Homecoming 2010

Alexis went to her first Homecoming in September. She went over to her girlfriend's house that afternoon and they all did their hair and make-up together.

Then that night all the parents were able to come take pictures of all the girls. The mom had made appetizers and had everything decorated so cutely. And then after the dance they had a sleepover complete with a soak in the hot tub.

Alexis had such an awesome time and I am totally stealing the idea to have friends over before big dances like this. Minus the hot tub, unfortunately.

***disclaimer***
We had picked this dress and a cute sweater/shawl/cover-up thingy to wear so it wasn't so flashy. Then when I got there to take pictures it was mysteriously left upstairs. I didn't want to embarrass her, and I know she has her agency, so I didn't mention it. We did however have a long talk about it at a later time.

5 cheerleaders trying to figure out how to fit on a bench...
;)

Still not working...

...aaaand we give up.

Not sure what this pose is from, but I know I've seen it a lot.
Kids these days, I tell ya.

And this concludes Homecoming 2010.
Thank you and come again.

St. Mary's City Day

Waaaaaay back in September (yes, that's how behind I am) we went out to St. Mary's City Day (I think that's what it was called).

It was a b-e-a-utiful day!
They had small pumpkins for kids to paint (free!) and Addie loved it! I've never painted with her (but Uncle Ken has) and my excuse is that we don't have our "craft table" yet. Now we have a special craft table set up downstairs, (not quite what I had in mind for Addie, but it will work) so I guess I don't have an excuse anymore.

She also got a balloon sword. (free!)

I did a photo shoot with Frankie while Addie painted.
Look at that behind her, the Crew Club out practicing!
We are so East Coast!

Alexis was... somewhere (I can't remember) so Christian was able to bring Mike and David with us.

After the painting and ballooning we walked down to the water and they had kayak's for people to take around the water. (free! can you see the theme here?)

They even let each of the boys take their own kayak out (I couldn't believe it!) and they were in Heaven! This picture is terrible because while they were kayaking, Addie, Frankie, and I toured the old Skipjack. (again. we like St. Mary's city. a lot.)

Addie was so brave, climbing up, down, and all around by herself!

More of the boys kayaking...

I took a kayak out too, (and now I want one!) but no one ever takes pictures of me. :(

After all the water fun, we each got the most delicious ice cream cones and listened to a fun folksy band.

Maggie-Moo's = Deliciousness

We really do love St. Mary's City, which is good because when we took our last visitors out there over Thanksgiving, we bought a season pass for the family. :)

Life

My thoughts are totally going a mile a minute lately.

A small sampling:

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Whoever said "Life is like a roller coaster" should win a Nobel Peace Prize. Or something else like that that would be equivalent to an awesome prize for a really great phrase. Cause it's so true.

Life around here has been roller coaster-esque.

Things are finally calming down.

Thankfully.

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Except Frankie. Oh sweet Frankie.

I guess it's just the way it goes that the kids take turns stressing their parents out. And that girl has got me stressed!

Sometimes she is such a sweet, self-entertaining girl.

But then I try to lay her down to sleep.

And the monster comes out.

She. will. not. nap.

Unless I hold her of course.

This too shall pass, right?!

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I'll be going back through the camera to try to write about all of our comings and goings that I've missed all this time since my blog hiatus.

Only for me really.

Because I really like that this blog is our family journal.

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I took a trip down blog memory lane this morning.

That was a roller coaster too.

I loved seeing pictures and videos of the kids as they were smaller.

And then I felt sad that we don't have so many fun adventure trips anymore.

It's a give and take I guess.

And right now the kids take a lot.

and I love it.

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You know that feeling you get when you check on your kids as they sleep and they are sooo darn cute and quiet and peaceful, and you feel like you are just the luckiest person in the world.

I had that the other night. And then I thought I heard Frankie cry and that sweet feeling was gone just that fast.

So fickle am I.

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My latest obsessions are garage sales, The Office, and Oga's Chinese food.

LoOoOoVe it!

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Christmas is coming and I do not feel the least bit of stress that my shopping isn't done and the cookie plans are non-existent. One day at a time, that's my motto lately.

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I know I've got more jingle-jangling in my head, but it's not that interesting and it keeps saying "Autosave failed" and it's making me nervous.

So for now I'm back to blogging.

Are you excited yet?

Love,

Michelle

8 Whole Months - By Frankie

Big month for me over here!

Finally. :)

I started eating.
I started crawling.
I got my first two teeth.
I celebrated my first Halloween.

I met another Auntie and Uncle and Grandma.

So fun!

I ate solid food and I don't really love it.

I don't love it.

At all.

My first time eating bananas.

Ick.

"Get it away from me please."

Then they tried feeding me some puffs which I will play with, but not eat.

Not eating it.

I finally threw up my hands and said "Get me down!"

I love getting dressed up for church. Here I am with my sisters. We're so hot right now.

We had playgroup at our house and I got to play with Curtis and Riley.

Our moms were preggo together.

You can read more about them here.

I learned how to drive and it was really fun at first.

But then Addie got a little too excited.

"Help!"

And did I get that help?

No, I got a picture taken.

Thanks.

I've been pretty whiny lately.

I just really like to be held.

All. the. time.

Here's what I do when I'm not being held.

Photo shoot!

Patiently waiting for it to be over.

"I'm gonna get you!"

"Peek-a-boo!"

"Okay, seriously. I'm done."

While putting away the Halloween costumes I got to try on another hat. At least this one didn't hurt my head!

And as if the hat wasn't bad enough, we had to add the silly glasses.

All dolled up and ready to go to churchy-church.

Auntie Allie visited us!

I just love her!

Even when I'm sleepy.

And I love Mountain Dew.

At least Mountain Dew bottles.

I had a Happy Halloween with lots of orange ensembles.

And I had a cold.

With loads of snot.

Loads I tell ya.

That icky food again.

It seemed like a good idea to take that bite, I guess not.

Target shopping with Auntie Allie.

And my toothie grin.

Sunny day walk.

That's all.
See you next month!

Love,

Frankie

8 Whole Months - Crawling Edition - By Frankie

I'll do my whole post later today, but here's a sneak peek.