Edward

Edward has arrived at 1976! Jessica has joined the troops of Twilight fans that exist around the world, but more importantly, the ones on Fall Brook.

She told me the other day that she wants to be a vampire.

Today as we were walking out of the house I glanced into her room. There propped up against her pillow was a framed picture of Edward! I am sure that her stuffed animals will return, but for now, Edward is in the house.

Neighbor Jenn gave her a CD with the songs on it. Her favorite track is #1 which I guess played during the scene of the baseball game...go figure baseball and vampires.

Twilight has replaced High School Musical and Zac Efron...oh well I remember when I replaced my posters of John Travolta for Shaun Cassidy. The only difference is they didn't sparkle.

Peace

The Electric Slide and Brass Monkey

I kinda like this week recap posting as it is like a virtual scrapbook for me as to the goings on at 1976. I know it is only Monday and the real fun has yet to begin but I had a great weekend! some memories that I do not want to forget about are as follows:

*a peaceful Friday night. I think we were all in bed by 10
Fridays are sacred and so well appreciated at our house
*Ricky-lasagna by Jenn
*Dinosaurs and Mac & Cheese for Jessica
*Togos for me El Pollo Loco for Richard
*sorry Mr. Cuttone
* did you know that golfing 18 holes can take 6 hours?
*in tennis it is a rally and not a volley-still have vocabulary that I need to learn
*Subway sandwiches as a pregame meal
*Ricky hitting a triple
*The Mother Daughter Tea
*Ricky hitting what should have been an inside the park homerun...I say what should have been because you don't watch the ball when you run!
*Twilight-two giddy neighbors and a thrilled 8 year old who now wants to be a vampire
*A wedding reception full of neighbors and people you don't see very often
*The Electric Slide-so my favorite!!!
*Watching the neighborhood kids get their groove on
*Watching the neighborhood kid's eyes pop out
*Brass Monkey-Sophie's eyes-priceless
*tired baseball players
*5 a.m. wake up
*rain-so love the sound
*winning one game
*Mom, I need some money...please
*Is your mom an ATM?
*back and forth...then a loss
*home under a heating blanket
*picking up Ricky's last Little League uniform
*tacos
*salsa
*scraped finger grating cheese-an ouch for Jessica (toss the block)
*shopping
*phone call
*reality check-you write the letter
*home
*kisses goodnight
*Tivo
*too tired for Cocoa Puffs
*sleep

Peace

26 Dresses + 1

It amazes me how fast a week can go by. It seems like it was just Monday and I was thinking aarrgghh! Another week jammed pack with heres adn theres. Here iks just a peek into what our week looked like...

Saturday, March 14
Jessica's last Upward game @ 9
Ricky's last Upward game @ 10
*Jessica's tennis lesson @ 11
*Ricky needed to be in Fresno by 12 for a 1 p.m. game-they won!
*Jessica stayed with her Babu and went to New Asia-twice!
*Ricky's second game @ 5-they won!
*Off to Baja Fresh for some tacos
*No e-mail from Creative Escape
*Back on the road by 9 so Ricky could be in Fresno by 10
*Jessica had Neighbor Noah's party
*Ricky's team wins!
*Jessica shops with her Nana
*Ricky's team wins the Championship
*Home
*Woo Hoo-I am going to Creative Escape!!!!
*Back to work-and I am sick.
*St. Patrick's Day-great nothing green is ironed
*Ricky has a game and practice
*I remember Jessica has her Upward Ceremony
*Staff Meeting
*Dr. appointment
*Ricky's Upward Ceremony-the crowd sings "Wild Thing" to him
*Rite Aide for meds
*Ricky has a game
*Popeye's Chicken-they love it when Ricky has a game in Livingston
*Quest to find the perfect dress for Jessica's tea party
*Store 1
*Store 2
*Store 3
*Store 4
*Many dresses tried on-the smile just wasn't there
*FINALLY!!!
*"Mom, I look beautiful!"
*Happiness and Peace.
*Home
*tonight we have Pizza Villa and rejuvenate
*tomorrow tennis lessons
*tomorrow Mother-Daughter Tea Party
*tournament at Big League Dreams

here we go again...

Peace

Pink Friday

Friday, March 13, 2009 is Pink Friday. I am asking you to wear pink in honor of the 26, 000+ teachers that have been pink slipped. We need these teachers to educate our kids. Boo Arnold! Please wear pink!

February 2009 Part 2

On February 20, 2009, my parents celebrated their 44th anniversary. We asked them what they wanted to do and so we all went out to this new Mexican restaurant. To say it was a nightmare is a compliment. The food was not bad it just was not the right order. It was definitely one thing after another.

Again, living on Fall Brook Court has it's advantages. The kids love being able to run and play and of course who can beat an afternoon of chalk art. Bummer that the rain always washes it away.


I am not sure if you have seen the commercial for Comcast...Well, here is Jessica's rendition of it. She is a crazy child. So love her!!



Peace

February 2009 #1

February 2009 came and went. I blinked and here we are in March. So many cool and important events happened so I will do a recap!

February 4, 2009

Happy Half Birthday Jessica!

It is amazing to look at you and think that you have blessed our world for the past 8 1/2 years. You chose tacos for your dinner and a cute Belle cake. I know we all sang it to you on the 4th, but here I go again.

Happy 1/2 Birthday to YOU
Happy 1/2 Birthday to YOU!

Happy 1/2 Birthday Dear JESSICA!
Happy 1/2 Birthday to YOU!!!

I am so glad that you chose me as your mom when you were looking down from Heaven. I Love You so much!

The cool thing about February 4th is it is also Neighbor Jenn's Birthday and Jessica loves her so much. So every August 4th when Jessica is celebrating her birthday, Neighbor Jenn is celebrating her 1/2 Birthday!

Jenn is a great gift to Jessica...couldn't have been more perfect.

Valentine's Day...

Every Valentine's Day my mom makes the most FABULOUS cookies. She decorates each one and then personalizes it with the person's name. She used to make them for our classes. They were a tradition around O.L.M. The tradition continues and people still ask if my mom makes them.

The cool thing about this year is that Jessica got to help out. What you don't understand is this whole process is like "top secret." We always knew it was taking place but we were not allowed in to help. Jessica broke that mold this year and was the first to cross that line. She had a blast and I see her carrying on this tradition. The love that went into each cookie this year was even more special as I saw her and my mom working together.

The rest of February will come soon. Oh by the way, Happy Ground Hog Day.

Peace.