On Two Wheels

I knew it wouldn't take long for Dom to learn to ride his bike without training wheels, but I forgot to take into account that Christina is possibly the best instructor on the subject!

She had Dom riding on two wheels in about 15 minutes. That has to be a record of some sort. LOL

D-R-A-M-A in the form of:

Red Ballet Flats

We took the kids shopping over the weekend and while in Baby Gap Diana fell in love with these "baweena shoes" as she calls them. (Ballerina shoes)

The smallest size they had was a 6 and Diana still wears a 5, so I explained to her that they didn't fit and put them back.

And She picked them back up.

So I put them back.

She picked them up AGAIN and walked straight to the counter, head held high, placed them by the register, looked the clerk straight in the eye and said (In her most serious tone) "I'll take these please".

The clerk who had been watching our exchange could hardly stifle the laughs. LOL

I gave in and let Diana buy her "baweens shoes".
The clerk gave her her very own bag and Diana carried
that bag around for the rest of the day proud as a peacock!

(She also has worn them all day despite the fact that they flip up in the back)

Spring Ain't Sprung!

Are you kidding me??

Saturday we had gorgeous weather in the high 60's.

Today we had near blizzard conditions!

Simply Simple

Just another picture of Diana that I love.

I know it seems like I take more pictures of her than I do the other kids, but she's the most willing to lend me her modeling skills so I can "play with my camera".

Diana's Easter Dress

Getting these pictures was near impossible, all she wanted to do was spin. LOL

ALLISON

THANK YOU!

Your card was absolutely beautiful!

You just keep getting better and better.

I miss you so much and I really hope we can get Diana and Kristen together sometime before they graduate highschool! LOL

Love you and thanks again!

Whatever will I do....

When he starts Kindergarten this fall????

Ugh, I can't even think about it without a lump creeping into my throat. =(

You gotta love her

Diana

I don't know why but this picture personifies all that is Diana. LOL

Ding Dong, the goat is GONE

It's not that I didn't like the little beast, he was too cute, but he was after all .... A GOAT!

One of Ed's friends owns a petting zoo just out of town and offered to take the goat to live there where he'd have all sorts of other goaty friends to play with.

Dom is looking forward to visiting the petting zoo this Sunday.

Photo Processing

I never really understood "digital processing" and probably will never fully understand it, but this was my first attempt at processing and would like to share anyway! LOL

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Bleat, Bleat

Oi Vay.
Where do I even begin with this one????

Long story-Short:
Meet: the Guard Goat

Yet another (almost too nuts to believe) Ed-ism:

Dom was truly and utterly mesmorized by the miniature beast.
It took a few hours for the goat to warm up to him, but by the end of the day the two were like PB & J. LOL

GIFTS

Anthony was pretty low maintenance this year and didn't want much of
anything.

He got a new PSP game, some CD's, clothes and a generous
amount of cash. (We're taking him out shopping tomorrow for some goodies).

His 18 candle cake:

Surrounded by his adoring fans:

Opening:

Making a wish:

Thank you to all of our family who remembered Anthony
on his special day.

He was SOOOO excited about this birthday so all of the
cards, calls and well wishes made it even more special for him!

Birthday Dinner

Anthony chose to have his birthday dinner at the Cracker Barrel and it was DELISH!

While we were waiting for our table, Anthony and the girls modeled these funny easter hats.

 

 

18 YEARS OF ANTHONY

HAPPY

18th

BIRTHDAY ANTHONY!

Today Anthony celebrates his 18th birthday.
Next Stop: GRADUATION!

Ralph

He just loves that Monkey.