The passing away of Sammy

Sammy.  Our beloved Beta fish that has been alive for over 3.5 years.  What fish lives for over 3.5 years?  Sammy does.  In fact we called him Samurai Sammy because he was such a tough warrior. We'd taken care of Sammy, neighbors have fed Sammy while we were away on vacations, he was much loved.  He was gift to Austin before Ashley was even born given by Grandma and Pop LaBarbera.  Well, Sammy moved on to a better place on Saturday night.  We think its because of natural causes, but murder is still an option.  I came downstairs and Ashley was on the counter top with sammy in her hand and said, 'Sammy died.'  But even if it was murder, it was Sammy's time to go.  He had slowed down quite a bit the past couple months. The funeral was sad as the pictures show.  We love you Sammy!  To the best fish ever!

7-11

We drove by a new 7-11 store and saw the Geico lizard standing and waving and the kids love this lizard.  We then saw that this 7-11 store was having its grand opening.  Upon going inside, they handed all the kids a bag to fill with all sorts of free goods!  Twinkies!  Sub sandwiches! Ice cream cones!  Potato chips! Junk galore!!!  There were also drawings and a clown doing face painting and balloons.  The kids had thought they'd gone to the circus.  And all free for me.

She found the Binki!

Valentines Day 2009

We had a super-fun Valentine week!  Between a preschool Valentine party at Burger King, (Ash of course used Princess Valentines) and Austin's 100th day of school/Valentine party we had a great week!  Mom enjoyed enrichment night, running outside in the 50-60 degree weather we've had here this week.  Dad is in Austin TX this week.  Dr. Rice is doing all of her farewell speeches and I'm super jealous he's in TX without me!  Hope you had a great lovey hearts day.

Olga the Great

So since Jonathan's been gone I've decided not to shave my legs.  I don't know why I've decided this.  Maybe for the same reason that men grow out their beard when they're away.  The longest I've been w/out shaving my legs in the past has been 1 week.  I love the feeling of smooth legs. But I'm going all natural.  Grunt grunt.

Magna Cum Laude

Kidding.  Annie did graduate though last night from her final obedience class! She's doing great!  Next is intermediate training.  Yeah! Woof!

Lady and the Tramp

Okay, this is a grotesque version of Lady and the Tramp.  I don't know if you can see in the picture here, but Ashley actually has spaghetti in her mouth that she is sharing with the dog.  Ewww!  I don't know what's grosser-that, or the fact that I didn't stop it immediately and laughed and took a picture!  This pic will be seen by her future husband...he'll see what all she's kissed in her lifetime!

Obviously last week was the first snow of the season.  Yeah!  School was closed and another morning delay due to the ice.  The kids had a great time.  At least Austin did.   Ash is like her mom.  We like it in the warm, looking outside.  

Here's to winter finally here!