Monday, November 23, 2009

Declan



It's been way too long since I've written down (or blogged) any of the funny things Declan has said or done. Of course since I didn't write them down right away I can only remember a few of them....

- Driving in the car one day Declan said he wanted to have 16 kids. I asked him why 16 and he said so that he could have a really big house.
- Just today we were doing that ink a bink a bottle of ink game I remember from when I was little. After a couple of turns Declan wanted to say the words but instead of ink a bink he said "oink a stink"
- Also today...we were discussing things that start with the letter G for him to take to show and tell at preschool. He was set on taking a golf club until I told him Grammy, Grandma, and Granny all start with G. He had to call up his Grammy right away and tell her he wanted to take her to show and tell.
- He loves to tell jokes. His favorite is this Knock-Knock joke. Knock-knock, who's there? Banana. Banana who? Knock Knock. Who's there? Banana. (Repeat a few times and then...) Knock Knock. Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad I didn't say banana. We go back and forth telling this one and every time he busts a gut laughing- it's really cute!

This little boy always keeps things interesting around our house. He wakes up at 6:30 every morning without fail regardless of when he went to bed. (No joke, on a few rare occasions he was up until midnight and still was awake at 6:30!) He talks all day long. He has even talked himself to sleep recently. Sometimes when I am visiting with a friend I don't even get to visit because Declan talks the whole time. Even though he is talkative and busy at home he is a whole different kid at church and school. He is so quiet.

I am so grateful for Declan. I am so grateful for his sense of humor and his overall happiness. He brings me so much joy (and I think I've been taking that for granted) and he keeps me smiling.

I love you Declan.

Halloween 2009



Guess I never did get around to posting these...
Declan was a pirate for the third year in a row- his choice, and Delaney was a ladybug!

New Moon


Waited. Saw it. LoVeD it!
A big group of friends and family went to see the midnight showing of New Moon and I seriously loved it. It was so good. Good enough to see again with the rest of my family on Friday.
Before the show we went to a themed "pre-show party" at my friend Kari's house where she really had everyone in the Twilight mood. She even sent us all of to the movie with snacks like "Rosalie's werewolf kibble" and licorice with blood type labels. It was so fun and I can't wait to see the next one at the end of June!!

Bridal Shower

My sister and her fiance were in town for bridal showers and wedding planning- less than a month to go till the big day. My Aunt, Mom and I did a shower for her on Friday night. It was the perfect opportunity to use some of the ideas I have brewing in my head. We had an Italian soda bar, soups, salad, sliders, mini fruit pizzas and the cutest decorations and party favors. It was so fun.....




She got an infamous quilt from my Granny and a super sexy one piece footy pajama thing from my Mom and I as a joke. It was funny to see her reaction to getting lingerie- she proudly held up this hideous blue thing and was so embarrassed by the real stuff!