A Snowy Day With The Kids!

We enjoyed our first "real" snowfall of the season. Lovie had a fantastic time and we couldn't believe what a toughie she was. She made Snowman Popsicles with Dad and had fun making angels with Maddie. I think she would have stayed out all night if we let her. What a treat... it was long over due!

The kids favorite song to sing lately is the "Snow Miser Song" from the The TV show... The Year Without A Santa Claus.... If you don't remember it... I've put it on my blog.... Come Listen!

Ok, Charlie and Sara will it be Cecilia or Sussudio?

I talked with my brother and sister in law today... They are absolutely ecstatic about welcoming their new baby into the world this February 2009... We don't know if it's a boy or girl but what we do know, is the girl's name is still up for grabs.

On the short list of girls names is the adorable name "Cecilia"... Of course... most of us would think of the classic song (and one of our all time favorites) written by Simon & Garfunkel in 1968. A great song, period.

Not Charlie... He has a mind all of his own... He can't remember Paul Simon's masterpiece... but he can remember that great song by Phil Collins... you know the one, "Ce-ce-celia....whoa oh".... The only problem is... the rest of us in the world remember this song a little differently, it goes a little like this...

"There's this girl that's been on my mind
All the time, Sussudio oh oh
Now she don't even know my name
But I think she likes me just the same
Sussudio oh oh"

If anyone has trouble remembering either of these great songs... I've put them on my playlist on our blog for a few days for a quick refresh and your listening pleasure... Just click on Serenity Now's link...

Sussudio quite possibly could be the worst song ever made.... "I feel so good if I just say the word, Sussudio". I don't think so...

What does Sussudio mean anyway?

WILL YOU BE WATCHING THE BEST SHOW ON TELEVISON?

Okay... I have to admit I have waited MONTHS for the return of the Critcally Acclaimed Series Friday Night Lights (Season 3), shown on NBC Friday Night at 9 pm. In my opinion there isn't a better show on television... granted we don't have all the fancy pay channels, but on plain 'ole cable... I don't think there is anything better. For reasons I can't imagine, this show happens to be ratings challenged... But if you ask anyone who has actually taken the time to watch it... you can't fathom why it isn't the highest rated show on TV.

Now for those lucky ducks who were able to watch Season 3 on Direct TV this Fall... I am asking you to mercifully keep your secrets to yourself.... No spoilers for me as I hear the final two episodes are "breathtakinly priceless"!

Do yourself a favor and set your DVR... This show is the best most heartfelt family drama on TV... and the gripping football games make it a whole lot of fun!

"Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose! "

Maddie attends a Winter Ball!

Here's a little pic of Maddie (3rd from the left-tartan dress) and her girlfriends at IHOP after a night of dancing and fun. Maddie is part of a local Cotillion where she is doing her best to learn manners, formal dancing, and proper behavior (white gloves and all)... She has attended many classes and now is celebrating all they have learned with the Winter Ball...

It's amazing how wonderfully pleasant she is at class but then comes home and thinks nothing of sucker punching her father in the tummy when he teases her about the boys she danced with. I think she'll need a few more classes...

Everything you want to know about Cotillions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotillion

The kids have been enjoying the mild weather and brought out the magic bubbles wands that Santa Claus brought Lovie. They had a delightful time with them... and I have to say, some pretty terrific bubbles were created....

"I wish I liked anything as much as my kids like bubbles..."

From one of our favorite movies Knocked Up.

The Girls Smile....

How great it must be to have a big sister... Here's Maddie and Lovie on Christmas Eve as we settled down for the evening. I can still remember the excitement of Christmas Eve as a kid. Counting down the minutes until you were able to open gifts from your family & friends... It was a long painful wait... after church... and then dinner... and then clean-up of dishes... and then.... always another task until FINALLY it was time to celebrate! What magic...

"You've got a friend in me...."

With Christmas on the back burner, we're finally getting ourselves back on track. Lovie was fortunate enough to gather some new friends this season. Her favorite two being her new Big "bear-bear".... sent from Grandma Kate and also a Cabbage Patch Doll (offically named Luana by Xavier Roberts) but she insists calling "baby" from Auntie Sara and Uncle Charlie.

She doesn't' go too far without either of these new pals. I can't help but thinking about her old favorites and reflecting on the movie Toy Story when these new toys appear. I try to keep the oldies but goodies close by and placed in a special toy basket available for her to revisit her old friends whenever she may find the need..... Remember the song....

You've got a friend in me
If you've got troubles,I've got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and can see it through
Cause you've got a friend in me

It's 2009!

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