High Tea ~ May 6

Maria had placed the high tea on her calendar a few weeks back. Every few days she would point to the day and giggle with delight. "This is the special girl place we're going to."

Sweetie, I'm so happy that I have you to share these times with.

She couldn't go without her lip gloss.

It's not easy taking your own picture, but I have to say this one came out great.

Miss Maria having tea with Miss Olivia

Her Daddy would be proud!

March, March, March ~ April 29

Here's to our 5th year participating in the March of Dimes.

We had a blast. The pictures tell all. Thanks again St. Peter's and for organizations like the March of Dimes. We have our living angels to prove their worth.



Here they are with Blue.

These baby footsteps were markers for the walkers. The kids were convinced that it was Blue's paw prints. They tried to find every set as we walked.

The things you say...

While in church, Maria whispers, "Are you going to get the God chip?"

While doing my make up Sunday morning, Maria asked why I do it every day. I told her when you get older, ladies like to wear make up to make them feel prettier. Maria replies, "But Mommy, you don't have to wear make up b/c you are beautiful already." All I could do is squeeze her.

Gratitude Friday (a little early)

Today I am grateful for...


having a huge work deadline behind me
looking forward to high tea with my daughter
looking forward to the strawberry festival
watching Maria dance her heart out while I made lunches
the cute little nuzzle Maria gives me to wake me up each morning
my husband for putting up with me for the past nine years (happy anniversary hon!)
having the day off tomorrow :o)

Kid Street

Two weeks ago we went to Kid Street Park in Bridgewater. What an awesome place. We spent two hours there. We could have easily spent another 2. They had a ship, castle, airplane, train, firetruck, racecar, zipline...whew. The list could go on forever. We'll be back for sure.





Argggh!





Goin' below deck

She was a little nervous at first.
After her first ride she was hooked.

Hang on!

She did her own hair.
I love those whispy baby bangs.

Vrrrrrooom!!

Maria, Maria, let down  your hair!

Gratitude Friday

Today I am grateful for...

this cool breezy weather
the sun shining
the fact that it's Friday
watching my kids play soccer
making stew for grandma and pop-pop
watching my kids get crazy in the bath
listening to christmas music in April
going to Wendy's for dinner

The things you say...

Just a few phrases I don't want to forget about you...

Maria~

• Come on you stinkin' light, we gotta get to school!! (if I were drinking coffee it would have been all over the dash)
• (while looking at my bra) Mommy, I like your breasts.
• Mommy, you look so beautiful in that shirt.
• Snoofy! (instead of snoopy)
• Mommy, I want to be just like you when I grow up.
• You're my best friend.
• (while putting her to bed) Stay with me, Mommy. I don't want you to leave me.
• I want to go on vacation (me too kiddo)

Mark~

• Mommy, I love your heart. (then proceeds to kiss the center of my chest)
• (while dipping your chin in the bubbles in the bath lifting your head and singing) Santa Claus, Santa Claus (as if it were jingle bells)
• Daddy, you have to wear your work pants, just like me. (actually, just the opposite, Mark wants to dress just like his daddy)
• Mommy, I love you. (always coming from the middle of nowhere which makes it even more special)
• I want Mommy to do it.
• Mommy will you sleep with me?