Monday, October 5, 2009
Pounding the pavement....
We were like Elena, we REALLY don't feel like a jog today, it is too cold... but she wouldn't have it.
Bundle me up fatties... let's get rolling. She's always right.
(mary could not stop laughing when she ran)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Trip to Lake Huron - Port Austin, Michigan
This past weekend we went to Port Austin, MI with the Dale family as a gift to Jason’s mom for her birthday. We had a wonderful time and had great beach weather! It was very hot and sunny. Best of all the grandkids had a chance to hang out together and play. Elena and Lila are finally at similar stages where they can interact with each other, which was fun to see. They are going to be the best of friends as they grow up… 2 blue eyed beauties!!! Please enjoy these few pictures:
Two Homegirls – Wuz up?!
We are hittin' the skizant! Yo!
Playtime!
Poor baby Max is like “WHERE IS MY MAMA?!!”
Monday, August 10, 2009
Kelley's Island
Elena took off to the islands this weekend to see Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Rob.
We didn't get the weather we were hoping for but still rocked out KI style.
Can't believe the summer is already coming to an end!!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Yes, this is my bathing suit, and Yes, I know it has sleeves!
A few weeks ago we went swimming for the first time and Aunt Marie's pool. Leni really liked it! At first she was nervous, but she splashed around more and more as she got comfortable in the water. These pics were taken after the swim. She is looking happy!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
VOTE FOR ELENA!
MOD4 the place we got our pictures from is having a cutest picture contest. The winner gets their picture put on a tote. Vote for Leni #13 for us to win! Comments must be left in the contest blog post on the Mod4 website. Whoever has the most comments - wins!
PS - I got the information that the contest started on Friday night on my work email, so I didn't get it until now. So we are VERY behind in the contest. Help get us all caught up!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
So busy...
It's been a while since we took the time to write a note of substance on the blog. I suppose the responsibilities of having a baby has something to do with it OR are we just being lazy....and using little Elena as an excuse?
Come on, that’s crazy talk – We’ve certainly been waaay to busy to find the 5 minutes it requires to write a paragraph or so on the “adventure of baby D” blog...NO WAY are we lazy.
You do, however, quickly realize as parents that on that magical day when your child was born you didn’t just receive a sweet little angle to love, support and nurture. You also received a prevailing excuse for getting out of doing ANYTHING you don't want to do. No matter what the situation, from work to church, all you have to do is lay down the trump card - "Sorry, but sweet little Elena isn't feeling well and requires my attention" I mean BLAMO....what can you say to that? But whatever, this is all really a moot point. What parent in their right mind would be so shallow as to actually use their child to get themselves out of an undesirable situation? You know? I mean that would be pretty shameful. Just think about it.
Huh. Well, gots to go, I hear Elena crying…
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
6 Month Phototshoot!
Hi Everyone! Recently we got 6 month pictures done of Elena by a local photographer in the area and they turned out amazing! They had a special going on where they were offering a free sitting, so we decided to take advantage. We not only brought Elena there, but also Koney!! Here is how to get into the gallery...
go to www.mod4.com
Enter the PORTRAIT Site
click on " info&pricing", then "proofing"
click on her name
the password is maryann
PS - they will ask for your email address. They won't send you spam, but if you want, just put in my email addy.
Let me know if you can't get in. Either call me or email me
go to www.mod4.com
Enter the PORTRAIT Site
click on " info&pricing", then "proofing"
click on her name
the password is maryann
PS - they will ask for your email address. They won't send you spam, but if you want, just put in my email addy.
Let me know if you can't get in. Either call me or email me
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Check me out...
Elena and Daddy Chill'n in the hammock
Mommy prepping Elena for the Mod4 photoshoot..."show me sultry cute"
Quit it with these pictures and just feed me already!!!
Elena hogging the hammock
Monday, June 15, 2009
An old TV and some dusty VHS tapes anyone?
Sorry that we haven't posted in a while. A few weeks ago we participated in our neighborhood garage sale - it was a success! We made a few bucks, got rid of some junk, made some friends outside of the neighborhood (just kidding- interesting crowd...) Most of all we had fun doing it. Leni was a big help during the sale. She was our security guard, if anyone tried to steal the rabbit figurines we were selling for $2, she would yell out! Here are some pictures of the event below. Some of this stuff is still left over, so if you want, please make us an offer- we negotiate :)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Exer-saucey!
Elena has definitely gotten more active in the exersaucer. It just seems like yesterday that I put her in there and all she could do was look around. Now I am afraid she will break the thing!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
GoodYear....No, Great Year
Here you go Grandpa, check out my tread...
Thanks for keeping me safe!
I love my Wrangler ST P225/75R16 tires!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Peek-a-No WAY!
O my gosh, my dad is a magician or wait, no a wizard or he's probably some sort of super hero. Whatever he is, he's definitely supernatural. I swear to you, last night I was just chill'n on my changer, right... and there Dad was, clear as day, right in front of me blabbing on about how cute I am... yada, yada, yada. THEN, the impossible happened - he just disappeared!!! And get this, all of a sudden out of no where and I mean NO WHERE... he reappeared. I was like, IMPOSSIBLE!! WHO IS THIS GUY? !!
But you know what? HE DID IT AGAIN!!!!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Something is up...
Shhhh. We don't know for sure, but we have a weird feeling Koney and Elena are plotting something.
We'll keep you posted if we hear anything....
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Elena is baptised
Congratulations Elena!!!
Elena was baptised this weekend at Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak (same church Jason was baptised at 32 years ago). Shrine went old school and baptised the babies in their birthday outfit / aka: naked. Not a single tear was shed by Leni. (Elena peed on Jason as we were waiting our turn - I guess better him than in the holy water) Only immediate family attended the celebration - Elena's godparents are uncle Rob and aunt Megan. We arranged it so Elena would be baptised with her friend/next door neighbor Addison Ross - as parents we are slowly molding a long time friendship here.
I guess it's officially time for us to start behaving and being good models for our little angel. We're really going to put the effort in to go to church every weekend. We love the church, it has a lot of history within Jason's family and it's especially nice because of it's convenience of being right in the neighborhood - just a 15 minute walk away. Walking to church on Sunday has been a really nice way to start our day.
Congrats Elena - the journey begins...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Happy 1st Mothers Day Mary!!!
It's a mother’s day photo shoot starring the world’s best mom and daughter. You ladies have made me the luckiest man in the world. Keep doing what you're doing; you do it wonderfully! These are my girls whom I love with all my heart. Your smiles make my every day... a bright day. XOXO
Friday, May 1, 2009
More pics from the Hudson visit!
Hi again! I know the post of our Hudson visit was pretty weak, seemed like a lot of pics were snapped that day, but they weren't with our camera. Anyways, Rob uploaded the pics to flicker, so click on the link below to see yourselves!!! You guys are famous!
Thanks again for a great visit!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Thumb Sucks
Well, Elena is officially a thumb sucker. Those that have recently seen her have witnessed this. Since she has been a newborn, she has not been fond of the pacifier, and that was ok with us.... That is until she stuck that thumb in her mouth! Don't get me wrong, it is cute as can be, and it is nice that she can soothe herself when she starts crying, however now that she is start to grab and touch everything I already see the thumb becoming a petri dish of nasty germs, not to mention I get flashes of the future... getting her diploma at HS graduation sucking her thumb and having mangled teeth from all those years of not being able to "kick the habit"! (I put those words in quotes because that is something my dad always said growing up about anything Rob and I did consistently wrong - HA HA Rob and I say this to each other all the time while imitating my dad's accent. It's funny.) Or what if she is at a sleepover party and starts sucking her in the middle of the night! How embarassing! My good friend that is a kindergarten teacher said that a kid in her class had to get a retainer type thing installed in the roof of his mouth with 2 prongs that poke his thumb when he tries to suck it (OUCH!). I figure if I can nip it in the bud now, then I will try, so we have been practicing the pacifier more often now. She definately prefers the thumb though, so if she is really really upset and won't take the pacifier, then I let her. It's a hard decision though. If I knew she could stop before kindergarten, then I would be fine, but what if she is one of those kids that get obsessed with it? So in the meantime, we will practice the pacifier, which is just as cute to me.
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