Wordless Wednesday

Garbage Picker

OK this is what I get for trying to catch up on some of my bloggy friends! Look at her! Not only does she look like she's been living on the streets, but she's eating out of the garbage!!!

Let me explain.

I had just thrown a mostly eaten bunch of grapes into the garbage. I found them on the counter in a bag. They didn't look very appetizing. Miss Emmie was taking her morning look at herself in the garbage can. It's become her personal mirror. Well I guess she saw the grapes and went for it!

And yes I'm proud of my garbage picker! Why?

Because the grapes were in a plastic bag. She had to take them out of the bag in order to eat them. And when I caught her eating them, I realized she wasn't sticking the whole grape in to her mouth. She was biting it in half. Smart kid!

She must have been paying attention to me when I told her she could choke on a whole grape, LOL

Meanwhile as I'm writing this she is playing at my feet under the dining room table. Repeatedly banging her head on the chair and chewing on a wire!

Next lesson, "How To Avoid A Concussion And Possible Electrocution"

Now she's playing peek a boo with the tablecloth, think she's trying to get my attention?????

me time over... BYE BYE

P.S , she just ripped my cookbook cover in half... I kid you not!!!

So Glad It's Monday!!

just a cute picture of Em from when we went out to eat, I just noticed it.


I never thought I would be happy to see Monday roll along. This past week has been , beyond a doubt the busiest week of our lives thus far. All week the girls had rehearsals for Cinderella. The ballet company which is attached to the ballet school they attend uses some of the students in their shows. Great experience but exhausting.

Then we had Em's therapies all week, mixed in with a couple of doctor appointments. Saturday was Bella's first Communion and Sunday brought another First Communion for Jordan, who is Bella's Godparents daughter, a birthday party, and a ballet. I went to the show on Sunday to see the girls. They were great! Olivia was part of the clock and Sophia was fire! This was not your typical Cinderella. LOL
Here are Olivia and her friend Olivia. In costume for the "Clock"!



As soon as they were off stage we ran to Miss Jordan's First Communion party. It was beautiful!! As was Jordan.

love the flippies!!! And I know Jordan's mom would want me to specify that she did not wear the flippies in church!!!

Sunday night was homework and cleaning up . Then as soon as I was making my escape to dreamland... someone found Mama Mia on TV. Had to watch it.

It was a great week filled with fun things but I'm glad it's over. Emilia had a blast , she loves a good party!

Back to the typical every day routine. School, ballet, gymnastics , t ball, OT, PT, ST, Music class, ....OH heck, I'll rest when I'm dead!!

Thankful Sunday

picture by Sophia



It's MAY!!!! What a beautiful month . Everything is green and growing. That sweet smell is in the air and birds are singing well into the evening, and waking me in the morning.

This week I am thankful for:


Bella's First Communion. It was a beautiful day and we were surrounded by beautiful people.

Our new pediatrician. I decided to switch after the H1N1 ordeal back in October. Emmie was the first one to get sick, followed closely by Andrew and Olivia. Em's ped didn't want to waste a flu test on her. His words, "If I check every runny nose that comes in here I'd be out of tests in a week" Only thing... Em didn't have a runny nose. She had a fever and flu like symptoms along with her sister at home with all the flu symptoms.
Nice!!!
Now we are in a great group of doctors. I feel like we are in very good hands.

My library has some signing time videos. They are awesome and Emmie loves to watch them. Now that she has her walking under control, I can see that she is setting her mind to learn other things. It's so exciting to see her sign more for her ST when she wants more bubbles. My way of thinking... if she can learn to sign"more" than she can learn it all!

The DSSRI fundraiser we went to on Friday night. We were five couples in all and we enjoyed a great meal and comedy show at the Hilton in Providence. The absolute best part of the night was watching some young adults who were sporting an extra chrom, checking people in and helping to sell raffle tickets, and then enjoying the night. Drinking their O'Doules( sp) and chit chatting with friends it was a beautiful and hopeful sight.

And I get to celebrate another First Communion. Bella's Godparents daughter is making hers today.

And I have just enough time today to go to the ballet, Cinderella! Olivia and Sophia are performing.

And I am forever thankful for the friendship of a very special blogger. God somehow lead me to her, because I needed her in my life. Carol you have been a support to me from day one. My Sunday posts are here only because of you. Where ever you go and whatever you do, you do it for the glory of God. You are not only a friend but a beautiful guide to live by. God's blessings to you on your next journey in this life!

Enjoy this first Sunday in May!!!

Bella's Beautiful Day

The day could not have been any better. Yes Chris, the weather was perfect for us here in RI!



The most beautiful and delicious cake ever! Thanks Ron and Karen. (btw Karen... and Joyce, I didn't post any pics of Jordan because I didn't ask you if it was OK). It's not like I won't get a second chance tomorrow!


A rare family photo! Just missing Aniela


Of course Miss Em is preoccupied with herself again.

This picture was requested to be put on "The Blog" You got it guys!!!

Two cuties!!


Three Beauties!!

Bella's Big Day

Tomorrow morning Bella will be making her First Holy Communion! What a beautiful and special day for her.

All the girls have worn this dress. I am so excited for her! The next one who puts this dress on will be Emilia!

Attitude is Everything

Everyone needs a shirt with a little bit of attitude. Notice Em has her game face on. She's tough!!




All smiles again! Thanks Amy!!!!! Loving the shirt!!!!!

A RareTreat !!!

We don't go out to eat very often, so this was a very rare occasion for us. We received gift card from dear friends for our anniversary. I know they were meant for Peter and I to "get away" but we couldn't resist treating the kids too. We had an awesome time as you can tell.


Yummo!!!

Emmie going after a cold one!!

Which on is the happiest?

It's hard to tell!

OK, he's shut off after this one!


And just to top off the night there was a big family gathering at the restaurant. As they were leaving the Grandmother stopped and said, " we have a little girl with Ds too, she is thirteen years old. "

The rest of the family came over and fussed over Emmie and then I got to meet their beautiful Lauren. She was gorgeous. She had the darkest eyes I've ever seen. And gave me the sweetest smile when I told her I too loved the Jonas Brothers.

And we all agreed that we were the luckiest people in the world!

The end ...

Mirror Video

It's a long one. I got carried away watching her.

It's My Friend Again!

Emilia was so excited to see her friend was also at Chuck E Cheese.






These pictures were taken at Bella's birthday party. Emilia found her "friend". The photo's are blurry because I was laughing so hard I was shaking. There is a video that goes along with this. I'll get it posted soon. It's hysterical.

AND!!!!!!

Michelle over at Big Blueberry Eyes has a wonderful idea. We have all been devastated from the loss of Carly. She would like to have a portrait of Carly done for the George Family. If you would like to contribute go see Michelle for details. I think it's an incredible idea. And a way for our blogging community to show Joany how very much Carly meant to us all.

Thankful Sunday

Our blog world has been shaken to it's core this week. The loss of Carly was a shock to everyone. I still keep checking all the posts about her. I just don't want to believe this is true. I know you all feel the same way.
My heart is broken for her family, yet there is no way to comfort them.

I wasn't sure if I wanted to post today. I wasn't sure if I wanted to be thankful about anything.
I am mad and sad and upset. I am asking the question ... WHY! Why Carly, why any child, why, why why!
I am scared because if it were my child I know I would not have the strength to endure the pain nor the faith to carry me. I know I wouldn't and that scares me.

But even though those are my feelings this week, life went on. And I was thankful for so much this week.


First that Bella finally got her birthday party! She was born in January. We were running a little behind this year. But yesterday was her day.

I am thankful for Opening Day! What a great day we all had. A parade of all the players (gazillions of them) and then a one inning game for all the teams to play, and 75 cent hotdogs!!!

Thankful that we all went to see a movie together. With the prices that's a small fortune for all of us. On Tuesday we went to see, Diary of a Wimpy Kid . Emmie too! We didn't know but on Tuesday the movies are discounted!! We saved a bundle.

Thankful for the New Family Meeting we went to last week. The DSSRI organizes meetings a couple of time a year for families with children up to three years of age.. We meet some beautiful families.

And I'm thankful for my yard. I love to be in the garden and watch everything grow.

Everyone have a blessed Sunday.

Sweet Sweet Carly

This is not the post I thought I would be writing. We just came home and I was going to post about our day at the park. I actually did post it. Then I saw what had happened and I just had to delete it.
I am at a complete loss right now. I feel like I was sucker punched.

Carly is gone. This sweet girl who I loved to read about died today. I don't know what happened. She has been fine.

I am in shock.

I go to Joany's blog to read her menu plan, it always sounds so good.

I go to Joany's I go to blog to read about how she's doing with the teachers at Carly's school.

The last post Joany wrote was titled, "Everything's Going to Be Alright"

It was a beautiful post.

Please pray for the George Family tonight. I cannot even imagine the pain they are in.

Tonight there will be no cleaning, no yelling , no bedtimes. Tonight I will hold my little ones.
In your houses too... OK?

Good Morning!

Bed head!

A Year And A Half...

out cruising the neighborhood


That's my Dumplings age. Amazing. Wasn't I just posting her first birthday? She is growing and changing every day. Learning new things and still making us laugh until our sides hurt.

Thanks Emilia Faith for making our days sparkle and shine. You are our gem.




* just wanted to get the word out there that Lera is still in need of a family. I don't know what Gods plan is for this sweetheart but I do think He has a specific family in mind. Two families have attempted to be Lera's forever home and it has not happened. Are you the right family for Lera??? If you are felling the tug, please do not delay. Contact Reeces Rainbow immediately. I do know you must have already had a home study done. And please pray for her.

Wordless Wednesday

Relaxing!

Having Fun Walking

Someone was recently asking to see another video of Emilia walking. Denise was it you?? Now that I have my handy dandy camera back, here she is!

Please notice the outfit is different, actually now she's not even dressed! LOL

I couldn't have done this without the help of big brother Andrew!

Thankful Sunday

I've noticed that in the last few posts Emilia has had the same outfit on. I have changed her!LOL
These pictures were all taken on the same day!


Hey what do you know, I'm actually posting my Thankful Sunday post on Sunday! Well, the kids are on vacation this week, and it is already looking like there will be very little down time. Busy , busy, busy! Just the way I like it. Hope the weather is good, I'd love to sneak a picnic in somewhere.

This week I am Thankful that:

Summer is just around the corner, and I've started to clean up the garden. My favorite place to be.

That we found a trust worthy mechanic. If you remember a couple of weeks ago my car died. Well after all was said and done , it was an easy fix. And we weren't charged anything. That's honesty for you. And yesterday we took my car back to him because I had a leak in my tire. He found a huge nail in it. Pulled it out patched it like new and only charged us ten bucks. Someone else might have told us we needed a new tire.

That Andrew got a new baseball bag to carry all his equipment in! It's T ball you know! We take this very seriously! hehe. And the store we went to gave us a discount because he plays in a Warwick League. Can't wait to see him carry it. It's almost as big as he is.

That Andrew is six years old. Last night he was fixing his bed on the floor( that's where he is sleeping , he lost his bedroom thanks to the flood) And Olivia went to help him. He yelled, "Don't help me, I'm a big boy"! A sure sign to me that he's still my baby.

That I have my camera back!!!! YIPPEE! I am once again an independent blogger. I no longer have to whine and plead to my hubby to upload my photos from that other camera.

For sweet friends with kind words. Words...the best gift of all. Words last a lifetime. They can fill a heart with joy if used in a loving way. This week I have had a large dose of sweet words come my way. Thank you for all your beautiful comments.
And,Carol thanks for starting my morning off so sweetly!

Receptive Language... It's Coming!

I don't normally allow my kids to throw food on the floor, but if it's teaching Miss Emilia then I will gladly sacrifice a graham cracker now and then.

She is definitely understanding the game, and getting a kick out of it.

She is purposely dropping the cookie. I wished I had filmed the whole thing but I was so excited that she was playing along I forgot. Probably a good thing because the video is long enough.

Piggy Tail Club

Miss Emilia has officially joined the piggy tail club! I've been looking at all your sweets and their piggy tails for quite some time! One by one so many of you have been posting the accomplishment of the piggy. Miss Em has had the hair for it just not the temperament. Every time I would attempt the up doo (sp), she would resemble a wild, hissing cat.








Yesterday I just put my foot down. It was a struggle but the kid's got piggies!! Look how long her hair is!


Mission accomplished. Wait until I try to braid it!!!




And some lovely post piggy tail pictures.

Me and My Shadow

Emmie thinks she's the luckiest kid in town, because where ever she goes this other little friend is always there. Albeit a silent colorless friend, but loyal none the less.


Here she is going in for a closer look.

We went to music class yesterday and there is a long sunny hallway before we get to the music room. I had her walk it holding my hand. It took forever. Not because she was walking slowly, but because her little " friend" was with us again, and she had to keep stopping to wave at "her".