{another update}

We had our neighborhood garage sale a couple of weeks ago. While I HATE having garage sales, I LOVE getting rid of all my crap with the added bonus of making money! This year Gerard joined in on the fun by having his first lemonade stand. And Morgan helped by just looking cute.

Morgan made her first poopy in the potty! It was more of a fluke than anything else, but we were proud nonetheless.

Morgan's 2nd birthday celebrations continued with a little party on her actual b-day. First she opened presents from us and the we had some friends over for cake and ice cream after dinner.

Tee-ball season is well underway. Hockey just ended yesterday, so Gerard can concentrate on one sport again. He's loving it, just like he did last year. Big Gerard is one of the coaches this year which means more work for him, but he's having a great time, too. It's also more work for ME since I have to watch the game AND watch Morgan by myself! Not quite as relaxing since she wouldn't DREAM of sitting in the stoller for an entire game! (Once again, please forgive the blurred-out photos. You know how neurotic I am!)

I'm almost caught up now! One more update tomorrow and we should be all set. Thanks for your patience with me!

{more pictures}

My parents came to visit at the end of March/beginning of April. Gerard's spring break coincided with their visit, so Grandma and Grandpa helped keep him busy. My dad and I took Gerard to the nature center one day during his vacation to see a birds of prey program.

They were also here for the sedar. Aunt Debbie sent the kids decorate-your-own sedar plates, which Gerard couldn't wait to get his hands on. I think it turned out nicely, don't you?

Here are some pictures from Passover, including Gerard reading from the Hagaddah and later finding the afikomen:

We also celebrated Morgan's 2nd birthday a little early with Grandma and Grandpa. Morgan really enjoyed her cake, don't you think?




The rest of the crazy gang:

Next installment tomorrow!

{finally, in no particular order}

Yes, we're still alive over here. I had a lot of pictures to go through and I just kept putting it off, but I believe I am caught up now. I don't have the patience to post everything right now, so expect some updates over the next few days (although these pictures are not necessarily in chronological order.)

To begin with, I thought I'd show you the inherent differences between girls and boys.

Ever the fashionista, here is Morgan with a strange array of barrettes in her hair (courtesy of Daddy and Gerard):

Never to be outdone, here is Gerard all done up:

Here is Morgan with her painted nails:

And here is Gerard with his painted fingers. Apparently the blue marker is "sticky" and helps him climb up the sides of buildings like Spiderman. Um, yeah.

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Gerard took little Gerard to a local Air and Space museum.

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Morgan's new obsession with chocca-puddin'. Yes, she does know how to use a spoon, but isn't eating pudding more fun with your fingers?:

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Alrighty, that's it for tonight. I'm tired!

{i'm baaaaack}

I did it! I fixed my computer! Yes, yes, I know. I'm a genius. Thank you. No, stop, I'm blushing.

Anyway, I have a lot of catching up to do including a ton of pictures that I need to upload. I promise I'll share those soon. And I've been going through some serious Photoshop withdrawal, so expect some new scrapbook pages sometime soon, too.

But for now I'm going to sleep. It's been a long, tiring weekend. To give you an idea, Gerard had t-ball on Friday night, hockey Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8-9, a birthday party Saturday afternoon, and we have to wake up early for a workman to come at 7:30am tomorrow. Oh, and tomorrow is Morgan's 2nd birthday and we're having some friends over for cake and ice cream.

Expect more from me soon!

{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!!!!!