Besties

They fight like crazy.

They love each other like crazy.

They push each others buttons like nothing you've ever seen.

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind

that these two

will be besties for life.

A little levity

Just what the world needs.....

a little levity.

Valentines

Valentines have been started and are hung to dry before finishing touches tomorrow.

Man it's tricky when there are 40 (yes count 'em, 40)

kids to make Valentines for.

But I think we'll do it.

Thanks to some super quick stamping from one budding artist

we are well on our way.

Clearly.......

Clearly......

I have not posted in a good long while.

And clearly.......

this blog is very important to me.

Mostly, it is important because it is the only journal I have of our doings.

Of Sofia's growing up.

I must get back on track.

So, if any one checks in on this

please forgive me for what I am about to do.

Clearly.......

I am about to post like crazy,

in a completely meaningless, random fashion

to get stuff down.

Christmas Eve Checklist

Carrots for the Reindeer

Check

Cookies for Santa 

Check

Milk too!!

(I tried to convince her that beer was the way to go

but NOOOOO!)

Santa

Sofia meets Santa

2011

Wrapping

Okay......I'll admit it!

I'm a bit of a fanatic about how I like my Christmas presents wrapped.

It dates back to my stint in retail at a high end kitchen store,

where I received formal instruction in gift wrapping.

I like them to look nice.

I use double sided tape.

And I only ever use real ribbon.

My paper has a color theme.

It's nothing to be ashamed about.

This year my present wrapping ideals have been challenged.

I've had help in the form of a four year old.

There is tape everywhere.

Ribbons don't match.

Gift cards are being written in four year old script.

(Santa may have a bit of a challenge on his hands this year)

And yet, this year, the presents under my tree 

are the most beautiful ever.

This one is for you Papa.

And for the record, the other side of this gift tag is BLUE
Not part of the approved color scheme for Christmas 2011.

A Rainbow

Sofia:  "One.....Two......Three......"

Me:  "What are you counting, Sofia?"

Sofia:  "Lines on your forehead"

(she reached ten just in case you were wondering)

Me:  "Do you like the lines on my forehead, Sofia?"

Sofia:  "Yes.....they kind of look like a rainbow"

I have mixed feelings about this little discussion.

November

November is National Adoption Awareness Month....

and I find myself this Sunday evening

my heart content

looking across the couch

at the two best decisions

I ever made in my life.

Family is family

and I am so proud

of the way my family came into my life.

Recipe for a perfect Halloween.....

A perfectly adorable costume....

 

 Parents willing to get in on the act.....

 

Equally adorable friends to hang with......

A belly full of pizza......

A bucket to hold all of the goodies.....

And lots of doors to knock on.......

 

A comfy spot to take a break......

  

 And candy....

Lots and lots and lots of candy!

 

Happy Halloween sweet puppy girl!