Father - Daughter Date Night!

Todd and Kate had a Girl Scout event tonight where they both got to get dressed up and go out. From what I gathered the highlight of the evening was the chocolate fountain (some of which came home on Kate's dress).

Oh my -- she's gonna be a "big girl"

Yes, our cute adorable puppy continues to grow. At her last shots appointment Mia weighed in at a whopping 36 lbs. She's four months old now (born 12/26/07) - the vet indicated that she may be tapering off on growth soon but there is no way of telling.

Tagged

I read Jodi Brinkley's post and as a "Cedar Grove girl" I guess I'm tagged .

Here are the rules:
1. When tagged, place the name of the person and URL on your blog
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Write 7 things about yourself
4. Tag someone else

7 Things About Me:

1. In college I never EVER thought I would get married (or even wanted to) much less even considered having kids -- now I can't imagine life without Todd and kiddos
2. I went to speech therapy from 4th grade - 8th b/c I couldn't pronounce R properly (raised by yankees ;))
3. I have read and enjoyed all of the Harry Potter books.
4. I only watch romatic comedies or movies made for 13 year old girls. On the rare occasion I will watch an action movie or drama - but never ever EVER a horror movie.
5. The theme song to "The Right Stuff" (yes, the astronaut movie) will bring me to tears.
6. I was a cheerleader in highschool - but I have no rhythm so I had to fake the clap/stomp chants.
7. My goal is to do a 1/2 IM in 2009.

I tag my family and the Sims family (yes -- all four of you!)

Easter!

Kate and Dean - egg finders extraordinaire

We had a huge turn out and I think everyone had a blast!

Sunday turned out a bit cooler than Saturday had been. Still - it was a great Easter.

Dean of course would rather play than pose for pictures.

Aunt Jana, Dean, Kate and Uncle Gary.

One big happy family.

Cedar Grove Runners take on 5k

Yes - those of us that made it out and braved the weather (which turned out to be beautiful) ran a 5k in PTC this morning. All four of us (from left: Romeo and Jodi Brinkley, ME, and my Sista - aka: Jana Kato) performed at and above our expectations and goals. Not a bad morning.

Hanging Out - Thursday 3/13/08

Nothing particularly "happening" - just a few shots of the kiddos playing after a long day.

Could never quite get Mia and Dean to both look at me. She is getting quite big - quite fast. We (or atleast Dean and I) love having her. Our evening ritual after work / school has been to take her on a walk in the neighborhood behind our house. Wears out two in one.

All boy - doesn't know the meaning of the word "can't"

all girl. Note the pink shoes, shirt and ball. "I think I broke a nail"


Kate and her friends, our neighbors: Tori and Taylor.

Trip to South Carolina! (3/7 - 3/9)

Kate, Dean and I drove up to Mom and Reggie's for a weekend. As you can see, for those that don't know - they collect antiques. Which, Dean being the bull -- you get the idea.

It was a nice weekend. Didn't get to do as much as we normally would because of the weather - spent a lot of time hanging out inside. Wanted to get a picture of the kiddos at the Jockey Lot (massive flea market) but the weather just didn't cooperate. We all had a great time and it was great seeing Mom and Reggie - if even for such a short time.

Lolly, a Jack Russell Terrier, is getting on in years and wasn't for having much of Dean - who is now used to playing with Mia.