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Grammy & Grandpa came all the way from Montana to celebrate
Georgia with her best school buddy, Olivia
Pin the tail on the dog
Proud new dog owners
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Dog Pawty
Georgia decided that this year she'd like to have a dog themed party, this is ironic because she's always been afraid of dogs. She was full of ideas and helped me plan the whole thing. We lucked out and had a beautiful (but cold) day where kids came and adopted (stuffed) dogs complete with adoption certificates and all. There was pin the tail on the dog and of course a dog themed cake. The birthday girl was happy, watching her buzz around with friends and cousins was the best part of the day.
Celebrations
Georgia's birthday was filled with celebrations. That morning, she woke up to presents from our family and enjoyed eggnog french toast with whipped cream before heading off to school.
Later that day, I brought cupcakes to her class and got to watch her bask in the attention of her classmates while her teacher interviewed her, they gave her six cheers and sang happy birthday.
We finished off the evening dinner, Georgia's choice, sushi and menchies (frozen yogurt) for dessert.
The whole day was a fabulous way to kick off her sixth year!
Hard to believe there are SIX candles!
When you're two, everyone should get to blow out the candles.
Later that day, I brought cupcakes to her class and got to watch her bask in the attention of her classmates while her teacher interviewed her, they gave her six cheers and sang happy birthday.
We finished off the evening dinner, Georgia's choice, sushi and menchies (frozen yogurt) for dessert.
The whole day was a fabulous way to kick off her sixth year!
Thursday, November 19, 2015
SIX
Georgia, I can hardly believe that today you are six. In the last six years Georgia, you have been my greatest teacher, you inducted me into motherhood and have taught me so much about myself.
You are silly, funny, loving and kind. You have a competitive spirit, you're outgoing and almost never shy. Last night you said, I'm going to miss being five. I asked you what your favorite part of being five was, "learning to read... and making new friends. If I had to pick one, I'd pick making new friends."
You love school, more than once you've been disappointed that it's the weekend because you can't go to school. There is an underlying maturity to you but mostly you are a normal six year old. We recently found out that you have three loose teeth and you couldn't be happier. You are growing and changing just as you should be.
You are truly a delight and one that I am so, so grateful for. You tell us often that you love your family and are good about sharing your feelings, even the not so fun ones. You'd prefer to play inside but love to write stories, draw and play with your stuffed animals.
You are so good to your brother, it's true that you bicker like siblings but when you told us how excited you were to get your birthday pencil from your teacher, you immediately said, oh, I wish I could get one for Leo too.
So many thoughts have swirled through my head over the last several weeks, I remember another mother at the hospital telling me that, we're all God's children and that our kids aren't really ours to begin with. I had such clear visions of myself screaming at God, saying, She's MINE!! and then literally whispering out loud, please let me keep her. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I got to keep you Georgia, you are such a gift.
Happy Birthday my girl, today you are six!!
You are silly, funny, loving and kind. You have a competitive spirit, you're outgoing and almost never shy. Last night you said, I'm going to miss being five. I asked you what your favorite part of being five was, "learning to read... and making new friends. If I had to pick one, I'd pick making new friends."
You love school, more than once you've been disappointed that it's the weekend because you can't go to school. There is an underlying maturity to you but mostly you are a normal six year old. We recently found out that you have three loose teeth and you couldn't be happier. You are growing and changing just as you should be.
You are truly a delight and one that I am so, so grateful for. You tell us often that you love your family and are good about sharing your feelings, even the not so fun ones. You'd prefer to play inside but love to write stories, draw and play with your stuffed animals.
You are so good to your brother, it's true that you bicker like siblings but when you told us how excited you were to get your birthday pencil from your teacher, you immediately said, oh, I wish I could get one for Leo too.
So many thoughts have swirled through my head over the last several weeks, I remember another mother at the hospital telling me that, we're all God's children and that our kids aren't really ours to begin with. I had such clear visions of myself screaming at God, saying, She's MINE!! and then literally whispering out loud, please let me keep her. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I got to keep you Georgia, you are such a gift.
Happy Birthday my girl, today you are six!!
Sisters
I love my sister so much and would be lost without her. A few weeks ago just the two of us took a quick overnight trip to Spokane to attend our Aunt's 70th surprise birthday party. It wasn't a long getaway but it was so fun to be on a road trip where there were no potty stops, no handing snacks back to kids who were asking when were we going to be there. Just the two of us!
October Fun
We packed in the fun during October, so much so that I haven't had time to post any of what we did!
Both kids had fun events through their schools celebrating Halloween.
Georgia's school had the Boo Bash, an evening event complete with face painting, DJ, cake walk (which Brian won!) bouncy house, and much more. The whole family dressed up and had a great time. Just before heading out for the event, Georgia said, "mom, as soon as we get there we need to go straight to the bouncy house.. I am meeting some friends there. I tried to stiffle my laugh and told her we'd make sure to get her where she needed to be.
Both kids had fun events through their schools celebrating Halloween.
Georgia's school had the Boo Bash, an evening event complete with face painting, DJ, cake walk (which Brian won!) bouncy house, and much more. The whole family dressed up and had a great time. Just before heading out for the event, Georgia said, "mom, as soon as we get there we need to go straight to the bouncy house.. I am meeting some friends there. I tried to stiffle my laugh and told her we'd make sure to get her where she needed to be.
Batman & Robin
A (friendly) which with her black cat
Georgia danced the night away with her friends and ran around the school like a social butterfly.
Leo's preschool class met at a nearby pumpkin patch, they played games and picked out pumpkins and looked darling in their costumes.
The Halloween fun continued when we headed to the Pittman's house for their annual Halloween party. Georgia and Lauren were twin witches and as usual had a blast together. Leo didn't really understand the whole concept of trick-or-treating. I took him to the first house and showed him what to do, as we started to walk to another house, he asked where we were going. I told him that we go to do it again! His response, "WHAT? anoder (another) house... (smile and laughter). Each time after he go his candy he would say the most enthusiastic, Thank you! He continued this after nearly every house and it cracked me up each time.
Batman is a pretty tough guy but I guess you'll need to find someone else if you need help!
Happy Halloween!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Pumpkin Patch
Today we headed out in search of a new pumpkin patch and found a great one! It was darling, fun, easy and a huge bonus, the weather was beautiful! We walked a mini corn maze, the kids did a pumpkin sling shot, and took a hayride all before finding our perfect pumpkins.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Free
I never miss it, well not in the last four years that is. The impending date of October 4th always sends me back. It's a combination of remembering the carefree simplicity of life on October 3, 2010 that I can't get out of my mind, thinking if I'd only know what would transpire in the 24 hours to come.
I will always remember the moments of October 4, 2010, how I never saw it coming, how I told Brian we'd be home before he could meet us at Children's Hospital for the quick x-ray that changed everything. I remember not being able to get cell reception in the Emergency Department, missing a call from Georgia's pediatrician who'd been called by the hospital, my parents turning around when they'd just arrived in Montana to come home, the swarms of people in and out of our room, it was chaos in my mind.
Today, it is a beautiful day in Gig Harbor, fall is in the air but it's still warm, the leaves are beautiful and although I am grateful everyday, October 4th always makes me look around and take inventory of all the simple things I used to take for granted.
I couldn't be more grateful that we are here, a complete family of four. We went to a nearby park to take in the day and feel the freedom that some may never realize they have.
I will always remember the moments of October 4, 2010, how I never saw it coming, how I told Brian we'd be home before he could meet us at Children's Hospital for the quick x-ray that changed everything. I remember not being able to get cell reception in the Emergency Department, missing a call from Georgia's pediatrician who'd been called by the hospital, my parents turning around when they'd just arrived in Montana to come home, the swarms of people in and out of our room, it was chaos in my mind.
Today, it is a beautiful day in Gig Harbor, fall is in the air but it's still warm, the leaves are beautiful and although I am grateful everyday, October 4th always makes me look around and take inventory of all the simple things I used to take for granted.
I couldn't be more grateful that we are here, a complete family of four. We went to a nearby park to take in the day and feel the freedom that some may never realize they have.
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