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I can remember, seventeen years ago, going to my very first Monkees concert ever on my mom's 40th birthday at the Fox Theatre. What's so weird about that, you ask? Well, she wasn't the one in particular who REALLY wanted to go... it was her daughters who begged her to let us go.

So, there we were, Mom, Kristin, Sara, and I, at the Monkees concert. I remember mom setting the rules for me, because, of course, I had strep throat at the time:
Rule #1: no screaming, if you want to yell something, tell Sara and she'll yell it for you.
Rule #2: You can sing along to the songs, but don't push it. Sing quietly.
Rule #3: Suck on these Sucrets.

That story alone, proves how good of a mom we have. I can't tell you how many times she's sacrificed for our happiness.

So, happy birthday, Mom. Thank you for all of the elementary school lunches at home, countless trips to the Doctor's office (and then, of course to McDonald's and Walgreens), the notes on our napkins in our lunch boxes, and for the love and support that you've always given us.

We love you. : )

(A tiny little, "HOORAY," this morning with my 101st blog entry!) : )

WOW! The Baby Pool is up to $43.00! Crazy!

Join in on the fun! It's not too late! Email me with your guess(es) to caron [at] caronarnold.com! : )

The deadline is October 1st!

Click on the images below to view the official rules and current standings:

      

Good luck! : )

The Baby Pool is up to $59.00 $62.00 now! : )

WOW!

AND, there's at least one name on every day from October 24th through November 18th!

Here are the most recent standings (click on the images below to view):

   

Today is the 24th birthday of my bro-in-law, Nick.

He's really more of a little brother to me than a brother-in-law, as I've known him, and grown up with him, for over a decade now.

This photo is from a shoot that we did at work... yes, he works with Bryan and I at Visiontracks. : )

(Other people at work call us "The Arnold Three" and "The Amazing Arnolds" and they call our row of offices "Arnold Alley".)

It's fun to work with family. I'm happy he's here. : ) There are many days when I wouldn't know what to do if he didn't work with me. His technical and computer know-how is unparalleled to that of anyone I know.

So, Nick, here's to you on your 24th:
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear, Nick...
Happy Birthday to you!!!

p.s. Check out the new ipod commercial that features one of my favorite bands, Ozomatli! : ) I couldn't believe my ears and eyes when I heard their song, "Saturday Night" on TV last night during "Joey"! I've been a fan of this up and coming band since I saw them at a Macromedia party in San Francisco for the attendees of the FlashForward2001 conference.

p.p.s. The baby pool has officially reached $69.00!!

Yep! We just found out that our closing date on our new house is Tuesday, October 19th! That's the day before my birthday! : )

Happy Birthday to Me! That's the biggest Birthday present that I'll ever receive... that is unless the baby decides to come that day, too... Wouldn't that be crazy!? (Although, he'd be 3 weeks early... Let's hope he waits a little longer than that.)

Here is a recent photo of our house that my mom and dad took this past weekend:

The siding is done and we're waiting on brick. The inside is drywalled, mudded, taped, and the first coat of paint appeared last week.

We can't wait to live there!! : ) I don't think Bryan or I have stopped smiling since we heard the news.

As of yesterday, they started laying brick at our house!

YAY!

Click on the photos below:
      

p.s. The Baby Arnold Baby Pool deadline is Friday, Oct. 1st! Be sure to pay me if you haven't or you'll forfeit your bet. caron [at] caronarnold.com.