{update}

Still no computer...still using Gerard's laptop....still researching various laptops and desktops....still can't decide what to do.

My parents are here and everyone is having fun. The kids can't get enough of them. Morgan has even started calling Grandma and Grandpa in the morning when she wakes up. Lucky them!

It's Gerard's spring break this week. We took him to see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D. After he FINALLY agreed to wear his 3D glasses he really had fun. I love it when he laughs out loud at something in the movie.

Tomorrow I'm taking him to the Nature Center to see a Birds of Prey program and I'm hoping that it's INSIDE, as it's supposed to snow 3 to 5 inches tomorrow. Then maybe bowling later in the week. SOMETHING to keep us all busy (and sane)!

Todays activity was painting a sedar plate that Aunt Debbie sent. I'll post some pictures when I have solved the computer issue. It's really cute and he worked so hard on it. It'll be perfect for the sedar on Wednesday. Thanks, Deb!

My mom and I are off to brave the cold and take a walk. I'll post again whenever I have access to Gerard's computer.

{DC anyone?}

Are you or anyone you know looking to rent a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse in a suburb of Washington, DC? My sister, Debbie, is buying a condo and needs to sublet her beautiful townhouse in Maryland. If you would like more info, contact me!!!!!

{R.I.P. little computer}

My computer is toast. Ka-put. A-gonners. Fried. Done. I'm working on Gerard's work computer right now, so don't expect any new posts for a little while. At least not until we get the computer fixed or get a new one.

Suggestions for new laptops anyone????

In leiu of flowers, please send donations to "Amy's New Computer Fund".

;)

{a few quick things}

Gerard had spring pictures last Friday. I'm not sure WHY, as I've never heard of a school doing 2 sets of school pictures each year, but here he is anyway:

posing with his favorite Bakugan:

Morgan felt left out on picture day, so here she is:

Gerard spent part of the morning in his room today "working on something, Mom!" He came downstairs for some tape at one point and then disappeared again. Turns out he was making a Leprechaun trap (notice the gold taped to the closet door and the tape at the bottom of the crate):

{stuff stuff stuff}

Lot's of stuff to report here.

My parents and Debbie came for a visit and got to see Gerard's last hockey game. He didn't score any goals and Grandma nearly had a heart attack each time he fell (and that was too many to count!) He was exhausted after the full ice game, but he still had fun and wants to play spring hockey. Yay. Lucky us. 8:00 AM Saturdays and Sundays.

With his trophy at his celebratory lunch:

Gerard wanted to bring Grandma and Grandpa to school for show-and-tell but since he couldn't fit them into his backpack he settled for a picture of them:

Here is Morgan wearing a sweater that my mom made for me when I was Morgan's age. Doesn't she look cute? (And already she's attached to her cell phone!)

Also, Morgan is quite the little dancer. Here's my mom singing "I Feel Pretty" and Morgan doing a little routine (taken on Debbie's cell phone, so the quality isn't great):

And congratulations to Debbie for buying her first condo! We all can't wait to come visit once you move in and get settled. And STOP READING THIS BLOG NOW, DEBBIE, and start going through those boxes!!!!


I feel like there is something I'm forgetting, but I'm drawing a blank. I'll try to post again soon!

{happy birthday, dr. seuss!}

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday today the kids got to dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character for school. Gerard and Ashley went as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat. In case you are not familiar with Thing 1 and Thing 2, here they are:

with the Cat in the Hat from Patti and Dick





of course Morgan wanted in on the action, too

{busy busy}

Catching up.....

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I forgot to post some pictures from Valentine's Day and Gerard's party at school. Morgan fit right in.

heart pancakes for breakfast:
Gerard and Ashley M.
Morgan and Ashley





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Happy belated birthday and congratulations to my Dad. His birthday was on Friday and he got a great present -- retirement! (I know, he's not totally retired and he'll get a job in Phoenix, but that was just more complicated than saying "congrats on your retirement!") They'll be on their way to Arizona very soon...

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At Saturday's hockey game Gerard scored FOUR goals. Yes, you heard me right. FOUR. He was pumped after the first goal. Goal 2 was thrilling. Number 3? I didn't think it could get better than a hat trick. Then came number 4. FOUR. Wow. Sure, they don't play with goalies, but still we were so proud and he was SOOOO excited. It was definitely a record for him.

Next Saturday is his last game of the "season" and they're playing it on the ice where our [INSERT CITY NAME HERE] team plays. He's so excited. They may even announce the players and have music and everything, just like when the "real" team plays.

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After the game on Saturday we took the kids to see Disney on Ice. Gerard knew we were going, but what he didn't know was that we were meeting his friend Luke who moved 2 hours away. The boys acted shy at first but after a few minutes they were their old selves again. It was definitely nice to hang out since we hadn't seen them since September.


Morgan was absolutely mezmerized, just as we expected. She barely moved during the first half (except when she was pointing in awe at the characters) and she actually danced in Gerard's lap during the second half. I only wish I could have videotaped her.



Gerard liked the Aladin act, the Incredibles and Toy Story. He got a Buzz Lightyear sword, which was one of the highlights for him.


After the show we went to a tapas restaurant for dinner. Yummy!

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That's it for me for now. It's been a long weekened and I'm tired. This week is going to be busy, too, since my parents are coming on Tuesday and Debbie comes on Friday. I'll post more soon!