St. Michael's Christmas program - unfortunately I was video taping and trying to snap photos, which was not a successful combination! But, Anna Jayne sang every song and was adorable!
December 18, 2008
December 17, 2008
December 15, 2008
Mandeville Snow and Christmas Celebration
Some photos from playing in the snow at the Millers on December 11th, a day most people in south Louisiana will always remember! 3-8 inches of snow fell in and around the Northshore. The following Saturday, snow was already scheduled to appear at the trailhead Christmas celebration. The kids had fun throwing snowballs, despite Thursday's weather event! Jonathan and Zachary joined us for the parade on the lakefront - last year Santa was in a pick up and this year a convertible!
November 22, 2008
October 21, 2008
Dean's 6th Birthday Party
We had a small gathering with Dean's 2 best pals on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Dean's 6th birthday. The kids had a great time, especially the "Catch the Joker" scavenger hunt (that's how they earned the tees). Can't believe my baby boy is turning 6 tomorrow!
September 15, 2008
Goodbye 4919 Stonewall
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Mom sold her house and is moving to Winston-Salem at the end of the month. It's difficult to see the actual "house" beyond the monster azaleas, but it will be gutted and flattened soon to make way for a fine "country French" McMansion. So long old house - and thanks for the memories!
August 18, 2008
July 28, 2008
Bobby's Birthday
The kids and I baked a cake for Bobby's birthday - chocolate, chocolate per Anna Jayne's request. It was yummy!
July 21, 2008
Dean's T-Ball Trophy
The t-ball season "officially" wrapped with a pizza party last week. Here is Dean with his trophy!
July 14, 2008
July Update
Wow! My blogging certainly has been moved to the back-burner since the loss of the camera. We did take our old camera to the beach with us and I hope to have some of those photos to post on here soon. It's been a VERY busy month... High School Reunion (interesting and fun) and a week-long family trip to Seagrove with parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, seaweed and jellyfish! We all had such a great time together - these moments are so few and far between now that we are all busy raising our own families.
Big news in the family - mom has sold her house that she has been in for 21 years and will be moving to Winston-Salem this fall. I plan on heading to Little Rock soon to say goodbye to my attic room, James Dean posters, high school memories and anything else that I left behind 20 years ago. It will be bittersweet, but a fabulous new chapter for mom!
The kids are doing great - summer camp will be over soon and it will be time to get Dean ready for KINDERGARTEN! Anna Jayne is very happy at her new school, so the transition will be easy. This weekend is the big 80s party, so I will be sure to have some photos from this weekend on here soon as well.
Happy Summer and thanks for reading!
Jen
Big news in the family - mom has sold her house that she has been in for 21 years and will be moving to Winston-Salem this fall. I plan on heading to Little Rock soon to say goodbye to my attic room, James Dean posters, high school memories and anything else that I left behind 20 years ago. It will be bittersweet, but a fabulous new chapter for mom!
The kids are doing great - summer camp will be over soon and it will be time to get Dean ready for KINDERGARTEN! Anna Jayne is very happy at her new school, so the transition will be easy. This weekend is the big 80s party, so I will be sure to have some photos from this weekend on here soon as well.
Happy Summer and thanks for reading!
Jen
June 8, 2008
Photo hiatus
On a recent trip to San Diego, I inadvertently broke our camera. So, until we get around to purchasing a new one, we'll have a photo-less blog. Instead I will simply muse about what's going on (don't worry, I won't do this often).
We've been busy since Dean's Pre-K graduation! He had 3 (!) t-ball games last weekend, we went to Zachary's 5th birthday party at the Bounce House and Bob and I attended a fun party at the Covington Country Club with some friends. Dancing, drinking, socializing - good times.
Sunday I left for San Diego for a conference for 5 days. It was a great trip - personally rejuvenating and very informative business-wise - but a long time to be away from the family. I was very glad to get home on Thursday. This weekend has been pretty uneventful (no t-ball, birthday parties, or anything on our calendar, whew!) hung out at the pool, ran errands, did some household to-dos. Friday we head to Little Rock for my 20th high school reunion - should be interesting!
We've been busy since Dean's Pre-K graduation! He had 3 (!) t-ball games last weekend, we went to Zachary's 5th birthday party at the Bounce House and Bob and I attended a fun party at the Covington Country Club with some friends. Dancing, drinking, socializing - good times.
Sunday I left for San Diego for a conference for 5 days. It was a great trip - personally rejuvenating and very informative business-wise - but a long time to be away from the family. I was very glad to get home on Thursday. This weekend has been pretty uneventful (no t-ball, birthday parties, or anything on our calendar, whew!) hung out at the pool, ran errands, did some household to-dos. Friday we head to Little Rock for my 20th high school reunion - should be interesting!
May 31, 2008
Final Free Music Friday
Photos from the last Free Music Friday of the spring. Hopefully they will do it again in the fall - we had a blast!
May 29, 2008
Dean's Pre-K Graduation
Dean's Preschool held a lovely graduation ceremony last night - here are some photos of the grad's big night. Apologies for the poor quality. I think someone has been playing with mommy's camera!
May 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Anna Jayne!
Anna Jayne turned 3 on the 18th and we celebrated with a Princess party in the back yard. The weather was beautiful and the birthday girl certainly enjoyed her party and all of the attention. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and helped make it such a special day!
May 15, 2008
Havin' Fun at the Beach!
We had a fantastic Mother's Day weekend at Adagio, Blue Mountain Beach in Florida with the Millers and the Becks - thanks Jon for hooking us up with the swank digs! A fun time was had by all - kids and adults!
May 10, 2008
Free Music Fridays: The Stringbeans
I finally made it to the trailhead with a camera! Jonathan and the kids joined us last night for music and fun. The 30x90 band and Stringbeans were great and the kids ran, played, danced and had a great time. The Honeybees were there giving out Hornets gear, Radio Disney had games and prizes, food, drink free music all within walking distance. Love it.
May 6, 2008
The Scrubby Puppy
It's about time Barkley gets a little face time on the family blog. Last Saturday morning was dedicated to taking care of Barkley. Dean and I took him for his annual check up/vaccinations followed by a fun trip to Petsmart for some goodies. Then, Anna Jayne joined us for a trip to The Scrubby Puppy, the do-it-yourself dog wash. Fun, quick and boy was he clean (operative word here - was). At 12 years old, he was definitely in need of a little pampering.
Macy with her baby
Last Friday night we enjoyed yet another "Free Music Friday" at the Trailhead. Well, mostly we enjoyed ourselves inside at our house because it was storming outside. Amy, Jon, Zach, Amanda, Kristen and Macy all came over to join in the fun. We did see the Iguanas for about 20 minutes, and the kids danced until we had to make a run for it in the rain! The only photos I ended up taking were of Macy playing with Anna Jayne's baby doll. This weekend my goal is to get some FMF photos!
Ready for the summer!
Last Friday, the kids and I were ready for the waterspouts at the Trailhead, but when we arrived we realized they weren't on due to some minor concrete laying (argh!). We walked back home and created our own water play park in the backyard followed by a picnic. Unfortunately, the love bugs sent us all running and screaming inside. May in Louisiana... gotta love it!
April 30, 2008
Cardinal and Straw...
Kristen and I volunteered with the local Chi-O alum group at a Children's Museum fundraiser last weekend. We had a pretty good time manning the Diamond Dig! Thanks Kristen for accompanying me (you can't tell, but we were actually wearing our pins).
Dean's first T-Ball Game
Dean had his first t-ball game last Saturday at Pelican Park - Go Volcanoes! Definitely fun watching 5-year olds play.
April 20, 2008
Tank's 4th Birthday Party
We had a blast today at Tank's birthday party at the Fire Station! Afterwards, we had cake and more fun running around at the Trailhead. The fire hose was definitely the highlight of the event!
April 18, 2008
Corks n' Canvas
Enjoyed a great Girl's Night Out last night at Corks n' Canvas, a place where you paint a picture (with step-by-step instructions from an artist) and sip some wine (or beverage of your choosing). Here are a few photos, including a class photo of everyone's completed "Poppies." I have already hung my new, original artwork at home!
Thanks for the photos Leslie!
Ducky Joe's
We had a fun time with Krissy and Macy at Ducky Joe's a couple of weeks ago. "Dragon" Dean had every child in there screaming and running from the monster! :)
Goodbye training wheels...
Check out Dean riding his bike! This was from a few weeks ago when he was first starting out. Bob is an excellent (and patient!) teacher. Dean is riding so well that last weekend we went on a family bike ride to Lake Pontchartrain and back! Hooray for Dean!
By the way - the commentary is by Anna Jayne... :)
By the way - the commentary is by Anna Jayne... :)
March 26, 2008
March 21, 2008
A Day In New Orleans
Pam Pam came for a visit last weekend and we spent Friday in New Orleans - the Aquarium, lunch in the Quarter and, all what all kids 5 and under LOVE... shopping!
March 16, 2008
March 13, 2008
Playing "catch-up"
Wow! I can't believe it has been almost a month since I have posted anything on the site. I have to say I have not been the best "shutterbug" lately... First of all, I forgot my camera for the annual gathering of the MBs, which was a fabulous weekend with some of my amazing friends at Molly's house in Baton Rouge. Good friends, sushi, wine, Galatoire's, spa treatments, shopping... what more can you ask for? The "movie du jour" was Across the Universe. Highly recommended! We were short two of the MBs this year, but look forward to next year when we are all together again!
Then, after the MB gathering, we stayed in Baton Rouge for Avery's 5th birthday Cupcake Party, where fun was had by all (and the cupcakes were quite tasty!). Photos are below...
The following weekend we took a road trip to Little Rock for Tony and Suzanne's wedding (again, not the best job of being photographer that weekend, but the few photos I took are below as well). We arrived in LR on Friday afternoon, went to Kat's to visit her and Kate and to the rehearsal dinner that evening. On Saturday, Uncle Matthew, Sophie and Isabella came to mom's for a visit and we celebrated and early birthday party for Sophie (she turned one on March 11th). Kathryn, Bob, Hannah and Emily (born Feb. 16th) joined us as well. That afternoon we went to G-dad and Bobbie's house where the kids stayed and played while Bob and I attended the lovely wedding, reception and after party :) Sunday, it was back home and back to our routine!
Bob's HUGE work project has (almost) come to a close, spring is arriving and all is well!
Then, after the MB gathering, we stayed in Baton Rouge for Avery's 5th birthday Cupcake Party, where fun was had by all (and the cupcakes were quite tasty!). Photos are below...
The following weekend we took a road trip to Little Rock for Tony and Suzanne's wedding (again, not the best job of being photographer that weekend, but the few photos I took are below as well). We arrived in LR on Friday afternoon, went to Kat's to visit her and Kate and to the rehearsal dinner that evening. On Saturday, Uncle Matthew, Sophie and Isabella came to mom's for a visit and we celebrated and early birthday party for Sophie (she turned one on March 11th). Kathryn, Bob, Hannah and Emily (born Feb. 16th) joined us as well. That afternoon we went to G-dad and Bobbie's house where the kids stayed and played while Bob and I attended the lovely wedding, reception and after party :) Sunday, it was back home and back to our routine!
Bob's HUGE work project has (almost) come to a close, spring is arriving and all is well!
Trip to Little Rock
A few photos from our trip to Little Rock. We had a great time visiting with family and playing at Kat's house with Baby Kate!
February 14, 2008
February 12, 2008
February 9, 2008
February 7, 2008
Mardi Gras Day 2008
We headed to downtown Covington for the parades Tuesday morning followed by a fun-filled day of BBQ, libations and plenty of playtime for the kiddies at Jeanine and Terry's.
Girl's Night Out: Orpheus New Orleans
Kristen hooked us up with a hotel room for Lundi Gras at the Wyndham at the foot of Canal. We checked out the arrival of Rex at the River Front, Proteus, Orpheus and bar-hopped and partied around the warehouse district. Our biggest regret... Arby's at midnight! But, we woke up early Tuesday to get back across the lake to enjoy Mardi Gras day, Northshore-style!
February 4, 2008
Super Bowl Sunday
After Toth, we came back to Mandeville and went next door to Matt and Sarah's for a Super Bowl party! Here are Bobby and Matt playing Jenga and Anna Jayne enjoying the Super Bowl commercials.
It's Carnival Time!
We've had a week full of parading... Last Monday we went to the re-scheduled Eve parade with the Hadskeys and on Friday we joined the Millers at their house for Mandeville's Orpheus. Unfortunately, I forgot the camera, but the kids had a blast and we have beads, beads, beads all over our house, car, wagon, etc.
I did remember the camera on Sunday though! We headed to New Orleans for the Toth Parade Uptown. Kristen and Macy rode with us in the van and we met Jon, Amy and the kids at Jon's boss' home just off of Magazine. Happy Mardi Gras!
I did remember the camera on Sunday though! We headed to New Orleans for the Toth Parade Uptown. Kristen and Macy rode with us in the van and we met Jon, Amy and the kids at Jon's boss' home just off of Magazine. Happy Mardi Gras!
January 21, 2008
The Mystic Krewe of Perseus
We ventured over to Slidell yesterday for the kids first "big" Mardi Gras parade of the season - great weather and plenty of family fun! Also - I'm pretty impressed with this "slideshow" feature I found!
January 20, 2008
MOMS Club Mardi Gras
We had a great time at the MOMS Club Mardi Gras party Friday - the kids made and ate their very own king cakes, we created floats (Dean, Batman; Anna Jayne, princess) and paraded for one of the classes at Hosanna Lutheran. Here are Dean and Anna Jayne kicking off their Mardi Gras season!
January 18, 2008
Happy Hour
We had an impromptu gathering with our neighbors, Matt and Sarah and Mira, and Kristen, Abel and Macy. A little wine, some snacks, and adult conversation in between taking care of the kids....watch out Mr. Abel!
January 10, 2008
An evening with the Millers...
We all had a very fun-filled Sunday night with the Millers! We had a rough time getting Zachary and Anna Jayne out of the tub and we took a Miller family photo (plus Bob) on their way out the door. I also roasted my VERY FIRST chicken EVER. I was nervous about serving it to company, but it received a thumbs up - whew! Look out Martha Stewart!
January 9, 2008
Happy 2008!
To all who enjoy catching up with our blog - Happy New Year! We started off the year with our annual "Black-eyed Peas and Cabbage" tradition. A smaller gathering this year, but fun all the same. So many things are happening this year - Dean will go to kindergarten in the fall and Anna Jayne will be a full-fledged pre-schooler. As working parents, we just seem to keep getting busier and busier each day. We have so many blessings and wish everyone a year full of happiness.
Oh - I just realized that my uber-blogger friend Leslie posted pics from our New Year's Day gathering (Thanks again Leslie!!!)... click on the link below that goes to her site and check them out!
http://jackntheo.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-new-year.html
Oh - I just realized that my uber-blogger friend Leslie posted pics from our New Year's Day gathering (Thanks again Leslie!!!)... click on the link below that goes to her site and check them out!
http://jackntheo.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-new-year.html
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