Sunday, November 11, 2007

Now Then, Gordon...



Whatchya' think? Somethin' fishy goin' on here? Hmmm?




Meet Gordon! He's our family mascot! He came to visit early this summer, and decided to stick around!


Gordon's a complete cut up, and known for making faces at my hubby, just to make him laugh. He's very expressive!

Gordon stays in our room (hubby and my). He is a great source of amusement lately, and we thought we should share him with you all.

Oh, and BTW, shortly after Gordon came to visit, I rescued his cousin from the Dollar Store. I was in search of a piggy bank for the kitchen window. He's the one up top...
Happy Sunday, Ya'll!


4 comments:

Unknown said...

Gordon? His middle name isn't Dale by any chance is it? I know a Gordon Dale. They don't look exactly the same though. Interesting what things tickle our funny bone isn't it?

She Rose Up said...

Hi, Carole!

"chuckles", you are right, they are probably not related! Yes, I know, I often wonder about our juvenile humor, but we enjoy it too much to worry about what all that means! :-)

Hope life is treating you well!!
Maria

Cecily R said...

I think Isaac and Gracie have Gordon's cousin in their play room!

Does Gordon always leave his ding dong wrappers all over the couch when he watches Finding Nemo? Fred is always doing that!!! :)

She Rose Up said...

Cec,

How did you know?! And Cheeze it crumbs! You can find him by following the trail!

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