Sunday, December 28, 2008
Merry Christmas
... and Happy Channukah, Michelle!
Thank you to everyone for a wonderful Holiday! We wish a fantastic 2009 to each of you!
Thank you to everyone for a wonderful Holiday! We wish a fantastic 2009 to each of you!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas celebration
Josh, Adrianne and Ann came over for Christmas Eve Eve dinner. I think a good time was had by all. The kids opened gifts, made a mess and enjoyed themselves. We ate too much, laughed a lot and went to bed happy people.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
NEW PICTURES!!!
Chloe and Chelsea made a Gingerbread house this weekend. It turned out really cute. Nice job, girls!
Chloe and I went to see the Nutcracker. I think we will start this annual winter tradition. She really seemed to enjoy it. After the show, the had an opportunity to take pictures with the dancers.
Charlie's new trick is to get completely under the coffee table where we keep his toys and play.
My kids are so cute when they play nice with each other.
Chloe and I went to see the Nutcracker. I think we will start this annual winter tradition. She really seemed to enjoy it. After the show, the had an opportunity to take pictures with the dancers. 
Charlie's new trick is to get completely under the coffee table where we keep his toys and play.
My kids are so cute when they play nice with each other.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
2008 in review
January brought a big change to our lives. Charlie was born unexpectedly on the 15th. He was supposed to come 2 days later via a scheduled c-section, but he had his own agenda. Great Aunt Ann got to be there when he was born, which was pretty exciting.
In February I celebrated Groundhogs day by turning 25 (again). We got together with our "extended" family for a yummy birthday dinner at a Japanese Hibachi grill that soon after went out of business. Bummer. We then took baby Charlie on his first airplane ride to Texas. Happy Leap year!
In March, Chloe had her 5th birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Her gift from her pediatrician was an echo cardiogram. Yes, it was fine. Apparently she has an innocent heart murmur. We were also in a car crash in March. Some jerk ran into the back of me and pushed me into the car in front of me. Then DROVE OFF! GRRRR, it still ruffles my feathers to think about it. Luckily everybody was okay and I was on maternity leave at the time so we didn't really miss the car while it was being fixed.
Unfortunately, in April I had to go back to work. Actually, I was ready. I was getting a little bored being home and was really tired of playing Polly Pockets and My Little Ponies. The week before I went back, we decided on a whim to drive to Texas. It took us about 14 hours with a 5 year old and a 3 month old. I usually pride myself on making that trip in less than 10 hours. Then on the way home, Chloe got car sick. I think it will be many years before we take a road trip again. In late April we had a minor earthquake. It was pretty exciting. I don't ever recall feeling one before. There was no local damage and no injuries.
In May Charlie was baptised. Thank you Josh and Adrianne for accepting that responsibility, and being Godparents! Good luck!
In June Chloe started t-ball. We miss you, Dillon. Hope you are enjoying kindergarten! See you next summer. Also in June, Chloe lost her first tooth. The tooth fairy brought her $5.
We Celebrated the 4th of July at Curt and Amy's. We are all very lucky to be alive. Curt is a pyrotechnic maniac! That month Charlie got his first tooth. He currently has 5 1/2. At the end of the month, we visited South Carolina. What a fun trip!
In August, Chloe started dance and then kindergarten. She loves both of them. Recital is in June 09. Be there or be square!
In September Big Charlie turned 35 and little Charlie started cruising. He now gets into everything!
This October, for Halloween Chelsea dressed up as a medieval princess, Chloe was Cinderella and Charlie was a dragon. We went trick-or-treating with friends and got tons of candy. We are still munching on it. I have taken 3 bags to work in an attempt to get rid of it. Sugar anyone?
Chelsea became a teenager in November. She really is a good kid. Very smart, and has many wonderful talents. We are very proud of her. All of Chuck's campaigning for Barack Obama paid off, hopefully he will get us all on the right track in 2009. For Thanksgiving we were all sick. We each took a turn with a GI bug. That was not fun! I can't believe that nobody wanted to come over for my cooking :)
December has just begun. I'm sure we make more memories this month to blog about. Hope everyone has a wonderful 2009!
In February I celebrated Groundhogs day by turning 25 (again). We got together with our "extended" family for a yummy birthday dinner at a Japanese Hibachi grill that soon after went out of business. Bummer. We then took baby Charlie on his first airplane ride to Texas. Happy Leap year!
In March, Chloe had her 5th birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Her gift from her pediatrician was an echo cardiogram. Yes, it was fine. Apparently she has an innocent heart murmur. We were also in a car crash in March. Some jerk ran into the back of me and pushed me into the car in front of me. Then DROVE OFF! GRRRR, it still ruffles my feathers to think about it. Luckily everybody was okay and I was on maternity leave at the time so we didn't really miss the car while it was being fixed.
Unfortunately, in April I had to go back to work. Actually, I was ready. I was getting a little bored being home and was really tired of playing Polly Pockets and My Little Ponies. The week before I went back, we decided on a whim to drive to Texas. It took us about 14 hours with a 5 year old and a 3 month old. I usually pride myself on making that trip in less than 10 hours. Then on the way home, Chloe got car sick. I think it will be many years before we take a road trip again. In late April we had a minor earthquake. It was pretty exciting. I don't ever recall feeling one before. There was no local damage and no injuries.
In May Charlie was baptised. Thank you Josh and Adrianne for accepting that responsibility, and being Godparents! Good luck!
In June Chloe started t-ball. We miss you, Dillon. Hope you are enjoying kindergarten! See you next summer. Also in June, Chloe lost her first tooth. The tooth fairy brought her $5.
We Celebrated the 4th of July at Curt and Amy's. We are all very lucky to be alive. Curt is a pyrotechnic maniac! That month Charlie got his first tooth. He currently has 5 1/2. At the end of the month, we visited South Carolina. What a fun trip!
In August, Chloe started dance and then kindergarten. She loves both of them. Recital is in June 09. Be there or be square!
In September Big Charlie turned 35 and little Charlie started cruising. He now gets into everything!
This October, for Halloween Chelsea dressed up as a medieval princess, Chloe was Cinderella and Charlie was a dragon. We went trick-or-treating with friends and got tons of candy. We are still munching on it. I have taken 3 bags to work in an attempt to get rid of it. Sugar anyone?
Chelsea became a teenager in November. She really is a good kid. Very smart, and has many wonderful talents. We are very proud of her. All of Chuck's campaigning for Barack Obama paid off, hopefully he will get us all on the right track in 2009. For Thanksgiving we were all sick. We each took a turn with a GI bug. That was not fun! I can't believe that nobody wanted to come over for my cooking :)
December has just begun. I'm sure we make more memories this month to blog about. Hope everyone has a wonderful 2009!
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Decorating for Christmas
Today we visited Santa at Chloe's school. Chloe told him how she was a very good girl this year and is expecting a Barbie doll house under her tree. Charlie looked at him and obviously wanted his beard and all the candy in his basket. Then we came home so Chloe and I could decorate. She has been asking all week to put the tree up. I can't wait for it to get dark so we can see the lights outside. They are going to look so pretty!Also, Chelsea had her middle school musical this weekend. They did Honk! The Story of the Ugly Duckling. Chelsea played one of the geese and it was very well done. Mel and Sean went to see it with us.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honk!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
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