Woodland Antics

Keep an eye out on the Today Show W illard Scott will be recognizing our favorite centenarian ... MR. ROCK WOODLAND (wink) Happy 1 0 0 th Grandpa!  

  S unday the munchkins and I met some friends for an   Easter Egg Hunt . Fiona found a ticket in one of her eggs. Whatever could she have won? YOU GUESSED IT! A dozen oysters for her Daddy   (Only in Southern Maryland)  

There are a million plus reasons why Fiona is a hip chick . Here's an example This morning she got out her rain boots and a warm coat She headed out the door into the rain for a day of   "Worm Hunting"   In a moment she went from  tomboy mode to princess mode This afternoon she had her first Ballet & Tap  recital What a ham! R eed, the gentleman he is, presented our tiny dancer with a dozen roses . What I'd tell ya... HIP. CHICK. Another reason Fiona is fun to be around... She does neat stuff with her eyes Dear Fiona, You're the best daughter any parent could ask for.   xxoo

Another rough day for Ryan at School

It's that time of year....  School Pictures are in! This year was much better than last when his teacher had to sit with him  How they grow   R eed, we love you Dude

I adore the following series of pictures of my Sister Tammy. (taken by Tina)  I t shows her playful side.  A s Reed and Fiona would say, "Auntie Tammy is very giggly "  In this last one I can just hear her laugh. Tam, We hope you have a very giggly birthday week! If you were here you too could have had a sweet pedicure   *************************************************

I love A nnapolis It's streets have seen Ryan and I grow as a couple as well as a family   A nother reason Maryland has started to feel like home to me. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A couple of weeks ago Daddy brought Fiona for her first haircut.  I t's reported that she was very serious and all business. Most importantly, a great tipper.

Getting a few bites Fiona Caught One!

T hinking back to about a year ago . and what I would have given  for the peace of knowing our Baby Girl would  have a phenomenal 3rd Birthday! I Love you Baby Girl!   I said that to her the other day and she said, " I love you BIG girl ." Here's the Slide Show of Fiona's Birthday Party! Fiona's Party  

Fiona and I were the first awake &  up.  As we crept up the stairs Fiona whispered to me that she wanted some juice along with some other orders I couldn't quite make out.  I set her up with some markers and  began the day by washing dishes and dreaming of a dishwasher.  About 15 minutes later Fiona gave me this picture.... Me:   What a great picture!  Who is it? Fiona : It's ME Nona! Me:   It looks like you're sad Fiona: I crying all day long Me: Why are you crying honey? Fiona: I wanted some juice. Here's one of Reeds Masterpieces... Poor Reed, For the first time ever he admitted to being "very very sick" .  He's home from school today.  Now that he has realizes being sick means he can stay home, I may be hearing that phrase more often.

R eed is a man who knows a thing or two about comfort.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Y esterday Fiona Grace received a special package in the mail... It's the perfect gift for our tiny ballerina Thank you G randma & G randpa It's adored by all!

W hat do these three pictures have in common? T hey're all of Reed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Happy Birthday Uncle Travis! W hat a fantastic Uncle! We Love ya.

Yesterday was Cousin A l i ' s Birthday! A li, We celebrated here with some Chocolate Ice Cream. Click  HERE to see the messiest little girl sing you Happy Birthday! Wish we could have been there to celebrate with you. Love you  XX OO

Ry Guy saved a Garter Snake from the wrath of Otis the cat. The snake wasn't off the hook... it was Science Time We talked about what snakes eat, texture etc. Reed wanted to know if it was happy   we concluded, considering the trouble it just eluded...  it was a very happy snake All of this and not once did I yell not once did I even act afraid well, I did keep asking Ryan if he had a good grip  it was just out of concern for the snake or at least could be perceived that way to little ears I just stood very far back and took some pictures You would have freaked out Mom. F iona was all about it C uriosity did get the better of Reed and he touched it Though He remained cautious I can't say I blame him.  I wouldn't turn my back on a snake.  I've whole hardheartedly been working on defeating my fear since I've met Ryan. He loves snakes and I am so with St. Patrick on this one.   I'm working on it, we're working through it. One day Ryan