On Thursday I took the last two Weeds DVD's Blockbuster had sent me back to the store and exchanged them for Disney movies: Cinderella and The Little Mermaid. I know I've talked up the idea of NOT bringing on Princess mania any earlier than is absolutely necessary, but Dude, seriously, a girl can only take so much Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The funny thing is that Alex liked both movies even more than Genoa. The Little Mermaid was a HUGE hit. And I forgot how much I love that movie. I was thirteen in 1989 when it was first released and by the time I was fifteen, I had probably seen it at least 25 times, thanks in no small part to having a little sister who is ten years younger than me. I still remember almost all the words to the songs!
OH! And Uncle Dan, if you're reading this, you're on notice: I've talked up your Les Poissons performance to the kids, so you better get practicing!
Last night we had some friends over for dinner and Dave BBQ'd shish-ka-bobs - steak, shrimp, zuchinni, cauliflower (yum!). 
We tried to do mushrooms too, but found that they would just split in half when you stabbed them. I ended up stuffing them on the fly with sausage and cheese and baking them as appetizers, but is there some secret we should know about BBQ'ing mushrooms? It seems like it should be easy.
We ended up getting good weather and the kids (well, the little kids at least!) had a great time playing (the big girls are starting to get bored hanging out with a bunch of preschoolers!). And we handed the camera over to Tana's husband and he got this great shot of the three of us.
Today I need to start doing laundry and seriously thinking about packing for our trip.
I think if you got a grill basket they'd turn out fantastically. Also, I am still loving your hair.
Posted by: Rhi | July 27, 2008 at 09:13 AM
OK, grilling cauliflower? Tell me all about it? Did you just pop it on the grill, or soak it before hand? Marinades? Olive Oil? This just seems like such an incredibly cool dish, I need to know!
Posted by: Kelly from Almost Frugal | July 27, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I can't get over how awesome your new haircut looks! So flattering!!!
Posted by: Shan | July 27, 2008 at 04:34 PM
You look stunning! I know I said this before, but your haircut is gorgeous! Has Dave gotten used to it?
LORI
Posted by: Photographer Lori | July 27, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Your hair is just killing me because it looks so great. It's making me very antsy to go get mine chopped.
Posted by: Sherry | July 27, 2008 at 04:57 PM
I cook mushies on skewers on the BBQ all the time and don't have any trouble. I use the little button mushrooms and just poke from the bottom of the stem all the way through the middle. If you go through the side they will split. Zucchini I do all the time too, but have never thought to do cauliflower on the BBQ. Asparagus is nice if lightly grilled on the BBQ as well.
Posted by: amanda | July 27, 2008 at 06:41 PM
we have these cool little baskets that are long and skinny for things like mushrooms and tomatoes and such. they keep everything contained...
Posted by: Katie. | July 27, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Your hair is seriously cute! Everytime I see a pic I'm surprised. Has Dave warmed up to it at all because you are Smokin'!
Posted by: grechen | July 27, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I also was wondering if Dave has warmed up to the hair? Why can I never post anything except how damn sassy you are with your new hair!?!
Posted by: Lia | July 28, 2008 at 04:11 PM
That's a great picture of you.
Yes, although I still prefer it longer, I have warmed up to the short hair.
Posted by: David | July 28, 2008 at 04:21 PM
That's a gorgeous picture of you.
Posted by: Sheryl | July 29, 2008 at 08:54 AM
I've never even considered grilled cauliflower and I like to grill everything. I'm stopping for produce this evening and I will definitely add that to my list.
Posted by: Melissa | July 29, 2008 at 10:22 AM
You stole the show in that photo from both of those women. Looking effortlessly awesome!!!
Posted by: Amanda | July 29, 2008 at 07:54 PM