Weather: Indoor Racing

Thanks to what feels like weeks and weeks of rain we have had to amuse ourselves with indoor games a lot lately. And the flooding across the region proves just how much rain we've had. Fortunately the order Gram placed with Discovery Toys came and provided some much needed entertainment in the form of a super cool racetrack! Rain rain stay here so Mini can play with his race cars!

Local News: Chatting up the Locals

While waiting for her turn in the tub Princess took this opportunity to chat up some of the neighbors in the bathroom.

She also amused both Mommy and Mini with her stories! Chatty Girl!

Things to Do: Egg Hunting 2010

Striking Gold!

Movies: Ready for My Close-Up

Look out world, it's me!

Sunday News: Quotable Quotes from Mini P

~I'm singing you a song
I'm singing you a song
I'm singing you a song
To make you feel better
(sung to me)

~ Anatomy Lesson from Dr. Mini
Mom...food goes in my mouth
then down the drain and then
peepee and poopies come out my bum...
Right?

~ Look I took off all my clothes by my big boy self but then I couldn't get my firefighter clothes on... and my sock is crooked. (After waking up from his nap in just his pull-ups and one sock wrong side out)

Travel: Travel by Mail

The fastest way to travel

Travel: Pilot Princess

Flight 123 to Tower
Come in Tower
Do you Read Me?

Local News: Mini Meets a Policeman

On a recent trip to get Princess' birth certificate we were lucky enough to park next to the police station and see tons of police cars. And then in the building were two real life policemen also filing some documents. Mini walked right up to one of them, tugged on his jacket, and asked to take a picture with him. The policeman was very obliging and here is the result!

Local News: Playing on the Playmat

If Princess is fussy all you have to do is give her a little sun..

The light up musical sun on her playmat that is.
Always fun!

Things to Do: First Playground of the Year

The rain has stopped and the weather got warmer and what does that mean...
It's playground season!!!!

Mini has definitely grown so much since the fall. Both he and Baby Doll could get up on the giant dinosaur by themselves. See them from last year here.

And he was going down the slides head first on his belly, be still my pounding heart.

He and Billy the Kid were riding the merri-go-round standing up, be still my still pounding heart.

(This is why I usually stay behind the camera!)
Princess and Moose enjoyed their first forward facing wrap adventures. It was pretty funny since Princess had her Red Sox beanie on and Moose had one of Princess' other beanies on which happened to be pink!

We finished off at Qdoba where the "big kids" all had quesadillas and apple sauce, yum!

And just look at this picture of Tank Engine, have you ever seen a more beautiful eye? He is going to be a heart breaker!!!

Special Reports: Thesis Help Needed From You

Check out this great gal at "The King and I" who is trying to gather research on bloggers for her thesis. How cool is that? She's tying it into folklore. If you want to participate go here and check it out...

National News: Update on Grandpa P

On St. Patty's Day we went down to visit Grandma and Grandpa P to check and see how he was holding up. We couldn't visit him in the hospital due to a no kids rule so this was our first time seeing him since his surgery. Mini did pretty good remembering that Grandpa couldn't get down on the floor to play and was pretty quiet, for him anyway ;) Grandpa couldn't pick Princess up since she is about triple his 5lb limit but he could definitely get a little snuggle time in when he was sitting in the big rocker. Grandma generously provided us with traditional corned beef and cabbage for lunch finished off by jello with whipped cream. Mini ate the whipped cream off his and gave the rest to Grandma to finish, such a generous boy ;) We're so glad Grandpa is getting better and we'll see them both again soon!!

Local News: Spring has come to Potsyville

The weather is wonderful, the grass is green, the kids are longing to be set free....

To ride bikes and scooters

To go for walks in the neighborhood

To play hide and seek
To see all our neighborhood friends
To blow bubbles
To run around
To play chase
To bask in the sunlight
To be OUTSIDE!

Sunday News: Quotable Quotes from Mini P

~Where's that big girl?

~Where's the other big girl?

~ Grandpa P. had Daddy in his belly when he was smallest.
Mini, only Mommies can have babies in their bellies
But we're all boys Mom.

~ Holy Moly

~ Yes way jose (in response to no way jose)

~ Too bad, so sad

Weather News: Perfect Weather for Bike Riding

What better way to spend a sunny warm spring day
than going for a little bike ride with your dad?

Local News: Piggies and Bank Accounts

In the mass of stuff of Daddy's when he was a little boy we found a piggie bank. Daddy gave it to Mini to start saving for school and Mini has been very good about keeping all of his "pennies" in there. But the piggie got full lately and we decided to take the opportunity to go to our local bank and open up bank accounts for both Mini and Princess. Mini was so well behaved while we were there that he got a red AND an orange lollipop.

There will be many fun field trips to the bank in the future to deposit money and get more lollipops!

National News: Next Generation of Drama Girls

When out in Arizona last week I was able to catch up with my high school friend, Sheree, for a girls' breakfast out. Her daughter and Princess are just a few days apart in age so it was fun to see their similarities and differences. It was great to see my old buddy from French class and Drama club among other activities!!! Je t'aime ma amie!!!

Special thank you to Facebook for making this reunion possible ;)

Special Reports: Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patty's Day

Front Page: Princess is Rockin' and Rollin'

Princess rolled over for the first time today
from her tummy to her back!
I think she was showing off for Grandpa P!

Travel: Arizona - Phoenix Zoo

Perfect Spring Day for a Trip to the Zoo!!!

Travel: Arizona - Cousins

Travel: Arizona - Trip Highlights

* They waved at me
* Sink tubbies
* First class on the airplane

* Out of this world cupcakes (from Sprinkles)
* Sushi, sushi, sushi... on a conveyer belt
* Teaberry gum and ring pops

* Bubbles in the backyard
* Spinning
* Painting with sparkles

* Seeing Daddy After work
* Digging in the sand
* Cousins

* Lots of girls
* Playing hide and seek
* Driving the minivan

Sunday News: Quotable Quotes from Mini P

~ Mom, look it's gorgeous (about a green string)

~ Where's that other big cousin?

~ Holy Moley!

~ Those guys waved at me (about the baggage claim car drivers)

Front Page: Princess Cuts First Tooth

So the drool and fussiness started at our cousin Brad's first birthday party and I said to his mom, the lovely Hannah, I think she's cutting a tooth. When I told my mom she said she could be cutting it for months, that 3 months was too early. Well this little girl does not like to be told no and two days later the tooth is out. It's hard to get a good shot because she sticks her tongue out when I try to get her to open her mouth so the only time to get a picture is when she's crying, maybe that makes me a bad mom but I promise I only took one quick one before comforting her ;)

Please note that it was intentional to color coordinate the arrow to her outfit, she's a girl!!

Health News: Bag o' Death

Health News: Workin' Out and Feelin' Good

Potsy and Mrs. Potsy are doing this awesome new workout program called P90X!!! It is a great workout without being overly strenuous and is really fun. It is great for both Mommy and Daddy and they are getting their behinds back in shape! Check out P90X at http://teambeachbody.com/mompotsy!!!

Mini and Princess are thoroughly entertained by their parents. Mini is quickly learning all the moves and even has his own set of one pound weights! He especially likes to go down in the mornings and do the cardio workout with his Dad. He is also quite excellent at the Kenpo Kicks and loves to stand in Namaste when we do yoga! Check out these action shots!!!!

Upward Dog and Mini's Special "Downward Dog Roll"

"Wacky Jackers" and Squat Runs

The Dreya Roll