The Deep End

May 12, 2008

7 years

In honor of our 7th anniversary today, I thought I'd share one of our favorite wedding scenes as of late.

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April 13, 2008

We have just returned from five days in Hilton Head. We traded in our usual week of spring break oceanside camping for a week in an oceanside villa. We certainly missed our old spot in Florida but it was much easier to have beds and showers for the children, and we also enjoyed a few days of cable. Grandma and Grandpa CaCa met us there so we actually outnumbered the children which always helps. The weather was only beach-worthy two of the days, but we rented bikes and hit the indoor pool. Here are some pictures in the sun and the sand.

and beautiful Beth..

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March 14, 2008

Photo Update

CareBear turned 2 last month, "Baby Bess" is 5 months tomorrow and Oeen (O_W_E_N) is stll independently 4 and testing his limits. This family of five is quickly growing out of this 2 bedroom house so we'll see what the future holds (if you happen to know anyone looking for a solid house close to downtown with a HUGE backyard in a fun neighborhood let us know --dog lovers maybe??) We really just hope we can break even.
I was in NY with the girls this past weekend for my dear friend's wedding--it was BEAUTIFUL--Amy, you were gorgeous! Please call when you return from the honeymoon. My dad was my date and he drove us through ice, sleet, and snow to get there-and I was thoroughly enjoying myself the whole time.
Owen is so funny. Yesterday after preschool we stayed so he could play with the "girl he is going to marry". Then we went to two other playgrounds that afternoon. At each one he discovered a buddy to play with. This is how one overheard conversation went:
Boy: What 's your name?
Owen: Owen
Boy: Orrin?
Owen, No, Owen.
Boy: Olan?
Owen: No, Owen. O-W-E-N. Owen
Boy: C'mon Orlin, let's play hide-and-seek.

Geez.

Caroline is sweet, but is so clingy to me (of course I love it). Everything is "Mommy-do, Mommy-do" We are not answering her every wish, but I think she does get her way more often than Owen did and she is a lot more persistant than he was. The punishments/discipline techniques that worked for Owen are not for her so we are figuring that all out.

Here are some pictures from birthday and NY visit, and Beth's dedication.

The next Punky Brewster??

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February 01, 2008

Quote of the Day

"Poopoo is the frosting on my slice of life."

Uttered after Caroline came out of the bathroom and showed us that she tried to wipe herself.
Thought after Owen didn't make it quite in time.
Remembered after Bethany's daily blowouts.

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January 17, 2008

Very Comforting

I woke up this morning with the Cheers theme song in my head. After singing it over and over, I searched for the real thing. I found the original, but then I found this one that the kids enjoy too. We've been wrestling with whether or not a move back to the northeast would be the right thing for us--after the SNOW in Atlanta yesterday and hearing this song, which could be the anthem for our church and friends here, I just may want to stay. Enjoy the video and sing it right out loud! Pictures of snow are to come.

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December 27, 2007

Christmas Recap

My mom flew in the night before Owen's 4th birthday. We had a "baseball" party and it was a good old-fashioned time--musical chairs (where no one gets out), pitch the ball in the strike zone (pin the tail), and eat the donuts off the string with no hands. It was four year old boy bliss. I can really see changes in Owen over the past year and he is no longer the chubby-cheeked little guy, but still just as sweet. But-OH-how I wish he could stay small forever and that I could have back my 18 month Owie for a day. His favorite gift was a remote control bulldozer and a batman car.
Christmas Eve Eve we took cookies to our neighbors which has become a tradition for us. I really think that that one act is a huge boost for the relationships we have with those around us. We have the best neighbors and I am so thankful for them. We know them better and better as time goes on.
Which leads me to say that after lots of hemming and hawing, I think that we are set on staying put here for a few more years for sure.
Christmas morn, Owen was up at 6 and waited VERY PATIENTLY til mommy and daddy, and Caroline were up at 10 to start opening presents. We finished gift-opening at 6:00 PM> that's right--we did it Beigel family style . and made it last all day. It was glorious and none of us got out of our pajamas the whole day. Two new members were added to our family that day--Sotty and Dotty, the goldfish. Grandma and Grandpa Shad pitched in to help fund an aquarium for our kids. It is a lot of fun already and I can see them getting adjusted to life in our home.
here are some pics as they speak volumes:
THE KIDS

THE FAM

THE GIRLS

And the cutest darn elves I've ever seen!

Merry 1st Christmas Beth!