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A Message From Santa to Kate

Here's Kate's video message.. a bit longer but really, really good!

A Message From Santa To Luke

Thought this would be hilarious...it's amazing what Jolly Old Saint Nick knows...tee hee hee..here's Luke's message.

Halloween 2010

Halloween was a blast in the neighborhood. Kate was a brave girl! She stood at the base of Mark Goslen's haunted house and growled at him! She wouldn't go up and get candy from him (he had his Michael Myers mask on...oooh...creepy), but she did hold her ground and didn't run away. Proud of my fearless little girl! ; )

Both "Cinderella" and "The Pokey Puppy" had a great time. And...both were wiped out by 6:30pm! Nighty-night little halloweeners...see you next year!

Video Skills

Okay, I'm not the greatest videographer that ever lived, but these aren't that bad as they were taken on my phone. Sometimes that's the most handy device...enjoy! (I think I need an iPhone, Santa!!)

Happy 4th of July

We had a good, yet uneventful, 4th this year. Which is good because Mark decided to get the new "high range" tree trimmer a whirl at 3:30 in the afternoon. Yeah - it was wicked hot and the kids were both up from nap. Not a great time to be knocked unconscious by a falling branch. Anyhoo...he survived and we spent our evening at a neighbor's eating and watching some nice Walmart-supplied fireworks. Luke missed those, but Kate had a blast. She will be ready for the big ones next year at Tanglewood! (So will Mommy...I miss seeing fireworks!!)

ps...Luke decided he wanted "pretty nails" too! He's getting in touch w/ his feminine side. : 0

Pretty nails

Kate went to her first-ever "Spa Party" last Friday (June 25, 2010). I was really dreading it, but I have to admit, the place was really cute. She was like a little grown up - getting her nails and toes done! She had a blast and asked to have her birthday party here. (Ah, sorry - no!) Hey...I didn't get my first mani-pedi until I was 30!!! And that was for my wedding...I told her she would have a great time at the local gymnastics place or bounce house. She is mulling that over....

Potty Time!

I'll probably live to regret this but Luke's doing so well w/ his potty training! He loves getting 'm-n-m-neps' - his little reward for going. Next week, we venture away from the homestead. Let's hope all goes well...

XO,

A

Potty Training

Big day for Mr. Luke...we started potty training! His first words to me this morning were: "Mommy, go potty!" So we did...and he didn't, but he did later! ; )

Kate started cooking camp this week. She made a frittata and cinnamon honey sticky buns. She ate a new food - dried pineapple rings - and loved them! She didn't remember what was in the frittata, but she was pretty tired. She came home and crashed in her bed! Cooking is hard work! ; )

OKC was a blast!

Kate had a great time at Oonie Koonie Cha this year! She did a fantastic job in her week-end show. She made a cool little suitcase to keep all her instruments in and a nice CD of most of the music she sang. Now we can all learn the songs...Luke is already learning the camp song! So cute...see you next year Oonie Koonie Cha!

Camp Day

Today is our first day of Oonie Coonie Cha! Kate was so excited she got up at 4:30am. I kid you not...Luke was up too - at 3:30 with molars coming in. I'm so excited about getting a good night sleep tonight and it's only 8:26am. Sigh...it's going to be a long one.