Grins on the Go

Here is just an ecclectic mix of our smiley, happy girl from the past couple weeks!

Christmas Already?

Sophia got these super-cute jams last Christmas, but it doesn't look like she'll be able to fit into them this Christmas either...so we pulled 'em out and are gettin' festive in October!!

The Right Stuff

I knew that Eileen was the right woman for this job. Obviously, you make friends with people who are like you and the friends I made in college are still some of my closest and dearest friends. I think it's true that they become your family while you're away and each person brings something different to the table. When Eileen and I get together we talk in funny voices (much to the chagrin of both our husbands!) and eat special foods and are just all-around silly. We decided to celebrate this New Kids event with some special tailgating. Now, being goofy, we kinda thought we might be the only people there so early, and let me tell you we were oh-so-wrong.

First off, we had dabbled with the thought of dressing up "New Kid Style" in some vintage 90's gear, but when it came right down to it, we just didn't feel the need to pull it off. But there were plenty of other women there with their idea of fashion. Wowser. First of all, these women got all kinds of dressed up and slutty looking. The general demographic was, well...us. 30s-40s white women who had a thing for one of those hot little boys back in the day. Generally, there was a whole lot of inappropriate attire in the form of homemade t-shirts, way too tight stuff, and wait for it....evening attire. Now, it wasn't full on formal wear, but there were way too many gals in their cocktail outfit trying to win the heart of a man well into his forties, who even if you were in the front row really couldn't (not to mention really didn't want to) see you over the glare of those lights, honey.

All in all, the concert was fantastic! They played all their old classics and couple new tunes from their latest album. They did some awesome dance numbers and I really appreciated the fact that Donnie still had a matching, sequined Boston cap to match every outfit change. Danny did some mad break dancing and for a grown-up, Joey could still pull off some of those high notes. It was WELL worth it and I could easily be talked into seeing their KC show if someone should happen upon an extra ticket.

I had a wonderful weekend and was lucky enough to have such wonderfully gracious hosts. I miss them all already and hope that they can make the trip to KC soon!

Self portrait during our 'tailgating'. It was too cold outside so we stayed cozy on the inside of the car. No worries, it gave us plenty of time to chat without having to chase little ones!
I tried to get an action shot, but here Eileen is clearly mocking me for such an idea by hardly concealing her laughter! :)

Two Cuties at Play

The weather was perfect to be outside as much as possible, so we took full advantage! Luckily Sheehan had plenty of outdoor toys so both kids got to play, share, and enjoy the fall weather!

We went garage sale-ing and this was just too cute of a pic not to take!


Greg was a huge help all weekend! He watched both kids while we were at the show and was an all-around great dad to both of them all weekend long!

Blast From the Past Weekend!

Since Sophia is no stranger to an airplane, I loaded her up once again and we hit the skies for a weekend getaway to Chicago. Now, the REAL reason we went is because I scored some seats for an awesome concert...New Kids on the Block, Baby! But, an added bonus was the chance to see my dear friend, Eileen and her family. ;)

Eileen and I went to college together and like many things, since the addition of husbands and babies in our lives, we've been more out of touch than we would have liked! But nonetheless, we happily reunited as if no time at all had passed and everyone had a great weekend!

Here Sheehan and Sophia pose for pics! We tried to get Sheehan to hold Sophia on his lap, but she just looks monstrous compared to him! Sheehan is 2 and a half is just adorable. He tried his very best to share all his toys with Sophia and only tried hiding them from her a few times! :)
Here the two cuties play a duet on their full size Casio keyboard. This was by far Sophia's favorite part of the entire weekend. I am beginning to seriously think that she may become a piano player! I guess I better start looking into lessons!

Two old friends and two new friends

Bubbles!

Since we already know that Walter likes bubbles, I took the kids out back for a little bubble fun! Sophia was a little unsure, but was really getting into in by the end. Walter, on the other hand, poor guy, he just can't see a darn thing through those bangs and couldn't see the bubbles till they were way past him. So to compensate he just started jumping into my lap and trying to eat the bubbles as they were coming out of the wand...uh, that didn't work for me so much. Walter was then banned from bubbles.

Once Sophia got the hang of it, she dipped the blower in the bubbles and then held it up to my mouth for me to blow.

By the way, these Gymboree bubbles are pretty darn awesome...thanks Isaac and Lisa! We also used regular cheap-o bubbles but these were more fun!
ooooooh, bubbles....

Fun With Birthday Presents!!!

Lily and Kathleen sent Sophia this adorable princess skirt and wand. She loved to pick it up and watch it flow and blow in the wind! :)
Sadly we couldn't seem to capture the really adorable moments where she kept whacking daddy with the wand, but hopefully we'll get in on camera soon!
Sophia now says 'Vroooom' when riding her Funny Faces Van or while pushing around cars!

I'm not sure if she's teething or if she's starting 'kissing' but she mouths all sorts of animals and people now...pretty funny. She loves to hear the penguin make noise and will drive around in her van, stop, bat around the penguin and keep going.