Friday, December 31, 2010
Hormones
Sometime in early December, I don't remember the day, I got a call from Trevor telling me Ariana was in her room crying with the door locked. She wouldn't tell him what was wrong, and wouldn't get ready for dance. He said she came home from school and when he asked her how her day was she just started crying and ran to her room. I asked to talk to Ariana. She picked up the phone and was crying. I asked what was wrong and she said, "Nothing." I asked what happened and she said, "Nothing." I asked her to please stop crying and get ready for dance. She told me she didn't know why she was crying. She said the hormones got her again. lol I told her just to breath and to get ready for dance. She was scaring her dad. Poor Trevor. I guess it is now hormone season in our house.
Ice Skating in Detroit
December 26, 2010
Today Trevor took the girls and I ice skating downtown at Campus Martius. It was so much fun and so very cold. The girls were all bundled up in their styling winter gear and looked absolutely adorable. Ariana looked like a million bucks with her khaki swede coat with a fur hood and a very colorful hat and a cream scarf. She looked like she just stepped off of a movie set. Her smile was so big there was no mistaking the fun she was having.
Julia looked so beautiful and grown up. She was wearing her new makeup and new plaid peacoat with a multicolor hat and scarf. She looked so old. She also looked like she could have just stepped off of a GAP billboard. I couldn't tell who was having more fun, me taking all the pictures or Trevor and the girls skating all over.
Trevor then took the camera and I went skating with the kids. We all had so much fun. They loved skating downtown. It is not that often that we get down to Detroit. Well, at least the girls and I don't get down there that often. Trevor, however, is down there Monday through Friday. It was nice of him to want to make that drive on a non work day to take us down there.
Once the girls decided they had enough and were too cold and hungry to skate any longer, Trevor took us to where he works. He then gave us what her called the "nickel tour". He showed us all the equipment he is responsible for and works on. The girls were very impressed. Trevor even took us in the creepy horror film-esc elevator. Now we know why he takes the stairs when he is a work. That elevator is CREEPY!
After the tour we headed over to Lafayette Coney. Trevor and I got coney dogs and coney fries and the girls got plain hot dogs. I don't know why they don't like coney dogs. Yum-o!!! I can see why people LOVE this place. Julia even tried the coney fries and liked them!!!! After Layette Coney we headed next door to American Coney. We figured we needed to do a taste test there to see which coney we liked best. So we had coneys and coney fries at American Coney as well. Very tasty too. American Coney is more commercialized and seemed like a chain. Lafayette was old diner style and authentic "hole in the wall". We thought Lafayette tasted the best and was our favorite. Definitely a place I want to eat at again.
I had a fantastic day with my wonderful husband and awesome kids. We created some great memories that I will treasure always.
Today Trevor took the girls and I ice skating downtown at Campus Martius. It was so much fun and so very cold. The girls were all bundled up in their styling winter gear and looked absolutely adorable. Ariana looked like a million bucks with her khaki swede coat with a fur hood and a very colorful hat and a cream scarf. She looked like she just stepped off of a movie set. Her smile was so big there was no mistaking the fun she was having.
Julia looked so beautiful and grown up. She was wearing her new makeup and new plaid peacoat with a multicolor hat and scarf. She looked so old. She also looked like she could have just stepped off of a GAP billboard. I couldn't tell who was having more fun, me taking all the pictures or Trevor and the girls skating all over.
Trevor then took the camera and I went skating with the kids. We all had so much fun. They loved skating downtown. It is not that often that we get down to Detroit. Well, at least the girls and I don't get down there that often. Trevor, however, is down there Monday through Friday. It was nice of him to want to make that drive on a non work day to take us down there.
Once the girls decided they had enough and were too cold and hungry to skate any longer, Trevor took us to where he works. He then gave us what her called the "nickel tour". He showed us all the equipment he is responsible for and works on. The girls were very impressed. Trevor even took us in the creepy horror film-esc elevator. Now we know why he takes the stairs when he is a work. That elevator is CREEPY!
After the tour we headed over to Lafayette Coney. Trevor and I got coney dogs and coney fries and the girls got plain hot dogs. I don't know why they don't like coney dogs. Yum-o!!! I can see why people LOVE this place. Julia even tried the coney fries and liked them!!!! After Layette Coney we headed next door to American Coney. We figured we needed to do a taste test there to see which coney we liked best. So we had coneys and coney fries at American Coney as well. Very tasty too. American Coney is more commercialized and seemed like a chain. Lafayette was old diner style and authentic "hole in the wall". We thought Lafayette tasted the best and was our favorite. Definitely a place I want to eat at again.
I had a fantastic day with my wonderful husband and awesome kids. We created some great memories that I will treasure always.
Christmas Eve
December 24th, 2010
Christmas Eve!!!! We had the family over a little dinner and gift exchange. The dinner was simple but good. I served Christmas pasta with salad and bread. Trevor made his famous apple pie for dessert which is always a group pleaser. We all had a good time. After dinner Matt, Sonia, and Gabrielle came over. Ariana and Julia had fun playing with their little cousin.
After Trevor's family left for the night, Steve came over. He had driven down from the Soo after work. We got out Apples to Apples and play a game. It was great family time. Then it was time for my parents and Steve to leave and for the kids to get to bed. After all, Santa was coming that night.
Christmas Eve!!!! We had the family over a little dinner and gift exchange. The dinner was simple but good. I served Christmas pasta with salad and bread. Trevor made his famous apple pie for dessert which is always a group pleaser. We all had a good time. After dinner Matt, Sonia, and Gabrielle came over. Ariana and Julia had fun playing with their little cousin.
After Trevor's family left for the night, Steve came over. He had driven down from the Soo after work. We got out Apples to Apples and play a game. It was great family time. Then it was time for my parents and Steve to leave and for the kids to get to bed. After all, Santa was coming that night.
Movie Night
Trevor and I had this great idea, to have a movie night with the kids. We saw previews for the remake of Fame so we ordered it from Netflix. We got the popcorn, M&Ms, and Reeses Pieces and settled in for a family movie night. As we were watching the movie we realized it was horrible! There was no plot. I can't even tell you what the movie was about or who the main characters were. It was a dud. The only one that liked it was Julia. We still can't figure out why she liked it. It must be because there was about 2 minutes of dancing in it. Even though we didn't like the movie we still enjoyed hanging out together.
Sledding
December 23rd, 2010
I didn't have to work today so I took the kids and some of their friends sledding. They had a blast. I, of course, brought my camera and took lots of pictures of them. I was having a good time and then Julia came up to me and asked if I took enough pictures and if I would go sit in the car now!!! :( She wanted to sled with just her friends and didn't want me to be there. It was funny and sad all at the same time. I understand how she wanted to be with just her friends but I was sad that she didn't want me there either.
Stop growing up Julia!
I didn't have to work today so I took the kids and some of their friends sledding. They had a blast. I, of course, brought my camera and took lots of pictures of them. I was having a good time and then Julia came up to me and asked if I took enough pictures and if I would go sit in the car now!!! :( She wanted to sled with just her friends and didn't want me to be there. It was funny and sad all at the same time. I understand how she wanted to be with just her friends but I was sad that she didn't want me there either.
Stop growing up Julia!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Things I Love
I thought I would write about things I love. Here are some of the things I love:
My girls giggling and laughing. Ariana coming up to me and telling me she loves me and then asks why do I always put on make-up? Julia's beautiful smile and sweet laugh. Plumeria. Pictures. Cameras. Fuzzy warm bright socks. Music. The ocean. The sound of ocean. The smell of the ocean. The salt air. Sunsets. Sunrises. Bike rides with Ariana and smelling lilacs. Tulips. Summer. Swimming. Lazy days in the pool. Skiing. Bonfires. Lavender. Orchids. Funny movies. Laughing. Friends. Trevor cooking dinner for me. Presents. Mountains. Family dinners. The smell of freshly cut grass. Just cuddling on the couch eating popcorn and drinking red wine with my wonderful husband and adorable little girls.
My girls giggling and laughing. Ariana coming up to me and telling me she loves me and then asks why do I always put on make-up? Julia's beautiful smile and sweet laugh. Plumeria. Pictures. Cameras. Fuzzy warm bright socks. Music. The ocean. The sound of ocean. The smell of the ocean. The salt air. Sunsets. Sunrises. Bike rides with Ariana and smelling lilacs. Tulips. Summer. Swimming. Lazy days in the pool. Skiing. Bonfires. Lavender. Orchids. Funny movies. Laughing. Friends. Trevor cooking dinner for me. Presents. Mountains. Family dinners. The smell of freshly cut grass. Just cuddling on the couch eating popcorn and drinking red wine with my wonderful husband and adorable little girls.
Tron
Trevor and I took the girls to go see the movie Tron in 3-d. It was a very fun movie and we all loved it. It was nice being together as a family. It has been awhile since we had fun times together. Ariana looked really cute wearing the 3-D glasses and eating her popcorn.
Shopping
Everybody knows how much I despise shopping. It is something I really don't like doing. I hate crowds. I hate spending money. When I shop I get in a bad mood and am not fun to be around. Well today was different. I went shopping with Julia and had a lot of fun! I took her out to do her Christmas shopping. We went to Kohls and she got some great deals. She used coupons and Kohls bonus bucks and learned how to stretch a buck. She found jean for $4 too! She helped me pick out some shirts for Trevor, and they weren't striped either. If you look in his closet all he has in striped shirts. I had a really good time and Julia and I both enjoyed ourselves. Maybe my view on shopping is changing. Maybe I can learn to enjoy it.
Birthday
It was Ariana's birthday on December 11, and she turned 9. When we were putting the candles on the cake we noticed that I bought a #8 candle! Trevor fixed it by cutting in and turning it into a funky #9. Then I only put 8 candles on the cupcakes. Ariana had already blown out the candles before we noticed so we had a do over. I added another candle and we sang Happy Birthday again. Then she blew out the candles and only blew out 8. lol. I guess she was just suppose to stay 8 and never get older. That night Ariana was a little sad and started to cry. She didn't want to get any older. I was sad she was getting older but I didn't tell her that. I told her that she had to get older. That I wanted her to grow up because the older she got the more fun things I could do with her. I also reminded her that no matter how old she got she would always be my baby. But inside I was sad she was growing up. My baby is now 9!!!
Ariana also had a little sleep over for her birthday and invited 2 girls. They all got along great and had a wonderful time. They were all so sweet and giggly.
Ariana also had a little sleep over for her birthday and invited 2 girls. They all got along great and had a wonderful time. They were all so sweet and giggly.
Thanksgiving
The girls were as excited for Thanksgiving as they would be for Christmas. I was shocked how excited they were. They both helped me cook too! Ariana was excited when she saw the circle bacon. Which was actually pancetta, Italian bacon. She was bummed when I cut it up and put it in the stuffing. The girls helped me by breaking up the bread for the stuffing. Then Ariana was disappointed that she didn't get to use a sharp knife. Yeah, she is not old enough for that. Trevor made an apple pie and Ariana helped him with that.
Thanksgiving turned out good. I was trying to perfect cooking turkeys. Whenever I cook turkeys they never turn out right. I follow the directions, use a meat thermometer, and use a pop up thermometer in the turkeys and they are still not done when I go to serve them. This year I planned on the turkeys being done at 2pm and eating at 4pm. At 4pm one turkey had just finished cooking and the other one still needed to cook another 45 minutes. Good thing I cooked two!
I still have not mastered the turkey but I will. I will cook another one but not on Thanksgiving. Next year I am not doing Thanksgiving. So I need to remember to read this before next Thanksgiving. I am not doing Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving turned out good. I was trying to perfect cooking turkeys. Whenever I cook turkeys they never turn out right. I follow the directions, use a meat thermometer, and use a pop up thermometer in the turkeys and they are still not done when I go to serve them. This year I planned on the turkeys being done at 2pm and eating at 4pm. At 4pm one turkey had just finished cooking and the other one still needed to cook another 45 minutes. Good thing I cooked two!
I still have not mastered the turkey but I will. I will cook another one but not on Thanksgiving. Next year I am not doing Thanksgiving. So I need to remember to read this before next Thanksgiving. I am not doing Thanksgiving.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Hairspray
I went with my mom, Julia, and Ariana to see the play Hairspray at Walled Lake Western. It was so very awesome. The actors and actresses we outstanding. It was hard to believe they were only in high school. It was an outstanding performance. The girls loved it. My mom loved it. I loved it. It was a great night. I loved having this mother daughter time with them. Can't wait until our next adventure.
Sister
Ariana wrote a personal narrative about Cedar Point and riding the magnum. She wrote about how Julia was too scared to ride it. When Julia found out she was upset and said, "Ariana! You can't say that!"
Ariana replied, "Julia! It's a personal narrative. It's full of truths!"
LOL. Trevor and I got a kick out of that one.
Ariana replied, "Julia! It's a personal narrative. It's full of truths!"
LOL. Trevor and I got a kick out of that one.
Craziness
It was a Thursday night, after eight and I was picking Ariana up from dance. She was sitting in the car with me waiting for Julia to get out of her class when she says to me, "You are going to be really mad at me but I have a science BA tomorrow." I asked her if she studied for it and she said no. I then asked her when she found out about it and she replied, Monday. I asked her why she didn't study for it and she said, "Because I didn't feel like studying." I asked her why she was telling me now because she was obviously not planning on studying for it. She said because she was going to study when she was in bed tonight and she didn't want dad and I yelling at her to stop reading and turn out her light. She knew she was going to get caught and decided she should just tell me now so I wouldn't get as mad. I couldn't believe she did this. She always does her homework. I don't have to check up on her. She does her work. When we got home we did some cramming and studied all that we could. When it was then 9:30pm I told her she had to go to bed and that we would study more in the morning.
When I was tucking her in bed she told me she was stinky and needed a shower. It was almost 10pm, two hours past her bedtime! I was really mad now. She didn't study for her test when she was suppose to and now she needed a shower and was going to be in bed even later.
During her shower Trevor and I were in the bathroom brushing our teeth and getting ready for bed. I told Ariana it was important that she showers every other day. So she says, "I guess this is the last time I will be taking a shower on Thursday." Trevor says, "No you will still shower on Thursdays. It just won't be every Thursday."
"No," Ariana says. "I am going to shower every other day. Mom says."
We were confused and then I got what she was saying. When I said every other day she took it literally as every other day except Thursday. Sunday-Saturday excluding Thursday. Ariana is one smart sarcastic cookie. We need to watch out for that one. We can't let her out smart us.
When I was tucking her in bed she told me she was stinky and needed a shower. It was almost 10pm, two hours past her bedtime! I was really mad now. She didn't study for her test when she was suppose to and now she needed a shower and was going to be in bed even later.
During her shower Trevor and I were in the bathroom brushing our teeth and getting ready for bed. I told Ariana it was important that she showers every other day. So she says, "I guess this is the last time I will be taking a shower on Thursday." Trevor says, "No you will still shower on Thursdays. It just won't be every Thursday."
"No," Ariana says. "I am going to shower every other day. Mom says."
We were confused and then I got what she was saying. When I said every other day she took it literally as every other day except Thursday. Sunday-Saturday excluding Thursday. Ariana is one smart sarcastic cookie. We need to watch out for that one. We can't let her out smart us.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Hugs
I love hugs from my kids. I love when they come up to me out of the blue and give me a hug for no reason. They wrap their sweet little arms around my neck and say, "I love you mom!" I love that.
Julia doesn't hug me as much as Ariana. I think it is because Ariana is younger. Ariana will come up to me and sit on my lap and just hug me. I cherish these moments and want them to last forever.
Julia doesn't hug me as much as Ariana. I think it is because Ariana is younger. Ariana will come up to me and sit on my lap and just hug me. I cherish these moments and want them to last forever.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Self Portrait
I was trying to update my profile picture with a picture that I liked and realized I don't have any pictures of myself! Then I thought, "My kids are going to grow up and won't have any pictures of what I looked like when I was young!" lol I don't want to be 50 and realize I don't have any pictures of when I was in my 30's. I thought the 30's were suppose to be your prime? I am going to make it a priority to take some pictures of myself.
I need pictures taken of me. I am the one always behind the camera. I have amazing picture of the girls and Trevor but the ones on my self are very limited. And the few that I have, I don't like. Either my smile is wrong, or my hair is messy, or I just look odd in it. I have a couple nice ones of me with Julia and me with Ariana but none of just myself. The one with the girls are from one of our summer trips. At least I made sure to get at least one picture of me on vacation.
My new photography goal to work on a self portrait. I love natural light so I guess that means I will be heading outside to freeze my butt off. Of course I had to realize I needed to work on self portraits when the temperature dropped and the forecast is calling for snow. :)
I need pictures taken of me. I am the one always behind the camera. I have amazing picture of the girls and Trevor but the ones on my self are very limited. And the few that I have, I don't like. Either my smile is wrong, or my hair is messy, or I just look odd in it. I have a couple nice ones of me with Julia and me with Ariana but none of just myself. The one with the girls are from one of our summer trips. At least I made sure to get at least one picture of me on vacation.
My new photography goal to work on a self portrait. I love natural light so I guess that means I will be heading outside to freeze my butt off. Of course I had to realize I needed to work on self portraits when the temperature dropped and the forecast is calling for snow. :)
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