Gratitude Friday

Today I am grateful for...

~taking my best friend for over 24 years out to dinner for her 39th birthday
~looking forward to the Hungarian festival ad Somerville fair this weekend
~the town garage sale tomorrow morning
~getting a load of laundry done this morning
~loving to watch the video of my kids' first field trip last night
~having mom come home but hope that she finds come peace

Gratitude Friday

Today I am grateful for...

~getting out early and a 3-day weekend
~looking forward to looking at granite countertops tomorrow
~the ability to make boo-boos better
~the little pretend puppy with very long hair snuggling with me this morning
~listening to the kids sound out words, so exciting
~the unexpected "I love yous"
~my mom having a good day yesterday

Gratitude Friday

Today I am grateful for...

~Lil' Mark feeling better
~Mom getting through surgery (#3 in 4 weeks)
~the NICU event that we will be attending on Sunday
~starting to tackle the kitchen cabinets and feeling motivated to finish it
~picking and planting flowers with my children on Saturday
~Mark wanting to dress like his father
~Maria making lunches with me

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)