Now many of you may be thinking there is NO excuse for not blogging for going on 2 months. Let me offer my meager apologies and present you with my host of
excuses for my blog silence. I haven't even looked at other people's so I anticipate a late night tonight. So first my sister in law, Ally graduated and I flew out to be there, a busy week of graduation activities. Fun, but busy. Then my brother Leon safely returned from his tour in Iraq, so I was
quite excited to see him and stayed a few extra days. I was maybe not as excited as his wife, but it is good to have him home. Almost as soon as we got back from our extended stay in Utah, we had a busy week of puppy sitting while getting Abby ready for her first ever dance recital. If I was savvy enough I would put the video on here but sadly I
have no clue how, so a picture of her doing what she called "becoming a flower" is the best I can do. Isn't she sweet? Even James was able to make it to the recital. Rest assured if you venture out here for a visit you will be made to watch the video. Next was my awesome 30th birthday. My sister,Eva, brother, Leon and best friend,
Elesa, drove out to surprise me. I was very surprised and delighted, but as you can imagine it was a little crazy around here. This is Elesa and I at the park with our kids as you can tell (maybe) I chopped my hair off, however despite my best efforts, it is not pink, yet. We are both 30 now and I can honestly say I've known her all 30 of those years. It was a little windy that day if you can't tell. So after all that fun, I had Stephen little bug party to plan, Thanks Nicole for letting me steal all your ideas, I don't think there would have been a party without them. You'll probably think I ruined everything, but I didn't even make
invitations ! I know try not to be too shocked. It turned out cute anyway. Here is my little bug enjoying his first birthday cake. As most of you probably know, he eats anything he can get his hands on and cake was no exception, he demolished that cupcake. Last but not least, perhaps after all my biggest excuse is that during this whirlwind two months I was also surprised (very) to discover that I would look like this again around mid-November. So those are my
reasons. I mean excuses. You can take them or leave them. Well you pretty much have to take them because I'm the one in charge here. That's right accept my excuses and like it! I'm going to start wearing the pants around here.
excuses for my blog silence. I haven't even looked at other people's so I anticipate a late night tonight. So first my sister in law, Ally graduated and I flew out to be there, a busy week of graduation activities. Fun, but busy. Then my brother Leon safely returned from his tour in Iraq, so I was
quite excited to see him and stayed a few extra days. I was maybe not as excited as his wife, but it is good to have him home. Almost as soon as we got back from our extended stay in Utah, we had a busy week of puppy sitting while getting Abby ready for her first ever dance recital. If I was savvy enough I would put the video on here but sadly I
have no clue how, so a picture of her doing what she called "becoming a flower" is the best I can do. Isn't she sweet? Even James was able to make it to the recital. Rest assured if you venture out here for a visit you will be made to watch the video. Next was my awesome 30th birthday. My sister,Eva, brother, Leon and best friend,
Elesa, drove out to surprise me. I was very surprised and delighted, but as you can imagine it was a little crazy around here. This is Elesa and I at the park with our kids as you can tell (maybe) I chopped my hair off, however despite my best efforts, it is not pink, yet. We are both 30 now and I can honestly say I've known her all 30 of those years. It was a little windy that day if you can't tell. So after all that fun, I had Stephen little bug party to plan, Thanks Nicole for letting me steal all your ideas, I don't think there would have been a party without them. You'll probably think I ruined everything, but I didn't even make
invitations ! I know try not to be too shocked. It turned out cute anyway. Here is my little bug enjoying his first birthday cake. As most of you probably know, he eats anything he can get his hands on and cake was no exception, he demolished that cupcake. Last but not least, perhaps after all my biggest excuse is that during this whirlwind two months I was also surprised (very) to discover that I would look like this again around mid-November. So those are my
reasons. I mean excuses. You can take them or leave them. Well you pretty much have to take them because I'm the one in charge here. That's right accept my excuses and like it! I'm going to start wearing the pants around here.
13 comments:
Wow. You and I are as stunning as we are intelligent. This photo really captures the essence of us, don't you think? Our husbands are so freakin' lucky.
Oh, and by the way, I plan to start using your word of the week in a post each time there is a new one. Abby is so very cute in her dance outfit!
I looked at your pregnancy picture first, before reading the commentary, and I was thinking-wow, she doesn't look that big in person...does she just suck in all the time? Don't worry, I think the pregnancy card trumps all excuses, so you're good.
Oh, and I can probably show you how to put up video if you want.
Marion, you will never wear the pants while James is in the house. Sorry, even in blogging world James wears the pants. Thanks for all the excuses I liked them all. I am still a little disappointed that I wasn't asked to come out and surprise you for your big day. Maybe when you turn 40, I will cross my fingers.
I love the subtlety of your big announcement. :) How have you been feeling with this pregnancy? That is so cool that your family and friend came out to celebrate your big birthday. I thought about coming out and surprising you and Nicole, does that count? That is also great that your brother is home and that you got to go home for a bit.
Glad you are back to blogging. So we should expect your next post to be when the baby comes. LOL :P
Oh yeah, Abby looks SOOOO cute as a little dancer. I totally wish I could have been there to see her dance. And Happy 1st birthday to Steven! What a cute little bug! The party sounds like it was a fun one!
Hi Marion, I found your blog from Kristen's. I'll send you an invite to mine... it's private. Congrats on the pregnancy:) Hope you guys are well.
that picture of abby makes my heart rupture it is so cute.
You and Elesa are so cute:) Happy Belated b-day! You're a star, and your little one is abs. DARLING in her outfit. You really should upload the video!
You and Elesa are so cute:) Happy Belated b-day! You're a star, and your little one is abs. DARLING in her outfit. You really should upload the video!
Hey-maybe you should change it to "Word of the trimester" or "Word of the year"?;)
Very funny Kristen
Hey how lucky you and Elesa are to know each other for SO LONG. :) Congrats on being on this earth for 30 yrs. I've loved my 30yrs and it looks like you guys have a great time too! Congrats on being pregnant. Its fun isn't it!
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