An Apple a day.......

This is video of Kevin eating an apple. Not a big deal to most people! Let me tell you a little secret... Kevin has NEVER EVER, had a full bite of fruit or vegetables. He is almost 4 years old, and has struggled with eating issues his whole life. Luckily, in the last couple months, we can coerce him to take 3 peas or 3 kernels of corn, although not bites. One of us always needs to hold his jaw shut to accomplish getting it down the hatch. The holding jaw thing isn't something he hates. He actually takes my hand to his chin for me to hold it shut. It is the only way he can get it down.

Soooo, today was literally the first time he has EVER taken a bite of fruit, and he did it by stealing the apple from his big sister. A big day in this house! Hopefully one day soon we can get him to eat fresh meats, and hopefully many more fruits and veggies.

A wee bit hairy

Hair, no hair, goofy hair, long hair, short hair, and everything in between.

Juilana and her new do... taken yesterday. She decided to go short, but grow out her ever growing bangs. She is growing up!

I love these faces.

I love these faces. Even though these days are so long ago.

Sunday at it's best!

Yesterday was a fantastic day! I started off by meeting my mom at my Granny's "house". We were there for about an hour or so, although not the whole time with Granny. The visit with Granny was nice. Words really do not do it justice, but hopefully my memories will always be there. My favorite part of the day was when I gave her a picture that Juliana made for her. SHE LOVED IT! She noticed every heart, star, the cane, and that Juliana was almost as tall as her in the photo. She even wanted it hung up in her hospital room. Yayy, that made me so happy! It was hard to give her a kiss goodbye.

After seeing Granny, I met Jason and the kids to go to Great America. Great America is a Cedar Point property. We had a great time going on rides, drinking ICEE's, and eating too. We didn't try the deep fried hot dogs, but we certainly had everything else in the park. :) Haaa, I wish. We didn't really. So, that was our day.

ENJOY THE PICTURES.

This is the picture that Juliana drew for GG. (This picture is really special to me, because without realizing what I was doing, I captured a picture of my Uncle Allan, Uncle Patrick, and my Gramps in the photo too. All of whom earned their angel wings.)

Happenings

The happenings of our crew...

Juliana at a birthday party last sunday. One of the MANY this summer! (July 19)

At the beach going to meet Daddy and Kevin while Kevin was at a birthday party on the beach. (July 19)

Watching "Kung Fu P@nda" in the FREE outside movie. They are eating "sticky bars"... their favorite snack. (July 24)

The USS Hornet. The ship that picked up the first moon mission crew. (July 25)

ACTUAL capsule that went on the first moon mission. Buzz Aldrin was on board the ship, but we never got to see him. Long story, but seeing everyone and everything else was worth it.

Top of the USS Hornet.

Another birthday party. (July 25)

So, today is our 13th dating anniversary. Let's get a collective, oooooooo, ahhhhhh.... thanks. I remembered about an hour ago to say, "Happy 13th anniversary" and Jason responded, "for what? putting up with my sh**?" That wasn't the most mature statement, or the most polite statement, but we both laughed hysterically. Not exactly a Hallmark statement, but it was followed with laughter and a big hug, kiss, smile, and a wee apology for saying it too. I'll take it.

Nearly, 20000 hits on my blog.... right now it is 19997! Neato! Ok, many people get that in an hour, but let me have my glory... haaaa!

Our Special Day

I know this weekend will get ahead of me, so I wanted to do this post a wee bit early. July 25th is what I call, "Our Special Day". It is a random day we picked in 1996 as our, "dating anniversary". Haaaaaa, it is a bit funny that we chose an arbitrary summer day, but hey, back in the dating days it was important. Apparently it is still important to me.

Soooo, this saturday, July 25th, will be 13 years since we have been "together". We've had 8 1/2 years of marriage, 1 daughter, 1 son, 1 doggie, and 4 houses in two time zones.

The picture above was take in February 1997 at a college dance. Ughh, the beard... hmmm yeah, no more beard. And I was a size 7. Oh how times have changed! I got that dress at 579 and was so darn proud of myself. Maybe I should attach it to our fridge.

(Almost) Wordless- Because Heaven is near

(Photo taken in 1920. Pictured, my Granny at 3 years old, and her mother. An elegant toddler, and still an elegant woman, even in the sunset of her life.)