The newest Davidson is here!!!

Meet the newest Davidson!!! My cousin Dan and his wife Amy welcomed little Benjamin Daniel last Monday, August 24. Below is a pic of him and one of him with big brother Alec.....So adorable!Doesn't big brother Alec look proud?

As if the Cubs season couldn't get any worse....enter Milton Bradley

A quote from the Cubs Milton Bradley:

"I'm always the story, whether I hit .500 or hit .100," Bradley said. "Somehow, someway, everything revolves back to me. I guess I'm kind of a big deal or something. People like talking about Milton Bradley. Not to my face, always behind my back."

Correction Mr. Bradley, you are just a narcissistic asshole. I'd gladly say that to your face but your history of domestic violence kinda stops me from doing so.....

Things on my mind today

1. I love baseball. Y'all know this about me. Some (read: EVERYONE) are tired of hearing about it here on my blog (I'm talking to YOU Lizzard! Love you!). But today, on August 18, I am starting to day dream about other sports. Like-will the Rams win more than two games this season? And-what are the Blues chances of making the playoffs again this year? Both interesting questions (my hope is that, YES, the Rams will win more than two games and YES the Blues will be AWESOME and make the playoffs again. We shall see.).

2. Here's something non-sports related. Well, kinda. I have been working out like a crazy person. Do you know how much an HOUR on the treadmill sucks? Let me tell you how much-a LOT. Luckily for me, I have the ability to zone out and go to my happy place (which consists of me, Wrigley Field, Cubs winning, Weezer, People magazine and lots of Diet Dr Pepper, but I digress.....), which makes that hour slightly more tolerable. So, is the working out paying off yet? Why, yes, yes it has. Down 6 lbs (thank you, thank you very much) and more importantly, down inches. Given that I have absolutely nothing else going on in my life currently, this is, sadly, the highlight of my days.

3. While delicious, the Quaker Snack Mix (baked cheddar variety), has a shit ton of fiber. Just sayin......

4. I need a vacation. Can we arrange that? I know I'm going to see my sis (and precious niece!) at the end of September, but I feel as if I may need a vacation before then. Must check how much PTO I have......

5. It is with great sadness that I announce that my Mikey Poo is leaving me. He accepted a new job at one of our competitors (how DARE he!) and I will no longer get to see him every day. How will I be able to go on? Who's gonna meow at me and throw water at me when I'm being bad? (seriously, he does that). Who's gonna sing to me and who's gonna take walks down to the ice machine with me? I am now in a glass case of emotion.............

Kevin Gregg-watch your back.

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/08/gregg-blows-closers-role.html (they should have left the title as "Gregg Blows")


Read this article. REALLY? It took them until August 17 to realize that maybe, just maybe K Gregg shouldn't be the closer anymore? Who's the genius behind that one? K Gregg may be handsome in a nerdy, Clark Kent sort of way, but I'm not gonna lie, I hate him. Actually, I just want to punch him in the face. Just once. Oh, and maybe kick him in the boys. Yea, that might make me feel better.....

As I've previously stated, I think the Cubs playoff hopes officially died a couple weekends ago when they lost 3 of 4 to Colorado. Last night was the final nail in the coffin. Back six games to the mother effin Cardinals, there is virtually no hope of them coming back. So, congrats on winning the NL Central, Dirty Birds, GFY and GO PHILLIES. ;)

Oh, and another thing, what really pisses me off about the blown save is that our hero, Theodore Roosevelt Lilly, back from the DL yesterday, pitched an amazing 6 innings of SHUT OUT baseball. I don't know about K Gregg, but I sure as hell wouldn't want to be on TL's shit list.....I mean, you saw what he did to Yadier Molina last year, stole his manhood is what he did. TL is a bad ass and should be recognized as such. Just sayin.

Much to my own dismay, I still love the Cubs. In good times and in bad (mostly bad), I still love those a-holes (Ted Lilly, Sam Fuld and Jeff Baker are exempt from my a-hole name calling). I just can't help it.

Kendall visits St. Louis!

The fam outside the Olive Garden. Yes, we're a classy bunch. Hey, those breadsticks are good, alright???

there's my happy little niece!

sitting in grandma's lap

Grandpa Davidson decided he'd teach Kendall how to walk....at only four months old. She looks like she's digging it though.....
Such a happy baby! Check out her Mizzou dress. Go Tigers!!! (her daddy went to Mizzou). :)

My sister, brother-in-law and sweet baby niece were only in town for the weekend, but any time I get to spend with them is good time. We made the most of the short visit. Kendall got to attend her first Girl's Lunch (every month, me, my aunts and female cousins all have lunch together). This month's lunch had a HUGE turnout! I'm pretty sure our waiter at the Olive Garden hated us. I know my parents are excited because in just under two weeks they are going to Texas to watch Miss Kendall for a week while her baby sitter goes on vacation. Aunt Kerri has to wait SIX more weeks to see baby girl....looking forward to that last weekend of September!

She may be the most photographed baby in America. Perhaps the world. I can't help it. She's my only niece and I just can't get enough of her!!!!

I may be biased BUT....this is one beautiful kid

How sweet is my little niece??? I mean, seriously?????

I get to see her tomorrow and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

Everything I need to know I learned from the Gin Blossoms

Yes, I'm talking about the band from circa 1992 (ish). My relationship with the Chicago Cubs can be summed up by one sentence, as written in the Gin Blossoms hit "Hey Jealousy". And the line is this: "if you don't expect too much from me, you might not be let down".

Genius! See, all my Cubs stress started when they started getting good (2003). Prior to that, I could just sit back, be a fan and laugh at their suckitude, because, hey, they're the lovable losers! Let's drink some Old Style! Life was good. But nooooooooo, 2003 comes around and they just HAD to get good enough to make it interesting, and they just HAD to make the playoffs and following that they just HAD to win the NL Central pennant two years in a row (2007 and 2008, in case you forgot). So, of course, in 2009, expectations were high. Stress levels were to the max. Gone are the days when they sat comfortably in the basement of the NL Central (you're welcome, Pirates). Now games matter, now there's competition, now my blood pressure has reached unhealthy levels and I may stroke out at any minute.....

I may be getting what I wished for (you should always be careful about that, you know), because given the way this season has gone, they appear on their way back to becoming the lovable losers from long ago. So I should be happy, right? Stress free? Yea......no. Why? Because DAMMIT, I WANT THEM TO WIN!!!

I need a cocktail....is 9:30am too early? Surely it's 5:00 somewhere...........

There will be no white flag above my door....

....or maybe there will be. I think my faith in the Cubs actually died last weekend when they lost 3 of 4 to the Rockies and played like total ass. Last night's game only confirmed what I already knew in my heart, and that is this, dear Cubs fans: there's always next year.

I know some of my fellow Cubs fans refuse to give up the fight, and I salute you. And I hope to God your faith is not in vain. I hope to God that miracles really do happen and that the Cubbies are gonna mount like the greatest comeback in MLB history.

At this point, believing in the Cubs is kinda like believing Carlos Marmol isn't gonna ever hit another batter, or like believing that Jeff Samardjiza is ever gonna be a good starting pitcher, or like believing that Alfonso Soriano is gonna quit doing that ridiculous little hoppity hop out in left field, or like believing that my love for Aramis Ramirez will someday die-it's just simply not realistic. Yes, I'm encouraged by the fact that Ted Lilly will be back soon and that Carlos "oh my back hurts" Zambrano will be back soon and that Aramis "I think my arm may have fallen off but DAMN I'm cute" Ramirez may (or may not) be back soon. Yes, it's true all the pieces of the puzzle COULD come together, it's true that all the stars COULD align and it's true that Milton Bradley COULD refrain from having another temper tantrum.....all of that is possible but not likely.

Know what really chaps my ass? The fact that the Cardinals are in first. Living in St. Louis right now is kinda what I'd imagine living in hell would be like. A-hole Cardinal fans gloating every chance they get, reiterating their mantra "Cubs suck!!!!" to anyone that will listen, and still getting all starry-eyed when they see fireworks ("hey mama, what's that bright shiny thing in the sky???").

Ok, so it's been 101 years. What's another one, really? We are clearly a patient people. Well, that, and slightly delusional.......

Great article on the Cubs Sam Fuld

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4391911

my niece Kendall-4 months old

it's probably illegal to be this cute!!!!

check out her bib...yep, Aunt Kerri got her that!

Kendall's not sure how she feels about this Texas grass...
Too cute!
she finally understands what all that "stuff" is for!

My niece is FOUR months old today!

She makes even a nasty Cardinals hat look good!

Wow, I can't believe my little baby niece is already four months old! Time is really flying by. I get to see her next weekend and I am SO excited! I haven't seen her in a month (nor have I seen any new pics of her....hint, hint, hint brother-in-law!), I'm sure she's getting so big. I hope she knows how much her Auntie Kerri loves her and misses her!!!!!

...and for today's installment of This Could Only Happen to KD

Oh Lord, I'm a hazard to myself. I mean, really, it's shocking that I haven't been court committed to live in a group home.

So, guess what I did today? This is a good one.....

Now, I don't know about you, but I'm not real awake at 6:00am. Unfortunately for me, this is what time I have to get up during the week in order to make it to work on time. Well, this morning I guess I was particularly sleepy. I got ready no problem and, like I do every day, went to spritz on some perfume as my finishing touch for the morning, only (and I have NO idea how this actually happened), as I was holding the bottle of said perfume, it somehow flew out of my hands and went UP and the corner of it hit me right smack dab in the left eye. The good news is, I caught the bottle. The bad news is, it hurt. More good news-it did not leave a mark (thank God. Could you imagine having to explain how I got that black eye???) but is a bit sore. Wow.......

KD's MLB All-Hottie Team: Even if you suck, as long as you're pretty, you're IN!

My Team of Hotties is NL heavy, admittedly. I don't know much about those AL mofo's (there could be lots of undiscovered hotness over there, who knows?). I know Jen over at Cubblogging couldn't bring herself to list any Dirty Birds, uh, I mean, Cardinals, but I am not as strong as she. I have a weakness for Skip Schumaker and I'm not afraid to admit it! It is also Cub heavy, I mean, DUH! I don't even know if I have all the positions covered. This list is based solely on looks and is completely and totally superficial. Because that's how I roll.....And now, in no particular order (except for Hoffy listed first-he's my main crush this season)

From the Cubs:

Micah Hoffpauir-he's a sexy beast, wish he played everyday. Then again, there IS that .149 batting average......
Aramis Ramirez-Oh Rami, how I love thee. I can even ignore the cock fighting......
Sean Marshall-Sean has grown on me this year, I think it's the stubble.....
Rich Harden-The only Canuck on the list, Rich has the best ass in North America. That, alone, got him on the list.
Ted Lilly-Ted is more adorable than hot per se, but DAMN do I have a crush on him!
Ryan Theriot-adorable AND Cajun.
Derrek Lee-tall drink of water, that one
Kevin Gregg-yes he sucks, but he's tall, dark, handsome and goggled. Me likey.
Randy Wells-Belleville's own! He is a-dor-a-ble. And I dig the stubble...I'm sensing a theme....

From the CARDINALS:
Mark DeRosa-Yes, DeRo looks better in blue, but he is so damn sexy, I HAD to put him on my list.
Albert Pujols (clean shaven, please)-I cannot tell a lie, the greatest player in baseball is kinda a sexy beast.
Skip Schumaker-he just does it for me, don't know why

From the Mets:
David Wright-this 3rd baseman will have to play second fiddle to Rami on my All-Hottie team, but he's still adorable and should make the list.
Jeff Francouer-he's just hot.

From the Dodgers:
James Loney-big crush on him, can't help it

From the Brewers:
JJ Hardy-he's real pretty......

From the Phillies:
Chase Utley-one of my newest crushes. I fully intend to cheer him on all the way to the World Series. Oh wait, uh I mean cheering on my Cubbies.......


And our American League representatives:
Grady Sizemore from the Indians. I mean, have you SEEN him??? Hot, hot, hot
Joe Mauer from the Twins-he's real purty too.

From Friday night.....

Erin and I in our Mark DeRosa shirts.....
LMAO...we're pointing and oohing and ahhhing-just like the Cardinals fans!!!!

Link of the Salem kids singing the National Anthem at Busch Stadium last night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XQv-7DGNlU