Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Does she have your vote?


This whole month Abby's class has been talking about past presidents. It's been really, really funny to hear Abby's interpretation of our country's history! It was just too cute the other night when she declared her love for The White House! In the drawing, Abby has drawn a picture of herself with Lucky. Now look at the bottom right-hand corner. It says, "Abby for Prsdit". I guess maybe Lucky will be her choice for Vice Pres. Or maybe she will choose her Daddy (We've been trying to break him into the political scene!!) Ms. President, Abby Claire Lawson. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

To Mexico?

As you know little girls LOVE to play dress up!! Mine are no diffferent! Emma came out of her bedroom all dolled up so I asked where she was going. Emma said, "To Mexico!" I think she may even have on the right attire for that trip! Looks like we might have a traveler on our hands, Aunt CiCi! :)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

There's Butterfly Dreams, Too!

A few weeks ago I mentioned our sleep problems with John Brady. Well, there has been no change. I've researched it, read a few books, implemented some new routines, sprinkled pixie dust, but have not been successful. I have even caught myself thinking, why should I be concerned with it now? After 7 years without sleep, why should anything change. You know, they say your taste buds change every 7 years, so maybe, just maybe there is hope! Here's a few pictures of John Brady sleeping where he sleeps best. About two nights ago, John Brady was having a dream and talking in his sleep. At first I thought he was scared and having a bad dream. John Brady with his eyes closed tight pointed into the air and said, "Mommy! It's a bur-fly (butterfly)!" I thought how sweet! And I would have missed that if he hadn't been sleeping next to me! I guess if there's butterfly kisses, there's also butterfly dreams!


Thursday, February 14, 2008

Meet Truly Lucky


A new puppy for Valentine's Day! Is there anything sweeter than that? We are probably crazy, especially since we just added 3 rabbits to the household. Actually, the rabbits will be going to mom's "farm" after Easter. So one cat and one dog is not too bad. This is Truly Lucky, our new beagle mix puppy I adopted from the animal shelter. She is 8 weeks old and a total sweetheart! Ok, you are probably wondering about the name. I kind of liked the name "True", and Brady thought of "Lucky". He said she was a very lucky dog to be here at our house! Hee, hee! I said the name should be "True" because "It's really true, that I persuaded Brady to get a puppy!" Emma threw in "Samantha" and "Megan". John Brady called her "Molly" (that was our trust fund dog). Abby Claire said, "Oh, I know, we can call her Curly Top!" Not sure where in the world that came from. So her official name is Truly Lucky; we will call her Lucky.

A Valentine's Surprise!!!

Emma's "All Fired Up Bday Party" and Sleepover






Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Run Girls Run

Participating in the Mercedes Kids Marathon is becoming a tradition for us. Emma and I ran last year and had such a good time we decided to do it again. This year Emma ran it all by herself and Brady ran with Abby. Emma and Abby trained at Huntington Elementary with Mrs. Fanning (Ab's teacher). We are all so pround of Emma and Abby! LOVE MY GIRLS!!
Congrats from MeMe!
Ab LOVES Mrs. Fanning!

Abby Claire's 1st medal!
Daddy's girls!So glad Hannah Ree came to see us!
Sure does make a Papa proud!
And a Pop!


Uncle Josh and Emma's pre-run pep talk
Run Abs run
She made it!
Come on girl!
Ok, Mom is totally responsible for this!!!


My two runners and my wannabe runner!
Emma and Mrs. Fanning
Em (with yellow bow) headed to the starting line
Run Em-Em (in middle)
I wonder how many times a day Mrs. Fanning gets to see this mischievious smile?