Goose Training 101

Mommy and I were driving home the other afternoon when we came across 4 geese sitting in the middle of the street. Mommy pulled the car over and opened the window, hoping to shoo them away. Well, they came at the car squawking, with their wings up, flappin' away!! A truck was coming from the other direction so Mommy got out of the car hoping to send the geese to the property across the street. Well I think the geese were deaf, because they sure weren't listening to anything she did or said. They kept waddling in the other direction. At one point, Mommy looked like one of them running back and forth. Mommy remembered a technique that Mimi does with her ducks and geese and started to clap. Well I don't know if a bird can actually flip you the bird- but they may as well have. Needless-to-say they ran onto the lawn and off we went. As much as we love farms, animals and Mimi and Pops farm- farm girls we are not! I guess we'll just have to work on that.

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

Saturday Morning Sunshine

On the weekends, in the morning, I like to jump around in my crib while Mommy puts all of my clothes away. Sometimes I look out my window and watch Boy (Billy) run around the backyard. Other times, I throw all of my teddy bears and dolls across the room. I was in a particularly crazy mood this morning and was making funny faces at Mommy. Naturally... she had her camera!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

Sham and Uncle Mock

I have started my latest obsessions with Sam and Uncle Mike. For the past two days all I keep saying is "Sham" and "Uncle Mock". We went to see them yesterday and I was playing with Sam and eating Aunt Kristin and Uncle Mike out of house and home. They have really good snacks over there!! We stayed for a while but I did not get to see Uncle Mike- he was working. Mommy thinks I have a little crush on him because every time he is around I put my head down and act shy... and we all know I am NOT shy!!!!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

How time flies........

Baby Anna is already one month old!! It seems like just yesterday she came into our lives. She is already changing and getting bigger and cuter by the minute!

I love to see you smile

February 3 2008

Mommy and I went to see Aunt Stacey, Madeleine and Anna again yesterday. I had such a good time with Madeleine- and once again we were copying each other the whooole time. I love to make Madeleine laugh and it seems to be pretty easy to do because no matter what I did- she started to giggle!! We were coloring, playing with all of Madeleine's toys and every time we took a sip of our drinks we yelled out CHEERS!! The baby was asleep almost the whole time so we really got some quality bonding time in. I'm glad we go there every week to visit- I love Madeleine!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

A Warm Welcome

Tonight Daddy picked up some Mexican food for dinner for all of us to eat. When he walked in the door I was sooo excited to see him. We all ate together and Mommy took this picture of me giving Daddy a great big hug. I love Daddy to the moon and I know he just loves when I hug him!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

"The best thing to spend on your children is your time"

Today we got Carly's progress report from her teacher. Since she has been having so many tantrums these days, we've been questioning our technique and abilities as parents. Well, she got a glowing review. Her teacher said, Carly is helpful to others around her and to the younger children in her class. She shares and has a broad vocabulary. She is friendly, ready to use a regular cup, loves puzzles, dancing, art and singing. She always says please, thank you and you're welcome. Tonight we were reading with her, jumping on the bed, we made dinner together, had bath time, played with her puzzles and colored. Every night, Daddy puts her to sleep and every morning makes her breakfast. I guess we are doing something right. It's funny how today of all days, when we were questioning ourselves, we received this report. Sometimes it takes an outsider to remind us of the things we are doing right. I suppose we are all our own worst critics. We could not be more proud of her and I guess a little bit of ourselves!

Love to all,

Mommy & Daddy xoxo