Not like the others...

...is how you explain Brynna! At her last dance class there were four girls - three were dressed in purple and Brynna was in pink. She just has to be different! She also played the role of a siamese cat at her previous class - once again the other girls were trimmed with cheetah print and Brynna had cow trim. What are you going to do?

Happy Balentimes Day!

Hugs and kisses!
Keelee and Brynna

Crazy Days!

The first 10 days of February have been crazy for us! We've gone from one event to another plus we had a major illness - Keelee had her first 103 degree fever since her tonsils were removed almost three years ago. Hopefully the remaining 17 days are less crazy. Enjoy the pictures!!

Brynna's Adventures

Brynna and mommy at the fire station; Brynna at ballet class; and Brynna had breakfast with the stingrays at our zoo - she was terrified of them and would not leav her hand in to touch one. Mommy got a great big kiss on the hand from one! (Dad - they're cow nose rays - there were also Southern rays but I couldn't get a picture of those).

Our First Hockey Game

One of Garrett's Christmas presents was a family trip to the hockey game. This was the first game for both girls and they were in heaven. Our teamed played Minnesota - I know you're all shocked! - and we lost, of course! It was nice to see the new arena and the new shopping complexes - getting ready for Super Bowl 41 (I don't remember the proper Roman Numerals!!)

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.