Elise's Year End Preschool Program

Today was Elise's Year End Preschool Program. Cameras were out full force (I myself wielded 3-Camcorder, little camera for digital videos and big camera with mega zoom for close-ups). The kids did a great job. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance (to the American Flag, Christian Flag and Bible), did their ABCs with their sounds, and sang several songs including "The Animals in the Jungle say Thank You Lord" and "Skidder Marinky Dinky Dink....God loves You!" Elise really got into the monkey sounds and all the hand motions, as did her good friend Ashley (in the front with the blue sleeveless shirt and white long sleeve). It was a lot of fun to watch! Oh, and I mustn't forget that when Elise was introduced by her teacher, she said that when she grows up, Elise wants to be a mommy just like her mom and have lots of girls (with our track record, I don't think that will be a problem).

Here is a short video clip for your viewing enjoyment :>)



Here are the words to the song she's singing (no guarantees on spelling):
Skidder Marinky Dinky Dink, skidder marinky do, God loves you!
Skidder Marinky Dinky Dink, skidder marinky do, God loves you.
He loves you in the morning and in the afternoon.
He loves you in the evening and underneath the moon, oh!
Skidder Marinky Dinky Dink, skidder marinky do, God loves you!

More Birthday Pictures

The birthday cupcakes were far from popular for Julia, who as you can see from the upper right picture, hated them. She got more on her fingers and in her hair than in her mouth. Guess there's always next year!

The Girl does not Sleep!

Elise is consistently up between 6 and 7a every morning (this morning it was 5:45!). She refuses to take naps and will mess around in her room for 2 hours if I require her to rest. And yet she still goes to bed at 8p. I am exhausted and would love to get some extra sleep. What is a mom to do?!

Sticky Fingers

At last, here is a little movie clip of Julia eating her birthday cupcake. As you'll see, she wasn't exactly thrilled about it and spent most of her time trying to get the frosting off her fingers.

Bubble Dog

One of Julia's first birthday presents...an instant hit! Just like the pictures, her mouth almost always opens up as soon as the bubbles begin.

Outrageous

I just paid $3.96/gallon at the gas station. WOW!!! I feel guilty even going to the store when paying $70 to fill up the Odessey.

The Birthday Girl

May 7, 2007

May 7, 2008

Happy 1st Birthday, Baby Julia!

Recent Julia Pictures

It's been a long winter for Julia. She's had one bug after another and it won't seem to let up. It appears now that we are back to teething (fussiness, runny nose and drooling included). The poor girl seems to have permanent puffy eyes from being constantly congested. When she has a good day and is feeling well though, she is very happy and loves exploring new things (particularly the things that you don't want her getting into).

Happy 40th Anniversary!

Paul's Mom and Dad celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 6th. We are so fortunate to have great examples (two sets of parents!) of what it takes to have a successful marriage....a lot of hard work, determination, sacrifice and love.

Happy (belated) Anniversary!

P.S. It took a bit of coercing to get this picture taken. Julia is eating a cracker and making a big mess and Elise is about ready to jump out of Grandma's lap. She wouldn't give up the baby stroller for the picture.

Picture Perfect

Elise is determined not to have her picture taken. Any time the camera comes out, she refuses to give a nice smile. So, here is the result....funny faces and squinty eyes. She'll wonder why there are so few pictures of her at this age when she gets older. Oh, the will of a 3 1/2 year old! :>)