"Mommy...I'm a clown!"

That's right, sweetie. You're a clown.

Buckeye Faithful

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Yesterday, Tante, Tony, Grandma and Grandpa all came over to our house for cake to celebrate Grandma's birthday! We hope it was a good one!

Happy New Year (almost)!!

Clearly, Georgia plans to celebrate the new year in style. This outfit was her own creation. I think we've created a diva monster!

Happy Holidays!

I just realized that I forgot to post photos from Christmas morning. We had a great morning. Georgia was very excited to open and then play with her gifts. I think her favorite part was the stocking, which we did last because Brian and I nearly forgot about it! She loves her Dora, Boots and Swiper figures, which were in her stocking. She also enjoys the Little People preschool, especially the playground parts of it.


On the Saturday before Christmas, we hosted Granddad, Nana and Matt for brunch and had a great time. Georgia received and watched How The Grinch Stole Christmas, a treat since it was pre-empted by another program this year. Later on Christmas Day, we went over to Aunt Donna's house for Christmas with the extended family. On Tuesday, we went up to Wilmington where Tante and Tony hosted a lunch (jambalaya...yum!) and some more gift-giving. Along with the three of us, Tante & Tony, Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Danny & Buddy, we celebrated with Tony's parents, Patty & Truman. It was a fun day that capped off a great (but busy) holiday weekend. We all really enjoyed the weekend and were amazed by the generosity of our families. Thank you!!

Last Day of School 2006

Friday was Georgia's last day of school for 2006. She gave each teacher a cookie bag and said, "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Bruce/Fenning!" She also made this ornament for our tree.

So far, we are enjoying a low-key pre-Christmas week, resting up before the busy long weekend.

Scraps of Fabric + a Bit of Nature = Holiday Cheer

Santa is a Rock Star

Earlier today, we met the Burgoons and friends at the zoo's Festival of Lights. After a short and only slightly challenging wait in line, Georgia met the big man in person. Her first encounter with Santa was a good one, with no tears or trepidation. This is how their conversation transpired:

Santa: What do you want for Christmas?

Georgia: Presents.

Funny Face

I snapped this picture while G was spinning. Her expression is hilarious to me.

I made this!

This is a felted wool blanket that I worked on this afternoon and it is nearly finished. Last week, I bought seven wool sweaters at the Goodwill (plus one from Brian) and felted them by washing them in very hot water. The blanket is made of 81 squares (6-inches). It is far from perfect but I really do love it. I just need to figure out how to finish the edges. I may just hem it but I do have some extra wool from the sleeves that I could use.

I used this as a guide for the whole project:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/diy/blanket/

Toot Toot! (Our own horn)

A congratulations to us - on Friday, we made the final payment on the Corolla! Now we are keeping our fingers crossed that it lasts FOREVER!

Earning Her Keep: It's never too early to start...

Thanksgiving Weekend

We hope your holiday weekend was restful. Brian took the entire week off of work so we had some extended family time. (I think all three of us are ready to get back to normal on Monday!)

We spent the pre-Thanksgiving Sunday afternoon with Grandma, Grandpa, Tante, Aunt Donna, Uncle Phil and cousin Joy. Monday night we went to see Tony and Tante's house for the first time. They treated us to a great evening and a delicious meal in their beautiful home.

On Thanksgiving Day, we went up to Columbus for a great day with Granddad, Supernana, Uncle Matt and dogs Isabelle and Buddy, Bob and Carol's new greyhound. We also visited with Jeff, Katie and their new baby, Sydney, who is 2 months old and adorable!

We avoided stores and shopping on Friday, but did manage to put up our (sad little pre-lit artificial) Christmas tree after G went to bed. Saturday morning, she came downstairs and saw the tree for the first time. Her eyes widened and she said, "Oh, it's bootiful!" She loves the ornaments - I think most of them are no longer on the tree! Everything is "Christmas" to her - Santa, the tree, lights, etc.

BUCKEYES RULE!!!

Wolverines drool!!

Sunday

Yesterday we went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house after church. Tante Karen was there, as well, so we were able to spend time with her. We attempted to get a happy family photo but this was the best we could do. (Not really, but it is the funniest.)

Saturday

On Saturday we went to the Loveland Bike Trail and took a walk. Georgia played at the park, as well. http://www.lovelandbiketrail.com/

The Art of Musical Maintenance

Once again, Brian's work will be featured in The Art of Musical Maintenance poster exhibition in Portland, OR. Here is a link to the event's web page and to a display of his (and others') works on display. You can scroll down the page to see the work that Brian chose to submit for display and sale. http://thegoodfoot.com/amm3/posterlog.php

Happy Halloween?

Not so happy for us since we were all sick yesterday! We had to skip Trick-or-Treat, so no cute photos of G in her flower costume. But you can check Stacy's blog for photos of her three kids in costume.
http://burgoonfamily.blogspot.com/

Articulations

Big Daddy is getting some press coverage for his artwork! Check him out in the current issue of Citybeat ("Cincinnati's News and Entertainment Weekly").

http://www.citybeat.com/2006-10-25/articulations.shtml

Bridezilla?

Stacy's girls outgrew this playdress and Georgia loves it. Looks like she is practicing to be Bridezilla someday.

Happy Fall!!

We are gearing up for Halloween and the chill of winter. Brian has already started shrink-wrapping the apartment windows in his efforts to save heat. Last weekend we visited Aunt Kathy in Columbus and had a great time. Saturday night, we met the Burgoons and friends at the Cincinnati Zoo. All of the kids came in costume - lots of Spidermen this year, I think - and had a good time. These are the best I could do for photos of G in her Halloween costume. (She's become quite the diva when she sees the camera. Her typical response..."No pictures!")

New Addition to the Burgoon Family

I forgot to mention that the Burgoons adopted a dog this weekend! He is adorable! Check out their page for some photos.
http://burgoonfamily.blogspot.com/

Franklin Park Conservatory

This past Saturday, we went to Columbus and met Granddad and Nana at the Franklin Park Conservatory to see the Dale Chihuly blown glass collection. Georgia walked around the whole thing and really seemed to enjoy herself. Here are some photos of the amazing glass sculptures.

After lunch, we went to Granddad and Nana's house to spend some time with Uncle Matt and Isabelle ("Isabeth" to Georgia) and met their new greyhound, Buddy. Buddy is still getting used to his new home and was a bit nervous around a somewhat rowdy and excited Georgia. We returned home with lots of new toys, courtesy of Uncle Matt. Here is a photo of Georgia enjoying her new desk last night.













Have a great week!

Giddy-up!

Ever since we attended Riley’s birthday party at the farm, Georgia has been in love with horses. This weekend, we bought her a set of horses and she loves them! She’s decided that they are a family, with a Mommy, Daddy and 4 babies. (She even took one to the Burgoon’s house this weekend and left it there. Fortunately, Riley is there to watch over it until we can retrieve it.)

"Oh! It's beautiful!"

**Sorry it has been a while since we updated. We made some changes to our computer set up and uploading photos is a bit more challenging than it used to be.**

School is going very well! Georgia quickly adapted to the new schedule and really enjoys going to school. Last week, she made a red collage (red is the color of the month) and I hung it on the refrigerator. When she saw it later that day, she said, "Oh! It's beautiful!" When I picked her up on Monday, she was standing in front of the full-length mirror, smiling at and talking to herself.

A few weekends ago, we went up to Columbus to spend some time with Granddad and Nana. We went to a park with a sandbox and Georgia spent most of her time there, digging intently. Granddad and Nana also treated G to an indoor Dora house, which she loves. It is BIG, as you can probably see.

First Day of School!!

Georgia’s first day of preschool went very well. When Brian got her up and dressed her, he reminded her that she would be going to school. She said, “That’s right. Mrs. Bruce.” (Mrs. Bruce is her teacher.) She was a bit confused and upset when we said goodbye and left her on the playground with her classmates, but she ended up having a great day. She was excited to see us when we picked her up but she certainly did not want to leave! We go back on Friday for day 2. Brian and I think she is really going to love school!!

Stacy sent us this photo from the party. As you can see, Georgia got right in there with the older kids to help groom the horse.

Tomorrow/Monday is Georgia's first day of preschool! Check back tomorrow for some photos of her big day!! Also, take a look at Stacy's blog: http://burgoonfamily.blogspot.com/

Horses Horses Horses!!!

We just got home from Riley's 5th birthday party at the horse farm. Georgia had a GREAT time! She loved Ms. Barb, one of the owners who also facilitated the party. (She is the woman on the right in this photo.) Georgia sat on a horse, but did not want to ride it. (We are surprised that she even sat on the horse so that was something!) We all had a great time and appreciate Riley inviting us to celebrate her special day with her.

Brian is watching the OSU football game as I type this - the Buckeyes have just scored their first TD. Go Bucks!!

Go Bucks!!! Beat Texas!!

Georgia is getting ready for the Buckeyes’ big game against Texas on Saturday (even though she will be in bed for all but the first 15 minutes of it!). GOOOOOOO BUCKS!!!!

Before the game, we will attend Riley’s 5th birthday party at a horse farm in KY. She will have the opportunity to pet and feed horses, as well as take a hayride with Daddy and the other children at the party. Check back over the weekend for some new photos.