Snowstorm

So I'm pretty late in posting this but couldn't resist teasing all of you with our big snowfall Jan 20th. The girls were so excited to hear we had snow but couldn't quite figure out what to do with the icy stuff once outside. It was funny watching some neighbors bring out sleds and attempt to slide on nothing. I was laughing!

Here's a better laugh, last week our neighborhood playgroup spent $425 to have a company come make snow in someone's yard ! Kind of pricey for 2 days of sledding. Maybe you guys can figure out a way to truck some down here for us, you must have some to spare. People will pay big money for it!

Day 4 Animal Kingdom

The last day we went to AK. it was our least favorite park. The girls were just a little too young to do enough. Sophia did go on 2 really scary rides, the Tower of Terror which I swear is the scariest ride I've ever experienced. And another Dinosaur ride. We got a tour of Disney's Vet Center which was cool. We watched a gorilla get dental work done. The girls also had their faces painted, that was fun. That night we went to Downtown Disney and spent a bunch of money to eat a mediocre meal at Rain Forest Cafe thinking the girls would love it. They both were scared and annoyed of all the animal noises and begged to leave. Go figure! They did however have tons of fun shopping in all the cute shops and eating ice cream at Ghiradelli's, ok maybe that was my favorite part.

No I remember the best part of the day was getting a phone call from the realtor while eating the ice cream saying we had an offer on our house!!!

Day 3 MGM Studios

We should have stopped the Disney adventure after Epcot I think. But being amateur Disney travelers we thought we needed to see all 4 parks so Thurs we spent the day at MGM Studios. It was a dreary rainy day so it actually wasn't a bad choice with all the indoor activities. The girls loved the short Beauty and the Beast musical, Logann and John did a Little Mermaid adventure while Sophia had a blast learning how to draw Disney characters at the art studio with me. On our way out we caught the parade so the girls were able to see everyone.

Epcot

Day Two

We all loved Epcot. Most people told us not to bother as there wasn't much for the kids to do but everyone had a good time. The girls loved the Nemo ride and exhibits and John and I enjoyed walking through the different countries, and the German beer and brats was probably the best meal we had all week!

so by day 2 we were finding humor in all the people that stood in mile long lines with their children waiting to have their picture taken with the disney characters. if the line was even remotely long john decided that we would take a photo by the character. worked well for snow white. the girls really didn't seem to mind and it saved us lots of time. what are people thinking? i don't have the patience for character photos.

a handsome muchacho

the day wouldn't be complete without a giant disney lollipop. i told john thats about the only thing i remember from my childhood trip to disney so i made sure to get the girls one.

Magic Kingdom

First Day

We took a family trip to Disney last week. Not a bad drive from here only nine hours. The week was a lot of fun for everyone, exhausting but memorable. After four days of visiting the Disney parks though John and I have decided we don't want to see another mouse for 30 or so years. Disney sure knows how to repeat itself. The girls were so cute and had such a good time, glad we went!

the girls favorite thing at magic kingdom was the mickey philaharmonic 3D show. they were so funny swatting at the flying characters. my favorite ride was the race cars. luckily i got to ride with the cautious kid.

poor Logann, she didn't get to ride much. She was just 2 inches short of the height requirement for most rides. And man were they sticklers for the 40inch rule there. to console her disappointment we had to buy her lots of mickey mouse ice cream bars. notice she is wearing my sweatshirt, it was cold there!!

birthdays are fun

So I've survived my first full day of 30. Not sure if I feel that much different today, older, wiser, etc. but the thought of admitting my age now makes me cringe. Yesterday wasn't so bad after all .......... John had to work 9-7 so I hung out with the girls and made the best of it. The morning started with a trip to the doctor for Logann suffering from yet another sinus infection. Still regret my brilliant idea at getting them flu shots while we were there. The drama of a needle was a great way to start the celebration. Sophia did have me laughing though. She was so excited to go to the dr., she did her usual, "i'm sick too, look in my ears, etc" to the dr. When the nurse came in to give the shot, unbeknownst to her, she asked Sophia which arm was her favorite. The intuitive kid she is quickly bolted off the table admitting she really wasn't sick after all. "I think I feel better now" she said as she headed for the door." Both girls were crying fools after the prick and vowing never to return to the doctor's office again. I reassured them that not every visit would entail a shot. In fact I remembered to include that they wouldn't need anymore shots til kindergarten. Smart thinking on my behalf. I now have children refusing to go to kindergarten. The crazy thing is Sophia starts in 6 months(assuming we are still in NC).

After the trip to the doctor we got Logann's prescription filled and raced home to get ready for their friend's birthday party. Tell me this is not a sign.....As I merged onto the highway en route to the party, I pulled behind a porsche carrera, my dream car. Here's the kicker, the license plate read 29Again! How depressing is that? somehow I did manage to laugh it off.

We spent the afternoon at Pump It Up amongst bounce houses, blow up slides and 20 crazy kids high on juice and cake. By that point I was looking forward to my own "juice". Thankfully John was taking me out to dinner. The day gets better. As I am just about to walk out the door for dinner having spent way too much time getting ready and ironing(something I always avoid), Logann asks for juice. I open the fridge and am completely plastered with a half can of Spaghetti0s. Outfit destroyed! Mess everywhere, 30 mins late picking up John. What idiot mother would put SpaghettiOs on the edge of the refrigerator shelf. Still laughing! And swearing!

Luckily no mishaps at dinner. We went to Bonefish Grill, love that place. They have one in Fayetteville, NY in the TowneCenter, ever go? Great calamari. John and I downed a bottle of wine in the car while we waited an hour for our table, made us both feel young! I had a couple Sierra Nevada's with dinner and couldn't believe that I was feeling hung over at 3am when Sophia came in crying about her arm aching and to tell me that Jackson was puking on the carpet. He did after all polish off half of my double choc. super rich, best ever, birthday cake the day before.

You have to love birthdays!

Mommy Makeover

Sophia decided that she was going to give Logann and I a makeover for my birthday present. She was so excited about putting me in a dress and doing my hair and makeup. Look how excited I was about it : ) She might be on to something though, maybe she could convince John to send in an application for me for one of those "desperately in need of a makeover" shows. I think I am looking 30!

birthday fairies

John took the girls to the mall the other day so I could go get a massage. When I came back home I asked Logann why she had glitter all over her hair. "Oh I dressed up as a fairy and had my picture taken for your birthday" she blurted out. Nice try Daddy, never trust a 3 yr old. Anyway these are a couple shots from their photo shoot. They came out really cute I thought, my favorite present by far.

The lady that took these has got me thinking though. What a fun and easy money maker. She's raking in the dough with very little overhead. Now I just need someone to buy me that digital Canon Rebel (hint,hint) god knows i have enough fairy costumes!

Amy you should set yourself up at the mall, you could do this, its crazy the business this lady does.

All you Mommies out there.....

For the first time in i don't know how long, forever, I have finished a book in about 2 days no less.
Read this book "Smotherhood" by Amanda Lamb. Hopefully you can find it at your local library or definitely Amazon. It is hysterical! The author, a crime reporter for a newstation down here, which i didn't even realize until half way through the book, writes about raising kids and well here is a comment “For manic, multi-tasking mothers everywhere! Amanda’s tales will make you laugh—and remind you to enjoy this crazy journey.” I don't think I have ever laughed so hard or related so well. It makes you feel good about your parenting, I guess we all have bad days and do/say crazy things from time to time.
Seriously read it.

time for school

as bad as this sounds i am looking forward to tomorrow morning when preschool starts back up. the last 2 weeks were long without it. a morning of peace and quiet is just what i need, even if it is only spent cleaning the house, (with no helpers)! love my girls but school is calling, thank God!

Happy New Year

Is it really 2008? I'm not so sure about this year already as I ring in the 30s way too soon! It can't be true!!!
Anyway hope you all had fun welcoming in the new year. We actually made it past midnight for the first time in years. We went to a neighbors house with the girls and suprisingly had a very enjoyable time. partying with 10 kids up til 1am did not sound like fun to me but it worked out great! I made sure to stuff my face full of sweets as today is day one of no desserts! 24 hrs down.....its been rough. willpower is not one of my strengths, i'll keep you posted. share your resolutions with me, i'll probably be in need of a new one soon. dreaming of those chocolate chip cookies in the pantry.

My Favorite Christmas Present...

Henckel knives, Bose speakers, clothes, etc. can't compare to the gift of a child on the potty. There is a God! Of course Ms. Stubborn quit completely the next day. But we are gradually getting her back into it. With any luck she should be diaper free in time for kindergarten in 2010!

Christmas Morning

Sophia had to drag Logann out of bed again this year!

Sophia didn't believe it was Xmas when she first woke up. "Santa didn't come yet!" she said.After showing her all the presents he left under the tree she said "no we had those presents, thats our wrapping paper." Oops mommy is an idiot, Santa needs his own wrapping paper, but who knew 4 yr olds were that observant!

the favorite present this year. i think my mom and john played with it as much as the kids.
logann asked for this Baby Alive doll. Another thing that pees, pukes, cries, and needs to be fed. just what I need! : ) After peeing a puddle all over the hardwood I put her in hiding, along with a few other bad present ideas.

Our 1st Tree.....

couldn't find a gingerbread house kit anywhere. of course we waited til the last minute. luckily the gingerbread tree sufficed though, much easier too than the house i imagine. lots of messy fun for the girls and i! not sure who got the majority of the frosting logann's belly or the tree.

sweet sophia

sophia has always been daddy's little girl. she's not super affectionate but she always knows the right things to say to keep the peace and make everyone feel good. when logann cuddles with me sophia, not wanting daddy to get jealous, always runs over to show him the love.