Lucky 13

Danny and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage on the 25th of September. We have been together a total of 18 years now. We have had our share of bumps in the road but boy am I glad we chose each other to be life partners. Danny is the most incredible Dad. He loves his children with his whole heart and soul. He is an amazing husband. He has to be to put up with my crazy moods! We are best friends and partners going through these crazy and fun years of parenthood together. We make quite a team!

I love you Babe!!!

Apple pie, apple crisp, apple salad...

We ate lots of apples today and tomorrow the baking begins!!!





This is Gianna's "I'm not so sure about this" face. She wasn't crazy about the hayride. It made her nervous.

The dancing bug

From the moment I knew I was expecting a girl I couldn't help think of the day when I could sign her up for dance lessons. Dancing is such a huge part of my life. My wonderfully artistic and creative sister Kerry gave me the dance bug. I remember going to watch her dance classes when I was a little girl. I would stretch, turn, and practice all the moves she did. I idolized her and wanted to be just like her. When I was ten I took my first ballet class. My mother went exactly by the rules and bought me a blue leotard and pink tights. I was soon moved to another class, jazz, and in that class all the kids wore black. I stood out like a sore thumb. However my first dance teacher was a little nuts so my lessons only lasted about a year and a half. It wasn't until I was 21 that I danced again. This time, after lots of convincing and encouragement from Kerry, I began dancing at her school. Those four years were so fantastic. I studied jazz, ballet, tap, and modern. Dancing in her company was such a wonderful experience for me. I was older than the girls I danced with but I didn't mind at all. They were all so lively and fun to be with.

Now I am passing the dance bug onto my little girl. She is always dancing around the house putting on shows for me. I took the time to find a really good dance school for Julia with hopes that she will get good training. Will she love dance as much as me?

First day of school

Nicholas started kindergarten last week and Julia started preschool for the very first time on Monday! We could not have been more proud of them. Last year on the first day of school Nicholas told us he was going to hold onto the chair and never let go. It made for a tough morning. But he adjusted pretty well. This year he wasn't nervous at all. However he did say the first day of school was "a little boring".

Julia's first day of school.

Nicholas' first day of school.


It is so funny how different Nicholas and Julia are from each other. Julia could not have been more excited for her first day. She picked out her outfit the night before. How cute did she look in those sneakers?!?! I was in the hallway trying to talk to her and she kept asking if she could go into the classroom. Was she trying to get rid of me or something? The teacher told me she did very well her first day and only got upset once out on the playground when she didn't get a turn on the swings. Julia later told me it was because she saw Nicholas on the playground for a few minutes and when he had to go back inside she was sad. Funny how that doesn't happen at home. Hmmm....

Tomorrow is Julia's second day at school. I miss her when she's not with me.

Quote of the day

Nicholas said to me tonight, "You're the best Mom I ever had". How sweet is my baby boy?