The kids will be out of school early today to go to the airport and pickup Grandma. She’s staying for almost a week!
John and I are off to NYC for a couple of days of Red Dress events.
Don’t forget to wear red on National Wear Red Day–Friday, 2/1
Archive for January, 2008
Grandma is coming!
Posted in Family Life on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Magic show
Posted in Dawitish on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The kids went to a birthday party today. There was a fabulous magician. Dawit has been busy since with his magic wand.
Look out, I’m going spell a cast on you!
Woman’s Day Debut
Posted in Family Life, Red Dress on January 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The magazine is almost on newsstands. If you subscribe to Woman’s Day, you probably already have it. If not, you can pick it up on January 22. It has a red cover with heart-shaped cookies. It’s dated February 12. The magazine is a great supporter of the Red Dress movement, raising awareness about women and [...]
Double duty
Posted in Family Life on January 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I don’t think that she realized it, but when Granny made the perfect Unicorn Girl costume last year,
it would serve the purpose of yet another Superhero…
Snow Day!
Posted in Family Life on January 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The kids can’t wait to get out there and add a snowman to this perfect snowy backyard:
Too much Ninja Turtles?
Posted in Dawitish, Family Life on January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of Dawit’s favorite things to do is to wrestle with his sister and his dad. I don’t usually participate, but I did listen last night. Here is a sample of Dawit’s fighting language:
“Show me what ya got”
“You want a piece of me?”
“You think so, eh?”
“Ohhh, you’re going down!”
“I can take him. Let me at [...]
Dawit’s first snowman
Posted in Family Life on January 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
They worked all afternoon on him. Willow (our dog) is convinced that a small white man has invaded her yard.
We spent most of our vacation from school in our pyjamas. The kids got along great, we played with new toys and board games. They are so excited to get back to school today, and I’m [...]
Happy 2008!
Posted in Family Life on January 1, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In 2008, Lily says:
I will try new food.
I will take take of myself and my pets.
I will not be disrespectful.
In 2008, Dawit says:
I will eat more chocolate.
I will spend time with my family.
