT (physical training) in JROTC every Friday so that was like double gym at South Lakes. I was in JROTC class for three years and probably only participated in PT three times and the rest I skipped or decided that I needed to brush up on some other training that got me out of it. I would of stuck out like a sore thumb b/c you were expected to wear your PE uniform but I only had the Chantilly High School purple shorts while everyone else had the blue shorts. I wasn't into standing out in the mass crowd of the other PE classes. They hated Tilly.
#36) Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Love Media Day! Also you gave a nice Russian twist to Rebecciska on your Dec. pics. It's actually an endearing way to call someone in Russian. Didnt know you were being sweet on her did ya?
Also you didn't show the final conclusion of what Ella's present was! So much suspense and nada... : (
Thanks again for entertaining me throughout the year!
#38) Friday, December 21, 2007
or you cold take his picture as being a trivia question for all. Llama is also slang spanish for "name"...so it's up to you to keep yourself updated on who these people are! : )
Yes I have a weird spin off on this but you love me for it anyways : )
#41) Monday, May 19, 2008
I love your comment on "rained on our lunchtime gaming parade". Hilarious! Poor Cindy...well more poor owners who probably got lots of pee on their chairs. Perhaps a going away gift should of been some plastic chair covers.
#42) Friday, May 23, 2008
Love this post! You usually do make me chuckle on each post, but I was roaring with laughter on this one. From the "hookers can tell time" to Booty being part rooster. Love it! Thanks for the Friday pick me up before the holiday weekend starts! I hope you have a great holiday weekend.
Joseph and Jenny are too cute! Look at them dance as professionals! Should we soon see their name in lights as being pro ball room dancers?
#44) Wednesday, July 23, 2008
See I am on when I shouldn't be! I can't stop my morning routine, nor do I want to and I am especially glad I didn't today.
I think all that info that your Mom had kept to give you some day is so fantastic! Maybe I was still waking up, but at first I thought you were talking about one of your Wow characters. I know little about Wow, but I thought perhaps they give you paperwork when you create a chracater like they do with cabbage patch dolls when you buy them.
I love your side comments and as usual it cracked me up. Thanks for the morning wake up : )
#45) Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Per your Mom's comment, Brian...GOOD MOVE! I would of ate the raisin too. What kid doesn't when handed a piece of food?
#46) Thursday, July 24, 2008
Last weekend, the Goldlust family decided to make a road trip to Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. The day was beautiful and going along great, which for a mother of a young child equals out to no melt downs, blow outs or throw up in your hair.
During our drive down through Skyline we would see the occassional motorcycles riding together. Then we came upon this group (http://picasaweb.google.com/GoldlustE/LurayCavernsAndSkylineDrive/photo?authkey=K8lLFchxnvI#5225103626821422370). It was a larger crowd of motorcycles and more then I ever expected to see on a non memorial day weekend. A memory flashed back in my head of something more fearful and a bit dangerous when seeing this crowd from a distance.
I spent half my childhood growing up here and half of my younger years in North Carolina. The world is very different down there. There are both pros and cons of living in the south.
One day my mother gets a call from my sisters school. She had me at home for some reason that day. I guess I played hookey that day from Vienna Elementary (pronounce Vi-anna). They were announcing an early school closing to parents and they were shutting down the school within the hour. This closing was not for the usual reason of it was too hot (our schools didn't have A/C) or because there was water damage or a fire. It was something MUCH more different.
My Mom rushed me into the car after getting this phone call. We were picking my sister up. I think we high tailed it to the school going about 80 and probably resembling the General Lee on the Dukes of Hazard. We get to this school and I see a sight I have never seen before or ever will again (at least lets hope).
There were motorcycles everywhere, men with chains and bats, school buses and teachers putting children on buses and interesting enough...only a few parents picking up their kids. We got my sister, and my Mom high tailed it out of there.
Apparantly what was about to happen was the Hails Angels and the KKK had a beef with each other. Both decided to get together on a school field and have it out with one another.
I don't know what transpired after that day with the two groups, but few people can say they ever saw something quite like that. For me I am still and quite understandably fearful of both groups. The air at that school was stiff, full of anger and chaos.
I will note that after approaching the motorcycle crowd on Skyline Drive, they were just a group of motorcycles enjoying the nice day. I find it funny how certain things can trigger memories.
#47) Thursday, July 24, 2008
I love all the stories. LOL Erin! I can't imagine you making the attempt in doing that and getting those sort of responses! YIKES!!!
#48) Thursday, July 24, 2008
I guess Brian never knew he had such a shy group of friends. I am shy...until the whiskey or other like drinks comes out once every blue moon.
I do have to say to Kathy, that all bets are off when childbirth comes along. You visit the doctor so many times before you give birth, the usual routine exam that usually embarasses the crap out of me, now is nothing. It doesn't mean I like going, but it's less embarassing. I will also like to point out that I am a stickler for having women OB/GYN. Nothing against males, but being shy...I'd rather have a female. When giving birth to my son, if I was in my usual state, I think I would of cared having a male Anesthesiologist see my backside/rear (especially when you look oh so attractive in the 10th month of pregnancy), but I didn't care or hardly noticed the fact that he was there. I just thanked him for the much needed pain meds. I bet Anna or Erin will agree with me when I say, everyone else in the delivery room during is obsolete...your only focus is to get that baby out. Girl power!
#50) Tuesday, July 29, 2008
How did you know the man boobs guy wasn't actually a pregnant female posed as a man? Perhaps it was just a regular butch woman? How can you be sure? In today's world, its a guessing game.
Ditto on that Mark really is a tool face.
Where did they find these photos? With our Pragmatics Ethics Training,we used our own employees face and since certain employees didn't know their faces were being used, that made for some uncomfortable situations. LOL. True story.
#51) Monday, August 04, 2008
YAY love that a new post has started, I was in withdrawl the two days there was no postings! Happy Birthday to Uri Zone!
#52) Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Aw the memories of the guinea pigs. I had one when I was little and yes they are the most annoying little animals to ever have. Our pig lived in a laundry basket...surprisingly it never bit through the cage. I guess he/she was just stupid.
I would like to add a little annoying and sad tale of my guinea pig. We were traveling from North Carolina to Ohio to visit my grandparents (we used to live in NC). Since no other would care for this constantly pooping and peeing animal, we brought the guinea pig (Piedmont) with us. Piedmont sat with us in the back seat and right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike we heard one last BWEEEEEP and the thing croaked in the car!
Needless to say on a dreary, wintery day my Dad had to dig a hole in the frozen earth on the side of the turnpike with a rod iron.
RIP Piedmont Pekarik (may you bweep in...)
#53) Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Piedmont was named after the area of North Carolina we were from. It just sounded cute to us I guess or maybe my sister and I thought the name sounded important.
Then again we had a dog named Pepsi. Why? I dunno. I guess we just liked the drink.
#54) Friday, August 08, 2008
I am guessing Anna was disgusted that quads didn't show up for her either or did someone let out a gagging smell?
This picture could very well be used for a caption contest.
Anna is just so purrtty : )
#55) Monday, August 11, 2008
I would like to add that the Wheelers from Return to Oz are SCARY! I cringe when I hear construction vehicles as it sounds very close to the sound of the Wheelers coming. This movie is NOTHING like the friendly The Wizard of Oz. Its creepy!
#56) Thursday, August 14, 2008
One of my favorites is about Ben. I started making this blog since I was sucky at putting information in the baby book. You have to be a friend though (which BU obviously is).
http://benjamesdiana.blogspot.com/
Another blog I found pretty hilarious was Postcards From Yo Momma. Its a hilarious blog where people post letters, conversations etc., about what their Moms say. It goes far beyond the old lunch box notes I used to get in elementary school.
http://www.postcardsfromyomomma.com/
My other FAVORITE blog is geared for people in the NOVA area. Yes its more for kids, but this person has taken the time to post EVERY (and I mean every) event that is going on in the area. From Fairs to Drive Ins and other things just for kiddos. So you don't necessarily need kids to go to these places. Its also a great website to figure out what you want to do if somehow you have a weekend with nothing to do.
http://supernovamom.wordpress.com/
#57) Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Hmmmm. Labyrinth is a game that I believe you automatically get when you now purchase the coveted iphone. I do believe its named something different though. Great game. Katie rocks at it...that and Wii boxing. She single handedly beat one of her closest friends, a pregnant lady, a Entrepreneur, and a Russian. I think Katie should sign up for Special Ops.
#58) Monday, August 25, 2008
Its not for me to add, as this is a joke that was told to me by the Lucas/Blankenship family, but all I have to say to the few that know it is "Brown Chicken Brown Cow"
Repeat this over and over again. Anna loves the phrase!
#59) Monday, September 29, 2008
Hey Brian maybe its just internet explorer, but when you click on the link for photos, they don't show up. Just says error. Just an FYI : )
#60) Monday, October 06, 2008
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was just casually doing my morning routine of reading urizone and my eyes got wider and wider as I read your post! How romantic!!! How fun!!!!
I LOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEE Rebecca's ring! What great taste you have! Its gorgeous!!!
Congrats again guys!
Is a wedding date set yet or around about time frame?
Congrats!!! (I said that already didn't I?)
#61) Monday, October 27, 2008
YOUR PARTY ROCKED!!! I hope you and Rebecca didn't mind (in my drunken state)telling how wonderful you two are and how happy I am for the both of you!!! Rebecca (as always) was a gracious hostess : )
Also, thank you for having a kid free party! Obviously, having little tots and lots of amazing people there wouldn't quite mix in this year. It was James and my first night out on a date (pre party) and the first kid free party we have attended since Ben was born. YAY!!!!
Many thanks goes out to you, Rebecca and Anna for hosting another GREAT party this year! For all those that didn't attend...you missed out!
#62) Thursday, November 13, 2008
If you had an embarassing work moments, I would probably win the prize, but I will save tales of my horrific moments for a later post...
However, my most embarassing HS moment was when my friend and I rode on the back of a old moped that went 30mph tops down hill from Chantilly HS to South Lakes HS where I attended Junior ROTC. The moped was really a one seater, so I rode on the part where you are suppose to store backpacks...the thing smoked all the way there. My friend and I were wearing BDUs or as you civilians would call it camouflage.
When we arrived in the student parking lot, I decided that I would like to drive the moped to show off for my friends at school. Bad idea. I am too short to drive anything motorized with two wheels. Thus as I started going around the bend way too fast on the moped, I hit a curb, flew back and bounced like a stepping stone on my butt across the pavement. What was more embarassing was that EVERYONE was outside during that time eating lunch and witnessed the whole thing. Laughter erupted after a stone cold scilence for at least two minutes. I also got in trouble for some how putting a hole in one of my military issued combat boots. My SGM (although very annoyed) was impressed because in all his 20 years in the military has never seen a person put a hole in a combat boot like I did.
#63) Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wow Brian you have a fantastic memory! I couldn't name all my teacher's names or when each of my classes were. The only thing I can remember from my eigth grade year is that I remember catching my shop teacher smoking in his teacher's closet. He must of not been that smart since its hard NOT to notice the smell of smoke.
#64) Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Costco shoppers are the worst and so rude! My beef (besides the shopping carts being left in the middle of a aisle) is people using shopping carts as a mean to run you over OR what gets me they try to hit you with it when you're holding a baby. HELLO!!!
Another pet peeve is people trying to cut in front of you by getting in a turn lane and getting in front of you. Those people damn well know its a turn lane!
Last pet peeve is when you send someone a message email/phone and it NEVER gets responded to. We are all busy, but I sent you a message for a reason.
#65) Friday, December 19, 2008
Youtube is strangely addicting. However, you have to check out the link I posted with the hip hop singing seniors auditioning on Facebook. Classic!
Is it me or is everyone else addicted to calendars and knowing everyone's birthday lately? This is the third time I heard about someone organizing dates. At least this leads to more organization for me : )
#66) Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Oh Brian you totally made me laugh and smile today. GREAT pic! Hahahahaha I hope you and Rebecca have a very Merry Christmas!
#67) Monday, December 22, 2008
Jaood and I had similar imaginations as a child in regards to stop lights! I used to think monkeys ran them and that is why the timers in the lights were ridiculous.
My yuletide crush lives with me so I am not that exciting.
No embarrassing Christmas stories either. GASP! Usually I have one for every occasion. I will say that I did believe in Santa for way too long. I honestly believe that if I told my parents that I didn't believe in him that Christmas would cease to end and I loved getting presents way too much. : )
Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
#68) Thursday, January 15, 2009
In other things to note for this day. James and I got a text this morning that said Erin and Jon are going into the hospital to have little Ashleigh today/tomorrow (lets hope for Erin its today)!!!!
#69) Friday, January 23, 2009
Love the Friday Fragment post. Congrats on setting a date. I am sure Rebecca wouldn't describe the wedding colors quite like you did, but I am sure they will be beautiful.
I also had a funny image of Ella in a black judge robe with a sippy in hand and Pierre (or Mo)in the other officiating the ceremony. However you may be reciting the ABC's or 123's instead of reciting vows.
#70) Wednesday, February 18, 2009
You have one of the most AMAZING memories. How do you remember another kids book report?
One not so distant memory I have with Anna is the year (when we both worked at Pragmatics) we were each others secret Santa and sat just a few doors down from each other (how work was ever done I don't know because Katie worked there too) and it was hard as hell to dodge each other while trying to drop off a gift anonymously. I caught on when I started getting gifts from my wedding registry. One poor soul (not Anna or I) received a half bag of eaten jelly beans that year as their big gift.
#71) Friday, February 20, 2009
I hope Rebecca is having lots of fun! I loved how you referred her as Future Wife #1. You reminded me of my Dad who sometimes introduces my Mom has his first wife even though he has only ever had one. I guess he loves seeing the expression on people's faces : ) Have a good weekend!
#72) Friday, March 27, 2009
I thought the Twilight hype was stupid too at first. The movie is popular by default because of the Twilight books. The Twilight books are the most addicting things I have ever read. I read all four books in one week.
Anna, although the vampire thing is nothing new, the way Meyer spins the lives of vampires is truly unique, which is probably also why it is a hit. Don't knock it until you read the books then feel free to complain. Before Harry Potter we imagined warlocks and witches as being in a scene from MacBeth hunched around a cauldron and now when mentioning them, our imaginations are that much more free to think about it.
#73) Friday, March 27, 2009
I think many girls dated a bonobo. Usually break ups happend because we just didn't speak the same language. : )
#74) Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Well there was an April Fools on me in form of some weird virus.
I could only write in Swedish on my lap top this morning. Our outsourced Indian tech guys were confused and in the end I fixed it merely knowing a fraction more of how to fix my computer then my 83 year old Grandma. Damn Swedes. Hardy har har
#76) Thursday, May 28, 2009
Anna and Rebecca I tend to do that too, so you aren't alone! Maybe its a girl thing? HOWEVER there was one instance where I said "the children are in the corn field" in my sleep and James knows that I never watch horror flicks nor have I seen Children of the Corn. He was afraid. Good news is my head didn't spin around and I didn't levitate.
#77) Friday, June 19, 2009
Love the post BU. I am guessing Anna is glad that you have no say in naming her kids, though Yella is a personal fave. Now you have successfully got the Mellow Yellow lyrics in my head. At least its a different tune the Elmo's World.
#78) Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Congrats to Anna, Ben and Ella! Beautiful montage Brian. I can't wait to see pics! I would see the new little Ahlbin, but my guy is sick...so post pics soon! I am dying to see what she looks like : )
#79) Friday, June 26, 2009
VERY jealous you'll be in OBX. I so need a vacation.
Congrats Anna, Ben and Ella! Maryrose is BEAUTIFUL! : )
#85) Thursday, October 15, 2009
Beautiful...nothing like Hawaiian beaches. Are you going to visit the Black Sand Beach?
OBX will never look the same... : )
#86) Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Okay why move one door down?
Also...is there cat nip on the newspaper bag? Why the appeal? : )
#87) Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Love it! Reminds me of Toy Story after watching too much Toy Story 1 AND 2(brought on by having a toodler living in the house)...
Someday we'll have to take James USSR guys against your guys. I think the Americans just might win (more or less since one country doesn't exist anymore)...then again the Soviets came with lead metal tanks selling for a mere few roubles...Amber can be the deciding factor : )