Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
How I LOVE This Girl
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| Where does Nadija end and Cookie Monster begin? |
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| I'm learning to pick my battles when it comes to dressing her. This outfit was completely her choice. At least she somewhat matches. |
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| Someone is loving the Kindle just as much as mommy does! (She's figuring it out much quicker than mommy too!) |
Monday, December 26, 2011
Fare Thee Well Chippy......
Our last photo of Chippy until Thanksgiving!
On Christmas Eve, we found him on the roof with his suitcase waiting for Santa to come pick him up. His little sign says "Send Beer (crossed out), Send Help!"
On Christmas Eve, we found him on the roof with his suitcase waiting for Santa to come pick him up. His little sign says "Send Beer (crossed out), Send Help!"
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas - So Far.......
A few photos from Danjela's Christmas break - so far!
Chippy (who made a miraculous recovery.......)
Danjela drew a picture of her teacher, Ms. Prutch, to give to her for Christmas, along with the crayon wreath that we made for her. She did a great job, I think!
Chippy (who made a miraculous recovery.......)
Marc's Christmas party at work. He had to wear an "ugly" sweater. I couldn't find one, so I made one for him. I sewed a stocking to the front of a pastel green sweater with purple trim on the neck and wrists. Not only was the sweater ugly - but functional as you can see! (We didn't win - darn it!)
Cookie baking. Yesterday we made chocolate chips and sugar cutouts. Instead of icing the cookies, I had the girls "paint" them with evaporated milk and food coloring. They LOVED it! (And it wasn't so messy either!)
Danjela drew a picture of her teacher, Ms. Prutch, to give to her for Christmas, along with the crayon wreath that we made for her. She did a great job, I think!
You know the holidays are coming closer when I start to put the Christmas craft box away. We did our last Christmas craft yesterday -- yarn wrapped Christmas trees.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
At the Governor's Mansion
Today, we spent a good part of the day attending a holiday reception held at the Governor's Mansion. It was by invitation only, and because of our involvement with the FRG (Family Readiness Group), we received an invitation.
Upon arrival, we were escorted through a receiving line where we met top military personnel ranging from the TAG (Territorial Adjunctant General) Edwards and his wife, the Brigade Sergeant Major, and Brigade Chaplain Andy Meverden (Chaplain Andy was the one who renewed our vows for us before Marc deployed to Iraq AND also played Santa today). We also saw COL Petty who was the Battalion Commander when they went to Iraq in 2007 and has become a wonderful family friend.
The whole back room was set up for crafts for the kids as well as tables set up with cookies and mini PB and J sandwiches for the kids. We did a few crafts before Marc and I were pulled aside and were asked to do an interview with some local news channels. (I have to add that I have not done an interview since Marc was deployed!)
Afterwards, we chatted with a few more top military personnel and I spent some time chatting with COL Petty. (Can't hurt the hubby's career now can it?) Then the big announcement came that Santa was arriving with the Governor. We went out onto a little patio to greet Santa who pulled up in a Humvee. Once we got back inside, the Governor read "A Soldier's Night Before Christmas" and then the kids got to sit with Santa, have their picture taken and receive a little gift. Danjela and Nadija were amazed that Santa knew that they were "The Belo Girls".
Here's some photos from the fun day!
Our interview with Fox News:
Upon arrival, we were escorted through a receiving line where we met top military personnel ranging from the TAG (Territorial Adjunctant General) Edwards and his wife, the Brigade Sergeant Major, and Brigade Chaplain Andy Meverden (Chaplain Andy was the one who renewed our vows for us before Marc deployed to Iraq AND also played Santa today). We also saw COL Petty who was the Battalion Commander when they went to Iraq in 2007 and has become a wonderful family friend.
The whole back room was set up for crafts for the kids as well as tables set up with cookies and mini PB and J sandwiches for the kids. We did a few crafts before Marc and I were pulled aside and were asked to do an interview with some local news channels. (I have to add that I have not done an interview since Marc was deployed!)
Afterwards, we chatted with a few more top military personnel and I spent some time chatting with COL Petty. (Can't hurt the hubby's career now can it?) Then the big announcement came that Santa was arriving with the Governor. We went out onto a little patio to greet Santa who pulled up in a Humvee. Once we got back inside, the Governor read "A Soldier's Night Before Christmas" and then the kids got to sit with Santa, have their picture taken and receive a little gift. Danjela and Nadija were amazed that Santa knew that they were "The Belo Girls".
Here's some photos from the fun day!
Our interview with Fox News:
Thursday, December 15, 2011
RIP Chippy
We're sorry to report that Chippy just couldn't take it any more.
Between Zoja chewing on her legs, Nadija dragging him around by his hat and Danjela constantly wanting to dress him up in earrings and Barbie dresses, Chippy decided that life wasn't worth living.
We found Chippy this morning - overdosed on Bacardi and Vicodin. (Not sure where he got either one, but we think it was from Peppy, the drug-dealing elf down the street.)
Chippy leaves behind Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a cat named Snowball. In lieu of flowers, The Claus Family asks that donations be sent to the Keebler Foundation -- a worthwhile charity that takes in runaway elves and retrains them with employeable job skills such as cookie making and snack food marketing.
RIP Chippy.
Between Zoja chewing on her legs, Nadija dragging him around by his hat and Danjela constantly wanting to dress him up in earrings and Barbie dresses, Chippy decided that life wasn't worth living.
We found Chippy this morning - overdosed on Bacardi and Vicodin. (Not sure where he got either one, but we think it was from Peppy, the drug-dealing elf down the street.)
Chippy leaves behind Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a cat named Snowball. In lieu of flowers, The Claus Family asks that donations be sent to the Keebler Foundation -- a worthwhile charity that takes in runaway elves and retrains them with employeable job skills such as cookie making and snack food marketing.
RIP Chippy.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Art-Themed Birthday - Part II
Here's a few more pictures from Danjela's birthday weekend.
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| Chippy hung a Happy Birthday banner for Danjela |
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| He also hung crepe paper outside her door |
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| Paint palette cake I made for the party on Sunday |
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