Hair

So, I got a major haircut in May:

Vivienne did not want to be in this picture.

A Special Kind of Party

This might sound morbid to some of you, but I assure you it is not.

For the last 8 years, my immediate family has celebrated my grandfather on the day he passed away (death day). Or more affectionately known as "Grandfather's D-Day Party."

We have a big dinner with all the foods that remind us of him. Fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, cheetos, canteloupe, watermelon, diet Dr. Pepper, Fresca, etc. (Yes, we usually have tummy aches the next day.) While we eat, we go around and share funny/sweet memories of Grandfather (or for the in-laws, memories of their own grandfathers). And it is not uncommon that we are all laughing so hard we can't talk for 5 minutes. After dinner we have the traditional screaming contest (usually won by my dad) followed by Grandfather's favorite movie, The Music Man.

I look forward to, and enjoy, this party more than most other holidays we celebrate. Yay for Grandfather! He was tough as a boot!

V Update

Vivienne

Age: 21 months

Disposition: happy, cranky, silly, mad

Likes: anything outside, animals (specifically dogs), food

Dislikes: being told she can't have candy

Favorite food: anything

Favorite activity: being outside, playing with dolls

Goals: learning new words

J Update

Jamison

Age: 3.5 years

Disposition: "I'm really good at sharing my food with the other kids"

Likes: "making cookies, animals (specifically cats), puzzles, singing songs"

Dislikes: "Vivienne"

Favorite food: "peaches and apples"

Favorite activity: "watch Super Why"

Goals: "do better at games and fix stuff with Daddy"

May Vacation

In May, Walker and I were lucky enough to enjoy a little get-away. We flew down to Disneyland for a day, then drove to San Diego. We stayed on a fun resort on Coronado Island, and would highly recommend that cute place to anyone. We rented bikes and rode around, visited Hotel Del (where Some Like It Hot was filmed!), and ate lots and lots.


We left the kids with my parents. I think the kids like them better.
Many special thanks to the parents!

To blog...

...or not to blog? That is the question I have been debating for the last 6 or so months. But here I am again.

So wish me luck in this umpteenth attempt to keep up!

3 Years Old!

Happy Birthday, Jamison!

We had a great party full of cupcakes, pizza, Blocos, and puzzles.

The next day both kids woke up sick.
The day after that, mommy woke up sick.
And 1 week later we are still recovering.

That's what I call a party.

1 day old

1 year old

2 years old