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Pick of the Week: JK Wedding Entrance Dance

My friend, Anne, posted this on her Facebook page. I don't know if it is because I see 20 weddings a year, that all are very similar, or because I love dancing, but I think this is so great. I can't get over how cool this video is. I was so happy watching it, that tears welled up in my eyes

Arie Alex: 15 Months

So our sweet baby girl is 15 months old. She can walk like a champ and is really proud of herself. Here are a few of the pix I took of her toddling around the yard. We think she is the best kid and we are so proud of her. Among her many words she says, "go, go", "hi" "up", "down", "shoes", "no", "woof, woof", "da da", "papa", "mama", "bath", "please", "thank you". She falls down a lot still, but gets up running. Every time she does or says something new, Tim and I are in awe. As far as we are concerned, she might as well be the inventor of coffee cup sleeves. She is so cool!

Random things that happen at the gym: #2

Arie Alex locked herself in the car, and me out out of the car at the same time. I let her hold my keys sometimes. I strapped her into her car seat, and shut the back door, right before I intended to open the front door. At that exact moment, my beautiful child hit the "lock" button on the key remote. I freaked. I screamed, and the lady getting in her car next to me let me borrow her phone, b/c mine was now locked in the car. With my keys. And my daughter. I called Tim to come as fast as he could with the extra set of keys. It wasn't very hot, so I wasn't worried about her getting over heated. It was classic. Airawen smiling up at me through the side window. Me screaming, "Hit the round button!". After five minutes of randomly hitting the trunk pop and the panic button, she hit the "unlock" button. I dove for the driver's door, and breathed a sigh of relief. Lesson learned.

Memorial Day Weekend

We spent Memorial Day weekend at the Lake with Tim's family.  Arie Alex had her first big pool adventure of the summer! There was splashing and goldfish eating, and everything you could want for a 14 month old at the pool.  Of course I missed it completely.  I was at Star Trek with Jake and Drew.  A fantastically, entertaining flick, btw.   Thankfully, Tim captured all the fun. 

Tim's Birthday Weekend

Tim, Joe and Tyler all have birthdays 2 days apart in May, so we usually celebrate together. We relight the candles and sing happy birthday three times, so that all three boys can blow them out. Tyler got Guitar Hero, which was my personal favorite gift of the weekend. Joe got some fancy new duds and Tim some outdoor gear, clothes and a French press, which has been enjoyed greatly. Notice the braclette on Airawen's wrist in the pic of her holding the apple? Gremacha by my friened Greta! A new favorite!

Random things that happen at the gym: #1

A guy walked up to me at the gym yesterday. I was stretching and had my headphone in, so he had to tap me on the shoulder to get my attention. I looked up at him, slightly startled, then pulled a headphone out of one ear and asked, "Am I in the way?'' He smiled and me and said, "I just wanted to tell you, Jesus loves you! You are the apple of his eye!" I smiled and said, "I know." Then I put my headphone back in my ear and continued stretching.

Pick of the Week: Penelope

Besides being an adorable name, Penelope is now in my top 10 favorite movies. The sets are magical, the clothes divine, the James McAvoy gorgeous, and the story line simple, but brilliant. Mostly, it captured my praise because hard as they may try, Hollywood has a difficult job of pulling those of us who understand the technical side of films, out of reality long enough to make us forget we are watching a movie. Well I forgot I was watching a movie. I was entranced, sucked in, completely bought all the beauty and magic of this film. As fantastic of a spectacle as it is, and as basic a moral it tells, I never felt that it was cheesy or pushed. There are family dynamics for everyone and it takes us on a charming adventure, coming of age, love story. (It is also family friendly, which is a plus when recommending a film. Reese Witherspoon produced and acts in the film. She wanted to make something her kids could see.)

I am a huge fan of movies like Big Fish, and Matilda, as well as the TV show Pushing Daisies. Penelope has that same extra reality feel, with vibrant colors, and old Hollywood meats punk wardrobe. If you are a fan of Tim Burton, then you will be pleased with the look and feel of Penelope.

Easter 2009

This year we spent Easter in Chicago.  Airawen has taken a huge liking to the piano.  It kept her busy for long periods of time.  She is so dainty with those little fingers.  Using only one finger on one key at a time.  Although, with the combination of mine and Tim's musical talent, the poor child doesn't stand a chance.

The big kids dying Easter eggs on Easter Eve.

Daddy taking Arie Alex around for the Easter egg hunt!  She loved picking up the eggs and putting them directly in her mouth. 

Eventually she learned to put the eggs in the basket. 

Arie Alex standing up all by herself again!  Doesn't she look so cute in her Easter dress?   Thanks again to the treasure trove of dresses at the Blazer's house.  Of course I went to all this time and energy over the Easter dress and shoes and then Arie Alex ended up sleeping through church and stayed home with Tim.  Go figure.  

Happy Easter!