I must have SUCKER written across my face everytime Emma's school has "picture day". I can't help myself but order the package that they send. Thought I'd share with you the latest package that I bought. Have a great Wednesday!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
OH WHERE OH WHERE HAS MY....
..blogginess gone?? Somewhere between, work, colds, school, sewing class & Facebook addiction!! There has been so much going on that I've fallen behind in posting for a couple weeks.
Valentine's Day ... We celebrated Valentine's day with heart shaped fried eggs and lots of hugs and kisses. We also went to one of our favorite restaurants in Lavalette NJ called The Crab's Claw. They make the best Buffalo Calamari. The calamari has the buffalo sauce on it with crumbled blue cheese, celery and red onion. It is to die for. Emma always has Seafood Chowder, Kevin usually has the Firecracker Shrimp and I had the Valentine's special of Heart-shaped Lobster Ravioli in a vodka sauce....YUMMY!!!
After dinner we went to the Boardwalk at Seaside Heights. The last time we were there, it was in the summer and there was no parking to be found, tons of tourists, bells & whistles going off from the games and the roar of the roller coaster in the distance with the riders screaming in fear of losing their stomach. So, needless to say, Emma thought it would be the same as the summer. It definitely was the complete opposite. No rides, no games, no cotton candy, no bells and whistles. Complete quietness. What we did find though was the arcade. We played a little Skee-ball and claw type games. In the same building, they have a Carousel. Emma enjoyed the ride about 4 times before she was ready to call it quits.
We ended the night with a quick stop at Dairy Queen for an ice cream cone. I couldn't have asked for a better Valentine's day than with my two sweeties.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Flashback Friday for my "Baby" Sisters
I usually post Flashback Friday pictures of Emma but this week I thought I would change it up a bit. I've been thinking of my two sisters quite often this week, not sure if it's because the three of us are new to Facebook and we are finding friends old and new and reliving memories; but I went through some of my "old" pictures and found this one.
This picture was probably taken in 1973. My youngest sister, Kim, was probably about 6 months old which would make the middle sister, Lisa, about 4 and I was probably about 6.
Over the next few weeks, I hope to be looking through my old pictures and posting them. If you've known me for a long time, keep checking back. You just never know when you'll be up next.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
CUTE SAYINGS WITHOUT PICTURES
Some of the things that Emma says just cracks me up and I thought I would share them with you too.
Just tonight I was putting her to bed. I asked her for a kiss and hug and then an Eskimo kiss and then she wanted a butterfly kiss. (Something we do almost every night after reading a book, saying our prayers, snuggling and talking about our day) Tonight after I gave her the butterfly kiss she said "Mom, your ash lights are long" I thought this was the cutest thing and started laughing and she laughed too and then realized what she said. Then it took her about 5 times before she could say eye lashes whiling laughing the whole time.
One morning last week when I woke Emma to get ready for school, she was rubbing her eyes and said "I have crumbs in my eyes".
Is it just me or is this funny.
Just tonight I was putting her to bed. I asked her for a kiss and hug and then an Eskimo kiss and then she wanted a butterfly kiss. (Something we do almost every night after reading a book, saying our prayers, snuggling and talking about our day) Tonight after I gave her the butterfly kiss she said "Mom, your ash lights are long" I thought this was the cutest thing and started laughing and she laughed too and then realized what she said. Then it took her about 5 times before she could say eye lashes whiling laughing the whole time.
One morning last week when I woke Emma to get ready for school, she was rubbing her eyes and said "I have crumbs in my eyes".
Is it just me or is this funny.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Disney on Ice
A couple of weeks ago, we took Emma to her first Disney on Ice adventure (The Incredibles). This was an early "Gotcha Day" present. We didn't tell Emma that we were taking her, we kept it a surprise.
She was very patient as we drove to the Arena. Not once did she say "Are we there yet?" I thought for sure in our 20 minute ride she would have said it about 50 times. We went to the Sovereign Arena in Trenton, NJ. It's a smaller arena where every seat is a "good" seat. No nose-bleeding sections.
We parked the car and joined the crowds entering the arena. Once inside, Emma saw all the Disney souvenirs and started getting excited (so I thought). I bent down to her and asked her if she knew where we were and she said real loud NO. I then got all excited and said "Emma, we're gonna see Disney on Ice, aren't you excited, their gonna skate all around and you'll see all the characters". She looked at me all sad and said "I want to go home".
Well, it took some coaxing but after buying a big bucket of popcorn and a twirly Cinderella light up thingy, we were good to go. In the end, she LOVED the show and can't wait for them to come to town again.
The pictures didn't come out great at all but I'll post a few for you to see. On second thought, I won't be posting pictures, I can't find my cord to download them. So, in the meantime, here are a couple pictures of Emma and her cousins from August 2007. Can you tell where they spent the day. We bought season tickets again this year and can't wait to go.
She was very patient as we drove to the Arena. Not once did she say "Are we there yet?" I thought for sure in our 20 minute ride she would have said it about 50 times. We went to the Sovereign Arena in Trenton, NJ. It's a smaller arena where every seat is a "good" seat. No nose-bleeding sections.
We parked the car and joined the crowds entering the arena. Once inside, Emma saw all the Disney souvenirs and started getting excited (so I thought). I bent down to her and asked her if she knew where we were and she said real loud NO. I then got all excited and said "Emma, we're gonna see Disney on Ice, aren't you excited, their gonna skate all around and you'll see all the characters". She looked at me all sad and said "I want to go home".
Well, it took some coaxing but after buying a big bucket of popcorn and a twirly Cinderella light up thingy, we were good to go. In the end, she LOVED the show and can't wait for them to come to town again.
The pictures didn't come out great at all but I'll post a few for you to see. On second thought, I won't be posting pictures, I can't find my cord to download them. So, in the meantime, here are a couple pictures of Emma and her cousins from August 2007. Can you tell where they spent the day. We bought season tickets again this year and can't wait to go.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Dim Sum and Then Some...
We couldn't have asked for a better day than Sunny skies and 63 degree February weather to celebrate the Chinese New Year with our local adoptive families (Jen, Kate, Kellyann, Deb, Ivy, Jennifer, Kim, Kathy, Gina and Karen, along with all the hubbies) We had a fun filled day of Dim Sum and a Lion Dance parade. We had never had Dim Sum and found it very interesting. The Lion Dance was awesome too.
The store front owners had firecrackers strung outside their stores and whenever the Lion Dancers came upon them, they would dance and then light off the fireworks. They were very loud. Most of the girls would cover their ears as hard as they could.
We then went to a store called Shanghai Express (I think). I felt like I was back in China when we went into this store although the prices were much higher.
We always look forward to spending time with these friends. The girls and Prince Jace too, always have a wonderful time together. We are very fortunate to have them all living close to us. Here are a few pictures from today. ENJOY!!
The store front owners had firecrackers strung outside their stores and whenever the Lion Dancers came upon them, they would dance and then light off the fireworks. They were very loud. Most of the girls would cover their ears as hard as they could.
We then went to a store called Shanghai Express (I think). I felt like I was back in China when we went into this store although the prices were much higher.
We always look forward to spending time with these friends. The girls and Prince Jace too, always have a wonderful time together. We are very fortunate to have them all living close to us. Here are a few pictures from today. ENJOY!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Family Day Celebration
We celebrated Emma's Family Day with Chinese food at a local restaurant. Emma's Aunt Nae and Uncle Chris, Aunt Amy and Uncle Keith, Pop and her cousins helped us celebrate. Thank goodness all the kids love Chinese food. Emma always has a fun time with her cousins. I still can't believe our dream of having a child has come true. Emma is the most fun-loving child I have every met. Every day is a new beginning and I am so exited to watch her grow through the years. Here are some pictures from our celebration and some pictures we had taken today.
Tomorrow we are meeting some local families to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Dim Sum and the Lion Dance. We always have a fantastic time with these families and consider them part of our own family. Happy Saturday and I'll talk to you soon.
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