Oops, I Did it Again

When I started back in this blogging silliness I had good intentions of posting at least every couple of weeks, obviously that thought went by the way side. So here it's been 3 months, but I think I have gotten us current again!!

I would like to say one of my New Year's Resolutions would be to do better, but I better not actually put it in words, too much of a commitment!!

I hope you enjoy the posts below. We also want to wish all of you a very Happy and Successful 2009 and hope to be able to see you soon!!

Ode to the Fish . . .

He finally caught one of significance!!! Anthony has been fishing several times with my dad and brothers, but never seems to "get the big one", or at least not that I can recall. This trip was different (thankfully). They were ice fishing - why? I'm not sure. I guess there was a time in my life that I did it too, but for me that time has passed. For others, it never passes. Anyway, Anthony had a good time despite battling the temperatures that hovered well below freezing. I'm just glad nobody fell through the ice!

"Walking" in a Winter Wonderland

This was Madison's first year to see snow that she would remember and it was quite an experience for her. She had a good time, but the whole concept of boots, snow pants, heavy coats, hats and gloves, was so foreign to her that she didn't quite know what to do.

After we got her all bundled up for the first time, the first words out of her mouth were, "Help, I can't walk." And when her hat fell down over her eyes, instead of pushing it up she would simply say, "I can't see." But once we got out and Grandma started pulling her in the sled, or when she and I went sledding down the hill made from plowing out the driveway (several time), or when she and Cyrus "unburied" the swing set, she had a great time!!

"This sure is a lot of snow . . ."

"So what do we do now???"

"I guess we just eat it!!!"

"There's nothing like the taste of fresh fallen snow!!"

Merry Christmas

We were able to make it to Idaho this year for Christmas, and what a great time we had. There are too many pictures to post but let me say, a house with two sets of "twins", less than 2 years apart, and Parker going back and forth from his other Grandparent's house made it a fun and eventful Christmas! It was great to see everyone who was able to make it and I look forward to seeing the rest of you as soon as possible!

Special thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Case for your hospitality, and all you do for us.

The first set of "twins" Cyrus and Madison - age 2.

Parker, sporting his Phillies World Series Champions hat and trying to keep it away from his Dad!

The second set of "twins" Jordyn and Marlee - age 9 months!

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm not one to post without a picture, but I will have to do it this time. We spent Thanksgiving with Anthony's parents Betty and George in Oklahoma and had a great time. I don't know where our camera was but we didn't take one picture which I regret.

We spent several days letting George and Betty spoil and girls and taking a minute to relax ourselves. Thanksgiving dinner was at George's daughters, Angie's house. She, her husband Jay and the girls were wonderful hosts and dinner was excellent. George's son Tony and his family were there too. It was fun for me to get to know them a little better and for Anthony to catch up. The three of them hadn't been together for probably 20 years. I know they all enjoyed their time to visit.

Thanks Betty and George for the great time and we can't wait to do it again!!

Happy Halloween

So for Halloween, which many of you know I could do without, I really wasn't up for a big fight with Madison on getting her into a big, fluffy, ridiculous looking costume, so we pieced together a "Funky Witch" costume, and as usual, Marlee was just happy to join in the fun!

We had a fun time Trick-or-Treating around the neighborhood, but Madison really didn't understand. There were even a few time she was truely scared as someone went running by in a scary mask. However, she was happy then next morning to find her black cat basket full of candy (minus the Snickers!)

Down on the Farm

The beginning of October I made my first solo flight with the girls and took them to visit Grandma and Grandpa Wankier in Utah. The flight went amazingly well and the trip was wonderful.Madison, Grandma Case, Grandpa Wankier, Grandma Wankier, Marlee
Uncle Des and Parker were also visiting Grandma and Grandpa and Madison had a great time with Parker.

Fun at the Park

One day Anthony was telling Madison that eggs came from chickens, so a little while later he said, "Madison, what do chickens make?" She immediately answered with all the wisdom in the world, "COOKIES!" I said, "Well actually they make eggs, but do you know where milk comes from?" And again, without hesitation, she said, "A CUP!" So she and Parker toured a dairy farm and saw where milk really comes from!!
Grandpa Wankier, who will be 90 years young this September, is quite the seasoned babysitter!!What a special opportunity we had to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa. We love them so much and are always so appreciative for all they do for everyone. What amazing people they are.

Grandma's Girl

Grandpa's Sweatheart