Friday, December 05, 2008

Residency Graduation announcement

Photobucket

On a folded card- blank on the inside or with additional wording. Front wording is customizable to different residencies, etc.

No new site yet

While Stephanie works on putting her stationary design site together you can see examples of what she is putting together on her blog.

Monday, December 01, 2008

Go Elf Yourself

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Tuesday, November 25, 2008


Sunday, November 23, 2008

Mommy's New Job


Ok... so it's not a great time to start looking for a job right now. Duh.


Buuuuut- Gracie finally has a place at the hospital's Learning Center (preschool/daycare) and she's been on the waiting list for 9 months so I'd hate to waste the opportunity.


I am going to use the daylight hours to write on three books that I've had bouncing around in the prep process (but never actually had time to WRITE) and I'm also looking into starting a new little home business doing something for others that I've done for myself the past few years.


Holiday, birthday, and christening cards.

I'll let ya' know when the site is up and running.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Pictures, Movies, and Updates, oh my!

Ok... I'll just say that Daddy wasn't too excited about this cheerleader outfit that Mommy bought. But... GO CARDS!





Girlfriend was trying to cheer:





And Oh So Cool with Mommy's shades on:





Say cheese (or perhaps ice cream would be more appropriate):





Mommy's little Helpers:






We visited my grandparents a couple of weeks ago. Note to Dad: the homestead needs work. Call Uncle F. I drove passed it three times before I realized this was the old farm.







Ok... I THINK these movies are of Daniel singing. He has taken to using anything cylidrical as a microphone and climbing up on laundry baskets, chairs and the fireplace as his stage. Future performer at work here (and in case you don't recognize the tunes he only sings ABC's and Twinkle twinkle little star).


Saturday, August 09, 2008

Picture People

To see more of the kids session at Picture People click the link HERE.

Friday, August 08, 2008

The Pen is mightier...

Hello friends and family. Sorry we don't write much here, it's really more like a little brag-book of pictures that people carry around but here are a few updates.



Rudy- Has started his new job as a real doctor. He's had good days and long days. I don't think he's had bad days yet, but long- yes. We are very proud of our Daddy (or Gaggy as Daniel says- darn D's!) and we especially like the days when he is able to round and be home at 2 or 3.



Stephanie- Is a busy mom. She has been working out at the Meyer Center with the help of personal trainer, Jenn (it's part of the center membership every 6 or so weeks) and has re-started weight watchers. She, with Rudy, have also traded in ol' KiKi (her college car) for a three row, gas guzzling Chevy Tahoe. It's not brand new but it's perfect for our family and feels very luxurious in comparison.



Daniel- Our little wall artist has grown past using the very available canvas' (thank goodness!) and is now bordering on obsession with Legos. He's started to finally talk more, secretly a worry spot to Mommy with his ears history. He is potty training, slowly. But we've gotten to the point where he wakes up dry most mornings and heads straight to the potty.



Gracie- The most dancing-est, singing-est girl there ever was... and yet still a tomboy and dare devil. I swear if there were Amazons out there they would love this girl. She has no fear and frequently uses the cute factor with methodical precision to get what she wants (she waves at her Papa with her foot for goodness sakes!) We are looking to get her into dance or gymnastics in the near future as an outlet for her crazy creative self.



You'll notice that the names are hyperlinks. Rudy's goes to the webpage with his group. Stephanie's goes to her personal blog that doesn't pull punches, if you don't honestly want to know what she's thinking don't go there. Daniel's goes to the Springfield-Green County Board Golf link, he will be getting his own (very short) clubs soon to practice with Daddy and Papa. Gracie link is to the Springfield Little Theatre, where I'm sure she'll be a star with the way she sings and dances all the time.

Thank you for visiting friends and family. Please come back again.

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Picture This







One mom, two munchkins, and a photo studio with open doors to the mall. Daniel and Gracie had TONS of fun at this photo shoot with Picture People. We will post the link for the negatives as soon as we get it so that you can see all of the pictures. These are the ones Mommy bought for the living room and Daddy's office.

Friday, July 25, 2008

New(er) pictures

Monday, April 21, 2008

Our New Home

Thursday, April 17, 2008

We're not homeless!


We found a house in Springfield! Once again, it is the builder's house... but this time the house is only 1 year old (we bought the Jackson house when it was 12 years old and a couple owners later). It's a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with a living room and a hearth room. The builder put in wood blinds and a privacy fence... and one of those big wooden swingsets! Daniel and Gracie are super excited!

Our camera didn't work (we forgot to charge it) but my mom took lots of pictures and we'll get those up soon.

We're movin' up in the world... or as Lisa would say we're about to "live like rock stars" :-p

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Weekend project

This weekend I stripped the nursery of wallpaper and border and painted it a neutral color. Hope the (future) buyers appreciate this! (And yes, I know nursery was spelled wrong on one of the pictures)


Friday, March 21, 2008

Happy Easter



Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Dancing with the Stars

Or at least with Gracie Lea....

Gracie was in the midst of a massive temper tantrum- throwing toys and and anything she could get her hands on... then the music came on....

Current progress on remodeling the house

Long time no... "see"

We haven't been taking a lot of pictures lately since we've been cleaning and doing some remodeling of the house (pictures to come soon).

Here's a sampling of the munchkins to date:


Belated birthday pictures

So I was a bad Mommy and forgot my camera for the kids' birthday. Our friends Ryan and Cherlene did have one, so at least we have pictures!

Saturday, January 12, 2008

It's ok... I married a "hispanic-oriental"

This is Rudy after living in Mississippi for 4 years

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wadNY5cI6Iw

Greatest American Photo Contest

I just entered Gracie Lea in the Great American Photo Contest. The baby with most votes this month wins $2,500 (that could be a nice amount to put away now for college!!). Please do me a big favor and click on this https://www.greatamericanphotocontest.com/voter1/index.aspx?
referid=EmailFriends&p=299215&x=.JPG
and vote for Gracie Lea. It takes a minute. I really appreciate it, and so does Gracie Lea . Thanks in advance.


p.s. Tell your friends to tell their friends!

Friday, January 04, 2008

Our Florida Vacation

We went and saw Nana and Papa' (appropriate accent on the last a, please) in Clearwater. We went to the beach and the aquarium and then we went to the Coast Guard station where the munchkins got to see what professional heros do. They got to sit in a C130 (what Papa' flies now), an H60 (coincidentally the SAME helicopter used in the movie The Guardian), and an H65 (what Papa' used to fly)... They swam in a tub and then at the Clearwater Beach. Fun fun!