Archive for July, 2011
a very ELMO Birthday!
Cupcakes, ice cream, lots of small children, and a night swim. And Elmo. Lots & lots of Elmo. A good time was had by all, and my little Lion turned 2. Just for old times’ sake: And now, the day in pictures…shall we?
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )MORE PLAY!!
Here’s one neat thing about a Midwestern summer: every once in a while, you get a break. Out of nowhere, a few days of 80 degrees and almost no humidity. It is like instantly going to another season or another place. For a few days last week, we had that. And we took advantage with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )What a good boy, what a brave boy…
This Sweet Baby James captivated my attention over the last 48 hours, since I saw a link via twitter. His story, though brief, is riveting. I do not personally know these people, but I’m sure they could benefit from your thoughts, prayers, or whatever else you might have at the ready.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Saturday, Sat-ur-day…
…might’ve been one of the hottest days of the year. So, what better to do than spend the day outside, mostly in the sun, in a fairly small area, with a billion other people, and stand in a bunch of long lines. I know — ingenious! I took The C’s and a friend took her [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dance fever!
For several days, Big C had been planning a dance party. In her room. With a concession stand. And a “mony” jar. (“If people like my dancing, they can give me money.” Um, where did she come up with that concept?) We eventually settled on a night when Mimi & Pop were available and the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Pelotonia, here we come!
Big C recently let go of her training wheels and took quickly to riding her bicycle on 2 wheels. She initially learned to “ride”, and figured that later on she would do “starting” and “stopping”. She’s fairly proficient at stopping by doing something other than crashing into the neighbor’s yard. She’s just now getting coordinated [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Baby you’re a fiiiiire-work!
So, the holiday weekend. Lots of good fun. Fortunately the weather cooperated and served up a couple hot, sunny days that just screamed “POOOOOL!”. We were lucky to have Grammy & Mike up for a quick visit, just for the afternoon on the 3rd, then another family & friend picnic on the 4th. So, yes, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Dancing queen!!
Tonight we stayed up laaaate (lil Lion included!) to take in the Abba show at the Summer Arts Festival. Somebody was a dancin’ fool and I don’t mean Dr Yontz! Both girls loved the show (me too), and Lion slept in until an unprecedented 9:30am this morning. Too bad I had to get up and [...]
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