Tuesday, November 23, 2010

She was Born to Run

We spent the past weekend in Philadelphia watching Auntie Steph run the marathon. Although I know she was disappointed to be struck with an injury in mile 21, I hope she takes some comfort in knowing that we are all so insanely proud of her. Both Kevin and I were trying very hard to fight back tears as we watched her run past at mile 18 & 20. I was just completely in awe. She had every reason in the world to not run this marathon, yet she drew on what must be a very deep well of inner strength and DID IT.

We love you and are soooooo proud of you, Auntie Steph!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Not even political ads can dampen this fall fun!

I doubt the ads are worse than any other election year...I think I just get grumpier with each passing year. I am literally counting down the hours until I can sit down, watch a program and not be inundated with "if you vote for so-and-so babies will cry due to the crushing debt they will have by simply being born, senior citizens will scowl disapprovingly, and families will sit around the kitchen table shaking their heads with disgust."

Instead, I choose to enjoy the Autumn with the most adorable of children. Some pictures:






Pumpkin carving fun! Please excuse my crazy-eyes...
 
My poor baby. She was sicky-sick-sick all weekend.


Lila's school had a Halloween parade and I was expecting all kinds of cute. I'm not gonna lie to you, it was more creepy than anything. An eerily quiet forced march of sorts. Didn't anyone think that perhaps a little music might perk things up a bit? Some kids enjoyed it, but most had a rather bewildered look on their faces as they slooooowly  and silently marched around the room surrounded by strangers with cameras. Lila, of course, does not suffer from shyness, so she had a blast as usual:



Lila and one of her most favorite classmates.

Last but not least...Halloween!!! I can't tell you how happy it makes me when my babies are surrounded by family. Mimi, Papa, Ya ya, Uncle John & Miss Stephanie were all there to escort my little tiger around town. Not even a bloody lip could stop Lila from scaring the locals with her mighty roar.





The holiday season is officially upon us! My head is filled with lofty plans of holiday crafting. Stay tuned...