Thursday, February 23, 2012

February 23 - Are You Sure This Light Isn't a Swing?





Greetings dimpled munchkin fans! I'm considering renaming this blog "Our feisty diva and fearless daredevil." Jules hasn't napped for as long as I can remember (her motto is-why nap when I can keep playing?) so by the end of the day, she is very overtired and extremely sensitive. If her emotional swings are any indication of how she is going to be as a teenager, we are in for a rough few years. Master Luke on the other hand...wow. Everyone always says boys are more work at this age and get into everything. Whenever I hear this, I usually nod my head 'yes' while secretly believing they are exaggerating. Surely, my  super active Jules (who never seems to stop moving and loves to run around the house..nonstop) is just as rambunctious and active as their little boys? 

Well, I now believe those moms. Luke (he just looks sweet and innocent with those dimples..don't be fooled!) has discovered electric sockets (we need to get better covers because he can get the classic plastic ones off), electronics in general (he finds great joy in pushing any button with a light), the stool (wow mommy! Look at me, I can move this pretty much anywhere to reach almost everything), the toilet (mommy-this is great! I can pull all the toilet paper off the roll, shove it in the toilet and flush! Super fab!), the garbage can (mommy! I just threw your keys out. Hehe. What's that? You and daddy bought a new can with a lock so I can't get into it? Hmm..give me time and I'll figure out how to open it), and let's not forget his new favorite, climbing onto the kitchen table (Mommy! Check this out! I'm a monkey. I can swing on this light just like Curious George! I can also grab the basket of napkins and toss them in the air like leaves blowing in the wind. Woo hoo! Check this out. It's Daddy's laptop. This looks like a great place to jump up and down or perhaps dance). Let's just say the light in question has been moved higher (so it is no longer accessible) while the laptop and napkins have been moved. I swear I have to watch that child like a hawk. 

I hope everyone is having a great week. Grammie came to visit a few weeks ago and it was fabulous seeing her. We went to a nice lunch at a tea house (super cute) and did some shopping, and of course, played with the kids. We love you Grammie, come back again soon!!

Baking with Daddy and Grammie

Jules

A few fun pictures from my recent Vegas trip!

Christine and Whoopi

Jill and Michael (possibly Michaela) Jackson



Christine, Jill and the sparkly Bellagio horse


Christine, Jill and a random statue at Ceasar's Palace


Christine trying to pose like said statue..didn't quite get it right

*You may be wondering...why is Christine wearing glasses? In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I was sporting pink eye for 2 weeks. So, glasses only for me for awhile. :) 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

February 9th - Pure Love

Yesterday morning around 6:30am...Jules climbed into bed with J.D. and I, gave me a big hug and said "Mommy, I love you." My heart melted. I love this little girl more than words can describe. I also love my little man..honestly, cutest little boy ever! Seriously, we have the most adorable dimpled munchkins in the entire world. 


Happy Thursday everyone!


Julia (the exaggerated smile...I think most 3 years do this!)

Luke 


Julia feeding Luke yogurt the other night-adorable!

Luke climbing on the couch..his favorite pastime. 





He loves to brush his teeth!

Monday, February 6, 2012

February 6 - Beautiful Winter Day

Hello everyone. It is a beautiful winter day here in Houston. When I say 'winter'...I mean 60 degree weather but it seems chilly after our high 70s/low 80s recent temps. I was out of town last week in Florida so it is great to be home with the family and play with the kids. 


We had a relaxing weekend: gymnastics on Saturday, playdate with Emma Saturday evening and a playdate with Hannah last night. J.D. and Nic watched the game while Tammy and I watched the kids and we all chowed down on some delicious chili. The boys were happy with the final outcome while I was not. You are probably thinking..What?! You are from NY. Don't you route for the Giants? Well, we never watched football in our household growing up (I'm still not sure why exactly, since all of my brothers love football) so I never became of fan of any particular team. And anyone who knows me knows I have a weird aversion to anything relating to the Manning brothers...so, sorry. I almost always route against them, regardless of the opposing team! 


On a completely different topic, I want to talk briefly about the poll about Christmas lights. I was the person who voted "I like both." Throughout the years I'm always shocked at how opinionated people can be about lights. Here are some of the things I heard this season alone.


In relation to colors:
*fun and exciting
*trashy




In relation to white:
*classic and beautiful
*boring and unoriginal


Wow-they are lights. I think they are all beautiful! 


(I went through old pictures recently and had to re-post these ones of Jules-so adorable!)