Some days you just don't feel like a Fairy

Why do they always say Da-Da first?

I am thankful

I am thankful ............
for Paul
for Brooke
for Kristen
for Storm (even though he can be a real PITA sometimes)
for Stott's Chocolate Cream Pie
for the smell of baby hair after a bath
for my favorite pair of jeans
that my parents, my sister and brother live close and that we like each other
that my husband has a steady job that provides for our family - even though the hours suck
for hot showers
for friends who would answer and come if you called in the middle of the night
for clean sheets - with really high thread counts
when Kristen sleeps til 5 am
for the Peapod man
for second chances
for homemade mashed potatoes with gravy
for the wisdom & guidance of my parents, 20 years ago I had no idea how smart they were
for fleece lined Crocs
for baby smiles, baby coos and baby toes
for the best daycare provider for our girls
for the smiles and giggles when we reminisce about Joe Ro
when Carol sends me lasagna leftovers
for online retailers and free shipping
that my parents host our Family Thanksgiving and Mom cooks EVERYTHING
for the experiences in my past which allow me to fully appreciate all I have today
for our home
for an honest and trustworthy mechanic
for hot coffee
for the privilege of working from home
for a steady paycheck
that we can pay our bills
that there is enough left over that we can give to those who can't pay their bills
for contact lenses
for Kohl's liberal return policy
for our health
for love

Brooke has a Dog on her Head

A few weeks ago we surprised Brooke with a trip to the Shubert Theater in New Haven to see The Laurie Berkner Band We have come to love her music thanks to Noggin/Nick Jr, Jack's Big Music Show, and the DVD we got for Christmas last year. The Band does theme concerts & the current tour is a Pajama Party - so you guessed it off the girls went in their PJs. We had only told Brooke that morning that we were going to a Pajama Party - we left out the whole Laurie Berkner/Concert thing. Our ride there was uneventful (Paul & I sometimes struggle with Internet directions) and made our way to the theater. We dropped of our donation for the Pajama Program in the lobby and headed off to find our seats.

Brooke was quietly taking it all in and pointing out all the things on the stage, she still had no idea.



The lights went down and 4 figures made their way to the stage and took their places. The lights came back up and Laurie walked to the edge of the stage and started talking to the audience ....... the response was priceless, a gasp followed by a quiet exclamation "Laurie's herrrrrre!!!!" Brooke preceded to sing and dance for the next hour and 20 minutes to the music.

One of Brooke's favorite songs is "Laurie has a pig on her head", the audience was encouraged to place the animal friend they had brought along with them on their head, the girls were happy to comply.
At the beginning of the show there was an announcement about no video or still photography and I followed the rules for a LONG time, it didn't seem to stop several others so I decided to be a rebel and break some rules.

Six months old

On Friday, November 6th Kristen was 6 months old. She's been eating cereal inconsistently for about 6 wks, but Saturday evening we started to introduce veggies. We're in that same food 3 days in row phase to test for allergies so we are still working our way through peas. She LOVES them!


Sort of looks like she can't believe the bowl is empty!

Daycare Halloween Party 2009

Last Friday Brooke and Dylan were home from school sick, Carol postponed the Halloween party til today so that they wouldn't miss out.

Rainbow Care Bear (Emily), Darth Vader (Dylan) and Tinkerbell (Brooke)


Kristen, the Halloween Cat enjoys the pumpkin


Kristen & her friend Ryan Dugas

NFA Homecoming 2009

Halloween was Homecoming at NFA, Paul graduated from there in 1985 and we try to make it every year. We saw some old friends and met some new neighbors. The weather was gorgeous - just a little windy but the girls really enjoyed the day and they were both great.

Daddy & Brooke enjoy the game, the marching band and collecting leaves.




Mommy & Kristen enjoy the game


Kristen was exhausted from all the excitement!