On Friday night (December 18), I had a special treat because Miss Tiffany came over to play with me. Mommy and Daddy went to dinner with Mommy’s Metamucil team. I love, love, love Miss Tiffany and barely noticed that Mommy and Daddy left that night.
Heidi got married on a Sunday, so Mommy was gone most of Saturday and Sunday. Before she left on Saturday, she and I went out in the snow to sled and make a snowman. This was my very first snowman and I enjoyed every minute of this magical creation-making. Mommy said that it was the best snowman snow she had seen in decades. This, by the way, meant that it was not the best sledding snow. I had grown out of my sled, so I barely fit on it, then the snow kept building up underneath. That made my 27 pounds seem very very heavy! After Mommy was freezing, we went inside. We did make some great tracks on the grass, though.
Mommy went to Dayton that afternoon so Daddy and I hung out the rest of the weekend. Of course, until Miss Tiffany came over to hang out with me again on Sunday so he could go to the wedding too. Miss Tiffany took me to the Children’s Museum, then to her house to visit for a bit. I did not miss Daddy or Mommy at all.
On Monday morning, even though Mommy was home, she did not get up and take me to school. She was pretty tired after the weekend activities! She said that Heidi’s wedding was beautiful, Heidi was beautiful and she was proud to be in the wedding. Mommy said that she hoped that I would have friends that last a lifetime, just like the ones Mommy has.
While I was at school, Mommy did some Christmas shopping and had lunch with our friend Lisa, who was visiting from South Carolina. They tried a new burger place called Smash Burger. Everything was fried! It was a fun place to try, though, and Mommy had a great time with her friend Lisa.
Daddy picked me up from school and we went to our friends, the Griffith’s house. As you know, I love to play with Lauren and Ryan and they have really fun toys at their house. We ate pizza and played games all night long. Ok, we had pizza, which I actually ate two pieces of (that is a ton for me), and we played until 8, but that is my bedtime, so it seemed like all night.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
December 13, 2009
This weekend was the annual cookie-making weekend with Grandma, Nana, Aunt Jeannie, Mommy and me. Grandma and Papa Larry came into town on Friday and picked me up from school. I loved it when they do that and run and giggle and jump I am so happy to see them. Mommy and Grandma started Friday night this year to get a jump on the sugar cookie dough. They were trying out new recipes because they decided that the recipe from last year just was not that good. Since the sugar cookies are a feature, they needed a good recipe! They found two that worked (of course they tried both of them that night and even had the expert taster, Papa Larry, confirm).
Saturday morning when Nana and Aunt Jeannie arrived, the girls all went to “breakfast with Santa” with Kristy, Patrick and Colin. I was a bit afraid of Santa this year but after some convincing from Mommy, sat on his lap for just enough time to get a picture. At first I was not into the crafts or games, but again, with some convincing from Mommy, had fun gluing an ornament and coloring a gift bag. We did not win anything in the raffle this year, which is odd, because we usually win. That’s okay, because Kristy won two things and she never wins.
We had some lunch, I headed for my nap and the rest of the girls started making cookies. I was a big part of the cookie making when I woke up and would consider myself a baker in training. I do a fine job of pouring, mixing, patting and even frosting. We had another fun and fruitful day and ended, again, with a table full of cookies. I am tall enough these days to reach right up and get my own cookie, which is a new learning for Mommy.
Saturday morning when Nana and Aunt Jeannie arrived, the girls all went to “breakfast with Santa” with Kristy, Patrick and Colin. I was a bit afraid of Santa this year but after some convincing from Mommy, sat on his lap for just enough time to get a picture. At first I was not into the crafts or games, but again, with some convincing from Mommy, had fun gluing an ornament and coloring a gift bag. We did not win anything in the raffle this year, which is odd, because we usually win. That’s okay, because Kristy won two things and she never wins.
We had some lunch, I headed for my nap and the rest of the girls started making cookies. I was a big part of the cookie making when I woke up and would consider myself a baker in training. I do a fine job of pouring, mixing, patting and even frosting. We had another fun and fruitful day and ended, again, with a table full of cookies. I am tall enough these days to reach right up and get my own cookie, which is a new learning for Mommy.
Deceember 9, 2009
Today was Daddy’s 40th birthday. You would have thought that he already had his birthday because we have been celebrating it since July. I don’t know if we can count the number of gifts either he has bought himself or we have bought him. On this night, he ended up making his own dinner because he decided to pick me up early and we came home to prep everything. Mommy and Daddy had steak, potatoes (Mommy had sweet potatoes), broccoli and a bottle of wine that Daddy has been saving. My eating habits are somewhat erratic, so I probably snacked on carrots, crackers and drank some milk.
December 6, 2009
On Saturday, December 5, Daddy ran his first trail race. It was a ten-mile race in Dayton. He was proud that he did it and finished and is ready for more. Mommy and I met Nana in Middletown for some shopping and lunch. Of course we had a great time! The next day, Mommy drove with Kristy to meet Teresa for lunch. Mommy feels so blessed to a) have such good friends and b) to have such a wonderful husband (Daddy) who encourages and supports her in seeing her friends. I stayed with Daddy and did some shopping. I am still a fabulous shopper, by the way.
November 30, 2009
November was a bit of a blur to us. Daddy sent Mommy two-dozen roses on the Friday he got home because their anniversary was the 9th, but he wanted her to enjoy the flowers the whole weekend before. They were lovely and Mommy got to show them off to her friends at work! Mommy walked with her friend, Kelly, then we went to JJ and Dan’s house for dinner that Saturday. Mommy was a sponsor for a neat young lady named Hailey and went to an event after dinner with JJ and Dan. Mommy and Daddy celebrated their anniversary on Sunday (the 8th) because they like to spend more time making dinner and not rush like they normally do.
The weekend before Thanksgiving, we drove to Toledo to see Grandma and Papa Larry. We even left on Friday night so we could be there for two mornings! We had a great time, as always. One exciting thing we did was go to the Toledo Zoo lights. My cousin, Morgan came with us and we had such a blast. I was a bit confused and frustrated that there were not animals to see, which is what I thought the point of the zoo was. We finally saw a few animals and lots and lots and lots of lights. After our trip to the zoo, we went to dinner. By that time it was pretty late and past my bedtime! By the way, my bedtime is closer to 8 pm these days, but I am the queen of stall tactics and push it as long as I can.
For Thanksgiving, the following weekend, we went to Nana’s house. Uncle Robbie, Aunt Jeannie, Uncle David, his girlfriend Carmela and her granddaughter Leah came over too. I had fun playing with Leah, she is four-years old and has fun toys for me to play with.
Friday morning after Thanksgiving, Daddy got up and went shopping. This day is called “black Friday” and there are lots of good deals to be had. Daddy made his second-annual trip to Dick’s sporting goods for shoes and a few other things. He was home and back in bed before Mommy or I were awake. We put up the Christmas decorations on Friday, because on Saturday, Mommy was gone most of the day for her friend Heidi’s shower and bachelorette party. Daddy and I made some sausages on the grill and played and played. I am a big fan of the Christmas tree, and love to take the ornaments off almost as much as Bella does. Bella loves to sit inside the tree, which I don’t do.
Mommy had a great time with her friends on Saturday and Sunday. Erika hosted the shower at her mom’s house, and then Mommy, Heidi, Brandi, Mel, Holly stayed at a hotel in downtown Dayton for the bachelorette party. (Erika could not go to the evening event because she is pregnant and needed to rest). These friends are ones from the ages, so they enjoyed every laughing, giggling minute of their time together. They had many minutes, because they did not go to sleep until 2 am. For those of you who know Mommy understand that she goes to bed at 10 pm so this was a bit past her bedtime. Mommy did learn a new saying from a 21-year old, “Hey girl Hey” and taught it to me too.
Mommy came home by 9 am in Sunday morning so we could spend time together. She was pretty tired and took a nap when I did, but before that, we went to a place called Findlay Market in downtown Cincinnati. It is a place with lots of different vendors who sell meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, coffee and even crafts. We bought some bison for burgers for lunch, some hot sausages for Daddy, vegetables and pork chops. After our tasty burgers, Mommy and I were headed for naps! Unfortunately for Mommy, Bella likes to cuddle and has a hard time getting situated. She paws at the blanket incessantly, which can be very distracting to someone who is very tired. Mommy tried to get Bella to stop pawing, but Bella jumped, the alarm clock got knocked down, Bella got scared and scratched the tar out of Mommy’s hand. This did not make Mommy happy, and cut her nap short!
The weekend before Thanksgiving, we drove to Toledo to see Grandma and Papa Larry. We even left on Friday night so we could be there for two mornings! We had a great time, as always. One exciting thing we did was go to the Toledo Zoo lights. My cousin, Morgan came with us and we had such a blast. I was a bit confused and frustrated that there were not animals to see, which is what I thought the point of the zoo was. We finally saw a few animals and lots and lots and lots of lights. After our trip to the zoo, we went to dinner. By that time it was pretty late and past my bedtime! By the way, my bedtime is closer to 8 pm these days, but I am the queen of stall tactics and push it as long as I can.
For Thanksgiving, the following weekend, we went to Nana’s house. Uncle Robbie, Aunt Jeannie, Uncle David, his girlfriend Carmela and her granddaughter Leah came over too. I had fun playing with Leah, she is four-years old and has fun toys for me to play with.
Friday morning after Thanksgiving, Daddy got up and went shopping. This day is called “black Friday” and there are lots of good deals to be had. Daddy made his second-annual trip to Dick’s sporting goods for shoes and a few other things. He was home and back in bed before Mommy or I were awake. We put up the Christmas decorations on Friday, because on Saturday, Mommy was gone most of the day for her friend Heidi’s shower and bachelorette party. Daddy and I made some sausages on the grill and played and played. I am a big fan of the Christmas tree, and love to take the ornaments off almost as much as Bella does. Bella loves to sit inside the tree, which I don’t do.
Mommy had a great time with her friends on Saturday and Sunday. Erika hosted the shower at her mom’s house, and then Mommy, Heidi, Brandi, Mel, Holly stayed at a hotel in downtown Dayton for the bachelorette party. (Erika could not go to the evening event because she is pregnant and needed to rest). These friends are ones from the ages, so they enjoyed every laughing, giggling minute of their time together. They had many minutes, because they did not go to sleep until 2 am. For those of you who know Mommy understand that she goes to bed at 10 pm so this was a bit past her bedtime. Mommy did learn a new saying from a 21-year old, “Hey girl Hey” and taught it to me too.
Mommy came home by 9 am in Sunday morning so we could spend time together. She was pretty tired and took a nap when I did, but before that, we went to a place called Findlay Market in downtown Cincinnati. It is a place with lots of different vendors who sell meats, fish, vegetables, pastries, coffee and even crafts. We bought some bison for burgers for lunch, some hot sausages for Daddy, vegetables and pork chops. After our tasty burgers, Mommy and I were headed for naps! Unfortunately for Mommy, Bella likes to cuddle and has a hard time getting situated. She paws at the blanket incessantly, which can be very distracting to someone who is very tired. Mommy tried to get Bella to stop pawing, but Bella jumped, the alarm clock got knocked down, Bella got scared and scratched the tar out of Mommy’s hand. This did not make Mommy happy, and cut her nap short!
November 8, 2009
We got to Nana’s just in time for a quick dinner and for trick-or-treat. I put on my Elmo costume, got my bag, hopped into the wagon, and was on my way. It took me a few houses to catch onto the idea, but after that I was raring to go! I was all about saying “trick-or-treat” when the neighbors opened the door! I wanted to eat the candy as we went, but Mommy made me keep most of them in my bag. I made a tour around the neighborhood then went back to Nana’s. By this point I was pretty tired after a long week, so Mommy and I said goodbye to Nana, Aunt Shell, Lilly (Nana’s dog) and Sophie (Nana’s cat who lets me pet her, unlike Bella). When I got home that night, Mommy realized that I had a fever of 102 degrees! I am a trooper and my costume was pretty hot, so Mommy did not realize that I was not feeling well. Luckily, I woke up the next day feeling fine.
Daddy did not come back from his trip until Friday, so Mommy and I took care of each other. It was a busy week, including a trip to Dayton to get an H1N1 flu shot. Papaw met us at the school where it was being given in case we needed to wait outside or for a long time. Mommy wanted to make sure that I got one because of my asthma, so we got there two hours early and were third in line! Mommy felt very blessed because even though I am in the category of kids with “chronic conditions,” my situation is mild compared to many of the kids who were in the line that day. I didn’t even cry when I got the shot and afterwards, we all went to McDonald’s for dinner.
Daddy did not come back from his trip until Friday, so Mommy and I took care of each other. It was a busy week, including a trip to Dayton to get an H1N1 flu shot. Papaw met us at the school where it was being given in case we needed to wait outside or for a long time. Mommy wanted to make sure that I got one because of my asthma, so we got there two hours early and were third in line! Mommy felt very blessed because even though I am in the category of kids with “chronic conditions,” my situation is mild compared to many of the kids who were in the line that day. I didn’t even cry when I got the shot and afterwards, we all went to McDonald’s for dinner.
October 30, 2009
On the way home from our trip, we learned that my great-grandmother Betty passed away. She was 93 years old and lived a long life. Papaw, Uncle Robbie, Uncle David and Aunt Jeannie were all with her when she passed away, which I am sure she appreciated. We were on our way home from Hilton Head, so we could not get there in time. Aunt Shell lives in Florida, so she could not be there either. But later that week (Thursday), Aunt Shell flew into Dayton and she, Mommy and I drove to Brockway, Pennsylvania to the funeral. Uncle David, Uncle Robbie and Aunt Jeannie caravanned together and met us there. Papaw was already there making the funeral arrangements.
Are you wondering where Daddy was? He had to go on a business trip and flew to Dallas, Texas on Thursday. We went in opposite directions!
I was a very good girl on the trip to Grandma Betty’s funeral. We arrived very late at night and had to get up pretty early the next morning. We were at the funeral home from 9:30 am until 2:45 pm and I even took my nap there. I was quite amused by the drinking fountain which kept me busy for much of the day. I ran around from room to room and was a nice diversion for everyone. I did talk the entire time Mommy said a few words about Grandma Betty, but no one seemed to mind and Mommy is used to me talking when she is trying to tell a story. Nana said that kids have an inherent need to talk over mothers and it will never stop. After the ceremony at the cemetery, we went back to Grandma Betty’s house. Some family came over later that night and we visited and laughed and played.
The next day was Halloween, so Mommy, Aunt Shell and I got up early so we could get home to trick-or-treat with Nana. I got to wake up Uncle David by staring directly into his face as he lay there on the couch. Boy was that funny! Then I rode on Uncle Robbie’s back and pretended he was a choo choo train. He made funny noises, just like a train.
Are you wondering where Daddy was? He had to go on a business trip and flew to Dallas, Texas on Thursday. We went in opposite directions!
I was a very good girl on the trip to Grandma Betty’s funeral. We arrived very late at night and had to get up pretty early the next morning. We were at the funeral home from 9:30 am until 2:45 pm and I even took my nap there. I was quite amused by the drinking fountain which kept me busy for much of the day. I ran around from room to room and was a nice diversion for everyone. I did talk the entire time Mommy said a few words about Grandma Betty, but no one seemed to mind and Mommy is used to me talking when she is trying to tell a story. Nana said that kids have an inherent need to talk over mothers and it will never stop. After the ceremony at the cemetery, we went back to Grandma Betty’s house. Some family came over later that night and we visited and laughed and played.
The next day was Halloween, so Mommy, Aunt Shell and I got up early so we could get home to trick-or-treat with Nana. I got to wake up Uncle David by staring directly into his face as he lay there on the couch. Boy was that funny! Then I rode on Uncle Robbie’s back and pretended he was a choo choo train. He made funny noises, just like a train.
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