Monday, February 26, 2007

Special Days Ahead



An incredibly busy few weeks are coming up, and I know that I will not be on google to make an update. This is just a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Granny (90th) and to my Dad (I'll wait for a milestone to publish that)! A birthday dinner with Grandpa will be so much fun! Looking forward to seeing family and friends on our trip. Love from us...

The first picture is Grandpa and Juliana in December and the second photo is GG (Granny) and Kevin in August.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

6 years and Counting



We had a fabulous, yet uneventful anniversary. We had a quiet dinner, and even went shopping for our newest Yankee Candle scent. I don't think we have spent so long in the candle section without yelling, "NOOOO, that will break!", or "We don't need 10 of those, put them back!" It turns out that our friend that babysat was tested a bit. Juliana decided that it was ok to have her light on during the night, and she even was able to get another Dr. Seuss story read to her around 9pm. She was mighty glad to see us home when she went potty around midnight. There I go again... we can't do anything or speak of an occasion without bringing up the kids. I love 'em, what can I say.

Today was a beautiful day! It actually seemed warm at 30 degrees. All of us went outside to play in the melting snow. Anytime Daddy threw snow Kevin laughed hysterically. Typical boy... he loves destruction of any kind! His laugh was incredibly refreshing to hear.

The photo above is a rose from the bouquet that Jason sent on our anniversary. xoxoxoxo

Thursday, February 15, 2007

X's and Snow's




Valentine's Day 2007 was full of love, snuggles, and SNOW! School was canceled again, and the kids were both still sick, so I thought our day was going to be miserable. Juliana convinced me that the germs would go away if they could go play in the snow. OK OK.. I couldn't say no to that. We geared up with snow pants, boots, hats, mittens, and Kleenex, and went to frolic in the freshly fallen snow. Kevin wasn't too happy with his new footwear (blue snow boots). He could barely walk in them, much less in the snow up to his knees and on the icy walkways. We did not stay outside for too long, although we had a great time while it lasted.

That's our Valentine's Day in a nutshell.

I always try to end with remembering important days in the lives of those we love. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEARA (Feb. 13)! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CAITLYN (the one and only gorgeous flower girl in our wedding-- Feb. 14-- The Valentine baby turned 14 yesterday!)

Our 6th wedding anniversary is on Saturday, Feb. 17. HORRAY for great friends/babysitters! We are actually going out alone. We've been out alone twice since we moved here 2 1/2 years ago. It will be a dinner without sippy cups, chicken fingers, ketchup, "THAT'S GROSS!", and embarrassing disasters below a high chair.

X's and O's...

Monday, February 05, 2007

Below Zero



The weather here has been frigid. The public schools are closed due to the temperature. When I last looked at the weather online, it read, "-5 with wind chill -28". It is gorgeous and sunny too! Hopefully sometime soon we can enjoy time outside again.

We went to Juliana's "Kindergarten school" this morning. One of the older students gave us a tour. She was so nervous, although did a great job. Kevin ran the halls and was as noisy as ever. Hopefully she will be accepted into the school, so this school hunting process can be put behind us.

I realized that I have not posted a picture of Kevin lately, so here's a recent one of him. He'll be 17 months this week. CRAZZZZY!

Friday, February 02, 2007

It's February!



Another momentous occasion over here this morning. As I was brushing Juliana's teeth, her tooth just didn't want to stay still. We went to grab Conway the Pig, sat on Juliana's bed, and gave the tooth a yank, and it was out! This time the tooth fairy has it to take back to fairyland.

Let's see... not much other news. I did near back regarding the teaching position. The school is in fact closing in June, so they can only hire substitute teachers. There is no way I can put both kids in day care and not work every day. It was a great opportunity if the school was staying open. Hey, I learned a lot on the interview and gained my confidence back in getting a Kindergarten position.

Jason has a second interview for a job today. He's nervous about it, although I know he will do just fine. The job does not require a move, which is a good and bad thing. We want out of here, although waiting for another position in another location may not happen for years to come in his department. This job will open many many doors for his career. Either way, he is loved and respected here. There is not much else a person can want in a job. Juliana thinks we need to move everyone out here. She said she wants Auntie Laura & Uncle Pat to share our backyard, Auntie Stephanie & Uncle Kyle to have a pool next door, Grand to park her AA airplane at the airport, and Nana & Grampy to live across the street so we can see their cars going to work every day. Not sure what that all means, but I thought it was cute to share.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMPY... tomorrow! (Feb. 3)

I may not do another entry before next week, so I wanted remember Aunt Janet in this entry. She was a pillar for the Cairney/Clark/Holmes family and is missed every day. As Juliana says, "Here's some smooches up in the clouds for Aunt Janet... muahhhhh."

---Pictures are (1) Juliana showing off her new smile. (2) Grampy and Juliana having fun during their visit in September.