Teddy Bear Tea

Keelee and I participated in a "Mommy and Me Teddy Bear Tea" event for Girl Scouts. We decorated tea cups, learned some etiquette and had a yummy snack. Keelee was chosen to do a demonstration for about 200 girls and their moms - she was in heaven!

Happy 4th Birthday Emmett!

We hope you have a fun web-throwing day of chasing after Dr. Octopus!
Love,
Uncle Garrett, Aunt Carrie, Keelee and Brynna

We're Back!!

Here's what we've been up to -- Brynna had two more ballet classes - one in which she was the star, the second she would not perform at all. Keelee is a Girl Scout Daisy -- she memorized the Girl Scout pledge and received the first two petals for her tunic. She was so proud of herself.

Honesty

Setting #1
Brynna was playing with a loud toy in the kitchen while Garrett and I were talking. I asked her to stop, but, of course she continued. I asked her again and was ignored. Finally, I asked her "Brynna do you hear me? Please stop playing with that." To which she replied, "No, I don't hear you."

Setting #2
Brynna and I were leaving her dance class today and she saw a truck with an Oakland Raider decal on the window. To which she replied "Mommy, that's a monster." As a Denver Bronco fan I had to agree.

No Computer!

Our family computer went into melt down over the weekend - so there won't be any new pictures or news until February, probably!
Keep posted though because I'll get things up and going as soon as possible!

Our Newest Ballerina!

Brynna started a Fairy Tale Ballet class on Monday. Each week they'll learn a new dance and get to dress up. This week was music from "Sleeping Beauty" and they dressed like butterflies. Brynna was in heaven!

Ice Skating

Keelee took her first tour around the ice last week. She was terrified at first, but slowly got more comfortable. She's asked to go again so I take that as a good sign.

Happy New Year!

We wish you a year of health, wealth and happiness!
May 2007 be one of the best years ever!
Garrett, Carrie, Keelee & Brynna

Santa was good to us!

The girls were blessed, once again, this year! Brynna got her very own bike; Keelee an MP-3 player; they both received play food and play pots/pans; we finally got dad into a picture! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

Priorities

Amidst the frenzy of flying wrapping paper, Brynna and Rachel took a time-out for some cinnamon toast. Who ever said presents were better than food never met these two!

Let's not forget about Brynna!

Showing off daddy's new jersey - and embracing her inner love-child.

"...Four Calling Birds..."

Keelee was one of the Four Calling Birds in the kindergarden production of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Notice the pose - she's a theatre jumkie just like Papa Oz.

Happy Christmas!!

From our house to yours - have a very Merry Christmas!
Love, Garrett, Carrie, Keelee and Brynna

Happy 6th Birthday Keelee!

Here are some highlights from Keelee's party on Saturday. The kids all decorated cut-out sugar cookies, ate pizza, broke open a Pinata and had an overall good time. She even got a vanity set from Grandma, Papa, Aunt Cris, Uncle Donkey, Allie & Rachel. Thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts. More to come tomorrow...

Winter Carnival

Friday night the girls went to a Holiday Carnival at Keelee's school. Keelee penned "letters to Santa" for herself and Brynna; the girls met the Big Red Guy (and this year neither one of them cried!); Brynna was inked with her first tattoo.

Nutcracker

On Saturday Grandma Sandie treated us to a trip to see The Nutcracker at a dinner theatre. Keelee's favorite character was the Sugar Plum Fairy - mom's favorite was the Ice Princess - amazingly both characters were portrayed by the same actress. How do they do that????? Keelee loved her blue velvet dress and spent every waking minute before the show begging to get dressed. She was more beautiful than anyone else there.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Things we are thankful for:

Keelee: "High School Musical"
Brynna: swings
Mom: Organization and creativity
Dad: A day off!

Of course we are all thankful for our family and friends. We are a very blessed foursome!

Brynna at school

Here's Brynna chowing down on snack - her favorite activity at school and here are the two of us after painting our Mommy and Me turkeys!

Run, Keelee, Run: Part Deux!

Here's Keelee running in her second Fun Run. Notice the kids in the backgroud by the fence - they were her closest competitors!

Run, Keelee, Run!

On Thursday afternoon Keelee participated in her first fun run. She started the race in the back of the pack but quickly advanced into third place. Two-thirds of the way through she just stopped running. Turns out her boob hurt so she couldn't run anymore (a.k.a. - she got a cramp just under her rib cage). She was still awarded a little foot token like all the other runners and looks forward to next weeks run.

Deja Vu

Well, we're back to another first day of school. After a horrible experience at her charter school we've moved her into the public school system. Yesterday was her first day there and she seemed to love it. Her new teacher is Ms. Boston, who appears to be very kind and caring. Hopefully this experience will be better than the last!

Diva Central

Thanks to Grandma Sandie the girls were princesses for Halloween this year. Brynna had so much fun begging for candy but she cried every time I emptied her small bucket into a larger bag. Keelee could have gone on for hours!

Too Smart!

Setting: Keelee and Brynna eating breakfast and discussing the drive to Disneyland.
Mom: "Some day when you're older we'll drive to Minnesota."
Keelee: "That will take forever!"
Mom: "Nope, just three days."
Keelee: "I'm taking an airplane!"

Smoking

Setting: On the way to school this morning Keelee and Abbey were discussing their grandparents.
Keelee: "I have lots of Grandma's but only one of them smokes. That's Grandma Coo's Papa."
Mom: "That's Papa Oz, Keelee."
Keelee: "Oh, yeah. He's smokes a lot - everyday."

Isn't it great that all of your grandchildren know you as "the smoker?"

Art According to Brynna

This spider didn't stand much of a chance against Brynna!

Family Fun Day!

Family fun at the railroad park! Keelee was off last week for Fall Break and requested we go to this park. Both girls enjoyed playing on the playground equipment and riding the train - but the best part was spending time with daddy!!

A Day at the Zoo

This past Saturday we had family day at the zoo - even though it rained in the morning it turned out to be a beautiful day.

Spirit Week at School!

Keelee and Abbey had Spirit Week at school: sport Day (Thank you cousin Allie for the use of your uniforms!); pajama day; twin day (they're wearing "twin" princess shirts); and crazy hair day.

Look Grandma - I stamp too!

This is what happened when big sister left her rubber stamps and ink laying around!