Here you are Sonja...

I was getting the heat from Sonja to update the blog. Here are some pics from the spring....

Look I am outside with out a jacket!

Naked in the house - it was so hot and mom was too cheap to put the air on!


Hmmm.. I am hungry.

Even models have to take a break for a snack... Well... maybe only this model! LOL!


We also got a zoo pass for the year, so we can go anytime we like!
Below if a cute picture from the polar bear/sea lion exhibit:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE ROB

Today is my favorite uncle's birthday..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE ROB!

Don't worry...Saying the word "Thirty" is hard for me too...

Miss you, Love you... have a water on me.

cracker

Here's a random oldie. It's on my desktop so I thought I'd share.

A quick inside peek at the life of Elena Dale.

This is one of those quick vids I look at when I'm at work and missing her...

(sad when it's only 9:oo am on monday - Mondays are hard)

Chapter 86 : Holding Position Eating A Cracker

HAPPY B-DAY AUNT MEGAN

Look, I'm still pretty new, so I'm understandably bad with remembering birthdays.

My dad was supposed to remind me about my Aunt Megan's b-day, but he obviously forgot.

But hopefully, as my godmother/spiritual guide... she can demonstrate what forgiveness is all about. Happy belated birthday!

And O yea....THANKS for giving me another girl cousin to play with...Can't Wait!

CONGRATS!

Grams B- Day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!

It was Grandma's birthday... but the cousin's PARTIED

We headed over to Aunt Megan's and Uncle Aden's for some finger lick'n ribs, spicy cake and to celebrate. Not since our family trip to florida (6 weeks) have we all been together for some fun. It was super cute seeing Elena and Lila play with each other, what a difference just 6 weeks makes - Elena was so much more social/engaged... they are bound to be best buds. Before we left, Elena and Lila gave each other hugs and kisses... Elena said "Bye", Lila said "Miss You." Happy Birthday Ma / Grandma! Hope you enjoy the herb... I mean herbs we got you.

Elena giving Lila some cake

Mason giving Elena some cake

Girls playing. Elena giving Lila a piggy back ride / Lila giving a hug

Hoppy Easter Everybunny

Elena had a wonderful second easter. Her easter basket was full of cereal bars, cheese puffs (both her favorites!) and a toy gardening kit. She sported a new dress and a new 'do!! Finally her hair is getting long enough for a ponytail.... although she still has the mullet. It was a long morning with wearing a dress, going to church, and eating a fancy brunch, but she was such a well behaved girl the whole time! We were proud!

MMMM.mmm Nutragrain bar.... (50% real fruit)

Just finished my third Nutragrain bar... MMMMmmm

This is the Easter Bunny? More like Easter Freak!

Modeling the new hairdo!

Hairdo Closeup!

Who's the A-Hole?

Who's the funny man that requires 200 parts and pieces and 48 steps to construct a Little Tikes plastic toy car for toddlers? I had NO idea what I was getting myself into. It's a plastic toy with 4 plastic wheels for goodness sakes - Yet, it requires 2+ hours, a drill, hammer, wrench, sweat, swearing and tears to successfully put together. (A few times I got close to punching the smile right of its red face - but I held it together in front of Leni) Hopefully we get some good millage out of it this spring/summer. Thanks grandma/grandpa for Elena's first set of wheels - It's well built and american made - honk! honk!

Florida

This past week we headed down to beautiful Bonita Bay Florida to get away from dreary Michigan for a few days and to spend some time with Jason's sisters and the kids. It was REALLY nice being able to spend so much down, relaxing, quality time with each other. We were able to play with the tots around the yard, go swimming, hang at the beach, go golfing, do a little shopping, eat some fabulous dinners (thanks Aden), and do some late night hot-tubbing ... It was just what the dr. ordered.

On the plane - just the way we hoped

Elena with her cousins - Mason, Lila and Max

Babes are in bed - officially mom/dads happy hour

Everyone playing

Leni taking "baby" Koney for a walk

Elena's first bike ride

At the beach

going for a swim

Golf - Leni's First Set

With Tiger out of the picture - we're working on another fiesty feline to make it big.

She loves golf...or at least hitting things with a stick.

Can't start 'em too early...

I Heart Daycare

Elena loves daycare, which is great... but she never wants to leave! She has a complete meltdown every time I try to bring her home. See this video I took with my phone. Notice her shaking her head no and then completely ignoring me.... Soon after this video I tried to get her out of the Mega Stroller and she flipped out! I guess if I were her I would rather hang with my buddies instead of hanging out with Koney and my boring mom and dad.

The quality of these video's stink, dont they? Looks like we need to get one of those HD Flip recorders!

Elena has mastered eating with a spoon. She is always looking for ways to be challenging herself. See her here inventing a new way of trying to eat yogurt. She hasnt mastered this yet, but I cant wait for it because she is looking to eat cheerios with her feet next - stay tuned!

SNOW DAY!!! Kinda...

SNOW DAY!!!

Hail, rain, dogs, cats, snow, schmo... don't matter. It's monday and monday = work day. No daycare today, but we still took care of our day. After Leni finished shoveling the driveway we had a few interior "to-do's" to tend to. I tell you we're molding ourselves a pretty impressive little clean machine. It's not the biggest pair of helping hands.. but it's help. Now, I'm not saying she gets her innate cleanliness from me, but she did NOT get it from ma ma. Anyways, she's a whole lot more than just a pretty face....She even makes a sponge look good.

Thanks for your help today Leni!

Polishing the wood - She insists on using Murphy's Oil Soap

Unloading the Dishwasher

Doing the Dishes

Swiffering the Floors

Vacuuming the rug

Feeding Koney

Watering the Plants

Bath Time

Rub a Dub Dub...Little Leni is in the tub.

We admit - we're slacking a bit on the pics these days. So we decided to do a "bath time photo shoot" of Elena in the big girl tub. She loves bath time - gets excited to get in and hates coming out. Rubber ducky you're the one... you make bath time so much fun!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Elena Year 1 Summary Video!

ENJOY! This is a big file so make sure it is the only window open on your computer. Hope it works! Love, Mary