Taking A Break

This morning I was able to take a little break and meet up with my old friend, Tony from college. We had a nice morning "catching up" at Starbucks. Tony and his twin brother, Aric, were two of the first people I met at college - they lived a couple of doors down from me at my apartment complex. I remember meeting Aric first. He offered to help carry some of my heavy things to my new apartment on moving day. A few days later, I saw him on campus, and said "Hi." He looked at me like he had never seen me before! That was when I found out he had a twin - Tony! Later, I met Chris through another friend, and found out that Chris and Aric had been roomates during their first year of college, and he was friends with Tony as well. What a small world! So, of course, Tony and Aric were both in our wedding! Anyway, it was fun talking about old times, and although my college days seem like yesterday, I'm starting to feel so old!

Hanging Out At Fun Day

Waiting for candy at the parade

Visiting With Gram C.

Bubbles and Freckled Petunias

We know you've always wondered what would happen when bubbles and pink petunias mix.... so we've done the science experiment for you!

We Love Ice Cream!

We enjoyed going out for ice cream and hanging out with our friends Raeanne and Emma today!

Sidewalk Chalk

Honey Do's

A thank you to my honey for completing all of the honey do's around our house! I really like my new Roman shades! (You can tell from Chris' expression that he is thrilled about the possibility of landing a spot on my blog!)

New Shades

Thank you Marcy and Amy for inviting us over to your new house last night. We all had a great time! Thank you Aunt Marilyn for the new sunglasses!

Waiting To Bat

Alec is enjoying his T-ball games! This picture is of Alec and teammates waiting for their turn to bat (Alec is in the middle). Wondering why there are only 3 team members waiting? Well, let's just say that they are 5 years old and just a tiny bit impatient!

My Hydrangeas Are Blooming?

Yes, you are forced to endure yet another "flower from my yard picture!" Trust me, I have a good reason - a sick child. I took this picture a few days ago, when I was shocked to find my Hydrangea plant blooming. I've been waiting 6 years for this! I shouldn't get too excited, only 1 of the 3 plants has blooms! Hope you have a good day!

Playing Dress-up

A Flower for our Mom (Gram C.)

Happy Father's Day!

Sundae and Her Bear

I had to share just one more pet picture today. It seems that Sundae has grown attached to one of Julia's stuffed animals. As many of you know, we don't seem to have "normal" cats. This might be the real reason Chris wants a dog, or even the reason why Julia told me the other day that she wants a cat from her book to come and live with her. When I told her she already had two pet cats she replied, "but we can just take them back to the pet store." Julia may really want to do this when she realizes that Sundae's not going to give back that stuffed bear!

Wiley Likes Popcorn Too!

Look who I caught stealing popcorn out of my bowl last night!

Sprinkler

Future Football Star?

Going Home

Our days of dogsitting have come to an end. The whole family enjoyed having Spencer stay for a few days, and I think we'll all miss having him around! I was just getting used to the 6:00 a.m. walks (ok, sometimes it was more like 6:10 - couldn't do it without the coffee!) Don't worry Mom and Dad, we took VERY good care of your dog, and made sure to spoil him before we gave him back - sound familiar?

Superman

Alec is fast becoming a movie buff just like his daddy! Today Chris took Alec to see the original Superman movie downtown at the Virginia Theater. I suggested that Alec wear his Superman pajamas to see the show, and Chris gave me a look as to say, "yea sure, you're not the one who has to be seen with him wearing his p.j.'s in public!" Guess who won! Actually, compromise was more like it - notice Alec is wearing his pajama top with jeans instead of the full Superman pajama set! Alec is proudly holding up the picture he colored for the Superman coloring contest.

We Have A Mouse In Our House!

Thank goodness Spencer caught it!

Is Alec Ever Going To Come Down Off Of That Glider?

A Blonde Princess Leia

After I finished fixing Julia's hair today, Alec said, "Hey, she looks like that girl on Star Wars!"

First Day of Summer Camp

This summer Alec and Julia are taking an art summer camp through our park district two mornings a week. Alec took this same class last summer and loved it, and now Julia is old enough to be in the same class as Alec. Alec was quite the overprotective brother this morning as he told Julia that he would help her and take care of her at camp. Sure enough, Alec was standing right next to Julia when I arrived to pick them up!