This just made me laugh - it came in an email chain forward - gotta love 'em!
A married couple in their early 60s were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table. She said, 'for being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish.' The wife answered, 'Oh, I Want to travel around the world with my darling husband.' The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - Two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands. The husband thought for a moment: 'Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again.I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.' The wife and the fairy were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish. So the fairy waved her magic wand and poof! the husband became 92 years old.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
End of the year activities
I had lots of pictures to download from the end of the school year, so here is a sampling:
Pajama night at school in May - basically an open house for parents, the kids wore their pj's and they showed a movie and served milk and cookies in the big banquet hall. The kids thought this was SO cool!
We just HAD to bring our flashlight
Ms Kim - I honestly don't think she will ever have a better teacher than Ms Kim! She is the sweetest, warmest person and Julianne always includes her in nightly prayers, "Bank you for Ms Kimmmmm."
Water Day at school in May. A chance to get crazy on the playground with water and shaving cream. We now play with shaving cream in the bath tub.
Last day of school cookie party:
Eli in the green shirt is Julianne's first boyfriend. She insists that she will marry him someday making her dad crazy!
Award Day at the gym --- Julianne was the only one who would NOT do her tricks out on the floor in front of the audience. I think we may actually have a shy girl on our hands despite being outgoing as a youngster - I know I got more shy as I got older and so did my sisters....we will see!
Running to me for moral support rather than doing her summersault!
Pajama night at school in May - basically an open house for parents, the kids wore their pj's and they showed a movie and served milk and cookies in the big banquet hall. The kids thought this was SO cool!
We just HAD to bring our flashlight
Ms Kim - I honestly don't think she will ever have a better teacher than Ms Kim! She is the sweetest, warmest person and Julianne always includes her in nightly prayers, "Bank you for Ms Kimmmmm."
Water Day at school in May. A chance to get crazy on the playground with water and shaving cream. We now play with shaving cream in the bath tub. 
Last day of school cookie party:
Eli in the green shirt is Julianne's first boyfriend. She insists that she will marry him someday making her dad crazy!
Award Day at the gym --- Julianne was the only one who would NOT do her tricks out on the floor in front of the audience. I think we may actually have a shy girl on our hands despite being outgoing as a youngster - I know I got more shy as I got older and so did my sisters....we will see!
Running to me for moral support rather than doing her summersault! 
Playing with Emma at the fountains at market street - who needs a swim suit?
Friday, June 12, 2009
Creekside Pool
Well, summer has officially begun and Jules and I hit the pool today for the first time during the week. I just have to take a minute to brag on the newest pool in The Woodlands called Creekside. It is incredible - beach entry for the little ones with splash fountains, a huge giant mushroom in the water for shade, a big watery jungle gym in the middle of the pool with slides that Julianne can go down, a lazy river that flows around the entire place, tons of green space around it with playgrounds...I felt like I was on vacation. The pools and parks around here are simply amazing and I am just really starting to appreciate them as she gets older and we are able to do more and more. I am also grateful we can be outdoors 12 months out of the year - OK, if you are outdoors in June - August, you better be at the pool, but you know what I mean. I am just feeling very blessed today to have spent a wonderful day with Julianne. I am feeling emotional about spending my last few months alone with Jules before the next baby and once baby girl #2 gets to a certain age, this Mommy is going back to work (if this economy ever improves - unemployment is not getting any better) , so our days are numbered so to speak - which makes you appreciate them all the more.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Williamsburg
We have been back about a week and a half from our trip to Williamsburg and Dad has already been to NY and back. Crazy! We had a great trip to VA and Julianne really got to do some special things like ride on a horse and buggy and go to VA Beach! We enjoyed a day at the pool on Memorial Day, a nice dinner out with Neal and Lisa, a great retirement party for Pops, bike rides, convertible rides, visits to downtown, great dinners in and out, a trip to VA Beach and Norfolk for a great boat ride. It really was a much needed getaway and change of pace. Thanks to Gamma and Gumps for a fabulous time in the Burg!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Exciting News
We were thrilled to find out that Baby #2 is another Girl!!! We know girls, we love girls, we have stuff for girls, and we are so happy. And I know what a beautiful thing it is to have a sister. :-) Of course there is that little voice inside that says, "Darn it, we will never have a son," but God knows what He is doing and we are thrilled. The baby looks healthy in her measurements so that is always comforting to hear. She is positioned head down and facing my back...she was curled up in a little ball, feet crossed, hands covering her face and she would not (despite tons of poking and prodding and the ultrasound tech saying how stubborn she is) turn her head to give us a picture of her face. Therefore, Dr. G is letting us have another ultrasound in 3 weeks before he head's off to Italy for 2 weeks. Yay. Julianne is very excited, but had been saying she wanted a brother to call her "stinky Julianne." I have assured her that sisters can tease eachother too. The baby is measuring about 4 days ahead, so due date of October 6th, but with a scheduled C-section, this one could even come in late September.
Other family news: I landed a part time job as a Brain Trainer for a company called Learning RX. I am very excited and start training in June. I will be working one on one with kids who have learning disabilities - the method behind Learning RX is to retrain the brain (not just put bandaids over the problems) and the owners are 2 former teachers frustrated with the lack of resources in the school systems. Learning RX is a national company and this branch in The Woodlands is #65 in the US. The hours are mainly afternoons from around 3 to 7 and on Saturdays. I will work about 15 hours a week, but it takes awhile to build up to that. I am excited and nervous at the same time...
We continue to pray that Justin holds down his job in this tough time and Deloitte doesn't lay off a 2nd member of our family tossing us into homelessness w/ no medical insurance while expecting baby #2. No, not a stressful time at all! Wink.
Other family news: I landed a part time job as a Brain Trainer for a company called Learning RX. I am very excited and start training in June. I will be working one on one with kids who have learning disabilities - the method behind Learning RX is to retrain the brain (not just put bandaids over the problems) and the owners are 2 former teachers frustrated with the lack of resources in the school systems. Learning RX is a national company and this branch in The Woodlands is #65 in the US. The hours are mainly afternoons from around 3 to 7 and on Saturdays. I will work about 15 hours a week, but it takes awhile to build up to that. I am excited and nervous at the same time...
We continue to pray that Justin holds down his job in this tough time and Deloitte doesn't lay off a 2nd member of our family tossing us into homelessness w/ no medical insurance while expecting baby #2. No, not a stressful time at all! Wink.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
9 Years and Mother's Day
Last week was pretty special as we celebrated our 9 year anniversary! I met Justin downtown for an evening out (rare these days) - we went to the Red Lion, a British Pub, for drinks and then to Houston's for dinner. Houston's was our favorite place to eat in Atlanta and they are on every corner there, but here there are only 2 and they are both "in town." It was a nice distraction from the every day and I am grateful for 9 wonderful years - Love You Lu!
Mother's Day weekend was nice too - Justin had a conference at the church Friday night and Saturday so Jules and I camped out at Mimi and Papa's to spend time with pregnant Jenny and Ryan as well as Aunt Lauren. Julianne played her heart out with everyone and for the first time ever was modest with being nude....after her bath Friday night she told Uncle Ryan that she was naked and he could not see her and she slunk away with the towel wrapped tightly around her (whereas at Christmas she ran around Ryan and Jenny's house with wild adondon naked as a jay bird). I guess she is growing up. We met up with Dad (finally) for dinner that night. On Mother's Day we went to church and lunch, the 3 of us and to one of the pools that opened up. It was a very nice weekend and I think we both feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
We have speaker at the church on Thursday night (a man with no limbs who travels the world inspiring people and who couldn't need some inspiration during these times???) and Supper Club on Friday Night at the Chappells new house, so should be fun. Next weekend we head for the Burg! Time is flying!
A few cute things:
*Justin and I were having one of many serious discussions we have had lately and Julianne yelled, "GUYS....stop argu-menting!"
*Yesterday we were on a walk and we told her she could not take a gazillion ponies with her and she said, "GUYS....I am fruster-bated."
*She tries to negotiate with us and will ask, "Is that a deal?"
*She is terrified of the smoke detector on her ceiling - it has a green light and she tells me it is a green eyed monster.
Mother's Day weekend was nice too - Justin had a conference at the church Friday night and Saturday so Jules and I camped out at Mimi and Papa's to spend time with pregnant Jenny and Ryan as well as Aunt Lauren. Julianne played her heart out with everyone and for the first time ever was modest with being nude....after her bath Friday night she told Uncle Ryan that she was naked and he could not see her and she slunk away with the towel wrapped tightly around her (whereas at Christmas she ran around Ryan and Jenny's house with wild adondon naked as a jay bird). I guess she is growing up. We met up with Dad (finally) for dinner that night. On Mother's Day we went to church and lunch, the 3 of us and to one of the pools that opened up. It was a very nice weekend and I think we both feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
We have speaker at the church on Thursday night (a man with no limbs who travels the world inspiring people and who couldn't need some inspiration during these times???) and Supper Club on Friday Night at the Chappells new house, so should be fun. Next weekend we head for the Burg! Time is flying!
A few cute things:
*Justin and I were having one of many serious discussions we have had lately and Julianne yelled, "GUYS....stop argu-menting!"
*Yesterday we were on a walk and we told her she could not take a gazillion ponies with her and she said, "GUYS....I am fruster-bated."
*She tries to negotiate with us and will ask, "Is that a deal?"
*She is terrified of the smoke detector on her ceiling - it has a green light and she tells me it is a green eyed monster.
Visit to East Texas
We had a great visit to Cameron and Leslie Carlile's lakehouse. Cameron's parents own 4 vacation homes - all of which could win awards for architecture and decor - so we felt pretty lucky to be in such a beautiful place with lavish grounds complete with a waterfall, a playground, tractors to ride, and a gorgeous lake. During the day we hung out on the boats or in the water and at night we put the kids to bed and sat out on these huge verandas that overlooked the water - it was very relaxing. The whole place was geared towards grandkids so there were bunk beds, small life vests, videos, and books - which just made it that much more cozy. Cam and Les are due with another baby in October as well and we are predicting boy for us and girl for them. Grant and Julianne had fun chasing eachother, but they are clearly into very differnt things: Trucks VS Ponies. Maybe they learned something from eachother.
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