On Stage

Saturday, March 09, 2013

You Have Mail

Claudia,

You have been writing us love letters, sealing them in envelopes, addressing and stamping them.

You open the front door and pretend you are pulling them from our mailbox.

"Look, Mom. You have mail. And there's one for Dad and William too!"

You write about how much you love us.

You make us smile... even William (sometimes).

We love you too!

Love,
Mommy

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

First day of first and second grades

We're Ready!

Walking to School

We're Here!

Ready to Work!

Claudia's 7th Birthday

It's a Hawaiian Party!

Lots of friends to share your birthday with...

Yes, You can have your ears pierced!

Happy Birthday to You!

Casey, the face painter

Claud and her Mommy

Ears without holes

One down, one to go...

"It didn't hurt."

All done and still smiling

William's 8th Birthday

The Birthday Boy

Karate Demo at the Fairgrounds on the day of your birthday

Riding an elephant at the County Fair

Your 8th Birthday Party

William and Claudia

You wanted a tennis racket for your birthday... and an extra for your opponent

An all-girl birthday party (We didn't plan for that to happen... you had a lot of fun!)

Saturday, September 29, 2012

I thought this was funny...

We were eating dinner and debating which Disney movie to watch.

William yelled out- I know. How about 101 Caucasians?

Me- William do you know what Caucasian means? Do you mean 101 Dalmatians? (He had no clue)

Looks like we're watching the Caucasians tonight.

Friday, August 31, 2012

I saw this posted on Facebook and laughed hysterically. It reminded of the time Claudia had some difficulty shelving a book at the public library and yelled "Damn" very loudly in front of a group of parents and children waiting for story time to start. At the time, I just turned away and pretended she was not MY child, but secretly I wanted to yell, "I don't know where in the hell she heard that word!".

Friday, August 10, 2012

My New Project

For over a year, I have been searching websites for bathroom inspirations. I have found numerous bathrooms that were worthy of pinning on Pinterest... but the cost! Yikes! Not within our budget. So I turned to Craigs List. After searching for over a year, I finally found a double vanity that I actually love. It met all my wants... white, marble, two basins. Definitely a treasure at an excellent price! With a little bit of work, it is going to put Pottery Barn to shame.

My Latest Craigs List Treasure!

What my treasure is going to look like after my handyman works his magic!
Trim and feet!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Happy 8th Birthday William

Washington DC July 2012

Tarpon Springs March 2012

Easter 2012

Dear William,

I just want to wish you a very happy birthday, I can't believe you are actually 8!!! I probably say that the same thing ever year, but I really can't believe that another year passed so quickly.

I am so proud of you... you are a great student, friend, athlete and son. You have made me so proud.

This year for your birthday, you asked for an I-pod, a tennis racket and a snow cone maker. I hope you get all three. You certainly deserve them. Today we are going to the Porter County Fair for your ATA demo. Good luck and don't kick anyone... only boards. Just joking!

I'm going to quit here... if I start writing sappy stuff, then I'll start tearing up and then I'll start crying. Just remember that my tears are happy tears. You have grown up so fast and I wish I could slow things a down a bit and enjoy more time with you!

Love You My Little Guy!!

XOXO

Mommy