One of the more interesting data points captured is referrers. This little detail even let's me know who is "hot linking" to images on our site. Basically, what other sites are using images directly from Janney Family. Keeping that concept in mind, I thought I'd share three web sites where photos of our Daisy have appeared...note: anything goes on the links below so be prepared (aka view these at home and not at work and no porn - I promise :)

1. Trail Riders web forum (scroll down to see the pic of Dilly)

2. UMG League Forum (scroll down)

3. Zedge forums - Nike vs. Adidas (scroll down - my personal fav)

There are definitely a few others, but I haven't been able to track down the exact page. Or, maybe the pages simply don't exist anymore. *shrug*

Either way I thought people would be interested in seeing this little slice of insight into how online images get used (or abused) depending on your viewpoint.

Everything keeps right on trucking.

Caleb continues to eat and grow and eat and grow and then eat some more. We're all going to end up with bad backs if he doesn't learn to walk soon - he has his nine-month-check-up this Tuesday, and my guess is that he'll weigh in around 25 lbs at least. Crawling will be upon us any day and honestly, I can see him walking soon after that if he maintains this mega growth and development.

Daisy. Wow. She is something else. Currently, her favorite make-believe game is to line up her little people (Grover, a farmer, Elmo, a pirate) on a tv tray, then knock them all off with a larger toy. As they little people fall they go, "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" Now, Paul and I aren't quite sure why Daisy feels the need to terrorize her little people, but I can say that she always picks them up and says, "okay, it's okay." So even though she tosses them to their demise, she picks them up and dusts them off after.

Paul seems to really be doing well with Paypal - he is our traveler. He braved a flight into Cheyenne during an extremely windy and nasty storm this time around; I know when he says it was scary that it was just that, scary. Luckily, he made it home safe and sound - although his carry-on waited a day to show up.

My job is great, I truly love what I'm doing. There is so much to learn, so much to know. So much to be done. Every day brings something new, which is great.

Thanks as always for checking in with the Janneys.
--S

Mr. Easter Bunny and I decided to hide plastic eggs filled with goodies this year instead of the real deal - I can just see myself finding a missing egg six months from now... yeeesh.

Easter morning Daisy spotted one plastic egg right away, but didn't seem to think anything of it. Then her dad started telling her to keep looking - she would squeal with delight every time she found an egg. Said egg would then make its way to a pile of other "found eggs." Once she and her daddy were done hunting, she proceeded to break into the eggs, scarfing down all the chocolate goodies inside.

Caleb wasn't entirely sure what was going on, but he was pretty sure he didn't like his sister stealing from his basket...

Afterward, we all got cleaned up and went to church with Nana. Caleb got out of it this year, but like his dad said, "Enjoy it buddy, this is your one get-outta-church free card." Well, during mass, Nana noticed that there weren't enough folks to handle communion, so she hopped up to help out. DAISY FREAKED. Started crying, screaming, "Nana, nana, nana..."

I tried to make my way through all of the other good Catholics with my screaming two year old, some moved, some got moved. Eventually we made it outside where Daisy and I spent the rest of mass sitting in the truck reading a library book.

Finally, last night we had a big turkey dinner - I actually made a pretty awesome bird if I do say so myself. Of course Daisy preferred to eat gold fish and chocolate (we'll be lucky if she ever poops again) but at least Paul and Caleb enjoyed it. Bbass loved the sweet taters and seemed to enjoy the mashed taters although the texture was a bit strange.

All in all, it was a bunny-rific Easter!

I hope you and yours had just as much fun... minus the screaming in the midst of people visiting God.

Thanks as always for checking in with the Janneys!
-Sam

Latest and greatest news. The kids. Both Daisy and Caleb are growing, eating and pooping like any old average kid does these days. It's the cool thing you know. Daisy broke the 25lb mark a few weeks ago, which is a big deal for the Queen of Preemies. She's also crazy tall and skinny...just like her dad was until the freshmen 15, errr 20, umm 25 occurred in college. Caleb on the other hand is just a monster of a kid. His next Dr., appt., is in April and at that time we'll find out his current weight/height. Sam and I are guessing he's pushing 25lbs himself. Our sore backs tell us that. Any over/under guesses?

As for Sam and I, we just got back from a much deserved vacation to our dessert oasis - Las Vegas. As most of you know we used to visit once, even twice a year before we had kids so it was nice to get back. We stayed at the Signature MGM Grand, which was absolutely perfect. It's smoke free, non-gaming and private. This means no crowds. A rarity in Vegas. We also took in the Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian, made numerous trips downtown and did some serious shopping.

The highlight of the trip out was our unexpected meeting with world-renowned fashion designer Michael Kors of Project Runway fame. We just happen to be cruising a new shopping area, where he has a store, and low and behold there he was. Michael was very approachable and happy to take a photo with us. Check it out...

Yes, in the background, that's his very "fierce" store in the Palazzo. We think it also helped that both Sam and I had on our dapper dudes as he did check out what we were wearing before the photo was taken. Lastly, for the geeks out there, the photo was taken with my new phone. Not bad, eh?

Overall, just a wonderful trip out that we hope to do again soon and visit family and friends the next time out. Hope you are doing well and thanks for reading our family blog!

Caleb was born on July 2 - a day before his sister turned two. He weighed 7 1/2 pounds and was 20 1/2 oz long. As you can imagine, having had a preemie the first time around, he seemed HUGE. At first, he grunted a little while the nurses were cleaning him up and checking his vitals - but once they put him on my chest he calmed down and his breathing became normal.

He was then, and still is, an incredibly peaceful, happy little boy.

He'll be seven months old this coming week, and I can hardly believe it. At this time, he is 19 pounds and 28" long. He can almost sit up on his own and has started to give us an indication that he wants to crawl when we put him on his belly. Bbass loves to say "Da" and laughs so easily. Did I mention he already has two teeth?!

I'd like to share Caleb's first top ten favorites list with you - I hope you enjoy.

10. Biter Biscuits
Wow, can this boy make a mess with a biter biscuit! He can't seem to get enough of the gooey mess in his mouth fast enough - somehow I forgot how messy these things can be. We just put a bib on him, hand the biscuit over and keep our fingers out of the way... he does the rest.

9. Belly "Getters"
Paul is such a great "belly getter," and Caleb can't get enough of it. He almost seems to enjoy the anticipation of his dad getting him more than the actual getting of his belly. He squeals and giggles the whole time, and of course beats on his dad's head.

8. Sprout
It's official, BBass likes his Sprout just like his sister. Barney, Sesame Street and Thomas the Tank Engine all hold his attention. He is not a big Tubbie fan just yet, but I can already sense that it's coming. Tubbies have a way of sneaking into your home.

7. His Baba
Caleb likes a good bottle - preferrably six oz, warmed just a bit, thank you very much mom. Sometimes he'll even down seven ounces - this boy can eat!

6. Nonnie and PaPa
Nonnie and PawPaw keep both Daisy and Caleb during the day Monday through Friday, and boy oh boy, do they love their grandparents. Caleb is especially fond of his PaPa - they spend a lot of time napping together and watching the news. :)

5. Basketball, Football and Hockey
Do I even need to put this on the list since he is Paul's son? And Rod's grandson. He likes sports - he is a Janney man. ;)

4. Carrots, Peaches, Bananas, Sweet Potatoes, Squash...
And the kitchen sink! Did I mention this boy likes to eat? Man, solids are a good thing - we've moved up to Stage 2 already.

3. Magic Bankie
Caleb has a blue and white checked blanket that we call his "magic bankie" because no matter what or where, if you lay this particular bankie on him, he soon falls asleep. Sure, he may chew on it and grumble a bit, but eventually he gives in to the power of the bankie.

2. Mom and Dad
Okay, so you knew I'd put us on his list - c'mon, we're his folks!

1. Daisy
Paul and I have come to terms with the fact that Daisy is Caleb's favorite in this family, and in the world in general. He can't seem to get enough of her, somehow, some way, she always makes him laugh and smile. Luckily, she seems to really dig him too, so it works out nicely. She brings him toys, hugs him (a little "tight," but it's still sweet!), pats him and says, "don't cry," sings to him, shows him how to do stuff... she is the epitome of a great big sister. I know that down the road she'll probably get really sick of him, and he'll try to cut her hair off or something, but right now, they are the best of friends.

I hope you've enjoyed the BBass Top Ten list.

Thank you as always dear reader for checking in with the Janneys!

ox - Sam

She is definitely in the de-construct and conquer stage of being two. Our poor tree is evidence of that.

We have been watching Christmas movies like crazy, drinking hot cocoa, shopping, singing carols (Dilly likes to sing Jingle Bells) and feeling fairly merry. Caleb is such a happy little boy, we call him, "Smiley Happy Boy." His other nickname is "Jumbo Janney" because ladies and gentlemen, he is HUGE. See, he's trying to eat a Care Bear! ;)

Paul's new gig at home is going well - he seems to really be enjoying it. Of course I think he's enjoying letting his hair grow even more... he has a goal of a set time to let it grow, we'll see if he makes it. Hey, at least he clipped his toenails. ;)

I have been busy at work and at home; of course I am behind on most things Christmas related but if I was actually ahead of the game I would probably just confuse myself anyway. :)

All in all, everything is extremely "merry and bright" here in the Janney household. I hope you're Christmas season is treating you merrily, and as always, thank you for spending time with the Janneys.

Merry Christmas Early!
Sam

This was Daisy's first Thanksgiving in Cheyenne; I started thinking that Daisy has actually spent each of her three Thanksgivings in different cities. Our little nomad. :)

We all got up around 7:30 (after Daisy slept the whole night in her own bed) and I made scrambled eggs and toast for everyone. Well, Caleb didn't get to partake of the morning "yum yum," but he did have a nice big ba-ba of his own. Afterwards, Daisy and I started making pies for dinner at Nonnie's house. We made pumpkin and pecan pie - we also made sweet potatoes and Great Grandma Eileen's Red and White Salad.

Daisy helped with the dishes (twice!) and then we got our nice digs on and it was "over the river and through the woods" to Connie and Rod's house. Check out these good lookin' kids.

As usual, Thanksgiving at Connie's house was a true treat - Daisy wolfed down almost a whole can of black olives plus she and her Aunt Jenna ate a ton of homemade whipped cream. Afterwards we went out to Great Grandpa Gene and Great Grandma Fran's house to visit. Daisy managed to fall asleep while we were there and Caleb did a bunch of male bonding with Great Uncles Tom, DeLoyd and Jim.

He also visited with Great Aunts Lorraine and Mary.

We finally made it home with a sleepy Dilly and C-bass; both went to bed fairly early. Even this old mama went to bed early. :)

All in all it was a really nice Thanksgiving.

Thank you for checking in with the Janneys - we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

Gobble gobble!
Sam

The first is on the career front where I've decided to work for PayPal again as a Sr. Designer, but unlike the first time around where it was wagons west and we headed for Cali as a family, this time I'll be working from their Cheyenne office. Ok, ok, they don't actually have a Cheyenne office, but I will be working remotely from home and will be their lone Wyoming employee. Everyone knows the best designers come from Cowboy Country *wink*. Overall, it's just a great opportunity and a unique twist on the role which was something I just had to try. I spent the past week in San Jose getting my PayPal employment paperwork completed and laptop in hand. Everyone was super cool and it was great to see old friends again. It was sad to leave Sierra as it's a great environment that I will definitely miss. I made some good friends there and plan on visiting for a few games of pong whenever I get the chance. Sam will also remain at Sierra in her current role where she has grown into quite the Retail and Marketing/PR specialist for them.

The second piece of news is just as the headline stated. Over the summer I started to discuss the possibility of selling the domain name halloween.tv and as of last Thursday the sale officially happened. It was pretty exciting to have my first official "start-up" idea so to speak move on. The buyer is a good guy and I can't wait to see what they eventually do with the name. I've already purchased another domain name and someday hope to have the old site up and running again. We'll just have to wait and see what comes out of our idea kitchen.

Lastly, I have to give everyone an update on the kids. Daisy is doing awesome and is taking both gymnastics and music classes. We're still trying to find an acceptable daycare system for her, but neither we or grandma are in any hurry. As for Caleb he just keeps growing like a weed. We expect him to start shaving any day now. He's just a monster kid with an amazing sense of humor.

That about wraps it up for now. Hope everyone is doing well as we head into the Holiday season. I promise pictures next time we post.

As for costumes, Daisy, who was dressed as a purple leopard due to a last minute Care Bear costume malfunction, actually got in two rounds of trick-or-treating. One at Sierra Trading Post and the other after dinner in my old neighborhood. B-Bass on the other hand was decked out in his bear costume, which barely fit but held up fine for his purposes of simply posing and being cute. Overall the kids seem to have a great time and Daisy had no problems reaching into candy bowls and taking one, two, three and sometimes four pieces of candy. I think it became a game. No bowl, no interested kid is how the day transpired.

So what did mom and dad do? Well, besides escorting Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they chugged along the trick-or-treat trail, Sam spent time recovering from a cold and I decided to volunteer for my beloved Knights of Pythias Haunted House. It was a special guest appearance by the evil clown which was received with open arms by some of my old friends there. My first year working the house was 1994. Hard to believe it's been that long.

Last, but not least here's a pic of the family including fully costumed out kids. Happy Halloween!

Life has been moving right along for the Janney family - it's snowed (twice!), both Daisy and Caleb have already had a cold (Caleb actually did really well for his first sniffles) and of course, lots of mischief and mayhem. Paul and I have both decided that Daisy deliberately tries to find ways in which to harm either herself or her brother - certainly she must know that standing on our large bed and bouncing around near the edge MIGHT cause her some injuries.

Such is the life of a two year old, yes?

She truly is turning into a little girl - yesterday afternoon I put her hair in pony tails, Paul looked at me and said, "That's it. She's outta here." It's like several mommies told me when Daisy was first born, enjoy the time because it goes by fast. Of course I was in total sleep deprivation and feeling like I would never sleep again... time appeared to be dragging. But now, as she wanders around the house saying, "Mom, w'are you?" (mom, where are you) it seems that they were right.

Nonnie (Paul's mom) has been taking her to gymnastics twice a week and for the most part she enjoys it. In typical Janney style, she does not always like to do what the rest of the group is doing and forget about following all of the rules, but all in all, she's doing really well. :)

Caleb continues to grow, and grow, and grow, and grow... I swear, sometimes I can pick him up in the morning and it feels like he's gained a pound. He'll be four months old on Nov 2 (I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!) and he's already wearing 6-9 month clothing. He weighed 15 pounds two weeks ago, I'm anticipating 16 pounds at his four-month check up. It's so different from the Dilly monster.

I think she was over a year old before she weighed 16 pounds.

He sleeps very well, only up once a night to eat and speaking of eating, boy oh boy, this lil guy can EAT. He's doing 6oz bottles for the most part and you can definitely tell when you pick him up.

Paul is doing okie dokie - he will have some big news to report soon, so stay tuned. :)

I am also doing really well; I continue to really enjoy my job, although I do miss the lil chickens.

Life is good. Windy, but good. Sorry we haven't been updating more often!

Thanks as always for checking in with us Janney folk!
-S

(Besides, photos are more fun then boring 'ol text.)

I was following a comic book auction in real-time via their web site. I had just placed a bid for a book and won it and then briefly stepped away to let Sam know the price of the book. That's where I made a mistake.

While I'm not completely innocent here, since I did leave the computer up and running, Miss Daisy did what she does best at this point. Climb onto the desk chair, grab the mouse and click like a mad woman. When I got back to my desk I noticed I had placed another bid. Uh oh. Now keep in mind some of these books have gone for over 200k in certain cases and bidding is a binding contract. I started to sweat - what book did I, WE, just bid on!? OMG - it was a $4,250 bid on Mary Marvel Comics #1! I freaked to say the least. Before taking a closer look I prayed (as best a Catholic can) that we had been outbid. WE HAD! Happy dance! Happy dance!

So there you have it, an interface that's easy enough for a two year old to place a $4,250 bid for an old comic book. Hey, at least that kid has awesome taste :)

It all started last Friday morning, while Paul was playing Kung Fu with Daisy. They were busy karate chopping each other like mad, Paul picked her up and started to swing her around me. He helped her karate chop me and suddenly he goes, "Sam, what's on your shoulder?"

Now this is gross, but I must share...

I look down and at first I thought it was pulpy orange juice. Oh no ladies and gentleman... it was poo. Daisy had worn a nightgown to bed and only had a diaper on. She had made a LARGE poo which proceeded to leak out of her diaper during their dual, hence ending up on my shoulder. We had to put her in the tub because the poo was EVERYWHERE. That's why she is now the Kung Poop Master.

Caleb is Dragon Eater - I can't seem to keep him full. He is eating 4-5 oz every 2-3 hours, and sometimes it's not enough. I called the nurse to ask if there is something I can do to help him stay full, and the first thing she said was, "Wow, that's a lot of formula."

NO KIDDING. Paul has decided that I'll need a second job to pay for all of the formula he eats.

She suggested putting rice cereal in his bottle... we'll see if that works. Who'd have thought I'd have a child that eats this much? I used to worry so much about Daisy who could have cared less about food.

Craziness!

Thanks as always for checking in with us, hope you're well!
- Sam