God is Good and Yes, I'm hiding.

Sunday was a special night. Thomas said the blessing, all by himself. "God is good. God is great. Thank you for our family. Thank you for our food. AMEN." Not only did he say the blessing, but he reminded us that it needed to be said. How great is that?

Sam has a new trick. She will close her eyes, say "Mommy?" and wait for me to say "Where's Sam?" She'll then open her eyes and start laughing! I'll ask her if she's hiding and she says "Ah huh!"

Our First Day at School

A Milestone Month!

For the shortest month of the year, February, 2008 has proven to be a very busy and very significant month for us. Many very happy things and one very sad thing have happened.

The month started with Thomas going to school! He began attending a Mother’s Day Out program two days a week. What a wonderful experience for him. Other than painting, coloring, doing various craft projects and learning about letters, he learned how to be without Mommy, Daddy or Aunt Goo! He learned about teachers and friends and that we don’t drink babas at school! He really enjoyed his time at St. Catherine’s. We called it his “Little School.”

Next, Thomas got a Big-Boy Bed! So far, so good. We have had a few ups and downs (no pun intended, as he has a loft-style bed!), but all in all he has really taken to his bed.

Today, after three wonderful years at Aunt Goo’s, Thomas and Sam started attending day care, or as we call it “Big School.” They both seem to be doing well and seem to be having a good time. The real test will be Monday.

Yesterday, we were saddened by the news that my Aunt Dottie passed away. Aunt Dottie had a soft heart and was a strong woman. She raised two very wonderful, successful and kind-hearted sons, and left us with a life-time of wonderful memories. She loved candy. She LOVED chocolate cake. I learned some very valuable lessons from Aunt Dot. You always knew where Aunt Dot stood. She was not a wishy-washy woman. I admired her for that. I think she was viewed as “grouchy” because she was sensitive. In order to not get her feelings hurt, she would put on her armor, which happened to be her grouchy mood. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Thomas' Big-Boy Bed!!

We finally did it. Thomas has his big-boy bed!

Thomas' First Day of School!

Hooray! Thomas' First Day of School was great! He talked to Daddy on the way to school, he stood outside the school so Mommy could take a picture, he hung up his backpack like a good boy and he made a great picture of the groundhog.

Sam in Red!

Here is Sam in her pretty red bathrobe from Aunt Michele!

Happy Cake Day!

 

 

 

 

Here are some pictures of the Happy Day and the day after, playing with our new sandbox.

Thomas is 3 -- Horray!

Our little boy is Three! He has grown so much during the past year. His vocabulary has expanded, his motor skills are great -- quite the little athlete, which makes Daddy so very proud! He is good to his sister (most of the time) and is so much fun to be around.

Sam's First Steps!

Sam took her first real set of steps on Christmas morning! What a great present. She is getting better at it every day.

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours

 

May the joy of Christ be in your heart all year long.

Coloring

 

Happy Days.......NOT!

 

Sam Playing Dress up with Daddy!

Thanksgiving Weekend -- So Far!

Thanksgiving was a wonderful day -- long and tiring, but truly wonderful. We were lucky to spend the day with the ENTIRE family -- both Tom's and mine! We spent half the day at my parents and the other half with Tom's. Out of our house by Noon on Thursday and home at almost 11 p.m.! Friday it was back over to Mom and Dad's for leftovers -- Mmmmm! Here are a few pictures.

A glimpse of things to come....

 
Samantha talked Aunt Goo into giving her a 'do. What a big girl!

I like my New 'Do

Summer in November!

 
 
It was so pretty this week, so we played outside.

Happy Kids!

A recent photo of Thomas and Sam playing in the playhouse. Actually, it is Sam who is so happy because her big brother is playing with her!

Just before bed

 

Just had a bath, now we are rocking on our chair. Time for bed.

Dancin', dancin', dancin'!