tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40642719969367748562024-02-18T22:43:23.097-06:00And Then There Were Three...Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-57449443153239134012012-07-31T00:35:00.001-05:002012-07-31T00:35:49.247-05:00Photo Book<object width="425" height="425" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"/><param name="flashvars" value="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=9BZM3LVm11xY&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><param name="quality" value="best"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><embed width="425" height="425" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" name="wrapper" quality="best" menu="false" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=9BZM3LVm11xY&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true" src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"></embed></object><p style="width:425px;margin-top:0;text-align:center;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=9BZM3LVm1YaA&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET&eid=115">Click here to view this photo book larger</a><div style="margin-top: 10px; width: 425px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books" style="color: #6666cc;">Shutterfly photo books</a> offer a wide range of artful designs and embellishments to choose from.</div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=photobook&c2=blogger" /></p>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-52981682486453765052012-07-25T10:19:00.001-05:002012-07-25T10:19:25.310-05:00Word Snapshot<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just some of the things that have come out of Penelope's mouth recently. Worth Remembering!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When talking about how we're going to live with God after we die, her response was "we're going to live in my <em>heart??</em>"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She asked me yesterday as she noticed my iron, "is God this iron?" I said no, to which she replied "but you said God was everything!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And my absolute favorite, still makes me laugh every time I think of it. She recently ended a prayer with a very earnest "and I love you God, <em>so</em> much more than Noah does!"</span><br />
<br />Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-69122027654385689972012-07-18T13:39:00.001-05:002012-07-19T09:29:47.606-05:00Looking Back<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When I think of my relationship with God in terms of spiritual growth, I definitely feel "I have so much further to go" much more frequently than "wow, look how far I've come." So it's nice when I do experience those occasional moments when I can testify that yes, I have grown in my faith. Yesterday was one of those days when one thing after another just kept throwing a wrench in my plans - and on my birthday, no less! In addition to our celebratory plans for the day, we had long-held plans to visit my cousin in Austin early this morning. Just the kids and me. Before the road trip though, I needed to replace my worn tires. You see where this is headed. First my tires weren't shipped in time; then after getting past that hurdle with loaner tires, the car just flat out broke down! Old me would definitely have had a <strike>little</strike> huge tantrum about my plans being ruined. Current me had a different perspective. While I did miss the first little tap on my shoulder, when the second tap came I was quick to realize this trip was not in <i>His </i>plan. And just like that, it was so easy to accept and move on. I'm thankful for the grief and frustration that I was spared, especially after a somewhat stress and emotion-filled weekend. Obviously, I'm thankful we didn't break down in the middle of nowhere. Mostly though, I am grateful to have this little milestone to remind me of where I began, where I am now and where I am headed. All in the name of His precious son! </span></span><br />
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Well, it's been two full years since my last post and I'm finally back. It feels good to get back on the horse, and I'll try not to dwell on the fact that two years of my kids' antics and cuteness are potentially lost forever in the black hole called my memory. Since 2010 I have learned to sew, thrown a few parties, made some new friends and oh, right - had a new baby!!! The sweet, chubby little addition to our family is Phoebe Adele - a.k.a. "Phoebe Cheeks" - and she turned one last month!</div>
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In trying to determine <i>where</i> to begin after a two-year blogging sabbatical (no pressure!), I've decided to focus on our most recent event - Noah's SIXTH birthday party (!!) Oh, where does the time go?? I'll follow up with more pics later (sound <a href="http://margaritasuk.blogspot.com/2010/07/noahs-batman-party-part-1.html" target="_blank">familiar</a>?) but for now, just a sneak peek at my most recent labour of love...</div>
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I'll be back soon, and by soon I mean Noah's 8th birthday party. Kidding! Sort of... TTFN!</div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-13291962232150586952010-07-14T20:29:00.024-05:002010-08-09T22:24:59.597-05:00Noah's Batman Party, Part 1Our sweet Noah turned four on July 7th. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said he wanted a Batman cake. Easy enough! After going back and forth about whether to have a party, I decided in the 11th hour to go ahead. It was going to be a <span style="font-style: italic;">small</span> party, but of course with our family and neighbors alone, there is no such thing as small. I am so happy that we decided to have a party because it ended up being such a wonderful day. And, I got to put my budding craft skills to work. This will be the first in a 2-part post chronicling Noah's Batman party and all the decorations, food and activities that were prepared for the event. I owe many thanks to my search engine and the blogs where I found inspiration and free files!<br /><br />With only three weeks to pull it all together, I had no time to spare. Inspired by <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Batman-Decor-350x260.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/2010/03/free-files-mama-cards-easter-invite.html&usg=__YoFWveQ0c_MZtwjyNC9mtUs33GQ=&h=260&w=350&sz=37&hl=en&start=60&sig2=W2J-oTu9LHM7KLsVQxSFPQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2G326jUiJvE8VM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBatman%2Bbirthday%2Bparty%26start%3D40%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26channel%3Ds%26ndsp%3D20%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=IQkgTJTIMZuKnAek3N3nDw">this invitation</a> that was comic strip style, I found a <a href="http://www.tgfa.org/strips/images/BatmanCOC02.JPG">website </a>with archives of the actual 1940s "Batman & Robin" comic strip. I personalized it to include the details of the party, pasted it to black card stock and, voila! Homemade invitations.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLsi-xDwtktpXLRtCiP0I0Rc361Uog2xA9WwBMKxrKhkZKoc8orTQym-iwg8VgJCexkKPoB_rcrXAsTVD0NPAtcPwV5qXT73zkUjhLfY1K4JQqwyQv9UUM4F2NLRK80orbRxW8QszRWi5/s1600/DSC_0303.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLsi-xDwtktpXLRtCiP0I0Rc361Uog2xA9WwBMKxrKhkZKoc8orTQym-iwg8VgJCexkKPoB_rcrXAsTVD0NPAtcPwV5qXT73zkUjhLfY1K4JQqwyQv9UUM4F2NLRK80orbRxW8QszRWi5/s400/DSC_0303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493945344380115106" border="0" /></a>I really wanted to go with vintage Batman & Robin, and came up with the idea of creating "Pow, Zok, Wham!" signs to post around the house.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RtILiLh9rr9-4VnHZYQamT5pg9-s9UzesBC5W3F9INdotixfCPAx_zyrXOVfN5J1IYx-aufF_tc-tOs1m0O9IwpZbPHyY2T1IM4Bdmip9qwSi6E4R3M1WDa7XCR7pYBPzTZWmAVOYFGN/s1600/DSC_0318.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1RtILiLh9rr9-4VnHZYQamT5pg9-s9UzesBC5W3F9INdotixfCPAx_zyrXOVfN5J1IYx-aufF_tc-tOs1m0O9IwpZbPHyY2T1IM4Bdmip9qwSi6E4R3M1WDa7XCR7pYBPzTZWmAVOYFGN/s400/DSC_0318.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493948706779444818" border="0" /></a>I also really wanted a Happy Birthday banner, so I decided to make one in the same style. Strung together with black satin ribbon that I found at a discount store, I was very happy with the final product.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHY9gFTbmnZ35OOqAL2WzN6GA-s8oHChtUEdYXz31V2MoJBTc001dT57hA1U_Fg9ewWBc83vVBtXEfAssnUZTAm7LmiYKlPoJgAhQ-7nrsQZ21SWhyphenhyphensYUgExTM5NjpFVz_SMaIu9qFeuUb/s1600/DSC_0641.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHY9gFTbmnZ35OOqAL2WzN6GA-s8oHChtUEdYXz31V2MoJBTc001dT57hA1U_Fg9ewWBc83vVBtXEfAssnUZTAm7LmiYKlPoJgAhQ-7nrsQZ21SWhyphenhyphensYUgExTM5NjpFVz_SMaIu9qFeuUb/s400/DSC_0641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493948698581811650" border="0" /></a>The rest of the decorations were kept pretty simple.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavdI4s3KXkxg7G2YFjQS03wWpburPmlVafotJoR3KQ78kF2GLmZ7eUahR6Ups3iLt4YIX7F3F54WhZLd9PlFswybrOfHj0pzS8mt3lyemq_7DRn1acBOU9oGHJL5tZ1jmNS_3eSx96v2Q/s1600/DSC_0658.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavdI4s3KXkxg7G2YFjQS03wWpburPmlVafotJoR3KQ78kF2GLmZ7eUahR6Ups3iLt4YIX7F3F54WhZLd9PlFswybrOfHj0pzS8mt3lyemq_7DRn1acBOU9oGHJL5tZ1jmNS_3eSx96v2Q/s400/DSC_0658.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503606314259265170" border="0" /></a>The cupcake toppers were super fun to make!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvdbP0glFDhT1kUBPYlX0r2_P1oQ0NOCOOE45LDZNzeh3AKInJooe24t3LdzA2B236CVOT7v2QqUIJ_YJxB29TFogxqKnAgPK1MmM1d_fKt43W1oLVlTblXZej0NmgPSXJc-nFLfz9x9A/s1600/DSC_0320.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvdbP0glFDhT1kUBPYlX0r2_P1oQ0NOCOOE45LDZNzeh3AKInJooe24t3LdzA2B236CVOT7v2QqUIJ_YJxB29TFogxqKnAgPK1MmM1d_fKt43W1oLVlTblXZej0NmgPSXJc-nFLfz9x9A/s400/DSC_0320.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503602860664676322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUslCxSBUFRkKmaI9N9pWZ_iGqizDVUR_hsoWOVywDeakfWekAUiwgUwz4TVtYX926KGrPrm7C6kIoDFFUhnEtnwU6b9pGCOW3yIbWYULqZ75bDx-IamrCGvLGh05ZZdgtL7XXucNSl6G/s1600/DSC_0340.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUslCxSBUFRkKmaI9N9pWZ_iGqizDVUR_hsoWOVywDeakfWekAUiwgUwz4TVtYX926KGrPrm7C6kIoDFFUhnEtnwU6b9pGCOW3yIbWYULqZ75bDx-IamrCGvLGh05ZZdgtL7XXucNSl6G/s400/DSC_0340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503601563786844434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-2Vis_y9C0AKayRkTeSFpAMhO2qc96N2X45oBeR1BvDtLavzEvbqyEJOGCj19JJ9b5d0xGxSZpqQB7RasrSVZDKumX8Hvcs0EDHXCW1nF4JhAf-2eY2FscERkiTjhonse98_bYzsgiTH/s1600/DSC_0338.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-2Vis_y9C0AKayRkTeSFpAMhO2qc96N2X45oBeR1BvDtLavzEvbqyEJOGCj19JJ9b5d0xGxSZpqQB7RasrSVZDKumX8Hvcs0EDHXCW1nF4JhAf-2eY2FscERkiTjhonse98_bYzsgiTH/s400/DSC_0338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503601553242562610" border="0" /></a>I can't take credit for this one. My artist niece-in-law, Sofia, made it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQLkKRra_d6Px8FhGVCRUxgU620rVW4ly0uZ0ukUhxp6LHQbQ7JXoRuk8H_BtpQ9mcpepJSEGQti5UGtePNnM2qq1t9d3O8-iErNAONW9PGXjLO1e7hm0zvcAgBGX6AvcNd73yIN5r9N1/s1600/DSC_0337.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQLkKRra_d6Px8FhGVCRUxgU620rVW4ly0uZ0ukUhxp6LHQbQ7JXoRuk8H_BtpQ9mcpepJSEGQti5UGtePNnM2qq1t9d3O8-iErNAONW9PGXjLO1e7hm0zvcAgBGX6AvcNd73yIN5r9N1/s400/DSC_0337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503601537421869858" border="0" /></a>I borrowed the super cute idea of a Superhero Academy from <a href="http://designergirl007.typepad.com/designergirl007/2009/02/superhero-birthday-party.html">Designer Girl 007</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Batman-Decor-350x260.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/2010/03/free-files-mama-cards-easter-invite.html&usg=__YoFWveQ0c_MZtwjyNC9mtUs33GQ=&h=260&w=350&sz=37&hl=en&start=60&sig2=W2J-oTu9LHM7KLsVQxSFPQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2G326jUiJvE8VM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBatman%2Bbirthday%2Bparty%26start%3D40%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26channel%3Ds%26ndsp%3D20%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=IQkgTJTIMZuKnAek3N3nDw">Executive Homemaker</a> and got to work creating all the crafts, decor and signage for the back yard obstacle course. The first step in becoming a superhero is to look like one, so I made foam masks (templates from <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Batman-Decor-350x260.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tipjunkie.com/2010/03/free-files-mama-cards-easter-invite.html&usg=__YoFWveQ0c_MZtwjyNC9mtUs33GQ=&h=260&w=350&sz=37&hl=en&start=60&sig2=W2J-oTu9LHM7KLsVQxSFPQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=2G326jUiJvE8VM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBatman%2Bbirthday%2Bparty%26start%3D40%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26channel%3Ds%26ndsp%3D20%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=IQkgTJTIMZuKnAek3N3nDw">Family Fun</a>) for all the superheros in training.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPPt8EMV-wTpidPQAjROAwpz9Aj7wt2dhXRMxR-ACX2-cPKkTNPzP_u4oONMw5kwSPwhIG7NTHgGm3d6nqW8Uv7AbYOtY6xxHGSTtmnBjolPqzKJRC2kHCHVVGbKkc1pRhdmZuy-kHG5R/s1600/DSC_0314.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPPt8EMV-wTpidPQAjROAwpz9Aj7wt2dhXRMxR-ACX2-cPKkTNPzP_u4oONMw5kwSPwhIG7NTHgGm3d6nqW8Uv7AbYOtY6xxHGSTtmnBjolPqzKJRC2kHCHVVGbKkc1pRhdmZuy-kHG5R/s400/DSC_0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493951740816601970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR4JR6SU09RDQAfgSr6PNStPZea2dyAHAOTTV5lZo_7cOxOPMzGEDkrYnWlAgxUj_lcPdw_sAWKWlSiBRiOw23AORuvMSFJ5zU4RqXWJVGN8z_rNwsjW9LaqjY4x5UfA3fxFRRx84RLqb/s1600/DSC_0371.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrR4JR6SU09RDQAfgSr6PNStPZea2dyAHAOTTV5lZo_7cOxOPMzGEDkrYnWlAgxUj_lcPdw_sAWKWlSiBRiOw23AORuvMSFJ5zU4RqXWJVGN8z_rNwsjW9LaqjY4x5UfA3fxFRRx84RLqb/s400/DSC_0371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503614445998647218" border="0" /></a>Next step, Leap Buildings in a Single Bound. The kids had a blast with this one, so I let them go several times.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5Qv5SJs0OunseOMCRf3p_BKxjwxfIDUlPS6CmHTSE1HtL57_cEs-r5arzouqa6HRKV7NJaYPj_GS7f1M7HzEmiuG7I6jeoNO7lwVJNbmHhXmbHnVkPwiSP28YDuOhc2C9-_ksb0uycDU/s1600/DSC_0352.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5Qv5SJs0OunseOMCRf3p_BKxjwxfIDUlPS6CmHTSE1HtL57_cEs-r5arzouqa6HRKV7NJaYPj_GS7f1M7HzEmiuG7I6jeoNO7lwVJNbmHhXmbHnVkPwiSP28YDuOhc2C9-_ksb0uycDU/s400/DSC_0352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493952751332070066" border="0" /></a> Third was to rescue Superman from the Batcave.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmh8VbjakDjDL3A5Jd8XJV6qv-RnLRxcO_WhJPw_vxl2BFhp8HMn7rl8RLV2A9ShRTXuNTnRpt_vua-TgxUs_rVGq8ISJMcyfeFwbaHIndKor3iMqqPBrD1SfMdWpyoM75nxB9tfAIpl4/s1600/DSC_0355.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwG_G_8ppuwhJPdgK7C2EGVf5wFpH-h0g1XJGDVLMBKW9M7JcsK1s1FCP62i5q17OMKwzHQRoRpORqVp1ne8GGwja_h4ZeyrhIfpCLEpMGNgX0CMCFmCQ02lKGa-2xRK5ygoayui59FACf/s400/DSC_0362.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493955106782191522" border="0" /></a>Mr. Freeze had frozen Batman and Robin, and the next mission was to use squirt guns to free them from the ice blocks.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwydXVAkJqavZGmqComM2Vs4RoHZDjaZ-xBRm30hjQD158aRVWgjaEqKpY7Nw7rT3I_KlmBzFfN2RXZ9TwYf4Z9TcskLjO_nXxMekVC7xn95u5FoU6NhzQ8y_8fhSoOr3e_2O6deJNuMpt/s1600/DSC_0426.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwydXVAkJqavZGmqComM2Vs4RoHZDjaZ-xBRm30hjQD158aRVWgjaEqKpY7Nw7rT3I_KlmBzFfN2RXZ9TwYf4Z9TcskLjO_nXxMekVC7xn95u5FoU6NhzQ8y_8fhSoOr3e_2O6deJNuMpt/s400/DSC_0426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493957647311115058" border="0" /></a>Finally, the superhero wannabe's moved on to the last step in Superhero training - show off your Mighty Muscles!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCvYBn12H9VKemihVgYGsCn-s2ZnrVzbB5GD6hXcJkJ10_EFxbJ4UknoFh9tt5aAlqPaA8u7BimXygB2BX_et0AD2z4P8o0ahiXCByslsc79BXb09BBD54RWMqt9jPa3ct1LW2iTCC0Pk/s1600/DSC_0448.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCvYBn12H9VKemihVgYGsCn-s2ZnrVzbB5GD6hXcJkJ10_EFxbJ4UknoFh9tt5aAlqPaA8u7BimXygB2BX_et0AD2z4P8o0ahiXCByslsc79BXb09BBD54RWMqt9jPa3ct1LW2iTCC0Pk/s400/DSC_0448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493957012771417458" border="0" /></a>With all of the steps successfully completed, we were now ready for Justice League certificates and favor bags, handed out by a very special guest.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6I5M7kxqUk9BeABKEcKiL-zUucAeicOGrgoS0jEOm-aD0sz1jN2pIEacj0Cc41AOBLd5vBjY0xA3JDuLKB2VB6dNnwBH6gwF9rCIouVvLMzIft1cdEaSE2rWUDFQaRyfqBPFF9L8K7r5/s1600/DSC_0315.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6I5M7kxqUk9BeABKEcKiL-zUucAeicOGrgoS0jEOm-aD0sz1jN2pIEacj0Cc41AOBLd5vBjY0xA3JDuLKB2VB6dNnwBH6gwF9rCIouVvLMzIft1cdEaSE2rWUDFQaRyfqBPFF9L8K7r5/s400/DSC_0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503606296931588578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTIDfnt4YrRDUp4ygbBoWBh5fsRUNBwvTFPgDJfWPhHuQLb5QhGMJ0rTpPkrD1eEvUVCF-SYQiW5HMmhoCXuDJqGCsEZQqQudZyTu-9Knc8F_oSrDNt6eRPF6Gc4u8J1wJ2v8kHbv2yL0N/s1600/DSC_0348.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTIDfnt4YrRDUp4ygbBoWBh5fsRUNBwvTFPgDJfWPhHuQLb5QhGMJ0rTpPkrD1eEvUVCF-SYQiW5HMmhoCXuDJqGCsEZQqQudZyTu-9Knc8F_oSrDNt6eRPF6Gc4u8J1wJ2v8kHbv2yL0N/s400/DSC_0348.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503606306275927506" border="0" /></a>Of course, no Batman party is complete without an appearance by the superhero himself...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbjw6LqIZ0G4GyQTWQ1csYHz_-73Pj5cJefDpJImFI4VevJGlpg-sHrTsK71QeZPLtvVPgzIOFNIEWyDL8F848lH16Xp7raWdl3CILGNXX4_OPObuQIT3chp84BfJIm4pDEqeTlZqLAnn/s1600/DSC_0469.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbjw6LqIZ0G4GyQTWQ1csYHz_-73Pj5cJefDpJImFI4VevJGlpg-sHrTsK71QeZPLtvVPgzIOFNIEWyDL8F848lH16Xp7raWdl3CILGNXX4_OPObuQIT3chp84BfJIm4pDEqeTlZqLAnn/s400/DSC_0469.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493958853862725058" border="0" /></a>I kept it simple with finger foods.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JBKTKVuYQ9fq5QeOrXL_ZdUHMQM6Dv2N6laayKUahRHBsnFa5Y1HoaVMQb84dbS1MT2Cyjad-jRPHILepmyC2jvFlrGNwEVBZxaRU1-iaDH-QM4QLv8HKbFw17flFMzH7vHl8cXZTaix/s1600/DSC_0341.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JBKTKVuYQ9fq5QeOrXL_ZdUHMQM6Dv2N6laayKUahRHBsnFa5Y1HoaVMQb84dbS1MT2Cyjad-jRPHILepmyC2jvFlrGNwEVBZxaRU1-iaDH-QM4QLv8HKbFw17flFMzH7vHl8cXZTaix/s400/DSC_0341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503596261658077234" border="0" /></a>Of course some specialty Bat-food and Bat-Candy for the kiddos.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHrOdNBQRtHVp6FBEGKhYgDErMjZQ7eCfHRLGTkc4v6dPyZwMNJRQymFAcg5y4PhPy775IgDv1_bKfH50kllSoIaOL2JWtdU0cvuiJJemq_BQEeRJIXRZg183WRJPn1RfmBIf9xr2hWgE/s1600/DSC_0345.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHrOdNBQRtHVp6FBEGKhYgDErMjZQ7eCfHRLGTkc4v6dPyZwMNJRQymFAcg5y4PhPy775IgDv1_bKfH50kllSoIaOL2JWtdU0cvuiJJemq_BQEeRJIXRZg183WRJPn1RfmBIf9xr2hWgE/s400/DSC_0345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503599820538825586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDQFcg5a46F_sWsdjaw0ksw-74N529qHe2u60k4_w_nAgdTZoz316wwOIfh0kFAJcu2VmadYsWh_Vvhht-FfZ5Mk7upLiAUAB9zLXB1wxH4K_lrvpRuTiA45cwF-tOXssBW0bTYw4fHjb/s1600/DSC_0346.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDQFcg5a46F_sWsdjaw0ksw-74N529qHe2u60k4_w_nAgdTZoz316wwOIfh0kFAJcu2VmadYsWh_Vvhht-FfZ5Mk7upLiAUAB9zLXB1wxH4K_lrvpRuTiA45cwF-tOXssBW0bTYw4fHjb/s400/DSC_0346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503599826915212914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZWrV5xpctCQKzpqw_HVbSR6cXizivowEqye6YacK5CL3iHdtXJjPR84Psd4Hi5_16IHZZpj4hm_V8n3WfkToQxJUEE_V4Sne2mI3mEQOT3cThu4idOOl6CabmevZfQdyP9u1VtAOuEjW/s1600/DSC_0329.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZWrV5xpctCQKzpqw_HVbSR6cXizivowEqye6YacK5CL3iHdtXJjPR84Psd4Hi5_16IHZZpj4hm_V8n3WfkToQxJUEE_V4Sne2mI3mEQOT3cThu4idOOl6CabmevZfQdyP9u1VtAOuEjW/s400/DSC_0329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503602869537271474" border="0" /></a>I had to frost these the day of the party...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdvME6FYoF1_1M-nM1A9CnB_VxgRJhQ2Jd0_MeZJY5ZZmn7sZDoGkukt7xvQUTKquSEXnDMFX62l8K1TTfOEEnDnrLGBdsiymnAVz0eEzUKXCb2ST7PAPTLzbdOUctWT0x4w_jNZhyRdj/s1600/DSC_0330.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdvME6FYoF1_1M-nM1A9CnB_VxgRJhQ2Jd0_MeZJY5ZZmn7sZDoGkukt7xvQUTKquSEXnDMFX62l8K1TTfOEEnDnrLGBdsiymnAVz0eEzUKXCb2ST7PAPTLzbdOUctWT0x4w_jNZhyRdj/s400/DSC_0330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503602881541606898" border="0" /></a>And last but NOT least, my friend Mary whipped up this FABULOUS Bat cake. Isn't she amazing!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf1Rel78NIll-sS3LQ2gQXUMmmvOc1orloDCBPENITjhK0tE3ecOsuPTGMVmN71suYCeguqs3a0jJEwPX5aE5nSe4_iLdZqB5pi8T_SrLAvwt__bd4vfUnErqO_s1FOS_lsvrPzFONzAK/s1600/DSC_0324.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf1Rel78NIll-sS3LQ2gQXUMmmvOc1orloDCBPENITjhK0tE3ecOsuPTGMVmN71suYCeguqs3a0jJEwPX5aE5nSe4_iLdZqB5pi8T_SrLAvwt__bd4vfUnErqO_s1FOS_lsvrPzFONzAK/s400/DSC_0324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503596272923072450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZEuAkY0fWhj_WxmkEYE8Jsq1yc2YPGOF2c1XXZOwKGShPMng9AX9nWQ5rwGt4IpP3_p2XX0BQMDxSDJTI2G4iywZ4CIWaCRHVoWpFf4dERxo_h-rW_v6sZ0xfvIRNrfsZFioDRI9G892/s1600/DSC_0325.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ZEuAkY0fWhj_WxmkEYE8Jsq1yc2YPGOF2c1XXZOwKGShPMng9AX9nWQ5rwGt4IpP3_p2XX0BQMDxSDJTI2G4iywZ4CIWaCRHVoWpFf4dERxo_h-rW_v6sZ0xfvIRNrfsZFioDRI9G892/s400/DSC_0325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503596278543230834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wTsu4wKrNb0MwgcQg7NIxl4Ptbs8T8zTUR2IhLv5td8nVyC0XxP4detuGgDR2noCvb5ybAB0V1zAc85aZ4rW31A2SvBewZrwc5DgSSQg75d453ZZXG9gHQVo5SRJJvh8YiM1BdZNXMr3/s1600/DSC_0503.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wTsu4wKrNb0MwgcQg7NIxl4Ptbs8T8zTUR2IhLv5td8nVyC0XxP4detuGgDR2noCvb5ybAB0V1zAc85aZ4rW31A2SvBewZrwc5DgSSQg75d453ZZXG9gHQVo5SRJJvh8YiM1BdZNXMr3/s400/DSC_0503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503606311108537218" border="0" /></a>My first attempt at cape-crafting.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5r_R9roCiASQkJIn4SVgHP8GE30nQUpz2hRXbHk9vO8jhlC-U1B42hyaub4q3brv5VIwygXqmQhePOG3cxjTwm_bKCFLWi0gFnF4VZ00hX15TFEABZpwQJLxoG3ytDF5GPmEmPPH8vGdD/s1600/DSC_0664.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5r_R9roCiASQkJIn4SVgHP8GE30nQUpz2hRXbHk9vO8jhlC-U1B42hyaub4q3brv5VIwygXqmQhePOG3cxjTwm_bKCFLWi0gFnF4VZ00hX15TFEABZpwQJLxoG3ytDF5GPmEmPPH8vGdD/s400/DSC_0664.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503606322245801586" border="0" /></a>He was too overwhelmed to participate in Superhero Academy during his party...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOGhV4XTIx3rKxXvaYfziYr8oJk88MoJYPplV72JI9x2ZdceNMxPq-aurTwAqUBAzuajW_xgVA7-Fs6FSM5Kksg3g7CKi7FPbKT743za3fof2Wwr21kw7FPmQKAPEurIB2jjygy3gPBif/s1600/DSC_0424.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOGhV4XTIx3rKxXvaYfziYr8oJk88MoJYPplV72JI9x2ZdceNMxPq-aurTwAqUBAzuajW_xgVA7-Fs6FSM5Kksg3g7CKi7FPbKT743za3fof2Wwr21kw7FPmQKAPEurIB2jjygy3gPBif/s400/DSC_0424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503608400261273714" border="0" /></a>...but he was ready for action the next day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYZjZRDp5WcANVNWq8VIQJMn6Bl1Q5HVK1X3HWxZasRgeZKP5wA3JROZWFbNDh5xamaAYsLVwOO8WKQm1JjsRP9gNZEG30x_L4tjUvt7xPVr-8BUl2vIaY3MTS8SgRJjyGA_L5pQmpXEY/s1600/DSC_0625.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYZjZRDp5WcANVNWq8VIQJMn6Bl1Q5HVK1X3HWxZasRgeZKP5wA3JROZWFbNDh5xamaAYsLVwOO8WKQm1JjsRP9gNZEG30x_L4tjUvt7xPVr-8BUl2vIaY3MTS8SgRJjyGA_L5pQmpXEY/s400/DSC_0625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503608405541240594" border="0" /></a>Stay tuned for part 2!Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-23525126022502600542010-06-24T12:41:00.014-05:002010-06-24T13:09:00.964-05:00New Stuff to Remember<span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So it seems I have a new animal/insect/arachnid rights activist in my home. We have always battled itsy-bitsy spiders, and sometimes not-so-itsy ones. So naturally, my first instinct when I see one is to kill, I mean remove it. Well now one of these eight-legged thorns in my side has become a "pet." Noah found it yesterday and immediately ran up to me, insisting "DON'T kill it Mom, it's a nice spider. He's my friend." I guess he was still traumatized by the last one I smushed and his protective instinct kicked in. I am proud of my son, but also completely defeated by the loss of this long-standing battle. Although - I wonder how long spiders can survive in a can with no food or water...?<br /><br />I thought Penelope had found her voice a long time ago, but she has reached new heights recently. I suppose it was inevitable. Along with every beautiful little girl, eventually comes a high-pitched screech/scream... right? I know I shouldn't be surprised, but it is really deafening! She was actually shushed by our grocery sacker yesterday... sorry! On a much cuter note, I was spying on her via baby monitor yesterday morning and she was so adorable with her babies. She was sitting up in her crib, hugging Curious George and patting it's head. Then she sat it down facing her, and began to feed it chicken nuggets, french fries and ice cream. What a nice mommy!</span><br /></span>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-91679835939778092582010-06-10T20:52:00.002-05:002010-06-10T20:59:53.578-05:00In Loving Memory<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPNy3A5ANWtzMM7NvlZaIJwCFiLaEjLN3aiVcWi8dU2BdU74dhlNFMKY_g1r595u2O7vvt4f_I5T3_03xphyh0COpsrPLT8ctzjP2cb9EyV-VdklesHKksQbfGOtc55tfbJpeKuKBgLTO/s1600/G.G..JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPNy3A5ANWtzMM7NvlZaIJwCFiLaEjLN3aiVcWi8dU2BdU74dhlNFMKY_g1r595u2O7vvt4f_I5T3_03xphyh0COpsrPLT8ctzjP2cb9EyV-VdklesHKksQbfGOtc55tfbJpeKuKBgLTO/s400/G.G..JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481328266543127794" border="0" /></a>G.G. Romero (1995-2010)<br />Gentle, loyal, protective, intelligent and irreplaceable. I hope there are plenty of tennis balls and adventures where you are, sweet girl. We love and miss you.<br /></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-17440097441770207712010-05-06T13:11:00.004-05:002010-05-06T13:18:12.434-05:00Reverse PsychologyAs I was playing with the kids yesterday, I was focused on tickling Penelope. Noah's strategy?<br /><br />Noah: Mommy, DON'T tickle me<br />Me: Okay, I won't tickle you<br />Noah: Mommy, please tickle me!<br /><br />Noah: Mommy, DON'T chase Noah (as he's running away)<br />Me: Okay, I won't chase you<br />Noah: Okay Mommy please chase me!<br /><br />I don't always appreciate having my attention pulled in different directions, but this was a moment worth remembering. :)Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-77482258157205294842010-05-05T14:23:00.001-05:002010-05-05T14:24:45.730-05:00Poolside<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGhOz9QsgHuJUzfx2AjOKroJbTInxtsscMZYl3OhG5vHYgK54aA9BEtgI0_yYcMwoAi1RCVA1N7wFzvDv-p4yDB4MSVeUh8iX8F6xebVu5BHcwoV8bWwnoSs32yFiQWht4BYCgY5HmifM/s1600/Poolside+May+2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGhOz9QsgHuJUzfx2AjOKroJbTInxtsscMZYl3OhG5vHYgK54aA9BEtgI0_yYcMwoAi1RCVA1N7wFzvDv-p4yDB4MSVeUh8iX8F6xebVu5BHcwoV8bWwnoSs32yFiQWht4BYCgY5HmifM/s400/Poolside+May+2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467869086404840418" border="0" /></a>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-30359495186117973722010-04-18T13:44:00.005-05:002010-04-18T14:30:01.408-05:00The Birds & The Peas...& The Bluebonnets!<br /><br />A year ago, I blogged about a <a href="http://margaritasuk.blogspot.com/2009/04/first-sleepover-sibling-love-and-easter.html">bird</a> who had built her nest over our back door. I was, indeed, a little sad when she left. In fact, I didn't remove the nest until several months later. So one can only guess how excited I was when she returned again this year to nest in the very same spot! When I told my friend Gail how badly I felt for removing her first nest, she called me a homewrecker. Ha! Her new nest wasn't visible at first, but she has since renovated and it's much bigger now.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhbtwEyrOpFnQyJIzWYEfddMtqqYJ6QJj8VozErFb1dYdGRfvVo8QlmgJMN3L8pDV6zA00CNeEPJlZ4Uv2PX0I9ai4hiZD6Qa6YYriV_IiGR7Qn6QZUIZwwX20goQdCiPODflPPmKFhTW/s1600/DSC_0316.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461554239817431394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhbtwEyrOpFnQyJIzWYEfddMtqqYJ6QJj8VozErFb1dYdGRfvVo8QlmgJMN3L8pDV6zA00CNeEPJlZ4Uv2PX0I9ai4hiZD6Qa6YYriV_IiGR7Qn6QZUIZwwX20goQdCiPODflPPmKFhTW/s400/DSC_0316.JPG" /></a>Once again, she has two baby birds who have grown at lightning speed. By the time I first saw them, they were already the size shown here.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMLtMEvRL4znoldK8_vOP3RgKQ1nADtPFnx-M0y3hqtz8HKqDoi0CSNIurjTQ56FnAyltnwlIK2mAVN_SfggGETdPbiJ3ON9RM9UZPI96XkJtrVju3uFPZlB-DPzTlOENetVFDKN5QnO1/s1600/DSC_0330.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461554235474485634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMLtMEvRL4znoldK8_vOP3RgKQ1nADtPFnx-M0y3hqtz8HKqDoi0CSNIurjTQ56FnAyltnwlIK2mAVN_SfggGETdPbiJ3ON9RM9UZPI96XkJtrVju3uFPZlB-DPzTlOENetVFDKN5QnO1/s400/DSC_0330.JPG" /></a>Last week we went to a bluebonnet field with our new friends, Allison, Eden & James. Eden and Noah discovered peas were also growing in the field, and they had a good time picking and opening them.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmm2p5x90SMSErV0GWkjYqco7Mes9MsD4LDHSkSiJbF3jiuguIDxhFqH0U06b4YhqlaCndyLX8UIB1WgCWeF8eLpOxpArK3yT_jJOyWQQXY701fIT6ibwCj4dXG4UCUnPITpuswnZiBGs/s1600/DSC_0429.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461554225343100178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmm2p5x90SMSErV0GWkjYqco7Mes9MsD4LDHSkSiJbF3jiuguIDxhFqH0U06b4YhqlaCndyLX8UIB1WgCWeF8eLpOxpArK3yT_jJOyWQQXY701fIT6ibwCj4dXG4UCUnPITpuswnZiBGs/s400/DSC_0429.JPG" /></a>In their typical fashion, Noah and Penelope gave me a run for my money as I attempted to get a good photo of them together. This is about as good as it gets.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaSaaiIdw3hpEPThngcYLnilEdawC7q0HBwmHQWlDCvHeSUCBKOzO73is_nh-8KePaTjcM0NmXiP1PP-kIlBUzJwA41l2MfUCNjqKCG1bu9qZfGK9w43ofNdP-jaDRb-jzIypI3hOnuDH/s1600/DSC_0457.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461554218431468306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaSaaiIdw3hpEPThngcYLnilEdawC7q0HBwmHQWlDCvHeSUCBKOzO73is_nh-8KePaTjcM0NmXiP1PP-kIlBUzJwA41l2MfUCNjqKCG1bu9qZfGK9w43ofNdP-jaDRb-jzIypI3hOnuDH/s400/DSC_0457.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEVBD-P7H5BnmuohaRGYvTjcAg-gMzUEVq8k9LWmi9J1y3Fwym3XIIERZsSmONJFC0ID87_wMBrt4Xa2goHc0LFAooVG9sJdt26p7vNhA0QGrEJsdDKn2-DC0Wyz2PBNhN54sBTDyRHy3/s1600/DSC_0451.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461552558432234770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEVBD-P7H5BnmuohaRGYvTjcAg-gMzUEVq8k9LWmi9J1y3Fwym3XIIERZsSmONJFC0ID87_wMBrt4Xa2goHc0LFAooVG9sJdt26p7vNhA0QGrEJsdDKn2-DC0Wyz2PBNhN54sBTDyRHy3/s400/DSC_0451.JPG" /></a>I was so excited about this adorable vintage-inspired romper that I have had my eye on for the last year. I had the entire outfit planned out, down to some cute little gold sandals. Penelope however, had her own ideas about the perfect shoes. Her faux fur leopard print boots were clearly the winners. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQ2JJ3Q5FbE1BHgKfJLCULiEJYTCHFGqkYzxZU6uMz1HsJ8syoSctjT9OB-ATNgQtRbsciHgpIrVrIbDZZwPAPBySz_5oAK5NE51_3IsDFYUk92CRGi9mvVv6Xm5uP5z5FOoYDPCv72SN/s1600/DSC_0338.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461552543839955762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtQ2JJ3Q5FbE1BHgKfJLCULiEJYTCHFGqkYzxZU6uMz1HsJ8syoSctjT9OB-ATNgQtRbsciHgpIrVrIbDZZwPAPBySz_5oAK5NE51_3IsDFYUk92CRGi9mvVv6Xm5uP5z5FOoYDPCv72SN/s400/DSC_0338.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2FwRNDU7NJpV8__gbYUWR0Z_pjvkPwybh41lnD8dR5Onos23iTaML8Kc4kOHHsthChKwDKJLjj3cOdLg6_Yus_ZkXmJEOZAlDFE5EHv7ZIpINBW4DIK7SllwK3-_mO5l5WIDaIEpKPUV/s1600/DSC_0334.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461552539187197890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2FwRNDU7NJpV8__gbYUWR0Z_pjvkPwybh41lnD8dR5Onos23iTaML8Kc4kOHHsthChKwDKJLjj3cOdLg6_Yus_ZkXmJEOZAlDFE5EHv7ZIpINBW4DIK7SllwK3-_mO5l5WIDaIEpKPUV/s400/DSC_0334.JPG" /></a>I try to compensate for being a very unskilled photographer by taking hundreds of photos in the hopes of lucking out with a few good ones. This is my favorite. <div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVeaOxXmR8VGE65XWl0tjlrnQklT5MVd2P8aetpEDD-zq7IcIwJIQ5DHhw7omB15EzxjnRNZkmLlrCyyPZ9k6d4qaVN0-w_faafGtVbEBKhwYa7z6rtKAjx3vEJWScqtTx_9aEMlAePsP/s1600/DSC_0424.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461552533343342594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVeaOxXmR8VGE65XWl0tjlrnQklT5MVd2P8aetpEDD-zq7IcIwJIQ5DHhw7omB15EzxjnRNZkmLlrCyyPZ9k6d4qaVN0-w_faafGtVbEBKhwYa7z6rtKAjx3vEJWScqtTx_9aEMlAePsP/s400/DSC_0424.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeUrobz6dQA30Aqg3-tuonV3-qKEOPyhTBT4PpwtOedoJN1h6K9b7oe7PVyKTjpPwP9kLyuPKVWaO18en1s_kQwqN6oSI-WPvzI9wYBu-7XhxJLKQqkWyZYdC3ROm-7YxSwfLSrCyYfva/s1600/DSC_0427.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461552523784454466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeUrobz6dQA30Aqg3-tuonV3-qKEOPyhTBT4PpwtOedoJN1h6K9b7oe7PVyKTjpPwP9kLyuPKVWaO18en1s_kQwqN6oSI-WPvzI9wYBu-7XhxJLKQqkWyZYdC3ROm-7YxSwfLSrCyYfva/s400/DSC_0427.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-73296339549956884042010-04-05T20:32:00.002-05:002010-04-05T20:40:49.109-05:00I'm in Trouble!Just have to share this little story about our trip to Hobby Lobby last week. Penelope got really angry when I wouldn't give her the item she was asking for off the shelf. So, in usual 1-year-old fashion, she began crying hysterically. After a while, I informed her that crying was not going to get her what she wanted. Her response: "It-not?" and immediately stopped crying. And she's only 18 months old. Very funny and also a little scary. Pics coming soon! i promise...Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-9954906017957100652010-03-11T13:50:00.002-06:002010-03-11T13:54:32.844-06:00Noah-speakOn the way home from the Y this morning:<br /><br />Noah: Mommy-<br />Me: Yes, Noah?<br />Noah: No, I not Noah. I GREY. BATMAN.<br />Me: Oh, sorry. Yes, Grey Batman?<br />Noah: I hungry<br />Me: Okay, we'll be home in a few minutes and mommy will make lunch<br />Noah: Di-sore duggets? (Dinosaur nuggets)<br />Me: No, today we'll have turkey dogs, fruit and chips<br />Noah: Mommy. That's beauful* lunch. (*beautiful)Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-16885065219219630412010-03-09T20:27:00.004-06:002010-03-09T20:50:54.113-06:00Layla GraceAll I can think about tonight is <a href="http://laylagrace.org/">Layla Grace</a>. Her life story has touched me so deeply, and tonight I feel so much grief for her family and friends. I can only say that I am thankful to Layla and her parents for reminding me of what a special privilege it is that the Lord has entrusted me with two of his children. I feel ashamed for every time I have lost my patience and for every moment that I have taken them for granted. My deepest desire is to be the type of parent that God is to us all. Impossible, but definitely something to strive for. This is an awesome responsibility, and I pray that I never forget to cherish every. single. moment. God bless us all, and may Layla Grace rest comfortably in the arms of our Father.Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-78840639223642536642010-03-05T21:13:00.002-06:002010-03-05T21:21:38.114-06:00Cuties in KetchupYesterday was the perfect day for lunch on the patio. Sunny, breezy and beautiful. So, after the Y we went straight to the backyard and played, listened to music and the kids enjoyed their lunch of chicken nuggets and "cutie" oranges. Noah will not eat any type of meat unless there is ketchup involved. Penelope decided she wanted ketchup, so I put a little squirt on her plate. She then proceeded to dip her little cutie orange slices into the ketchup and devour them one by one. And it. was. just. perfect.Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-72768797991857036232010-01-14T13:26:00.002-06:002010-01-14T13:32:06.628-06:00Where's the dignity??Okay, so life is about balance, right? There are the moments that you just can't wait to blog about. And then there are moments like today, when Noah pooped in his Lightning McQueen underwear. In an effort to have as little contact with the poop as possible, I positioned him in front of the toilet so I could just pull the underwear down and dump the poop directly in. Nice and neat, right? Well, that plan backfired on me. Or should I say, backsplashed. Directly onto my face. Yep. Life is good. I won't be posting a picture of this. You can thank me later.Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-85260118213474655392009-12-22T21:00:00.002-06:002009-12-22T21:10:16.462-06:00An Early Visit<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418262666448189122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdiZiSIpztWjVJFha10atP3iuth2-E2cwAaAygzrIOAN_e1fnf-INn2dD974Ljf6Jb2unJnbmbO1wjxZk-9LsTtzwei7Y-9XoPHmsSv3sYUDUiGjYI-rjclYlTqw3rV02s77W9ywGf5HP5/s400/DSC_0875.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-MJKOsJfDydqgoirpMJrY3Bro_a4-bhyphenhyphenbSnRFzHl_nfJHKBkqLwG_UuTumCoFR-XO4r3sFNclWDJbIcWXdt3yC4A_ae_X3FJcgxJQecthkqQJAtaeqyP6aRKNo-FfErwHrI1KFlSnEAW/s1600-h/DSC_0945.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418262687426537538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-MJKOsJfDydqgoirpMJrY3Bro_a4-bhyphenhyphenbSnRFzHl_nfJHKBkqLwG_UuTumCoFR-XO4r3sFNclWDJbIcWXdt3yC4A_ae_X3FJcgxJQecthkqQJAtaeqyP6aRKNo-FfErwHrI1KFlSnEAW/s400/DSC_0945.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-WB8O_y1H-roMQEwv2eYlQyvLMBnFzSs7M4VBMvjlFnsU-WbuZdWT5NQkCjVoN6-Vw9Me10qxxyqthKCUwyYxqKyoaTPi4HRHWF7HHHzYQJ3NnnOKqATUTwbdDGvFkVe3znX3jDPsMGJ/s1600-h/DSC_0867.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418262678546673538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-WB8O_y1H-roMQEwv2eYlQyvLMBnFzSs7M4VBMvjlFnsU-WbuZdWT5NQkCjVoN6-Vw9Me10qxxyqthKCUwyYxqKyoaTPi4HRHWF7HHHzYQJ3NnnOKqATUTwbdDGvFkVe3znX3jDPsMGJ/s400/DSC_0867.JPG" /></a>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-28898907600064487452009-12-21T20:54:00.002-06:002009-12-21T21:00:45.048-06:00Family PortraitsOkay so now that our Christmas cards have been delivered, I can post the link to our family portrait sneak peek. Laura worked her magic in spite of two pint-sized subjects who were not taking direction very well. And that's putting it mildly! Check them out at <a href="http://studiobloomphoto.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-post.html">Studio Bloom Photography Blog</a>. Thanks again, Laura!Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-47758604116059069552009-12-11T21:32:00.007-06:002009-12-11T22:33:19.842-06:00November/December Catch-up...Wow. November and December have literally gone by in a blur. Not that I'm making excuses for neglecting the blog, just sayin...<br /><br />Thanksgiving was wonderful, made especially sweeter by a visit from Miss Nyla, Paulie and Yvette from New York. The kids are growing, learning and changing with each passing day. Penelope is picking up more words constantly. One of her favorites is "baby" which sounds more like "baybay." She loves to pick up any kind of doll or toy and hug it tight while she rocks it. She is sweet as honey. She's really into giving kisses, and even makes the "Muah" sound when she puckers up. She watches and mimics a lot of what big brother is doing, including sitting on the potty and turning her face away from us when we try to feed her. She much prefers feeding herself and is quite skilled with her utensils, thank-you-very-much!<br /><br />Mr. Big Boy Underpants Noah is now only wearing diapers at night...!!! It's still a work in progress and he still fights me on it daily, but at this point I'm grateful for any small victory. I just have to breathe, and remember he's three... :) Noah loves Spongebob and pretty much all superheros... Wolverine, Hulk and Batman top the list. His favorite play activities now are either playing superheros, or pretending that we're running away from sharks. Boys will be boys!'<br /><br />Noah's pronunciation of Penelope's name has really evolved. First it was "Ah-pee," and then it becamse "En-uh-pee" and now he has shortened it to "Enna" which I think is a cute little nickname. I wonder if it will stick?<br /><br />We are really looking forward to Christmas as we do every year. This is the first year that Noah actually understands about the holiday. He loves pointing out Christmas trees and lights wherever we go. He sort of gets the whole Santa thing, and definitely understands about the gifts under the tree. Penelope is just happy to take ornaments off the tree every day. I find them EVERYWHERE.<br /><br />Well that's November and December in a nutshell. I am not going to make any promises, but I will try to get another post in before year-end. Merry Christmas!<br /><br /><br />Miss Sassy Pants.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu48zSccLvBaPrtGGXBgm9Zmjb1eubLcSA10-7crSxhcZ1hID9z3-JdZjcjsM8GbROImytXQsGg8hEQ4-QkbrdDAfLukWVSnLLrFxQeZPCOLsq16KruKOqa4l0BGKs8LKzcqoUpSWRE7DR/s1600-h/DSC_0623.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414194548333885810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu48zSccLvBaPrtGGXBgm9Zmjb1eubLcSA10-7crSxhcZ1hID9z3-JdZjcjsM8GbROImytXQsGg8hEQ4-QkbrdDAfLukWVSnLLrFxQeZPCOLsq16KruKOqa4l0BGKs8LKzcqoUpSWRE7DR/s400/DSC_0623.JPG" /></a>Pucker up, buttercup!<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTlBxxwC5Ia-Cf3Pu0x-_TUURSSPw9zMlk40MtoA6MA4lStTVj_Zxeh11C5TvbINKKHtPpwwwvkcjDEAz4ttuvkTfd6zkj-tT5o_wFN5VO0GQaDfmw8HgaL5Yz_AJCDvji4CkW-5NHTd-/s1600-h/DSC_0613.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414194538507086002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTlBxxwC5Ia-Cf3Pu0x-_TUURSSPw9zMlk40MtoA6MA4lStTVj_Zxeh11C5TvbINKKHtPpwwwvkcjDEAz4ttuvkTfd6zkj-tT5o_wFN5VO0GQaDfmw8HgaL5Yz_AJCDvji4CkW-5NHTd-/s400/DSC_0613.JPG" /></a> And one for you...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414194545820712466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAeNU9gLVwFOJCb2tdSxv1EzkT1S9yIW_SRqRdoTmROPgO3Q-NeT0qaplypN3T0mvGSGz7dd_bHJyVecGXgm-v1sD05W_DdEO5tY43izo3OHnqGB40nEMVfOAgE1MhqHT3XQvinM-G5sQ/s400/DSC_0615.JPG" />Tandem bike riding.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_iIm-GJno96ji0mhxwjEVslva8yZzzGW0qo6N_b4iW05U72spA-UaIgCe2eJBKPfRAmpk126ownK9ITm5cwrZGD1bcvd3Oikqoy28D5T2ZJZq52y2-7Muff7u4mnqiJm7sJkv7i9Z4AY/s1600-h/DSC_0602.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414193730745920930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_iIm-GJno96ji0mhxwjEVslva8yZzzGW0qo6N_b4iW05U72spA-UaIgCe2eJBKPfRAmpk126ownK9ITm5cwrZGD1bcvd3Oikqoy28D5T2ZJZq52y2-7Muff7u4mnqiJm7sJkv7i9Z4AY/s400/DSC_0602.JPG" /></a> The world's tiniest snowman on our Texas Blizzard day. He enjoyed the snow so much!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0JYNylfMUda7ECCMfwDPIKwZwOS7Udi5rtOHJpYfBlm-SwOF5gCG-N1x3QCf0uoaTm0rWlcs3B5Oh27rOpI5-ZU9LrTaom1xYnf7Y4frWSgxOYHyyMD6KNLBEgx-XZUTf3-F1KvB7ZPq/s1600-h/DSC_0583.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414193721437149986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0JYNylfMUda7ECCMfwDPIKwZwOS7Udi5rtOHJpYfBlm-SwOF5gCG-N1x3QCf0uoaTm0rWlcs3B5Oh27rOpI5-ZU9LrTaom1xYnf7Y4frWSgxOYHyyMD6KNLBEgx-XZUTf3-F1KvB7ZPq/s400/DSC_0583.JPG" /></a> I found her just like this in the a.m. Houdini #2 in the making?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmWvUoWkuzfW8Ylp-MnYleUXkXEXh1HpSpN3mq__5cvwRz1TAmmXXydv0zlDPQdDqA7i7KuXtiGmGxGxkeF5CCDNayEk7jjyv56OvS_JwWlNjtoSvrkvHbm65dU8tVVT5-7oOayr3jxks/s1600-h/DSC_0553.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414193717271746914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmWvUoWkuzfW8Ylp-MnYleUXkXEXh1HpSpN3mq__5cvwRz1TAmmXXydv0zlDPQdDqA7i7KuXtiGmGxGxkeF5CCDNayEk7jjyv56OvS_JwWlNjtoSvrkvHbm65dU8tVVT5-7oOayr3jxks/s400/DSC_0553.JPG" /></a> Striking a pose on Thanksgiving Day.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1R0OR3Y0NBysOK0mIOn9T9U9VJxiVKVx-vDlbCGGupciNeVsenv3s3ugzEzOx6yL7Qb8DTZRNCfqN07FofYKD9UEF7WGjrBA9ARCehuWya5foqvmd0oo-nLysG84xD3rOtmAuWxsrZ2Z/s1600-h/DSC_0423.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414192090002995042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1R0OR3Y0NBysOK0mIOn9T9U9VJxiVKVx-vDlbCGGupciNeVsenv3s3ugzEzOx6yL7Qb8DTZRNCfqN07FofYKD9UEF7WGjrBA9ARCehuWya5foqvmd0oo-nLysG84xD3rOtmAuWxsrZ2Z/s400/DSC_0423.JPG" /></a>Can I get some help here? Anyone?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTY3dDeebQGweVpt04Q0EKJIr0-LqaBPLW2-QbLT8VF1UHRsoeiyIvSCLd1OIhu6-6B6ivvyVuwyiYO3-8n3l5mjiLx5OEghmPy-2blxRJ63_DsObzwE7M44YoZxAD5RCnFip8N3L-pgQ/s1600-h/DSC_0410.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414192087259154450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTY3dDeebQGweVpt04Q0EKJIr0-LqaBPLW2-QbLT8VF1UHRsoeiyIvSCLd1OIhu6-6B6ivvyVuwyiYO3-8n3l5mjiLx5OEghmPy-2blxRJ63_DsObzwE7M44YoZxAD5RCnFip8N3L-pgQ/s400/DSC_0410.JPG" /></a>Fun with boxes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV25ur4WFcWQF5JoP98zgFE-vqr_kyJkpFswZCqZPseRawefusJhvt5bUor_A3MpuMkRLUfvxx9QTq1BgWit2w9DcvdkOt5zwFinK4WdEGbXgd-u4-s1zXnN-HrBPM1xLGiPsn5GhKaxn3/s1600-h/DSC_0372.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414192080126715602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV25ur4WFcWQF5JoP98zgFE-vqr_kyJkpFswZCqZPseRawefusJhvt5bUor_A3MpuMkRLUfvxx9QTq1BgWit2w9DcvdkOt5zwFinK4WdEGbXgd-u4-s1zXnN-HrBPM1xLGiPsn5GhKaxn3/s400/DSC_0372.JPG" /></a>His new friend, Lizard. This had to be the most chilled out lizard I ever met. It was perfectly content just hanging out on Noah's hand. He was crushed when it was time to let Lizard "go home to his mommy and daddy."<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8C3VLhM9uatkuSKR1lt6rvyfo2o0_xGOPiCsN5erh5NpgbZg9M6vobXGiv8XOI8kwcTy2GLVZGhGOpmPsvuY3lLUoTdzpIbhOUDakHOGS_cszpqLcSzM7d2lHiIvmFhz4qNymk1VBiQB/s1600-h/DSC_0312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414192074896347586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8C3VLhM9uatkuSKR1lt6rvyfo2o0_xGOPiCsN5erh5NpgbZg9M6vobXGiv8XOI8kwcTy2GLVZGhGOpmPsvuY3lLUoTdzpIbhOUDakHOGS_cszpqLcSzM7d2lHiIvmFhz4qNymk1VBiQB/s400/DSC_0312.JPG" /></a>Better late than never! As promised, here are snaps of my oh-so-adorable sea creatures on Halloween. Penny the Octopus and Shark Noah.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh4yrA8c1XVeoxnCOgY-7PGvNM6HpoBI80VjOcMl9SVerlo8S0bPpZzNKCzyCFTyx7IfvOy3x8NvduZgxUZfqKnEPVQ7H4f23iMRQZwIYIZgHunl7k_M7EJfZsTNB6JOiqB2eO2klmNWl/s1600-h/DSC_0055.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414189719414792578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrh4yrA8c1XVeoxnCOgY-7PGvNM6HpoBI80VjOcMl9SVerlo8S0bPpZzNKCzyCFTyx7IfvOy3x8NvduZgxUZfqKnEPVQ7H4f23iMRQZwIYIZgHunl7k_M7EJfZsTNB6JOiqB2eO2klmNWl/s400/DSC_0055.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXhS6sBwomZEJMXuH8hh1iagXREr01_OEIoqyswEZw-ZHwoJSVBBQwo1Kf5rC53zG_HIHwuR8nG2AjF19U9GaILHaZB7mgzHobpcNe4aWi-tw-5MwyfnF2TLoE3im5se-YvnXATTEJvEI/s1600-h/DSC_0039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414189717992524962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXhS6sBwomZEJMXuH8hh1iagXREr01_OEIoqyswEZw-ZHwoJSVBBQwo1Kf5rC53zG_HIHwuR8nG2AjF19U9GaILHaZB7mgzHobpcNe4aWi-tw-5MwyfnF2TLoE3im5se-YvnXATTEJvEI/s400/DSC_0039.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmlFMZak-vRpu4a_XzKlEhQAeHz8F7y9rYDEjYyPeYeiGuGrAQWm8bgdeC2NlI5eeAKHFi6WRJa2gNAtWdT2L0OspUyPeAdKzAb4kTPhzGJWpjVOq3p7sHBH0ad11KS1HS_WU-XiQbKme/s1600-h/DSC_0038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414189703713701986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmlFMZak-vRpu4a_XzKlEhQAeHz8F7y9rYDEjYyPeYeiGuGrAQWm8bgdeC2NlI5eeAKHFi6WRJa2gNAtWdT2L0OspUyPeAdKzAb4kTPhzGJWpjVOq3p7sHBH0ad11KS1HS_WU-XiQbKme/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-76492097391991857282009-10-22T21:01:00.014-05:002009-10-25T21:27:55.982-05:00The Latest and GreatestA couple of birthday parties...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4DpKMsJ2KV3y20QqInaftwAlUrd63SL0lJ_pZLkAgmm9_pN4Qqh1DXdfCq2zSoRh_hHuaHjnT26yCjm09tAcrZYC11A2TPvII4yZ1SkKT4LcbN4rxGZ9Wh8Ho8Kmcac7YB4l6cHqCqEu/s1600-h/DSC_0276.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396726961344408066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4DpKMsJ2KV3y20QqInaftwAlUrd63SL0lJ_pZLkAgmm9_pN4Qqh1DXdfCq2zSoRh_hHuaHjnT26yCjm09tAcrZYC11A2TPvII4yZ1SkKT4LcbN4rxGZ9Wh8Ho8Kmcac7YB4l6cHqCqEu/s400/DSC_0276.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVK3sZ8w1NPsfTssiAnMZ7eVIQrLuhMdNOZhdIpM5KW-VB5SARIS3UiNg7hE1M66xgQXle6BVOeQ_vtFCxzyM2GGuuHjViuBeZZu6BlPVtc5V4aJg9zg81V2quFxYwvYJJrvTpAYQGAM9z/s1600-h/DSC_0241.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396726954999865394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVK3sZ8w1NPsfTssiAnMZ7eVIQrLuhMdNOZhdIpM5KW-VB5SARIS3UiNg7hE1M66xgQXle6BVOeQ_vtFCxzyM2GGuuHjViuBeZZu6BlPVtc5V4aJg9zg81V2quFxYwvYJJrvTpAYQGAM9z/s400/DSC_0241.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQPRzSLx6yQXZyCxxjhFC3U4ArgEwpjbnuhOPC9xmJ7Oj6Obqki5ievuLsrWWmCVWrEzhSVVd4ijvd1mPjDHTefA6MSfsOXlowEidM_HRJpFw3Un13NoMP7l9nCDulIDbbWWcFGJjz2I6/s1600-h/DSC_0208.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395625101767071202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQPRzSLx6yQXZyCxxjhFC3U4ArgEwpjbnuhOPC9xmJ7Oj6Obqki5ievuLsrWWmCVWrEzhSVVd4ijvd1mPjDHTefA6MSfsOXlowEidM_HRJpFw3Un13NoMP7l9nCDulIDbbWWcFGJjz2I6/s400/DSC_0208.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_SZIDn13YjkKK0egsY5TgTRdFkcXdgGrtDjytk09s3RQx4dDivPh4izLsk7aTHpLagyRO2G8iMbkiXo9n_7mgKCj9_XNXdwXHR03vTDHEwNyQlSWgv_V23MKHlYsyFFotbHO4zmqUHko/s1600-h/DSC_0203.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395625096049152930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_SZIDn13YjkKK0egsY5TgTRdFkcXdgGrtDjytk09s3RQx4dDivPh4izLsk7aTHpLagyRO2G8iMbkiXo9n_7mgKCj9_XNXdwXHR03vTDHEwNyQlSWgv_V23MKHlYsyFFotbHO4zmqUHko/s400/DSC_0203.JPG" /></a> Even superheroes need some play time.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD47bEOic585_AmTBMkSsIGE2_9hyphenhyphensMLY6jHX3vXdR7AiYSu9p9h_FvpaluOPm-d9HuTCbCD4plOzoJnLKrd1zR5exqhgLW4ubDqf2IGJFkqm0r7Y7-JrZEpl2vqdjbtGjK5UVdsmWunhh/s1600-h/DSC_0192.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395625088463810274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD47bEOic585_AmTBMkSsIGE2_9hyphenhyphensMLY6jHX3vXdR7AiYSu9p9h_FvpaluOPm-d9HuTCbCD4plOzoJnLKrd1zR5exqhgLW4ubDqf2IGJFkqm0r7Y7-JrZEpl2vqdjbtGjK5UVdsmWunhh/s400/DSC_0192.JPG" /></a> He decided to take his nap in this spot...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ToJkyLCPf8jo6T4XMVMPDMuY0YSwj_nyQwb7AdbSo3fMR_9PcvoOjr9XRDDXLKlBPA3anuHtGX7RDYvNxxvNl9-Qsn076_u8aUrzGaTdLQThRz943gvJgn3cmBfq0WJ5B_HKU3d4vyfg/s1600-h/DSC_0174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395622909097352706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ToJkyLCPf8jo6T4XMVMPDMuY0YSwj_nyQwb7AdbSo3fMR_9PcvoOjr9XRDDXLKlBPA3anuHtGX7RDYvNxxvNl9-Qsn076_u8aUrzGaTdLQThRz943gvJgn3cmBfq0WJ5B_HKU3d4vyfg/s400/DSC_0174.JPG" /></a> Snack Time!!!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgRuDdpeiHowjDqih8_MK3ofvQ4mw1pV5g_zg_vAnx08_F5xp8T5wPFYsCfQ9l8BBqkkIZkOe_9-f_MIgifSHKfC4Km8sl6iCOQd_o6eQ8BPn2Fs_6jR9t5MrMj9qCCHdIXHZp-sF2sZ-/s1600-h/DSC_0171.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395622904569644578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgRuDdpeiHowjDqih8_MK3ofvQ4mw1pV5g_zg_vAnx08_F5xp8T5wPFYsCfQ9l8BBqkkIZkOe_9-f_MIgifSHKfC4Km8sl6iCOQd_o6eQ8BPn2Fs_6jR9t5MrMj9qCCHdIXHZp-sF2sZ-/s400/DSC_0171.JPG" /></a> Penelope's first steps.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395625115656033154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-p6Fl777OBIPr5adKCQKOpaxqRfs1ajZMewv8L5KmOLbYTtrXcvwvzkNvxfxkjslfhzphz_kxt7unDbVZe_SkK66xeiJld-U_-AytYZJI4d5dJ0kRcyHoPW1ebV25kmsr_vahOVcfHMl/s400/IMG_0800.JPG" /> </div><div>Just me, my Radio Flyer and the open road.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0NE4GuCOXjebat_QgGm1ARJTZq1AYB9cy55oKZIoBsa7hEmeVm_yMYBHUCOwVUzmqdk2fMC4OKi1T7W9Eo-XFzJ575Uk7hBohIol5tQ1l7Gcq82A0_F1XdlSkdUgjPGDmS5mw8yCwUWj/s1600-h/DSC_0167.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395622893773170386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0NE4GuCOXjebat_QgGm1ARJTZq1AYB9cy55oKZIoBsa7hEmeVm_yMYBHUCOwVUzmqdk2fMC4OKi1T7W9Eo-XFzJ575Uk7hBohIol5tQ1l7Gcq82A0_F1XdlSkdUgjPGDmS5mw8yCwUWj/s400/DSC_0167.JPG" /></a> Peek-a-boo!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBRVyK12rzHLR9y8b-CHDo01EkYxW5tgtRXp0ZugK_Aw79d4GSbF7E38OJ4eoPcYYm3Yr5kjU9fGxyiaMZH7wx-_klaFR9997LvdW64f_2SnKsbyoLbkmF793vTZE0iEXKMAw4V4zBO8r/s1600-h/DSC_0159.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395622891085966626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBRVyK12rzHLR9y8b-CHDo01EkYxW5tgtRXp0ZugK_Aw79d4GSbF7E38OJ4eoPcYYm3Yr5kjU9fGxyiaMZH7wx-_klaFR9997LvdW64f_2SnKsbyoLbkmF793vTZE0iEXKMAw4V4zBO8r/s400/DSC_0159.JPG" /></a> Happy birthday to Penelope! </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTpFLHSGw1z0cGuN2A6CDLEvUo_skDsLLmZK-yoHm4XwmI4578UNZY6RdXs3v_5aO0cPUHrKmWNdN-rPSiKSNYTB6stBTuEYAIC21mLQnSDGq59KUVgcdDf3q8DdywzwfunzbHfphNthZ/s1600-h/DSC_0004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395622884434543586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTpFLHSGw1z0cGuN2A6CDLEvUo_skDsLLmZK-yoHm4XwmI4578UNZY6RdXs3v_5aO0cPUHrKmWNdN-rPSiKSNYTB6stBTuEYAIC21mLQnSDGq59KUVgcdDf3q8DdywzwfunzbHfphNthZ/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" /></a> <div>Okay, so October has officially been a month of transformation and growth! The kids and I joined Aunt Gail, Uncle Bill and Aunt Donna for a lovely, relaxing vacation in Cape Hatteras during the last week of September. It was the best of times. We enjoyed it so much and I feel like I came home with different kids. I just love the milestones that have been reached by both of them. Goodness!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We celebrated Penelope's first birthday on September 24th. She took her first steps in Hatteras, but it was just over a week ago that she actually understood. One night, she just started walking around the room and was so excited that she didn't want to stop. It's so new that I am still a little surprised to see her walking into a room with that proud smile on her face. I am so excited for her. It is amazing to see the wonders of life through the eyes of my children.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Noah has lost all traces of shyness and is now in full preschooler mode. He is very social, never hesitating to speak to people everywhere we go. He loves making friends at the park. It's cool to see the change in him and I'm proud of him for having the confidence to be as friendly as he is.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>This next thing, I'm SUPER excited about. It is something I have dreamed of, prayed for and lost pretty much all hope that it would ever happen. I even <a href="http://margaritasuk.blogspot.com/2009/04/first-of-many.html">blogged</a> about it prematurely (my version of the MISSION ACCOMPLISHED banner). But tonight, dear readers, NOAH USED THE POTTY!!!!!!! And I mean he really used it. Not just a few drops. And he was very excited. I know, I've already used the word "excited" like, a million times in this post. But seriously, it is all so exciting! There is no turning back this time. No relapsing. We are potty training! Oh, sorry. Potty <em>learning</em>. Must remember the PC term. :)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We went to <a href="http://www.dewberryfarm.com/">Dewberry Farm</a> yesterday and picked out pumpkins from the pumpkin patch. I wish I had photos to post but unfortunately we didn't realize our camera battery was dead until it was too late. I will, however, post one last photo of the pumpkins that we came home with. I can honestly say it's the best collection of pumpkins we've had so far. We are looking forward to Halloween this weekend, and I'll be sure to post pics of my munchkins in their costumes. I won't reveal what they are, but I promise it's going to be way cute. Stay tuned!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396720297251267394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3IDrV_Gid93dkFuq_4iB9XW_eq9GrI84SEM_3rheMlsAO9O6QOYCD217Q0YEcmtdtNgKaHxdXuYwudMYbjX0yiTf6xbKBf6wc3wDjYMCuSkNMOk6vGzH65v657f0yA7k9A_ol2kn8ztG/s400/DSC_0302.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-34358777221116134462009-08-29T13:18:00.002-05:002009-08-29T13:19:59.348-05:00Steppin' Out.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzCXK4EneV6sQZKMvE7dKjBQv-Lcb1XLaJ5_awQj7639YI6__nOwG7xN80CISGevQxF02QihyQGEil9-7-8911mq_lPaAHGzbCS0LuN2BbL2YotkfqIvfDk5S-w8z53m9MBTazfDxmLpa/s1600-h/DSC_0935.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375452136304013970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzCXK4EneV6sQZKMvE7dKjBQv-Lcb1XLaJ5_awQj7639YI6__nOwG7xN80CISGevQxF02QihyQGEil9-7-8911mq_lPaAHGzbCS0LuN2BbL2YotkfqIvfDk5S-w8z53m9MBTazfDxmLpa/s400/DSC_0935.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-83393040620267702642009-08-18T21:45:00.009-05:002009-08-19T22:03:38.381-05:00LONG overdue update<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, what can I say? The more that happens with the kids, the more I think that I need to blog about them so i don't forget, which makes me avoid blogging altogether because there's just so much time to cover! So I'm just going to write.</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371876118593452002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGz_sgenOfKrB5jdjw5CIPuj0bInK9kU4FLbvDJG75P5L7zF74U45k0QVm676yW6t_xWHTNGi8VYjgPVVKyq-849FJVfDOAGj7X0B7QkDYmvzokD9kNtpao0JHobBpduzWAH2K8g1iUu1/s400/DSC_0814.JPG" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Penelope is talking so much now, and for the most part we can determine what she is trying to say. Most frequently it's "what's this?" or "that!" and she has even tried to say "bath" and "splash" and tonight, even repeated "la, la, la" as I was reading a Boynton book to her. It sounds super cute in her high-pitched little squeal voice. She loves to walk while holding my hands, and is constantly grabbing my hands as if to say "We're going walking now!" Clever little thing, if she needs to take something with her, she just holds it in her mouth since her hands are occupied. It's quite funny! Also, she now can stand all by herself although she prefers not to. Yesterday, though, she did put on quite a performance at a group play date by standing unassisted for what seemed like about 30 seconds. Normally she just gets upset, screams at me and sits down but today she seemed quite pleased with herself. We are also in for a load of trouble as she seems to want to climb EVERYTHING. Toys, furniture, you name it, she's climbing it. She just recently made it onto Noah's bed which, for a while, was her Everest. It is definitely conquered now! I just can't believe how much love I have for this little girl. I am utterly, completely smitten.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371872585924571250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjq0LaKm9030aGPkDmPXXBO71B_8Z8DBnxRbEEy93fNRjUAOK4XJ6I-VVm-bb9m0a9qUoLRh66A054jhd_evMYBPjoxOZiPBJDiHpjJPzBN6qg_e192bzW-ICfTSRVjPwnD-nFhjW_-LM/s400/DSC_0920.JPG" /></span> <div><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371872577755982306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_rgHJ0sB3p-yFrGWI5yAZsvZnRxrgXA9h_3Ph9SQCQ_qhwhXyEeoTwS0DuDq4u5Bhjh4W1g77ZpOXXWiktnmE6-nB712i2JyEcGLfSsJoWB_FvzdBKw1z7poexCaM3SB1mR7dlwjqEfR/s400/DSC_0917.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371871323747814354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETKsQS37KbOXtj_cnlqaLhIM9JLG9vA0YJw9qPdm2rT799OlH5GCCHStNdvwPPMf106IMha0n4_815M9vna2VgisGVkR9f2gYq7E9-MhSRzvpon2U_yQAoCWwYshiYShBBoG1zZ-YJF8v/s400/DSC_0599.JPG" /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Noah's latest thing is acting like a cat. Or a dog. Or a shark. At least once or twice a day, the only word in his vocabulary is "Meow." As if it weren't hard enough for me to interpret what he's trying to tell me! He is such a sweet and loving little boy. While hugging him yesterday, I caught his reflection in the mirror and almost cried for the expression on his face. It was one of complete and sheer joy, as if he could just live in my arms forever. I don't know what I did to deserve that kind of affection, but I am grateful. It's hard to imagine that there will come a day when my children won't want to be around me constantly, but I just hope that when that day comes, I'll be able to take it with a grain of salt. For now, I will just cherish these days while we (Mommy and Daddy) are the center of their worlds. What a blessed (and yes, sometimes overwhelming) place to be. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371874489217910098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lrcJ8DrNyOpwW1_OeD8-PXi4918ninG9B3d5eOlV4zhxc8oSscf4tebFNgO-YuxFOOingo8RnKuWXF2VrtuzP0LbhglKqwJ0xI3VvHWajxAr8RrVWMxMTpyyiRGd-H4aWAQfV5NwvgRg/s400/DSC_0668.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371875001115384050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL57QHckBPc3VNtFjXOZSMLVgJoFUjLhGeTv9VdyyqPE77c0StHZMw3YBTnKD5Jfll3u6u8et8nqk5U7HpcT1O_6iRJTmiGJhbPCJ_8Gn0ztcAPBZjLuhPa1a-pYn9HEIJIlfi97AANlx/s400/DSC_0903.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371874478226235218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTcnbIyQheLRmyP8ynGBeXa74WZjZTCktQzmaMbuiJX4h8H3ORsdWo7TF9Bc8lXLQUhIW0chAb0GLk3tDcCDCAcxPgv5Uzut1FtOCMTaLzpYYJS7SNsXrSBVDl8VyBpz9gq5B8DYLEUVj/s400/DSC_0721.JPG" /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-29361671367918289652009-07-16T13:25:00.001-05:002009-07-16T13:27:31.311-05:00Just Chillin'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeWyilUhEm7GZFh6NOpmbmWRfwSYthMNRJaz63vfFHCn0LHFoAOv3bbRLksSM9pdAIADymrG2R8gVoGorpIiiBC28Adj4Kbibx05uoJztrACCbLdRdep81EKIPamCDGHuv2qi7dxNXi3U/s1600-h/DSC_0572.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359126329166477346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeWyilUhEm7GZFh6NOpmbmWRfwSYthMNRJaz63vfFHCn0LHFoAOv3bbRLksSM9pdAIADymrG2R8gVoGorpIiiBC28Adj4Kbibx05uoJztrACCbLdRdep81EKIPamCDGHuv2qi7dxNXi3U/s400/DSC_0572.JPG" /></a> <div> </div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-45650056377031915762009-07-16T13:21:00.000-05:002009-07-16T13:25:16.087-05:00Make A Wish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxH-CyPSnwOwx046T-hLHzHMfP9i_7gMSMseF1SO-Qrqne20wfVsIEcl2RveG65WTVWxjHlSFFbhiM5gexuDEoScLVu8WKNlyfR3lx-Ctlw7hFv26xrataPC3ZJuebSccdj4dYN0xltKS/s1600-h/DSC_0258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359125735719315954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxH-CyPSnwOwx046T-hLHzHMfP9i_7gMSMseF1SO-Qrqne20wfVsIEcl2RveG65WTVWxjHlSFFbhiM5gexuDEoScLVu8WKNlyfR3lx-Ctlw7hFv26xrataPC3ZJuebSccdj4dYN0xltKS/s400/DSC_0258.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-69495113689964810022009-07-15T15:15:00.003-05:002009-07-15T15:49:53.642-05:00Play time!SUPERNOAH!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQoZBYyqzdMutALifaEBsADEaAP_dHSQOAmKSfNAi8RPkOPrCAFwuoaRtc9zf0H1klcOwixKEKHzg_4_g6qYr8oIuhLZKxdjuWsVm7LvznBOlwqXMpfmvHhdMjZUa-sgLw2IAEbm6uBHv/s1600-h/DSC_0508.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358784700011098226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQoZBYyqzdMutALifaEBsADEaAP_dHSQOAmKSfNAi8RPkOPrCAFwuoaRtc9zf0H1klcOwixKEKHzg_4_g6qYr8oIuhLZKxdjuWsVm7LvznBOlwqXMpfmvHhdMjZUa-sgLw2IAEbm6uBHv/s400/DSC_0508.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrj9VLaVGLXMfEPuhp4EKk3JG-TXAwKgMc3-HsowZ1ChvYyD-gEG4acEHwKICR6MDyN-3sozC4QDEPOX66Bzy1QLPpE27Ewv-eP6pd6hXwKO0A46XbD3cinS6qcaezp4Yv7f1qflLFQVv/s1600-h/DSC_0515.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358784694721983570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrj9VLaVGLXMfEPuhp4EKk3JG-TXAwKgMc3-HsowZ1ChvYyD-gEG4acEHwKICR6MDyN-3sozC4QDEPOX66Bzy1QLPpE27Ewv-eP6pd6hXwKO0A46XbD3cinS6qcaezp4Yv7f1qflLFQVv/s400/DSC_0515.JPG" /></a> Enjoying birthday gifts with Cousin Rene. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAtoSP4WQEyc0LHtCf5FGRaoEJ0gOEWe6-XjZ7xf145pp_2c7vcd6DINbaibUM6fIPxiN2t-r2Qt5WT5axipU2tZEVcFkzGkgrrOq09CIj21j4H_KR97TeGHhG-d7l2pxQFzlbMH2TLhs/s1600-h/DSC_0562.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358784685105844162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNAtoSP4WQEyc0LHtCf5FGRaoEJ0gOEWe6-XjZ7xf145pp_2c7vcd6DINbaibUM6fIPxiN2t-r2Qt5WT5axipU2tZEVcFkzGkgrrOq09CIj21j4H_KR97TeGHhG-d7l2pxQFzlbMH2TLhs/s400/DSC_0562.JPG" /></a> Our neighbor, Emma, came over last night while her parents took her older siblings to a movie. She is such a sweetheart! <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDV4ubtNBvUWz2lbrJvGTgVxUJJVVFnmsDa4aAXT3RmXiaXRnNqYk5SFa_3ofrB_lEM3GfDyfCWmMYOK_aCzWI3Ys08qv_kq8Gz8YXB1XXzN9qWQS9xooFBfsOPVvk9JLKpCxS2iJHEwV/s1600-h/DSC_0564.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358784673254721490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDV4ubtNBvUWz2lbrJvGTgVxUJJVVFnmsDa4aAXT3RmXiaXRnNqYk5SFa_3ofrB_lEM3GfDyfCWmMYOK_aCzWI3Ys08qv_kq8Gz8YXB1XXzN9qWQS9xooFBfsOPVvk9JLKpCxS2iJHEwV/s400/DSC_0564.JPG" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQs6qEylh8MgJXS9YVEll3rjRXVS9Rna77-XjoZQh8dBWwMdBpaK7sb8wHrEmoOsF7RT4U8jmuecmAKIf-DNiiVfKRnkqVCXLTsJwihW-Bi8cSh1ID2-U9R857TW4vLMd3VkHW98unWlW/s1600-h/DSC_0569.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358784660526652562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQs6qEylh8MgJXS9YVEll3rjRXVS9Rna77-XjoZQh8dBWwMdBpaK7sb8wHrEmoOsF7RT4U8jmuecmAKIf-DNiiVfKRnkqVCXLTsJwihW-Bi8cSh1ID2-U9R857TW4vLMd3VkHW98unWlW/s400/DSC_0569.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div>Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064271996936774856.post-68191187003170211662009-07-07T22:10:00.005-05:002009-07-09T09:30:55.672-05:00Las MaƱanitasToday marks the three-year anniversary of Noah's arrival into our world.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356134389182176866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-Wu6B2jT3lNuXp6YxGRzC1V4qu79250ZzWhG2R4C9aKwkxKHfEntw1eDnsuKFjeROhR8h71WzncNnJzKYIEfugDiUwXEMRNx2yPsLjblOk6SyBrLuYA4wpPVjAwS3IvdCM-93sRe-bfF/s400/DSC_0286.JPG" /> In classic three-year-old fashion, he had a total meltdown when we sang the happy birthday song...<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356134397445969714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTrPD1xHfIoJ8l4cmM-DglDDfeKHxRzpK0XYjj3Z8flGpjRHE-Be037wOATFh_Y1gOTaeyZPqb5HpJ6wjZqHi48g_0CKzsGjcB9zEc6Mhqv_-Vd1TEcTaaDTSf9LsB7_Y-u1iE5mEZk6U/s400/DSC_0292.JPG" /> He managed to recover in time to enjoy his cake. Thank goodness!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356134403526624274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aBQFJTDyixa98YogxlufWBxNXlAxkyFFTP2arhkkZ1xpSc8xHBOxECOGQANMIALPTxqmTDDRMl_MYWN4X_8Mmcp6Y09YfUU-Xw6_E0v3xCR02gCDQa4rVqTV-jx4bEE96PgxWFF0o625/s400/DSC_0297.JPG" /> Chocolate cake, and she's not even 1 yet! Lucky girl.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356134394587104914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbxfRJA-9_gvmbGDVzRb75E1r92EZlFzkrN9eROedjT7CzKr_Id2xpEdLqluyn1bI_JRiF1c4PGesG8VpAVPhi5i1KIF4CNMG5P_2AhHG2VVH77ye8oOp6kKHRPGqbHMEPCY6gpVOOxqa/s400/DSC_0298.JPG" /> Happy birthday, darling boy! Thank you for making our lives infinitely sweeter.Margaritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693877801317012421noreply@blogger.com3