HUH?

So I'm just so excited when I find out Riley's preschool teacher has created a blog! I mean hello, who doesn't want to see what their three-year old is doing everyday at school, brilliant...I think! So everyday I go on the blog and see the cutest pics of Riley and read about what they do at school each. Well today, I get on the blog to see what they did at their Halloween Party. I am really thinking, did Riley keep his costume on or did he throw a fit and the minute he got to school and take it off. Did I expect to see this pic....

Oh no...I expected pictures of the class all dressed in their cute costumes, instead I get Riley dressed in half his costume and some ladies hat and purse!! Isn't he/she sweet??? What's up with this? He is so cute though...even though he loves to play dress up!

CALIFORNIA 2008

My family, including my parents and my brother's family, went on a week long California vacation!! We had so much fun. We went to Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland for three days, Universal Studios, and the beach. The kids were really good and they had a blast with their cousins! We couldn't have asked for better weather and the crowds were slim. The longest we waited for a ride was 30 minutes...that's great in Disneyland!! Riley loved it...everytime he would see Mickey...he would scream, Mouse! Mouse! So we decided he had better meet Mickey. It was so cute...he kept kissing him and you could tell he was so excited to be with Mickey. He met several other characters and I forgot how fun it is to see your kids so excited to meet them. I think my favorite part of the vacation was getting away from all the stresses of life and hanging out in beautiful California with my family! Now I kind of have my vacation bug back and I really want to start planning another fun trip!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY RILEY!

Riley turns "3" today!! Can you believe it? It is so crazy how time flies. His party was so much fun. He loved all his gifts and it was so fun to watch him open each one. He was so embarrassed to have everyone sing Happy Birthday to him. He blew out the candles through his nose...I dont think he understands the concept of blowing through his mouth yet!! We have enjoyed every minute with Riley, he has been such a fun kid and Jake and Kaycie really love having a little brother!

HAPPY 16TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

I just wanted to wish my husband a happy 16-year wedding anniversary. I can't believe how time flies. So much has happened in our lifes in the last 16-years. We were married September 25, 1992. Since then we have added 3 beautiful, fun, crazy kids to our plate. We bought two houses, sold them, built a house, remodeled it several times, and recreated our yard numerous times as well. We have traveled a lot. We have lost 6 grandparents, gained a sister-in-law and brother-in-law and 7 nieces and 3 nephews. I appreciate so many things about Mark. He is patient with me...when he shouldn't be. He knows how to have fun and not take things so seriously. And he is supportive...especially when I come to him with yet another travel plan!! Thank you for the last 16-years...I pray for many more!

REALLY...AND I THOUGHT RILEY'S DRESSING UP WAS BAD!

So let me preface this with, if you know Mark...this won't surprise you! So we're in Target shopping for Riley's birthday. And I am looking through the toys when Mark disappears. I hear someone yelling my name...oh yes it's Mark...fully dressed in footy pj's. He is dead set that he needs them and how cool they are, because not only do they have the footies...they glow in the dark! Mind you, this is in the middle of Target and he doesn't care that people keep literally walking back and forth to take a look at him...oh and by the way, I didn't let him purchase them!! Maybe I'll have to surprise him and buy them for his Christmas PJ's!!

THE FINAL GAME

I love the Yankees and today is their final game at Yankees Stadium.

In June, I was able to go to a game at Yankees Stadium. It was amazing to walk into the stadium knowing all the history that has occurred there! I feel so lucky to have been able to watch one of their many games and I can't wait to watch another one in their new stadium!

GO YANKEES!

WHAT DOES A MOTHER DO ABOUT THIS?

Okay so I was laughing my head off...I have to admit. I mean when your 2-year old comes upstairs from the playroom and has dressed himself up in this lovely attire...what can you do, but laugh...and maybe wonder a bit...