Busynyland

We headed down south to visit Uncle Ed, Auntie Karen, Kevin & Keira not too long ago...oh and to visit "the happiest place on earth" too. Gracie calls it Busynyland land now. We happened to visit during spring break, so I wonder if that has anything to do with it.

Daddy was nice enough to wait in line for almost 2 hours so Gracie could meet the princesses.

Here she is with Cinderella. Grace was entranced until she caught a glimpse of Snow White out of the corner of her eye.


So she went over to Snow White with Keira.


and here's a shot of them with "Belle", well Sleeping Beauty really, but no reason to get technical with a 3 year old.


These princesses were the real deal, so I guess I forgive them for their union requirement of taking breaks every 15 minutes or so.

Hangin' at The Nest

Generally, we don't go anywhere & there is just a few Hawks & an occasional Uncle Tim hangin' at the nest. He's figured out that if he ever wants to see a Hawk, he better come over to The Nest. So to the rest of you that we haven't seen in a while...hint hint......

A sampling of what happens when Daddy & Uncle Tim are in control of the camera


Our family has also figured out that if they want to see us, chances are best if they fly by The Nest as well.

Here's a pic of a lot of Hawks hangin' at The Nest last Thanksgiving....Cheers!

Gracie's Second Birthday Party that "Didn't Count"

Here's the celebration at the Lavelle house with her favorite frenemy & T....

Gracie Turned 3....a while ago!!

Mommy went low key on Gracie's 3rd Birthday. To all the mommies out there, don't do it! Gracie is still asking me when we are going to have her real birthday party. She's 3 & 1/2 now.

Here's a video of Gracie blowing out the candles.


Gracie is 3!!! Note to all parents: 3 is apparently when kids start ignoring you, not 13!

Priorities

I just had a great epiphany! I realized if I spend less time scattering bits & pieces of my life on Facebook and just focused my efforts on my blog that maybe I'll get caught up.

Here's Halloween & it wouldn't be a proper Halloween without a Sad Pumpkin, now would it?

Best Frenemies Forever hugging on Halloween... and they even traded costumes!

Oh I meant it wouldn't be a proper Halloween without a screaming fairy too......

Sharing Photos

Since it takes forever for me to write something witty, I'm going to just post a bunch of photos to bring us into the New Year. AND, yes, I realize it is April now, but I want to share photos from 2008 that I just haven't had the chance to post.

Uncle Colum's wedding from the kid's view. They "borrowed" my camera...

<--i can just imagine the kids giggling

My favorite photo

ok i lied....off to bed for now. i'll post more soon.

xoxxo