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Guest Room Archives July-December 2007

Thanks to Danelle Eikens of Middleburg Hts., Ohio,
for this Halloween photo of Payton, 4 1/2, a.k.a. Minnie Mouse:

You'd think that Pocahontas would have her back.

Thanks to Sashia Logan of Independence, Missouri,
for these photos of her kids and dog:

And a career in puppetry is born.


Why dogs attack.

Thanks to Shoshana Friedman of Chicago, Illinois,
for these photos of Kivi, 5, and Donny, 3 1/2:

They're just 20 years and a few beers away
from season tickets for the Bears.


Nobody wanted to wear the pink boots, so they compromised.
I smell a future at the UN.


No, no. Farmers hang hay from their mouths.
City kid.

Thanks to Tina Whittington of Pasadena, Maryland,
for this photo of Madeline, 2 1/2:

This is how Mary Lou Retton used to watch TV, too.
Perhaps she needs a balance beam to get to the bathroom?

Thanks to Lisa Koenig of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania,
for this photo of Sam, 17 months:

Add 30 years, a pint of Colt 45 and some cameras,
and you've got an episode of "Cops."

And this photo of Hannah, 4 1/2:

Here's what happens when you mix
"Baywatch" with "The Little Mermaid."

Thanks to Sharon Barry of Port Orange, Florida,
for this photo of Patrick, 7:

When Death Googles, what does he look for?
Maybe he's looking for a new scythe on eBay.

Thanks to Virginia Scruton of Hampton, Georgia
for this photo:

Virginia says: "Some babies suck their thumbs.
Those babies are wimps."

Thanks to Sachia Logan of Independence, Missouri, for these photos of her kids at a football game:

In a few more years, it'll be his girlfriend getting the kiss, but it won't look nearly as cute as this.

Thanks to Kellie Pease of Derby, Connecticut, for these photos of her kids, Aidan and Kayleigh:
Apparently, Aidan passed out while trying to draw the last clue for "Blues Clues."
Some day, he'll make a dedicated homicide detective or, perhaps, an IRS auditor.


Hand that kid a Swiffer so she can dust the ceiling fan while she's up there.

Thanks to Marlena Braun Augsburg, Germany,
for these photos of her kids, Mary and Alex:

She can separate whites from colors,
but not lollipops from shirts.


Housework is exhausting no matter how old you are.


"Hey Mom! I'm Googling 'poopy diapers'!"


"Maybe if I pinch him, he'll move out of the way."


Marlena says, "I was taking pictures, when I was attacked.
Naturally I did what anyone else would do.
I took pictures to identify the attackers."

Thanks to Jen Edwards of Winston Salem, North Carolina, for this photo of her son at chef's class:

I feel the same way when it's time to cook dinner.

Thanks to Elizabeth Cox of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, for this photo of Brady, 16 months:

Get your own damn presents! It's snack time for Santa.

Thanks to Susan Kulasekara of Edwardsville, Ilinois for these photos of her kids' receipt fight:



When the accountant asks for receipts at the end of the year, just send these photos.

Thanks to Terri Welch for this photo:

Who needs "Blues Clues" when you've got Hanes?

Thanks to Adam Keeble of Allendale, New Jersey, for this photo of his kids, Patrick and Penny:

It's some sort of gang sign, I'm sure. You'll find out at the initiation.

Thanks to Shelley Baty of Travis Air Force Base, California,
for these photos of her kids and their Polly Pocket Pool Party:


I know. Next time let's have the pool party anywhere but Mom's bed, okay?

Thanks to my friend Kathy for this photo of her kids, Will and Grace:>/i>

It's a good thing that babies come with these handy straps.

Thanks to Carrie Brink of Florida for this photo of her kids:

Mom. Can I keep this one?

Thanks to Sachia Logan of Independence, Missouri,
for this photo of her son:

He had the teeth already. Why not add the silly hat?

Thanks to my friend Robin for this photo of her son, Alex:

Five signs it's time for school to start back up.

Thanks to Marlena Braun of Augsburg, Germany for these photos of her kids, Mary and Alex:


Only later did Marlena realize that the instruction on the casting powder
the kids had gotten into warned, "Do not get on clothing."

Thanks to Chrissy Hoffner of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, for this photo of her son:

But does it come with instructions?

Thanks to Daisy Wilson for this photo of her nephew Graham:

I think the washing machine is done.

Thanks to Sharon Barry of Port Orange, Florida, for this photo of her niece Emily:

If you pull out the plug, she sings and dances.

Thanks to Tami Smith of Kailua, Hawaii, for this photo of her Isabella
and her sidewalk chalk makeover:

Lock up your makeup, Mom. And your paint.

Thanks to Saschia Logan of Independence, Missouri, for these photos:

Smart thinking. Then you can't hear any mentions of
poopy diapers or lost blankies for at least a little while.


I hope you have a really big drying rack, Saschia.


Judging by the look on his face, the little guy must be a Cardinals fan.

Thanks to Nicole Guillory for this photo of Isaac:

"Uh, I dunno. A new dress? Is it your hair? You got a haircut?"
It starts oh-so-young.

Thanks to Shoshana Friedman for this photo of her boys
and a friend at a Fourth of July parade:


And this one of her with Donny, 4 1/2, and Kivi, 3, a.k.a.
"The reason we can't get a decent family photo."


Thanks to Daisy Wilson for this photo of Wynter Odessa Wilson (or WOW) :

And a young Amelia Erhardt waves to her fans before
starting up the coin-operated airplane ride at Wal-Mart.

Thanks to Sachia Cain for these photos of her kids, Jonas and Laken:

"You did it again! Stop distracting me so he can eat my watermelon."


But does he do windows?