Lil' Miss Sassy turns 5!

We woke up on the morning of Maran's birthday & the disbelief that she is 5 is unreal.  I tell her how I can't believe she is 5 and that she is growing up so fast.  She looks at me and says ........

"Mommy, it will be OK, you know I have to grow up...otherwise how can I ever become a Heart Doctor".   Well, there you go.  Happy Birthday to a cute 5 year old.  May a smile always be upon your face and love in your heart. 

Luke's GOTCHA DAY -- Five Years Later!

Today is GOTCHA DAY FOR LUKE --- the five years has flown by (well a larger majority of the days have so that's a good thing). The precious needy baby that we brought home is now independent for many things but still willing to give out more cuddles than imaginable. He is a very inquisitive five (almost six) year old and is so tender hearted. He still loves to hold doors open for others and say "after you" and grin. He is also still "all about Daddy". Trains are in just about every thought of his. We have moved on from Thomas but we are now into pointing out steamies and diesels and asking Daddy about how his NORFOLK & SOUTHERN Stock is doing (thanks to Poppop's generous stock gifts). He still wants to be an Engineer and work with trains. Next month he will start Kindergarten. He is excited about going to the school that mommy went to and the fact that it is across the street seems to be really cool for him right now. (I am sure that will change pretty fast though like it did for me).

For all the LOVE, HUGS, KISSES, SMILES and wonderful LUKE-isms we have gotten along the way we can still say that there is no other 'son' for us. He is as much a part of us as one can be. We are excited about the years to come and will continue to celebrate Gotcha Day every year. Today we went to get a PIRATE costume for our GOTCHA DAY GIFT and Luke chose CHILI'S as his dining place. He ate more salsa tonight than ever. FINALLY....the spicy Guatemalan side is coming out! Mommy has been waiting for him to 'love spicey' and it's coming.

To the next five years........ oh how they will fly by!

With Love and Hugs!!

July 26, 2007

July 26, 2012

We lost our First Tooth!

Yes, we are still here and doing very well.  Sorry it has been so long since we have posted.  LOTS of excuses... some of them good...most of them not.  Will try to do better.  Life has been a roller coaster for a number of months with most of the hills being good ones.

Maran lost her first tooth last night July 23, 2012. Daddy called me while I was shopping and asked "What happened to her tooth"?  I didn't know what he was referring too.  Apparently she lost a tooth and no one knew... NOT EVEN HER.  So it must have been a crunchy nugget.  That's all I can think.  NO tooth doesn't mean the tooth fairy won't still come with pixie dust in hand though!  (the gap on the left side of her mouth has always been there so that is NOT a missing tooth but it sure looks like one).

Stay tuned... we are FOR SURE going to catch up... that's a promise!!

SO MUCH CATCHING UP TO DO....

Just because you take a hiatus doesn't mean you are more organized or have better control.  WE ARE BACK THOUGH.... I wanted to make a NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION that included BLOGGING ONCE A WEEK but... It is April and this is the first.  OH WELL...another reason I don't make resolutions.

IN A QUICK UPDATE:

1.  School is going well.

2.  WE LOVED the holidays and had a great time.

3.  We enjoyed a long weekend in New York City for Mommy's birthday...(PICTURES TO FOLLOW).

4.  Follow up Dr. visit with Maran shows foot doing as well as it can but the bones need to grow some more and hopefully straighten up which means we wait and see. 

5.  Our house is for sale as we have found another one that we love.  Mommy and Daddy spent six weeks going through all the "STUFF" and it is now on the market.  (Basically we have the essentials left in the house and have all but packed it up).

6.  Maran LOVES DANCE.

7.  Luke and Maran are on the same T Ball Team (The Yankees)

8.  We went to Carowinds for the first time.

9.  We had a spend the night party with Aunt Peggy and Cousin Tefie.

10.  Maran's recital is coming up real soon and we are all ready!

Pre-K is going well.  Both of their little minds are like sponges.  Amazing how fast they learn and what they choose to retain (or at least admit).  Maran enjoys spelling and typing on the computer.  Luke still loves trains more than life and can tell you all about steamies and locomotives. 

Mom and Dad are still enjoying the innocence of this stage of life.  Each day is a blessing full of hugs, smiles, laughs, giggles and some tears.  Maran will one day make a good actress (actually a soap star) as her tears can come on like a light. 

God truly knew what he was doing when he made "FAMILY".

Hugs to all!

We are on a Cruise...

Be back soon with lots of pictures and stories!

Love and Hugs,

Mr. Snickerdoodle and Miss Sassafras

HOME EXACTLY ONE YEAR!

November 1, 2010 I arrived in North Carolina to dear friends and family.

When I went to my new home there was this big thing called a dog.  Her name was Abbey and she was a Golden Retriever and I was scared to death of her.  Now she is my buddy.

I was introduced to someone named Luke who is my brother.  I liked him at first, then I didn't and now some minutes I do want to play with him while others he is "JUST A BOY".  I have many wonderful cousins and a Nammy and Pop Pop that are the best people ever.  My Aunt Peggy spoils me, my Tia Lisa gives me loud toys and my Aunt Mary sends many surprises in the mail.  I am very blessed!

This was our first picture together one year ago today.

November 1, 2010

This is our picture today.  We have changed.  Deep down I love having a brother and I love playing with him. 

November 1, 2011.

Thank you for loving me!

Love and Hugs,

Maran

PS Do you want me to write your name for you because I now have mastered my name and I am starting to write everyone's name now.