"bi-polar" weather

This weather is so strange!  This picture was taken the week before last of Max and Mimi at the park.  The sun was out, it was warm and just beautiful.  Less than a week later the bottom picture was taken, and it is still cold and snowy.  Not my favorite kind of weather. Spring, please come back!

Cousins

These are Max & Madeline's only cousins on both sides.  They are so cute and fun and they get along so well together.  The only problem is that their mother (my sister-in-law) is angry at pretty much everyone on my husband's side of the family including my husband (they say their kids are scared of Steve. Yep, don't they look terrified here?).

So they don't bring the kids around  a lot.  So dramatic and so lame, she's always quoting scriptures and stuff about how we all need to change and be more Christ-like (wierd!).  But when she isn't there, there is peace, laughter and everyone gets along beautifully.  It makes me sad that we can't be together more often without there being contention.  Oh well, I hope as she gets older she'll mellow out...we'll see.  I doubt it, but miracles do happen. right?  

The Avengers

1960s
The evil god Loki (guy on the left) was trapped on an island in
Asgard (home of the Norse gods) by Thor (guy on the right). So, he wanted revenge. He made the Hulk (left to Thor) attack a railroad track, by making him think there was TNT on it. Rick Jones (the Hulk's sidekick) tried to call the Fantastic 4, but Loki sent the transmission to Thor, but Iron Man (in gold metal suit), Ant-Man (on the ants) and Ant-Man's girlfriend The Wasp (left to Ant-Man) also got the transmission. While they fought the Hulk, Thor figured out Loki was behind this and beat him up. The 5 heroes decided to be a team, the "Avengers"! However, the team's ranks began to change. In the second issue, Ant-Man become Giant-Man and the Hulk left the team, because when Space Phantom took his form the rest of the team quickly turned on him, making him mad. The team decided to try to find and contain the Hulk, leading them to battle with the Sub-Mariner. In issue 4, Captain America (who would later become the leader) joined. The teamed battle Baron Zemo (a foe of Captain America) and his version of Masters of Evil; Kang the Conqueror; Wonder Man (unconnected to Wonder Woman); and Count Nefaria. The next important event in the team history every member (but Captain America) quited the team. So, now three former villains (Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Hawkeye) joined. Despite a lack of "raw of power", they managed to defeat Swordsman, Power Man I and Doctor Doom. Henry Pym (Ant-Man) and Wasp decided to rejoin the team. Hercules joined the team and so did Black Widow and Black Knight (although they didn't become "official" members, until years later). Thanks to Roy Thomas, Black Panther and the second Vision joined the team. Roy made it so Iron Man funded the team and Edwin Jarvis was there butler. Their new base was super-hi-tech.
1970s
The team battled the Squadron Sinister and was caught in the middle of the Kree-Skrull War. A group of Skrull (shapeshifing several of the heroes) managed to disband the team, but the true founding members (except Wasp) reformed the team thanks to Jarvis. Scarlet Witch fell in love with the Vision (who felt unworthy being a robot). Mantis joined the team with the reformed Swordsman. In a complex series of events, it's reveal Mantis is really Celestial Madonna and her future child will save the universe and the Vision is made out of the "dead" remains of the Human Torch I (not the FF member). Jim Shooter created several storylines, in which Beast of the X-Men, Ms. Marvel, Wonder Man (brought back to life) and Falcon. Henry Peter Gyrich (a member of United States National Security Council) was introduced. He forced the team to only have seven members max. Hawkeye got kick out so Falcon could have his slot (because he was African American), but Falcon decided to quit, because he perceived this as tokenism.
1980s
Henry Pym had a mental breakdown. Egghead impersonated him and got Pym was jailed. However, Pym managed to prove his innocence by defeating the newest version of the Masters of Evil. But, this seriously damaged his relationship with Wasp. He quit from being a superhero (although he would return). In the 1980's, many notable storylines such as "Ultimate Vision" (where Vision tried to take over all the world's computer and tried cause world peace) and "War on Olympus" (where Zeus blamed the Avengers for Heracles getting hurt). New members of the team included the second Marvel comic Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Tigra, Namor, Starfox and Mockingbird (Henry joined the West Coast Avengers [formed in the "Ultimate Vision" storyline]). They met a new foe, Nebula, who falsely claim to be Thanos' granddaughter. The Avengers moved into the Hydrobase, when their mansion was damaged. The Hydrobase was destroyed during "Acts of Vengeance".
1990s
The two Avenger teams merged into one (but with two bases). Scarlet Witch goes insane upon discovering her children were merely illusions and the "death" of the Vision (he was taken apart by government agents), but her insanity is cured. It was revealed SW could potentially warp reality (which is important for the "Chaos" & "Avengers Disassembled" storylines). The Avengers were in the middle of the "Acts of Vengeance" crossover (where the villains decided to target different heroes than they usually do). But, the villains' plan to destroy the Avengers failed. The team became two teams again. The team was revamped so it members were Black Knight, Sersi, Crystal, Quicksilver, Hercules and the Vision. Around this time, they start to face even more murderous foes, causing them to question the "no killing" rule. During "Operation: Galactic Storm", they Avengers decided to split up, when Iron execute the Supreme Intelligence, despite the wishes of Captain America. The West Coast Avengers disbanded. The team was sucked into alternate reality in "Heroes Reborn", but out.
2000s
The team got international authority. In "Avengers Disassembled", the Scarlet Witch went insane and kill many of team's members and the remaining members quit the team. To respond to mass prison break, Captain America and Iron Man formed the New Avengers. Luke Cage, Spider-Man, and Spider-Woman I, Ronin, the Sentry and Wolverine joined the team. During the Civil War, Captain America formed a splinter group to rebel againist the Superhuman Registration Act. But, Iron Man's group kept the name of the "New Avengers". After the Civil War, the members of the team are Ronin (Hawkeye), Echo, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Wolverine, Iron Fist and Doctor Strange. The team battled the ninja-group the Hand and a villain called the Hood. The Avengers (again) were caught in the middle of a big crossover this time the Secret Invasion. After Iron Fist and Echo leave, Ms. Marvel, Mockingbird and Captain America II joined the New Avengers. Iron Man formed the "Mighty Avengers" (in response to the Civil War) with Ares, the Black Widow, Iron Man, the Sentry, the Wasp, Wonder Man and the leader Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers). All the team, but Ares and Sentry (and Wasp, who died), left when Norman Osborn (the Green Goblin) took over. The team began to work for the Global Reaction Agency for Mysterious Paranormal Activity (GRAMPA). Hercules, Amadeus Cho, Stature, the Vision, Jocasta, U.S. Agent, Quicksilver and Hank Pym joined the team. Iron and the Hulk briefly helped the team. Norman took over Avengers (now funded by HAMMER, which he owns), whose members are Ares, Sentry, Marvel Boy Draken; and Moonstone, Bullseye, and Venom (posing as Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye, and Spider-Man).
2010s
All the Avenger comic titles were replaced by a new Avenger series simply called Avengers. The members (in issue 1) are revealed to be Thor, Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Spider-Woman, Iron Man, Steve Rogers (Captain America I), and team leader Maria Hill. Although, they mention an unnamed hero was missing. Noh-Varr later joined the team.
References:
The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Guide
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_(comics)
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/avengers/1-1.jpg
Marvel Chronicles

Holi, Festival of Colors

In India, noted the most expressive and colorful Spring Festival - a holiday Holy (Holi). Holi (Hindi: होली) is a popular, Hindu spring festival, observed in Enitire India and Nepal, also called the Festival of Colours. In West Bengal, it is known as Dolyatra (Doljatra) or Boshonto Utsav (”spring festival”). On the first day, bonfires are lit at night to signify burning the demoness

Amazing Cappadocia Cave Hotel

In Cappadocia’s magical landscape of fairy chimneys, in the ancient village of Urgup, is a luxurious hotel carved into a mountain cliff, the Yunak Evleri. This hotel includes six cave houses, 30 rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries and a 19th century Greek Mansion. Yunak Evleri is an inspiring hotel ’s an ideal base for exploring Cappadocia’s elaborate underground cities, hidden

New Bugatti Streamliner Pictures

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3 Great Laptops Under Rs 40,000

Laptops today are universally becoming the first choice for anyone looking to upgrade. Rapidly falling prices, increased performance levels, and almost complete packages of multimedia and smooth multitasking are some of the reasons for this. Keeping these factors in mind, we decided to look around and shortlist three models that we think represent great VFM within the very price-sensitive market

Excellent Photo Work, with amazing landscapes

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Painted Eggs

When I was about 3 months pregnant with Max (2003) my family went on a 2 week trip around Europe. I was suffering from major morning sickness and don't remember a lot but the one thing I do remember is going to Austria to the town where they make these hand painted eggs. There was shop after shop full of hundreds of intricately painted eggs. They are about $10-$15 a piece for the small ones so Steve and I got 1 for us, and some as gifts for family at home.

The above 2 pictures are of the egg we bought. We put it up every Christmas and Easter.

Spring cookies

We were spoiled last week with beautiful Spring weather. It was wonderful, we were outside most of the day just playing. Yesterday the April (well, March) showers came and we were forced to be inside. We decided to make the most of it and make Spring colored cookies! Max and Madeline cut out the cookies and frosted them. Yum...would you like a little cookie with your frosting?

Angelina Jolie (High Quality) Wallpapers

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I found this delightful new website called EVERYDAY BEAUTY. I just love the pictures and ideas in here. Do cool flee markets exist here in the Valley or state?

vintage flare

I love vintage broaches, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. They can just add so much to a plain outfit, jacket or headband. I found this picture in everyday beauty.

The Incredible Hulk

Bruce Banner's father, Brian Banner, feared radiation. Soon, he believed his wife, Rebecca Banner was exposed to it. After Bruce was born, he was convinced he would become a monster. He tried to kill Banner, but killed Rebecca instead. So Bruce was sent to live with his aunt when his dad was sent to jail. In school Bruce was into learning about radiation. Eventually Bruce worked for a nuclear research program. Bruce's boss, Igor Starsky, was really a Russian spy. When the Gamma bomb was being tested a boy, Rick Jones (future sidekick of the Hulk) wandered into the sight. Bruce saved the boy, only to be affected by the radiation and turn into the Hulk. Soon he ended up beating up Igor. Although he was at first grey (and could lift 70 tons), he became green (and easily could lift 70 tons). First his transformation only took place when the sun set, later Bruce built a machine to control the change and finally the Hulk became free, when Bruce got mad. His rouge villain gallery include the hypnotic Ringmaster, the super smart Leader, the evil wizard Loki, Abomination and Madman (both have the Hulk's power, but stay smart), the psonic M.O.D.O.K and even some heroes like Thor, The Fantastic 4, Spider Man and the X-Men.

References:

Incredible Hulk Ultimate Guide

X-Men part 2: The More, The Merrier

All of the X-Men, except Cyclops, were held captive by Krakoa, the living island. So Xavier gathered new mutants to save them, they were Colossus a.k.a Piotr Nikolaievitch (able to turn his body into a metal organic substance), Storm a.k.a Orro Munroe (able to control the weather), the Night Crawler (able to teleport, blend in with shadows and looks like a demon), Wolverine a.k.a James Howlett a.k.a Logan (ages super slowly, heals super fast, can draw claws out of his forearms and has acute senses), the super strong and durable Tunderbird a.k.a John Proudstar and former criminals Sunfire and Banshee a.k.a Sean Cassidy (able to fire powerful sonic waves from his mouth). After the original X-Men were safe, all of them (but Cyclops) quit the X-Men, only to rejoin later. Thunderbird died on his 2nd mission and Sunfire quit because he is a loner.
References:
X-Men Ultimate Guide
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3237072719_0356814c5e.jpg

The X-Men part 1: The Good Old Days

A crippled telepathic and telekinetic mutant called Xavier dreamed of a time when "normal" humans and mutants could live in peace. But he knew some mutants opposed this idea. So he decided to form a mutant super hero team. He had the somewhat tragic Cyclops a.k.a Scott Summer (who shoots force beams from his eyes), the winged Angel a.k.a Warren Worthington the 3rd , the smart, agile Beast a.k.a Henry McCoy (in human form) , the hot shot Ice Man a.k.a Bobby Drake (turns moisture into ice) and the also the telepathic and telekinetic Marvel Girl a.k.a Jean Grey (later known as the Phoenix). Their main foe was Magneto (a mutant with magnetic powers). However they also fought the hypnotic Mesmro, the teleporting Vashiner, the Brother Hood of Evil Mutants (the members were the telepathic Mastermind, the super fast Quicksilver, the jumpy Toad and the magic-like Scarlet Witch) and flying and fire shooting mutant Sunfire. Soon the Beast drank a chemical turning him into a fur ape-man-thing. Xaiver died while stopping the mad Gortesk, only it was later revealed that a shape shifting mutant known as Changeling was actually the one who died.
Scoure(s):
X-Men Ultimate Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Comix "Secret" HQ. Here you'll learn things about some comic characters you may have never known! My entries will include information on Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider Man , The Uncanny X-Men and The Fantastic Four. Also some less well known like The 3-D Man, The Black Marvel and The Ghost(a.k.a The Flying Dutchman). You'll learn their secret identities, powers, weapons and other cool stuff.

$2 Easter hat

This is Mimi's dollar store Easter hat. I got the hat and the flowers separately and then sewed the flower on. It looks really cute with her Shabby Apple Easter Dress. The only problem is if she will actually keep it on for 2 minutes.

Amazing BasketBall Jumps..

American man claims to be five months pregnant with a baby girl

Mr Beatie, who has a wife, Nancy, is legally classified a man after having surgery to remove his breasts and testosterone treatment. Thomas Beatie was born a woman but is now married to one. This image, published in an American magazine, allegedly shows his pregnant tummy and breast removal scars He was apparently able to conceive because he did not have reconstructive surgery to the lower half

After ice rain in South China

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Pictures always teaches you something

A good selection of pictures that tells something, check out these pic’s and give your thoughts ! Celina Jaitley View.. Anna Kournikova @ the Sony Ericsson Kickoff Party Fat Kid making ugly face, make others laugh .. Puppy thinking of making its nails, more sharp.. start learning from day one Road of your life, which never dies… Adriana Lima @ GQ Magazine, Beautiful World, Just reflect

Virender Sehwag scored Triple Hundred, Makes History

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Colin Au - A Man Who Created Paradise

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The Fastest Eco Boat on the planet

The fastest eco boat on the planet will attempt to break the round the world speed record using fuel made from human fat. Pete Bethune, the New Zealand skipper of Earthrace, said the attempt to circumnavigate the globe would begin from Valencia in Spain on March 1 next year. Bethune and his wife mortgaged their house and sold everything they own to help make the project happen, while continuing

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Depends

I am 5 months pregnant now and I have one lingering question in the back of my mind,

"will I ever sneeze or cough again and not pee my pants a little?"

sleep walking

Max creeps into our bed each night after he goes to the potty.  Well the other night I was up especially late washing our sheets and getting ready for bed.  Max got up to go to the bathroom and about 20 minutes later I found him asleep on our bed.  I don't even think he realized we were not in bed and that there were no sheets. 

Alabama Mansions

On our trip to Alabama this last weekend I fell in love with these old mansions. I especially loved this one because underneath the huge porches they have 2 and 3 large fans. So then I decided that when I have my dream home I m going to add these enormous porches to it, paint the ceiling sky blue (very traditional also) and have outdoor fans. Doesn't that just sound wonderful? :)

Kashmir - Paradise on Earth [ Winter Pictures ]

Kashmir, also known as Cashmere, is the northerwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. Today Kashmir refers to a much larger area that includes the regions of Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh. The main “Valley of Kashmir” is a low-lying fertile region surrounded by magnificent mountains and fed by many rivers. It is renowned for its natural beauty and quaint lifestyle. Kashmir is derived

Beautiful Car For Just Rs 1,30,000 Only

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Strange Shots - Do you like these ?

Some of strange funny photoshoots taken, nice funny series enjoy it !

Beautiful Waterfall In Thai

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Plane made from Gold

Have a look at new plane designed by Boeing… All that shines inside the flight are made of pure gold. like wash basin ,frames,etc.

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it's a boy!

We had the ultra sound today and it's a boy!  The baby looks  a lot like Max's ultra sound picture, same nose and chin.  So it looks like he'll be one handsome devil. :)

mini-van mamma

So after test driving a million SUV's ( because I was pretty much dead set about not getting a mini van) we decided we liked the Subaru Tribeca and Chevy Traverse. But not really, because Max is tall, but still only 5 and needs my help buckling himself in. And in order to buckle him in I would have to climb over a seat every single time he got in...not fun and incredibly inconvenient. ;)

So...we decided on a mini-van (head hanging low in shame). Hee-hee! But oh well, I am going to make sure it's pimp-in...if that's even possible, it's all in the state of mind. Right!...? :)

Mermaid Found After Tsunami

Real Love - Really Touching One

It was a gloomy Saturday afternoon. A flock of birds was spending great time searching for food and playing on the main road. Out of the sudden, a big truck sped through… sad thing had happened again. Birds can feel too. Although this bird had already died, another bird flew over to her immediately, just like a family member, unable to accept the truth. Not long after that, another car

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The Tall House in Moscow

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Beautiful HQ Widescreen Wallpapers Collected

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