October 31, 2009

Halloween 2009

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I'm so behind on posting!! But...little by little, I'll catch up. Maddie was an Incredible this Halloween. She had so much fun and is really getting into the spirit of it. She's not "into girl things" she reminds us - loves Batman, Spiderman, etc. Zoey - your outfit was right up Maddie's alley! She loved the school party with decorating their own special treat boxes, decorating cookies and the costume parade. For trick-or-treating we joined Lenny and Ryan for some houses and then enjoyed a block party with a jumpy for the kids. Nice night. She has planned to be The Hulk next year - thank Heavens for Little Girls :)

October 28, 2009

Azul's 6th Bday

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Maddie wasn't really thrilled with jumper places...until this party. She stayed in the jumpers the whole time - didn't go on the big ones but started to enjoy falling and knowing she was safe. Happy 6th Birthday to Azul!!

October 23, 2009

Maddie's '09 School Picture - How She's Grown!

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Maddie waxed a bit shy for these pictures - letting me know that the only way she'd smile is if "that lady leaves" pointing to the photographer - who I might add was a bit witchy so I can't blame by daughter at all. So...this is what we got from her :) Serious but beautiful!

October 17, 2009

Hello!

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Hi all...sorry for the absenteeism! It's been busy work-wise for both George and me. Should calm down by 12/13/09 - just in time for holiday fun.

We've also been attending birthdays...lots of birthdays - there can never be too much cake and ice cream and elastic pants!

August 23, 2009

Lauren's 3rd Birthday - Fun at My Gym

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She loved the ball pit...but the best of all for her was the zip cord...she shared it was "just like Diego"...her hero.

We also put nail polish on for the first time...actually a strengthener with glitter. Ever since we've been home from China her little nails haven't been the best...but the idea of putting polish on one so young just isn't for me...so I compromised and she was thrilled.

And...she's writing her name all by herself - pretty well too I might add!!

And finally...no bed-guards anymore...just a big girl bed. That should help with making it...those things were a pain.

August 18, 2009

Ahhh...Our Love

Tonight's Good Night from our Maddie was "I'll hold your and Daddy's feelings nice and safe because I love you...and I'll hold my whole family's feelings nice and safe because I love them". And we love you Maddie!!

August 10, 2009

Happy Bday Rylan & Kael

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We can't believe it...Rylan is 10 and Kael is 7. Where does time go?? Kael spent a day with his Papa and Daddy at Ridemakerz...made his own sweet set of wheels. Rylan and I did pedicures/lunch and a movie...2 ladies of luxury and she's so fun to be with. And then a family gathering at Peter Piper Pizza. They both are such neat kids. Hope this coming year is magical for them both!!

July 03, 2009

Summertime Fun

I'm not really big on video games for kids...much prefer them to read books...but this is one is fun and gentle versus the rockem' sockem'. Take a peek and see what you think :) (http://www.jumpstart.com/).
We are just back from Rocky Point...I will be posting pics from the trip hopefully Friday. Good trip...always relaxing there.
All is good...busy and fun summer for us. Maddie is growing like a week. She can swim across the width of the pool on her own. She's carrying on conversations with words like "actually" and "talent". It's a hoot. She hears and absorbs and applies. LOVE IT! Going to bed at night we hear "have sweet dreams". She's just a loving kid. Tantrums?? Not a one. I'm continuously warned about the age of 3 being tough...haven't seen it yet. She continues to love going to "school" and as always her days with her Poppa are the best. They go into their world of make-believe...going down the river on the couch and seeing hippos, tigers and other assorted animals. Such adventures. She loves being with her Poppa.
Well...more later...hope everyone is having a great summer!

July 01, 2009

A fun find - GIANT FORTUNE COOKIES



It is this time of year I start to plan, look around and buy for Christmas. I find it saves me from the crazies. Well...here's one that's on the list for a few...GIANT FORTUNE COOKIES!! You can order them at Diana Rambles Site... http://www.giant-fortune-cookies.com/. The size is amazing and the variety is marvelous. Just a fun show and tell :)

June 29, 2009

Rocky Point '09




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Great time in Rocky Point. Fun time at the beach, shopping, snorkling, and just relaxing. I didn't get a picture of it...but the kids made some great tie-dyed shirts too. And...we have a couple of fun additions to the house - a large vase and "Lucy"...Maddie's oversized Telavera piggy bank.



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