Happy Birthday, Supernana!

This weekend, Supernana and Granddad came down for lunch and birthday cake. We all had a great afternoon!

Snowday!

We had a snowday yesterday! We woke up and there was actual snow on the ground. Brian cleared the walk and Georgia played in it for the first time this season. She was quite the little polar bear, throwing herself in the snow with verve! She was quite unhappy when we brought her inside, crying, "I need my snow!"

"I'm a big girl."

That is what Georgia said after she went pee pee & poo poo in the potty for the very first time. The lure of Curious George fruit snacks was too strong for her to resist.

"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