Monday, December 31, 2007
The Holidays...
The holidays were so much fun for all of us. December turned out to be quite an eventful month for us! It started with my birhtday...December 14th. My parents made the trip up here and we were able to share the day together. We had a great time going out to dinner and taking Nicolas to play at the park the following day. Nicolas loves it when Grandpa decides to join grnadma for a visit.
Christmas was like no other Christmas I have ever experienced. There is nothing like seeing it through your child's eyes! (especially since this is the 1st time Nicolas really understood what was going on)
About a week before Christmas the Morro Bay PD & Neighborhood Watch had Santa touring all of the neighborhoods on the Morro Bay trolley, led by a half a dozen police cars. Nicolas could hardly contain his excitement waiting for Santa to come down our street! He was literally shaking. His best friend Eva and her family joined us for the excitement.
(he was a little overwhelmed by all of the noise) Nicolas said "hi" to Santa and told him that he wanted "much trains" for Christmas. and to not forget "Diesel 10 and a big Gordon" (both trains from Thomas the Tank Engine) Santa did not dissapoint!
In the days following we got our Christmas tree and Nicolas loved heling decorate it and talk constantly about all of the different ornaments. The bottom half of the tree was "open" for Nicolas to move the ornaments as he pleased. (I moved them back when he wasn't looking, I can't deal with the cluster look!)
Nicolas even helped keep the pine needles under control...just like his mommy!
Nicolas really got into the Christmas spirit when he got a new Santa hat from Grandma Brum...he decided to wear it while he downed at least 4 chocolate chip cookies that Grandma sent (among many other wonderful gifts) ! Thanks Grandma Brum.
**Note the chipmunk cheeks**
Well, I just realized the rest of my pictures from Christmas day are on my camera upstairs...it is getting late...so I will "fill you in" more later.
Happy 2008!!!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Grandma Brum's Surprises!
The last care package had so many neat things...Nicolas could not contain his excitement. Spiderman jammies, goldfish crackers, friut snacks, 2 DVDs including his new favorite Milo & Otis. The list goes on...
We just want to send out a big thank you to grandma Brum for all of the love you have sent our way. we miss you and wish we could see you more!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Getting Ready For Thanksgiving is hard work!
We went to our favorite coffee shop and I let Nicolas pick out anything from the pastry case. He started small with a sprinke cookie...then moved up to the M&M cookie bar that was the size of this arm...and then he saw the gi-normous M&M cupcake that was bigger than his head...ok I drew the line there...so back down to the cookie bar. We balanced it out with a fresh fruit smoothie and had a relaxing time enjoying our "lunch". (notice the bulging cheek!!)
Monday, November 12, 2007
A Day With Cousin Viv...
They had lunch at Mickey D's...nuggets all around of course! Then off to the park. I seriously think we were there for an hour and a half. (thet is a long time to be at one little park)
Both Nicolas & Vivia mastered the rock climbing wall. (Viv with no help at all!) They were so proud of what they accomplished, that they had to keep doing it over and over again!
After all that climbing & running they were ready for a snack! They shares crackers and fruit snacks with eachother. Nicolas even had to feed the fruit snacks directly into Vivia's mouth!
I don't know about Vivia, but Nicolas fell asleep as soon as he hit the sheets!
~Katie
Sunday, November 11, 2007
...and on Sunday, we baked.
I had the urge to bake, so since I had a few ripe bananas, banana bread it was!
Nicolas got to help out too...he had fun mixing and the look of pride when he bit into his banana bread made it all worth while!
~Katie
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Our Weekend...
We then ventured on to SLO with Elena & Eva trailing behind...we got some much needed shopping at Trader Joe's. Nicolas & Eva always have so much fun there...they usually eat their way through the store!
Mommy & Nicolas then met daddy @ California Pizza Kitchen for lunch. Nicolas had his favorite "bac-cheese ma me" (mac & cheese with edamame for those of you who don't speak Nicolas)
After lunch we had to pick up Daisy from the "sitter".
Nicolas talked grandpa Joe into playing trains as well as eating at least one grandpa cookie. (Oreo)
Saturday the family had a peaceful picnic lunch in SLO. The park was so nice...we found a spot under a tree that had the perfect amount of shade & sun. Nicolas was so excited to discover he could touch the tree.
We had dinner with the Peffly's Saturday night...a perfect end to a great couple of days! What is even better...we still have tomorrow!!
~Katie
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Nicolas Loves School!
Here is Nicolas at the train table...poor quality pic because it is from my camera phone.
~Katie
Messages on The Road...
This is Nicolas and daddy sharing a cone...
I discovered that I can now post messages and pictures to my Blog from my Treo (mobile device/phone) So this was a trial run. More to come later.
~Katie
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!
We went to the "parade" of students in their costumes in Cayucos with daddy, Daisy and Grandpa Joe. Nicolas waved to all of his "friends" as they walked by in their various costumes.
Nicolas wore his skeleton costume...
and Daisy wore her pumpkin costume. A photographer from the Cayucos Breeze newspaper even took her picture!(not this pic obviously, doesn't she look happy??)
After the parade Grandpa, Daisy, Nicolas and I went down to the beach for some play time. Daisy swam in the ocean and played fetch. We had to cut our trip short...Nicolas was worried because the tide was coming in, so he spent most of his time gathering up his buckets telling me, "Uh OH! The wa-wa is coming! Hurry momma!"
We visited a few neighbors "trick-or-treating" more for the neighbors than Nicolas. We had about 15 visitors to our house tonight...we turned off all the pumpkins but forgot to turn out the porch light and had our last trick or treaters at 9:45! I just dumped the whole bowl of candy in their pillowcase...they scored. LOL!
Well, that is all for now! Happy Halloween!
BTW Here is our pumpkin we carved this year...Nicolas held my hand as I scooped out the seeds...he told me, "Too messy mama!"
Oh...and my funny story for the day...Nicolas was yelling "what is Daisy doing?" and laughing in the playroom. I was nearby in the office. I told him to come talk to me...he said "daisy funny momma!"
I asked him what she was doing..."eating a lollipop" Sure enough, Nicolas said he gave her a red one. She had eaten the whole thing...tootsie roll center and all. All that was left was the stick that was stuck between her molars that she kept trying to get out. Oh I wish I had a camera then!
Nicolas still laughs about it!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Sweet Springs
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
OK...How Cute Are They??
Some background...way back when, she and these 3 ladies drove from Chicago to L.A. A true road trip. Along the way they even spent the night in jail. No, they did not get arrested. They were in a small town that had no motels and the only place the town had to offer was the local jail. They even made the paper! They were considered pretty wild over 40 years ago!
They have had a great time visiting...they went wine tasting, out to fancy dinners, sat by the pool, toured Hearst Castle, visited Morro Bay, and even went to the Santa Maria Red Hat Lady fundraiser event. (Typical Old Ladies, LOL!)
I had the pleasure of meeting these ladies...they were all so kind...I can see why my mom has remained friends with them for so long. I can only hope that when I am that age, I will have wonderful friends like that!
After Their Lunch At Bayside Cafe, Morro Bay
The Ladies At My House (Linda, My Mom *Sue*, Marian, Laura)
Monday, October 22, 2007
How Many More Times Must I Go???
Honestly, I must have 20 pumpkins...a few big ones, some red ones, a gourd or two and a ton of little ones that Nicolas likes to carry around the patch by the handful...and insists that we take them all home in the end. Needless to say my home is ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving!
Now, can you blame us for going so many times...check it out for yourself. (we went with the Peffly's, Grandma & Grandpa Flynn, Aunt Suzanne, Uncle Mike and Vivia, Parent Participation, and once more with just mommy and daddy)
The Harvest (Elena)
Pumpkins in the Morning Dew (Elena)
Don't Even Get Me Started On The Whole Hand Sucking Thing!!
US!!!
Grandma & Grandpa Flynn
Uncle Mike, Vivia, Daddy & Nicolas
Pumpkins Make Me Smile!
...Time to Head Home
Sunday, October 21, 2007
OK , So, I am trying...
Please know that I am putting an effort in! OK...off to watch some t.v since I can't BLOG!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
I wish...
BTW this website won't let me post pics...is it just me? This sucks!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Summer is slipping away....
...and back down again!
Our trip to Manhattan Beach....
And of course we celebrated Daddy's Birthday! (32!!)
Friday, July 20, 2007
ok, so I am a flake...
BEFORE
AFTER...What a Cutie!!