Okay, the following entry was WRITTEN on our way to Arkansas Friday, April 6, 2007 - but I didn't get a chance to play online while we were there. We're actually on our way home now, stopped over at a hotel before we visit Mammoth Cave National Park in the morning. I have a lot more to post, but the entry I wrote on the way down south is all that's ready right now. Enjoy!
Well, we’re almost to our destination in Arkansas! We’re headed down to visit my mom, grandparents and uncle for Easter. It’s been 2 years since I’ve seen my grandparents, and I haven’t seen my mom or my uncle since my wedding back in September. Kelsey has never even met my grandparents. So, as I’m sure you can imagine, we’re very excited to be making this trip! My brother is even with us - it’s going to be great to have the whole family together for the holiday!!!
Kelsey has been so good on the trip. When we first got on the road she played with her LeapPad contentedly until she fell asleep. Then she slept until we stopped for gas. After we got gas, she played with her LeapPad some more - she went through all 5 of her books and started to go through them again. We had forgotten her colored pencils, so I was afraid she was going to get burnt out on the whole LeapPad thing.
As much as I’ve always been against DVD players for kids on trips, I gave in to Jim’s idea and we brought the laptop and several DVDs, so I put a movie in for her. She loved it, and it wasn’t a bad thing - I’m not even really sure why I’ve always been against the idea actually...I suppose we’re just creatures of habit. When I was growing up, we made this 16-18 hour drive on a regular basis. Of course, there weren’t even DVDs back then, let alone portable DVD players or laptop computers. So my brother and I would color, read, play little travel board games (like Trouble and Connect Four) as well as the verbal travel games (like the ABC game, the License Plate game, I Spy, etc). When we weren’t doing one of those things, we slept. I suppose I just always figured that if we could occupy ourselves on a trip like this, my children could too. But oh well, times have changed and we have to adapt.
Anyway, it’s almost 3am Michigan time and I’m exhausted. I’m going to stop writing, and I’ll post this as soon as I find a wi-fi hotspot. I can’t believe how many we’ve come across at travel stops on this trip! (I fell asleep before I got a chance to follow through with that...)
Once we get there, I’ll try to post special stories and pictures as the week goes by. But just in case we stay too busy, I want to wish you all a very Happy Easter!!
Friday, April 13, 2007
Sunday, April 1, 2007
More Birthday Celebrating
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Happy Birthday, Jordan!
Today we went to Jordan's Birthday Party. It was at this really cool place called Pump It Up where they have giant inflatable things for the kids to play on. This was fun even for the adults, because unlike the traditional play places for kids, this place lets the big kids play too!
Just imagine, Erica, Barb and me all together in a place filled with kids and play equipment - you know we made the most of it!
Here are some pictures of the festivities:
The Birthday Girl!
Kelsey and a new friend coming down the slide.
Mariah and Kelsey getting ready to go through the obstacle course.
Inside the Bouncer - see? Barb and Erica are having just as much fun as the kids (and so was I, even though I'm behind the camera!)
At one point in the Bouncer, things became a little dangerous...Kelsey and I collided and her very loose top tooth became even more loose. She grinned at me after we both stood up, and her mouth was full of blood. I got her out of the Bouncer and we went looking for Daddy. Jim successfully removed the tooth, and we got Kelsey to the point where she was excited that the Tooth Fairy will be coming, then we had to take a picture of her new toothless grin in front of the Pump It Up sign. It turned out to be a very exciting day!Great party, Erica - thanks so much for inviting us!!
Saturday Evening
This weekend was really busy, in case you haven't noticed yet!
Saturday evening we drove down to see Joe and Spring. Kelsey was really excited to go see Aunt Spring, Uncle Clown (that's really what she calls him!) and the babies, as were Jim and I. We always have a good time with them!
Our original plans were to take Kelsey to a local mall to have her picture taken with the Easter Bunny. After Spring called us, we all decided to go to a mall in Toledo for the evening and do the pictures there. We got to their house and then I rode with Spring and the twins and Jim, Joe & Kelsey rode in our car to the mall. It was so nice to be able to sit and talk to Spring - with our busy schedules, we don't get that chance often enough!
Once we got to the mall, Spring told us that she and Joe wanted to take Kelsey to Build-a-Bear and let her make her own bear for her birthday present (they are too sweet!). So Spring and I took Kelsey through the steps of building a bear and the guys walked the twins around the mall while they waited patiently for us.
Kelsey chose a really pretty, soft pink and white teddy bear. When we got to the Stuffing Station, she was allowed to pick out a heart to put in the bear. Once she picked out the heart, she did the following Heart Preparation Ritual: Tap it really hard for a strong heart beat, give it a kiss for lots of love, rub it on your forehead so it's smart, rub it on your ear so it's a good listener, rub it on your cheek for lots of laughs, rub it on your belly so it will never go hungry, spin in a circle so it will always find its way home, jump up and down 5 times for lots of energy. It was so precious, and so neat to watch her do this!
Kelsey decided to name her bear "Princess" because that's what her Daddy calls her (Spring helped her develop that idea, she's so sweet!). Then Aunt Spring helped Kelsey register her bear on the computer and Kelsey got a Birth Certificate for the newest member of our family!
Thank you so much, Aunt Spring and Uncle Clown for this special Birthday Present!
After this we walked to the other end of the mall to see the Easter Bunny! Kelsey took a really good picture (also to be posted later due to technical difficulties), and so did the twins. Here's a picture of the twins that we snapped with our camera:
See those Bunny Ears on Kelsey? I thought they were so cute that I insisted all the adults have a picture with them on too! I'll spare everyone else and only post the picture of me doing this...
Everyone had a really good time - we need to do stuff like this more often!
Saturday evening we drove down to see Joe and Spring. Kelsey was really excited to go see Aunt Spring, Uncle Clown (that's really what she calls him!) and the babies, as were Jim and I. We always have a good time with them!
Our original plans were to take Kelsey to a local mall to have her picture taken with the Easter Bunny. After Spring called us, we all decided to go to a mall in Toledo for the evening and do the pictures there. We got to their house and then I rode with Spring and the twins and Jim, Joe & Kelsey rode in our car to the mall. It was so nice to be able to sit and talk to Spring - with our busy schedules, we don't get that chance often enough!
Once we got to the mall, Spring told us that she and Joe wanted to take Kelsey to Build-a-Bear and let her make her own bear for her birthday present (they are too sweet!). So Spring and I took Kelsey through the steps of building a bear and the guys walked the twins around the mall while they waited patiently for us.
Kelsey chose a really pretty, soft pink and white teddy bear. When we got to the Stuffing Station, she was allowed to pick out a heart to put in the bear. Once she picked out the heart, she did the following Heart Preparation Ritual: Tap it really hard for a strong heart beat, give it a kiss for lots of love, rub it on your forehead so it's smart, rub it on your ear so it's a good listener, rub it on your cheek for lots of laughs, rub it on your belly so it will never go hungry, spin in a circle so it will always find its way home, jump up and down 5 times for lots of energy. It was so precious, and so neat to watch her do this!
Kelsey decided to name her bear "Princess" because that's what her Daddy calls her (Spring helped her develop that idea, she's so sweet!). Then Aunt Spring helped Kelsey register her bear on the computer and Kelsey got a Birth Certificate for the newest member of our family!
Thank you so much, Aunt Spring and Uncle Clown for this special Birthday Present!
After this we walked to the other end of the mall to see the Easter Bunny! Kelsey took a really good picture (also to be posted later due to technical difficulties), and so did the twins. Here's a picture of the twins that we snapped with our camera:
There was a typical mall fountain near the Bunny's station, and this quickly caught the attention of all three kids after pictures were done. They very much enjoyed reaching down and touching the water as well as throwing coins into the fountain for "good luck". Here are some pictures of this:
See those Bunny Ears on Kelsey? I thought they were so cute that I insisted all the adults have a picture with them on too! I'll spare everyone else and only post the picture of me doing this...Everyone had a really good time - we need to do stuff like this more often!
Birthday Surprise
After Kelsey's pictures, we went to lunch at Dario's to celebrate my birthday. My actual b-day isn't until Wednesday, but it's monthend week at work, so we know we won't be able to go out that day. Well, I thought it was just going to be the three of us going to lunch - I wasn't expecting anything special.
Isn't that so sweet? *Smiles*
Well, then I found out that my dad was coming too, which I thought was really nice. THEN, we walk into the resteraunt and I see Barb and Mariah at a big huge table, complete with a balloon bouquet. They totally surprised me!!
I have a wonderful husband and great friends, I am so thankful for them!
Here's a picture of the cake:
Isn't that so sweet? *Smiles*Saturday, March 31, 2007
Dance Pictures
We enrolled Kelsey in dance classes back in the fall. She really looks forward to going to class each Saturday morning! Her recital is coming up toward the end of April, so we go her costume this week and picture day was this morning. I can't get over how CUTE she and her friends are in their costumes!!
I'm posting some pictures that I took this morning - hope you enjoy them!!
Note: It was highly recommended by her dance teachers that we put make up on her for the pictures because some of them were taken in black and white and the make up apparently makes those types of pictures look better. Also, the make up will be mandatory for the recital, so it was good practice for me - it's hard putting makeup on such little eyes!
Getting ready to leave hte house. She had to wear a robe over the costume, and the ruffles make her look like she has a ghetto booty! LMAO
Strike a pose, cutie pie!
Kelsey (middle) practicing her dance with some of her classmates - aren't they beautiful???
Playing Dress Up
Kelsey's really been getting into playing dress up lately. For the past few weeks, everytime she goes up to her room to play, she comes back downstairs looking something like this:
She is such a character!!!Spring is Coming!
This really should have been posted last weekend, but things have been busy, so I'm running a little late.
Here's Jim airing up Kelsey's tires - you can see my new car in the background! 
Last weekend the weather was beautiful! We took Kelsey for a bike ride and I tried to teach her how to use the jump rope she got for her birthday. Here are some pictures from our activities:
Here's Jim airing up Kelsey's tires - you can see my new car in the background! Kelsey on her bike withe her babydoll on back.
Luke just chillin' in the yard - he loves being outside when it's warm.
Jumping Rope
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Riverdance
Today we took Kelsey to see a live performance of Riverdance, a show of traditional Irish stepdancing, instrumental and vocal music. I was awestruck by the whole show.
I've always found Irish music to be very pleasing to listen to, but I never imagined what it would be like to see the traditional dancing that accompanies that music!! I can't believe the way the dancers move their feet so rapidly - the the movement of their tap shoes against the floor makes the most amazing rhythms.
Kelsey loved it too - just like she's said every other time we've taken her to a show with music and dancing, she looked at me and said, "I want to dance like THAT someday!" It's good to have high ambitions. :-)
If you ever have a chance to see Riverdance, I highly suggest you go - it was amazing!!
I've always found Irish music to be very pleasing to listen to, but I never imagined what it would be like to see the traditional dancing that accompanies that music!! I can't believe the way the dancers move their feet so rapidly - the the movement of their tap shoes against the floor makes the most amazing rhythms.
Kelsey loved it too - just like she's said every other time we've taken her to a show with music and dancing, she looked at me and said, "I want to dance like THAT someday!" It's good to have high ambitions. :-)
If you ever have a chance to see Riverdance, I highly suggest you go - it was amazing!!
Birthday Party Time!
Well, I'm a little late posting this, but better late than never, right?
We had Kelsey's Fifth Birthday Party last Sunday. We didn't have as many people come as last year, but it turned out to be a really nice party. Our house is too small for large parties anyway!!
Here are some pictures of Kelsey and her friends at the party:
Princess Kelsey
We got the kids a pull-string pinatta - safe for indoor use. Jim looks like he has a butterfly head!
The girls loved scrambling for the candy that covered the floor when they broke the pinatta!
The girls had a baloon fight with my dad - I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, thr girls or Dad
Daddy lighting the candles for Kelsey.
As you can see, everyone had a good time. Happy Birthday, Kelsey!!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Backseat Driver
Apparently, once you turn five years old, you automatically receive your Backseat Driver's License. I say this because Kelsey turned five yesterday and today Daddy relayed the following story to me.
Jim was taking Kelsey to see Pappaw, and they were waiting to make a left hand turn. When the left turn arrow turned yellow, Kelsey yelled, "Hurry, go, go GO!" They made it through the light, but then they got stuck in construction traffic (go figure, construction is one of our two seasons here, the other being winter...) It didn't take long for Kelsey to grow impatient as they waited in traffic. In expression of her disapproval she exclaimed, "For real people, come ON!"
I think I'm going to have to plead the fifth if anyone ever asks me where she may have learned this impatient traffic behavior. Or maybe I'll tell them she got it from Daddy. At any rate, I'm innocent!
Jim was taking Kelsey to see Pappaw, and they were waiting to make a left hand turn. When the left turn arrow turned yellow, Kelsey yelled, "Hurry, go, go GO!" They made it through the light, but then they got stuck in construction traffic (go figure, construction is one of our two seasons here, the other being winter...) It didn't take long for Kelsey to grow impatient as they waited in traffic. In expression of her disapproval she exclaimed, "For real people, come ON!"
I think I'm going to have to plead the fifth if anyone ever asks me where she may have learned this impatient traffic behavior. Or maybe I'll tell them she got it from Daddy. At any rate, I'm innocent!
Monday, March 5, 2007
Kissing Boys
Kelsey has lost 2 teeth over the past two months, and she has a permanent tooth coming through in one of the spots. She also has a top front tooth that is loose and is almost ready to come out.
Well, my stepmom and my dad tease her and tell her she's losing her teeth because she's been kissing boys. This is something my family has done for a long time, I remember being teased about it once upon a time too. The teasing made me not want to be around boys - they certainly weren't worth losing teeth over!
But this isn't the case for Kelsey...she's excited to be losing her teeth and getting her big ones in. So much so, that before school today she wiggled her tooth and said, "I'm so glad I get to go back to school today! I can kiss Isaiah and then my tooth will come out!"
Thanks Dad & Lisa, thanks so much!! LOL!! :-)
Well, my stepmom and my dad tease her and tell her she's losing her teeth because she's been kissing boys. This is something my family has done for a long time, I remember being teased about it once upon a time too. The teasing made me not want to be around boys - they certainly weren't worth losing teeth over!
But this isn't the case for Kelsey...she's excited to be losing her teeth and getting her big ones in. So much so, that before school today she wiggled her tooth and said, "I'm so glad I get to go back to school today! I can kiss Isaiah and then my tooth will come out!"
Thanks Dad & Lisa, thanks so much!! LOL!! :-)
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Six Months of Marriage
Yesterday was my six month wedding anniversary. I know, you're not supposed to celebrate until the one year - but still, there's this awesome feeling I've been getting on the 3rd day of each month ever since the wedding...
It's a feeling of love, happiness, satisfaction, amazement, a whole array of good feelings. I have a wonderful husband, and I'm so happy to be his wife!
You know what's funny? It doesn't feel like we've been married six months already, and at the same time it feels like we've been together forever. It's so crazy - but so great at the same time.
Jim took me to Dario's for dinner yesterday. That's where we went for our first date. It's where we were when he surprised me with a proposal! We also had our rehearsal dinner there before the wedding. And of course, we go there often in between big events too! But we hadn't been there for about 5 months this time.
When we walked in, the hostess said, "I haven't seen you guys in a long time - how've you been?" The our waitress (the same one who waited on us the night we got engaged) saw us and said, "You guys can't just disappear for 5 months like that - we were worried about you. So, anything new?" as she raised her eyebrows. I think we disappointed her when we said no - she was hoping for some more life changing news I think! The owner came over an talked to us, as usual too. We love that place - we feel like we're a part of their family and they're a part of ours. And the food is fantastic! (If anyone reading this is ever in the Westland area, I HIGHLY recommend a visit to Dario's Italian Eatery on Ford Rd.)
Well, enough of my babbling that's turning into an advertisement! The point of this blog is to tell everyone how thrilled I am to be married to Jim and to say...
I love you, Jim!
It's a feeling of love, happiness, satisfaction, amazement, a whole array of good feelings. I have a wonderful husband, and I'm so happy to be his wife!
You know what's funny? It doesn't feel like we've been married six months already, and at the same time it feels like we've been together forever. It's so crazy - but so great at the same time.
Jim took me to Dario's for dinner yesterday. That's where we went for our first date. It's where we were when he surprised me with a proposal! We also had our rehearsal dinner there before the wedding. And of course, we go there often in between big events too! But we hadn't been there for about 5 months this time.
When we walked in, the hostess said, "I haven't seen you guys in a long time - how've you been?" The our waitress (the same one who waited on us the night we got engaged) saw us and said, "You guys can't just disappear for 5 months like that - we were worried about you. So, anything new?" as she raised her eyebrows. I think we disappointed her when we said no - she was hoping for some more life changing news I think! The owner came over an talked to us, as usual too. We love that place - we feel like we're a part of their family and they're a part of ours. And the food is fantastic! (If anyone reading this is ever in the Westland area, I HIGHLY recommend a visit to Dario's Italian Eatery on Ford Rd.)
Well, enough of my babbling that's turning into an advertisement! The point of this blog is to tell everyone how thrilled I am to be married to Jim and to say...
I love you, Jim!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Our Very First Sleepover
Kelsey had a friend stay overnight last night for the very first time. She was so excited about it, and I worked hard to make it as perfect as possible for her.
Her friend came over right before dinner, so the girls played in Kelsey's room while Jim and I cooked. After we ate dinner, laughter rang through the house as Jim and I cleaned the kitchen - it was so nice hearing them having so much fun!
We pulled the couch out into a bed and set the girls up to watch Cinderella III (can you believe there are THREE Cinderella Disney movies now??? There was only one back when I was a kid!!) We were going to have popcorn with the movie, but the girls decided they were too full.
After the movie was over, the girls changed into their PJs and I made them root beer floats. They were so exhausted by then that they only ate a few bites and then put them back in the freezer to save them for in the morning (and of course, in the morning they never even thought about them again!)
I was amazed at how quickly the girls slept - I will cherish that because I know that in a few years a sleepover will mean staying up all night no matter how tired they are!! This morning I woke up to the sound of them giggling quietly in the living room. They heard the floor creak when I got up to check on them and Kelsey's friend said "Quick! Someone's up, act like your sleeping!" They are too funny!!
I made them scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast. Not just any toast, but Pooh and Tigger toast. :-) My Grandma got me this toaster for Christmas that toasts images of Pooh and Tigger on one side of the toast and sings the Pooh theme song when the toast is done - it was quite a hit with the girls this morning!
They played more after breakfast and it seemed like it was all too soon when Kelsey's friend was picked up and taken back home. Kelsey's already asking when she can have another sleepover, and I assured her that this was only the first of many yet to come.
Her friend came over right before dinner, so the girls played in Kelsey's room while Jim and I cooked. After we ate dinner, laughter rang through the house as Jim and I cleaned the kitchen - it was so nice hearing them having so much fun!
We pulled the couch out into a bed and set the girls up to watch Cinderella III (can you believe there are THREE Cinderella Disney movies now??? There was only one back when I was a kid!!) We were going to have popcorn with the movie, but the girls decided they were too full.
After the movie was over, the girls changed into their PJs and I made them root beer floats. They were so exhausted by then that they only ate a few bites and then put them back in the freezer to save them for in the morning (and of course, in the morning they never even thought about them again!)
I was amazed at how quickly the girls slept - I will cherish that because I know that in a few years a sleepover will mean staying up all night no matter how tired they are!! This morning I woke up to the sound of them giggling quietly in the living room. They heard the floor creak when I got up to check on them and Kelsey's friend said "Quick! Someone's up, act like your sleeping!" They are too funny!!
I made them scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast. Not just any toast, but Pooh and Tigger toast. :-) My Grandma got me this toaster for Christmas that toasts images of Pooh and Tigger on one side of the toast and sings the Pooh theme song when the toast is done - it was quite a hit with the girls this morning!
They played more after breakfast and it seemed like it was all too soon when Kelsey's friend was picked up and taken back home. Kelsey's already asking when she can have another sleepover, and I assured her that this was only the first of many yet to come.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Luke's Birthday
Today is Luke Bradley's 6th Birthday. Who's Luke Bradley, you ask? Luke is my 120 pound "lap dog".
My husband thinks I'm crazy, knowing when Luke's birthday is and insisting on buying him a special rawhide on his special day. I also insist on telling Luke "Happy Birthday" and encouraging Kelsey to do the same. Luke loves hearing it - he pants and wags his tail, and nuzzles up close to be petted.
My step mom even called and left a voice mail on my cell phone for Luke today - she wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday as well. I put the cell phone on speaker phone and held it near Luke's ear - he got REALLY excited. My husband just shook his head and said "You two are insane."
I don't think we're crazy. Pets are just as important to a family as every other family member. We take them in to our homes when they're very young (Luke was only 5 weeks when I got him), we take care of them, we love them, and they love us in return. I'm not told I'm crazy when I wish my husband, my stepdaughter, or any other family member a Happy Birthday - so why should I be told I'm crazy when I wish Luke Bradley a Happy Birthday??
My step mom even called and left a voice mail on my cell phone for Luke today - she wanted to wish him a Happy Birthday as well. I put the cell phone on speaker phone and held it near Luke's ear - he got REALLY excited. My husband just shook his head and said "You two are insane."
I don't think we're crazy. Pets are just as important to a family as every other family member. We take them in to our homes when they're very young (Luke was only 5 weeks when I got him), we take care of them, we love them, and they love us in return. I'm not told I'm crazy when I wish my husband, my stepdaughter, or any other family member a Happy Birthday - so why should I be told I'm crazy when I wish Luke Bradley a Happy Birthday??
How It Is On Sesame Street
We took Kelsey to see Sesame Street Live today - what a blast we all had! First off, I had Suite tickets courtesy of my employer, so we were treated like Royalty from the moment we arrived at the Parking Garage.
We were escorted to a parking space by the attendant and then he led us to the side entrance for Suite Holders. When we crossed the street he stopped traffic for us as if we were actually important people!
Once we got inside, there was a full spread of food prior to the start of the show. They served gourmet children's food from hot dogs to chicken nuggets, tater tots, mac and cheese, carrot sticks, crinkle cut cheese sticks, fruit salad, pudding, and the list goes on. After we got our food, we sat at a table on a balcony that looked out over the lobby of the theater - what a view! The architecture in that place is amazing!!
After we ate, we went downstairs to get Kelsey a light-up souvenir and some popcorn to munch on during the show. Then we went back up to the suite. When the show started, they announced the number and letter of the day - the number "1" and the letter "K". Kelsey was overcome with joy...."They picked 'K' because they knew I was coming!" Well, I can see why she would think that, after the way we'd be treated thus far....LOL
The show was enjoyable - lots of singing and dancing - the children were invited to sing and dance along with the characters on stage too. The message was a good one, as it always is with Sesame Street. During intermission the theater served us ice cream and cookies. It's amazing how such simple foods can make a child smile so brightly!
We've taken Kelsey to do a lot of things that we've thought were enjoyable, but I don't think I've ever seen her have quite as much fun as she had today! And of course, my husband and I had a blast because we were able to share in her enjoyment. I hope that she will treasure memories like this as she gets older...Lord knows I was never taken to sit in a Suite and watch Sesame Street as a child. She's a lucky girl and I am thankful we had the opportunity to give her such an experience.
And to top off the day, she stayed up long enough to see Tony Stewart win the Bud Shootout in Daytona tonight - that was the best ending this child could have asked for! She's certainly her Daddy's girl, especially when it comes to Nascar and Tony Stewart!
We were escorted to a parking space by the attendant and then he led us to the side entrance for Suite Holders. When we crossed the street he stopped traffic for us as if we were actually important people!
Once we got inside, there was a full spread of food prior to the start of the show. They served gourmet children's food from hot dogs to chicken nuggets, tater tots, mac and cheese, carrot sticks, crinkle cut cheese sticks, fruit salad, pudding, and the list goes on. After we got our food, we sat at a table on a balcony that looked out over the lobby of the theater - what a view! The architecture in that place is amazing!!
After we ate, we went downstairs to get Kelsey a light-up souvenir and some popcorn to munch on during the show. Then we went back up to the suite. When the show started, they announced the number and letter of the day - the number "1" and the letter "K". Kelsey was overcome with joy...."They picked 'K' because they knew I was coming!" Well, I can see why she would think that, after the way we'd be treated thus far....LOL
The show was enjoyable - lots of singing and dancing - the children were invited to sing and dance along with the characters on stage too. The message was a good one, as it always is with Sesame Street. During intermission the theater served us ice cream and cookies. It's amazing how such simple foods can make a child smile so brightly!
We've taken Kelsey to do a lot of things that we've thought were enjoyable, but I don't think I've ever seen her have quite as much fun as she had today! And of course, my husband and I had a blast because we were able to share in her enjoyment. I hope that she will treasure memories like this as she gets older...Lord knows I was never taken to sit in a Suite and watch Sesame Street as a child. She's a lucky girl and I am thankful we had the opportunity to give her such an experience.
And to top off the day, she stayed up long enough to see Tony Stewart win the Bud Shootout in Daytona tonight - that was the best ending this child could have asked for! She's certainly her Daddy's girl, especially when it comes to Nascar and Tony Stewart!
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Let's See About Blogging
Well, I'm new to this blogging thing. I can thank my long-time friend for getting me into it! I have enjoyed reading her Blog so much, that I decided to jump on the bandwagon and create my own.
Since I'm not a SAHM, I'll probably use this to vent about work a little in addition to writing about my precious family. Lately stress has been REALLY high in the office and I've been writing into a password-protected Word document just to keep myself from going insane at work! So, if I start venting about work to the point that it seems like I'm a whiny baby, just tell me to shut up about it - I won't mind (I'll try to write about the family more than about work- but keep in mind that we only have our daughter part of the week, the rest of the time she's with her mother.)
Okay, I've babbled enough for now. How was this for my first blog entry? Hope I'm not too boring!!
Since I'm not a SAHM, I'll probably use this to vent about work a little in addition to writing about my precious family. Lately stress has been REALLY high in the office and I've been writing into a password-protected Word document just to keep myself from going insane at work! So, if I start venting about work to the point that it seems like I'm a whiny baby, just tell me to shut up about it - I won't mind (I'll try to write about the family more than about work- but keep in mind that we only have our daughter part of the week, the rest of the time she's with her mother.)
Okay, I've babbled enough for now. How was this for my first blog entry? Hope I'm not too boring!!
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