Happy Spring Break!

We are in the middle of Spring Break!  Well, it is "the middle" if you consider that the break started on Friday after school (noon), which means we are in day 5 of 10.  Anyway, yesterday we went to COSI and had a great time after waiting in line for an hour (literally) to get our tickets.  Guess lots of people had the same idea.  But it was fun.  As usual, Georgia made a friend and we ended up eating lunch with her very nice family then spent another hour in the Ocean exhibit with them.  Hopefully we will get some photos up later this week.

Busy Birthday Weekend

We packed a whole lot into these past 3 days in order to celebrate Georgia's birthday with friends and family! 

On Friday, Georgia shared her choice of strawberry cupcakes (with strawberry icing) with her classmates.  After school, her friend Madelynn and Madi's little sister Isabella came over to play for about an hour.  They spent most of the time drawing with sidewalk chalk (a birthday present) on the back patio.  Later that night, we went to Georgia's favorite restaurant, Dewey's, for pizza.  She decided to change up our usual order - half cheese + half pepperoni - to half cheese + half bacon...because we like to walk on the wild side occassionally.  The waiter served us a piece of carrot cake with a lit candle, one that Georgia has saved - "I know!  I'll start a candle collection!" 

On Saturday, we hosted a brunch for my parents and sisters + husbands.  We had a great time!  After opening gifts, Georgia asked, "Mommy, do they have to go now?  Because I don't want them to."  They didn't leave for a few hours, much to Georgia's delight.  (These photos below are from Tante - Thanks!) 

Later that afternoon, Georgia and Brian headed to a classmate's birthday party at Jump Zone.  She was full of stories about how "so awesome" Jump Zone is and insists that I go next time, when she goes there for another classmate's party in May.

And finally, today we went up to Columbus to meet with Grandad, Nana, and Uncle Matt.  After a delicious brunch, we went over to Build-A-Bear where Georgia made her new bear, Annabelle, and selected a ballerina outfit (complete with dress, bow, and shoes - smart shopper!) as well as a pet chick named Clara - all for Annabelle.  We ended the day at our favorite ice cream shop - Jeni's!  It was a really great day and a fantastic way to end the weekend! 

Georgia, Brian and I are so fortunate to have such a wonderful family to share such important times with.  Georgia is a very loved child and we are so grateful for that.  

Also, GREAT news - Brian's cousin Michelle in TX gave birth to her twins - baby girl Cameron and baby boy Logan - today!!  Both babies and Michelle are doing well.  Big brother Harrison's reaction to the twin siblings?  "wanna watch Cars."  We are so happy for their family!

Happy Birthday to Georgia!!!!

Happy Birthday, Aunt Kathy!!

Aunt Kathy was in town yesterday so Georgia and I met her for lunch on her way out of town today.  We took the opportunity to give her birthday gift to her.  This is the first real quilt that I've made - meaning, I actually quilted (instead of tying it off) and bound it properly.  All I can say is that batik fabrics are very forgiving!  I am proud of it, though, and hope to do more quilting. 

(Check back on Saturday for photos of Tante's gift!)

Happy Birthday to Tante and Aunt Kathy!!!

Lost Tooth #6

Georgia waited very patiently for this tooth to fall out
on its own this morning.  Very exciting for her!! 
She is very proud of herself for waiting.

Hurry Up, Spring!!

Daddy-Daughter Dance: Official Photo

Haircut!!

Oh, my!

I just took a look at the school website and this was in the photo gallery from the Daddy-Daughter Dance.

Another tooth bites the dust!

Want s'more?

Today I made cookies for Georgia's Daisy Petals
meeting on Wednesday.  They are delicious! 
Well worth the little extra effort that goes into them. 

http://www.bakedperfection.com/2009/05/smores-cookies.html

Check back later this week for photos of

Georgia with her Daisy Petals vest. 

She should be outfitted with a few patches very soon!

Georgia's Winter Slideshow

Today I built a snow family and took pictures!  It's a picture of my family.  I don't know how to make a snowdog so Tucker isn't in the pictures.  I took pictures of the icicles outside on people's houses.  And also, I put buttons on and if you look very carefully, the middle one has no eyes!  They fell off.  I took a picture of the lightpole outside.  And cars.  And houses.  I hope you enjoy the slideshow. 

Love,
Georgia

Animalia

Today we went to see a puppet show called Animalia, part of the

Playhouse in the Park's Next Generation Family Series.

It was absolutely fantastic. 
This video does not do it justice but you
get an idea of what it was all about.

http://www.hobeyford.com/

We plan to attend more shows in the Next Generation season, including The Stinky Cheese Man. 
 

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Brian and Georgia just left for a special night - dinner and the Daddy-Daughter Dance at the elementary school. 



http://www.flickr.com/photos/9773107@N06/sets/72157623423150010/show/

Georgia feels so fancy in her Valentine's Day appropriate red dress and was careful to choose a coordinating red tie for Brian.  He surprised her with a wrist corsage, which she adores and can barely stop admiring - she said, very quietly, "Oh, Dad."  It was all very sweet to see.  I know she feels so special and that is the entire point of the evening.  I am excited to hear about it when they get home.

They will receive 2 photos from the dance so we will post those later, as well.

Star Wars by Georgia

The New Kings of Pop

Back to School!!!!!

Washing my hands of it.

Snow days, I mean. 

Snow Day Crafts

Thanks to Tante's second Snow Day Gift Box, Georgia was occupied for most of the day.  This was a Martha Stewart Crafts kit to make a balloon barnyard.  Very cute!