A good laugh

A kind of typical ride into school with the girls yesterday. The don't look out my window...she touching me....she is staring at me ...she made a face started. So I do what my childhood taught me. Mom gently or not so gently give the brakes a slam and lays down a threat. This time it was not so successful, the 3rd time around of my "knock it off" "stop fighting" I say to Emma "get your coat on!!" "I have told you that 5 times this morning" Well she did. As I pull up to the drop off aisle the cars behind me were many. Julia jumps out first and the nice 8th grader greets her-Emma next. I turn to see Emma jump out. WITH HER JACKET ON UPSIDE DOWN??? She had tried her best in the car but got her arms in the holes and the neck was around her waist and the bottom flew about around her shoulders. I saw the look on the little 8th graders face at Emma as I was laughing so hard, She was on her way and what could I do then? I am sure one of the 20 cars behind got a nice chuckle too.

We are having some interesting talks Emma and I. The latest was the conversation about the run over cat on the side of the road. Emma wonders in her child like faith why can't Jesus make the cat come back to life again? I try not to giggle like her older sister did and say that people are the most important thing for Jesus and he might want to help some people instead. Thank goodness that was good enough for her. I am not ready for the "How are babies made?". It is bad enough Julia has her possible first crush! Come on she is 6. Still kinda cute!

My 1st

Yesterday I ordered with much joy my first hot coffee since maybe June! With a chill in the air and sunshine shining bright reminding me it is fall I rejoiced at the chalkboard of Starbucks this morning. Starbucks smell has even been repulsive for my pregnant taste buds and smell detectors! I drank it-decaf- it was good-the only bad part is I saw my balance on my starbucks card. 14.036 is left for the year. Remeber this post ??Yah never know I might just be able to sneak out 5 drinks on that. Let's be realistic all us Starbucks freaks-When that Eggnog latte hits the board the card will be dry and my tummy will be jolly =)

I just got the urge for my Josh Groban Christmas CD.......

All these 1st day of this and that I figured I would share mine!

Another 1st day

The first day of Preschool was yesterday for Emma. She did great was very excited to get to be a big girl now. With lunch pal in hand she was off with big sister to take her to her classroom! Mommy didnt even get to walk her in! Well not to worry today was a differnt story she was a little gun shy but managed great. She looks so grown up in her big girl clothes I gotta remind myself she is only 4. And below she shows you just how big she is-count um all 4 fingers! Proud of you Em!

Me,my belly and my baby boy at 20 weeks........

Pictures taken by hubby Peter-
(whos hair was to curly for any close ups =) Darn Humidity)

The best we've had in a long time

Our short but very sweet vacation to Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Made possible by great grandma and grandpa! It was fantastic. Walks, duck feeding, sand box playing, apple picking, ice cream eating and story telling. All in all we couldn't have gotten a better trip anywhere else!I only took 600 or so pics and video of the 3 day trip so it was hard to choose which to blog about. I felt like a child this weekend, remember all the summer trips to grandma's house and the memories each room in that house held. It was very special and my kids thought so too. I am glad they got to build that relationship or start one in some cases with great grandma and grandpa. They are really one of a kind people, fantastic in every way. I know you will never read this grandma and grandpa-but we love you and thank you for the trip. It was amazing.


Julia 6, Grandma, Emma 4- on Labor Day 2008


Erik 2 Great Grandpa's bday he is 89


The traditional picture of the family at church. We also did this every summer growing up =)


Cousins


Erik was the taste tester of all sand creations- sorry dude maybe you will learn?


Chef Julia made cakes


In the sand kitchen many yummy recipes were made-Chef Brandon shows off his


My grandparents- Bud and Mary Ellen


Every time we went to grandma's as a kid we did just this-fed the ducks. I think I relived a few childhood memories this day.


Is there anyone that can resist a ice cream shop that has that sign on it?


My favorite spot in the world-downtown Chagrin at the Falls


By Chagrin Falls

Under the Apple Tree

Heartbreaker

This is a rare picture. Erik in about .5 seconds of stillness. You see the twinkle in the eye and the smurk on his face-he is up to something. Watch out ladies.......he is going to break some hearts~! My little man, my baby is soon a big brother!

Our first grader

I would say "unbelievable" but that doesn't seem to fit-BELIEVE IT-Julia is now a first grader! She told me she couldn't wait for school to start. She is so brave. Even us grown ups get scared starting something new-I know I did! She told me she felt a butterfly in her tummy but it was ok! She has now made a friend on day 2 and seems to love her teacher and school. Emma has enjoyed a few days with mommy and getting 100% of my attention. She starts school on Tuesday! Stay tuned for more pics!






So another year starts...this year I managed with no tears! Imagine that for a pregnant woman!