Happy Greek Independence Day!

We have a couple stars on our hands! Sophia is an old hat at this newspaper stuff but it was Evi's first time in the newspaper. Sophia was in the Detroit News and Evi (+ daddy) were in the Detroit Free Press. Minus the butchering of Evi's name "Evan Gelia" the images are pretty darn cute..behold my little (and big) stars : )

Fun in the Winter Sun!

It's been unseasonably warm lately and yes, because I've said that it stands to reason that the temperature will drop considerably as soon as I hit the "publish post" button : ) Though Sophia is anxious for snow and Evi adores "No" as she calls it, mommy can do without as long as possible. A few less weeks of ice/snow/slush/salt is alright with me! Along with the higher temps we've had an insane amount of sun for this time of year! And naturally, as sun is nature's spotlight, the girls feel the need to fill it...man do I love these silly nuggets!

More!!!

Lots to post, little time, BIG importance. I must say, as anxious as the blog makes me since I can't seem to find the time I need to post regularly, it also excites me to think the girls will have a ball looking back and reading all of this and seeing what they were up to so many years ago!

So on with the show!

First up, Mommy turns 29! Again!A beautiful cake from daddy and the girls and a beautiful flower cake from the Kenny's! (oh and a shopping trip with Trish the day before! Wee!!!)

Christmas celebrations with the Donaldson/Desnoyer's!

Bubbles!!!

Mary, er, Sophia

Sophia learned SO much about the Nativity and Jesus this year at school and Sunday school. The girls played endlessly with the Little People Nativity. In fact, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus even rode the train around the Christmas tree this year. Her understanding of Jesus, God and Christmas has been pretty amazing and inspiring. Though she has found ways of using it on us to her advantage..." Daddy, you have to dance with me because Jesus says you have to do nice things for other people even if you don't want to" : ) And behold, Mary (Sophia) with baby Jesus (female doll) wrapped in a swaddling blanket (kitchen towel) above a manger (cake pan) filled with straw (shreaded paper) and quite a few wise men and animals (of the stuffed variety).

Gold, Frankenstein & Myrrh

Or at least that's what Sophia thinks : )

We've been soaking up the holidays lately. We have so much to be thankful for and are celebrating each and every second we can with our beautiful, happy girls.

Here are just a few photos from some of our recent events...

Thanksgiving: There should be a ton of pictures of GG & G celebrating with us but it appears they escaped all of the photos. Sneaky.

Holiday party with all of the Nounas & Nounos (Godparents) and Godchildren!

Playing with the train after decorating the Christmas tree (a big one this year!!!).

Gingerbread House making night:

Christmas concert at pre-school:

Visit to see Santa (clearly not a favorite for one of them ; ):

And to think we still have over two weeks of fun to be had!!! We are SO blessed!

Banter with Children

Oh Sophia, I can't wait until you are old enough to giggle as much at our conversations as I do. Here are just a couple excerpts from only yesterday (keep in mind, she can only hear out of one ear right now and I've almost lost my voice (and subsequent patience) completely.

S-Mommy, can I take this cotton out of my ear?

M-Not yet. We need to make sure the medicine stays in longer.

S-But then I'm going to go to school and all the kids are going to say I look funny and really, Mommy, it's not that funny.

S-Mommy, I love you SOoooo much.

M-I love you too Soph. I would love it even more if you would eat your lunch so we're not late for school.

S-But mommy, I love you from my heart....JUST as you are.

M-You've been watching way too many princess movies.

S-I can't wait to put up ornaments on the Christmas tree.

M-Me too, but we have a few weeks to wait until it's time.

S- Huh?

M-repeat above

S-Huh?

M- (strained) I can't talk any louder! My voice is gone!

S-What about boys and dogs????

More Fall Fun!

More cider mills! More apple pies! More trick-or-treating! More GG visits!

Yes please!!! (or as Evi would say, Uh Huh PEAS!!!)

Girl's Night Out!!! Woot!!!

Bet you didn't guess it included dancing princesses & cotton candy. Oh, but it did. It did. And might I say, it was still quite fabulous.

Here We Go Again!

Much to our surprise (after the fatefull, non dancing recital), Sophia decided she wanted to take ballet again this year. Thus far, she is WAY more into it this year and enjoying every second. We passed all of her old leotards on to Kelsey and she is sporting a whole new "line". Perhaps she's more excited about the dancewear then the actual dancing...hmmmm....

Preschool

1st day of 4 year old preschool....sniff, sniff