Disney on Ice

Let me just start off by saying how wonderful the Disney on Ice show was yesterday. Haven and Lily truly had a great time as did I. As soon as we walked inside the Palace the girls just could not stop smiling. Mickey Mouse was all over the place - souvenirs galore, and just tons of little girls dressed up as princesses. We checked out the pre-show where they had gowns on display from Snow White, Cinderella, Belle and Sleeping Beauty - and guest appearances by Cinderella and Belle! Very cute. We rushed to get to our seats which was fun since I had my bag, 2 coats, carrying Lily and Haven holding my hand - but we made it! As soon as we got to our seats the show started - perfect timing - no antsy little girls. I took so many pictures - but most of them don't do justice as to how wonderful everything was. We had great seats - 2nd row from the ice! I was nervous that everyone would look to "big" but the girls didn't seem scared at all. Lily was holding her ears a few times because it was loud and she is still sensitive to sounds.

First off Mickey and Minnie came out, then all the cars for the Cars movie. Very cute indeed. Then was the little mermaid - I just loved that part. The Lion King was the next part and let me tell you, that was amazing. And then it was intermission. I decided it was best to stay in our seats - I bought some popcorn for the girls and we just had fun with our glow sticks. The 2nd half was all Tinkerbell. Cute, but not my favorite. It was awesome that the fairies floated above the ice - and the finale was wonderful too - the confetti falling from the ceiling was cute - all the kids were amazed by that - I just laughed and thought about the mess that someone has to clean up!

When it was time to leave - we bought a program, coloring book, and a Tinkerbell flag. It could have been worse as far as spending money on unnecessary light up gadgets. But I bought some glow sticks at the dollar store before hand - so the kids didn't feel like they didn't get cheated!

I lost my car! Thankfully we were only 1 row out of place. It was freezing and raining when we left and wandering around with 2 kids looking for the car was a challenge. But I found it! And starting laughing because you kept hearing car alarms going off with other parents searching for their cars! I saw 5 navy minivans in the row that I was parked - it's hard not to lose your car when everyone has the same kid friendly mobile!

When we got home we had lunch, long naps, and then laughed and giggled while looking through the photos. It was a great time and I hope that in the future, Ed will be able to come with us - so it would be a family affair.

Kitchen Beauticians!

So on Monday morning when I got back from taking Haven to preschool, Ed shows me a pile of hair. He asked if her hair was super tangly - and it was, but I would have noticed that much hair coming off on the brush. I became nervous. I was starting to worry if her hair was falling out? I just could not wait to pick her up at 11:15. I went on with my morning routine, and I hear Ed telling Lily not to cut her hair?!?!? Why all the obsession with hair today? What is going on? So when I pick Haven up from school, I notice her hair is goofy looking and falling out of her clip that I have it in. Well come to find out - the hair is too short to fit in the clip. As we started to drive home, Haven informed me that she cut her bangs so that she could see her homework. Her homework was to cut out a snowman... and in the same sentence, she then says, what are bangs?? I breathed a sigh of relief to figure out where the hair came from, but can't stop laughing at how silly she looks. She tells me that she thinks she looks pretty. And don't get me wrong, she does. But she also does not realize that her hair will grow out and it's going to take some fixing to get it right. I have spent 3 years growing out her bangs and now we are starting over at the roots, no pun intended :) Anyways - I then realized why Lily decided to trim hers - monkey see, monkey do!

My amazing 4 1/2 Year Old!!

Tears came to my eyes today when my little Haven handed me this wonderful picture. She created it herself - and I just love how bright she is. It's amazing to me what my 4.5 year old is doing these days - she also wrote the numbers 1 to 10 on the doodle pro today! With only the 7 backwards :) She is SO ready for Kindergarten - but am I??? boo hoo - next year is going to be so hard with her of to K and Lily starting preschool!

Saturday Morning Cartoons!

I just love Saturdays. The girls get to watch TV and I get some "me" time on the computer. I wonder when the girls are going to realize that it's OK to sleep in on the weekends? HAHA.

Today we are heading over to my parents house - the girls love to run around and play and it's nice to have some adult interaction and possible alone time. I have coupons to a fabric store - maybe I'll head out sans kids and just enjoy some quiet time and pick up some new ribbons. (as if I really need anymore!!)

Tonight we are going to work on the basement. We have some great cabinets that we are adding to the laundry room and it's going to be so nice to have storage for cleaning supplies and etc. I just hope that Ed doesn't get frustrated with this project and leave it hanging around forever like some have?? Fingers crossed that he can do it :)

I woke up seriously cranky today - maybe because I have had a terrible headache for 2 days? I am getting a bite guard Tuesday from my dentist - I sure hope this helps. I am a teeth grinder and my jaw is so out of whack from it...

I am ready for a vacation. Something to look forward to - We have no plans of traveling and that makes me sad. I'd love to pack up the girls and go somewhere. I guess I was just so lucky to have parents that could afford to take us away all the time. It's hard to go backwards in life. Don't get me wrong, I have a great life - I just wish we could have some extra ammenities in it. Maybe once the kids are older we'll be able to plan a trip :)

The Christmas Parade

Wow, did the girls and I just have a blast at the Holiday Parade on Saturday. I was just amazed at how something so simple as a parade could enhance my kids spirits so much. Haven was just so amazed at the floats, and the unicycle rs (they were amazing!),and she just loved the homecoming king and queen (just what she needed to see. a real princess and prince) Lily just boogied down with the blues music and was just dancing in the street. At one point I looked over and Lily was laying under the blankets on the sidewalk like it was a bed - gross! But totally adorable. I asked if they wanted to go and see Santa, but neither of them cared to see "ho ho" as Lily calls him. We took a stroll around downtown, grabbed some hot chocolate and a cookie and just enjoyed the "winter" festivities... even though we technically still have 3 weeks of fall left. I feel cheated! I just love fall and not sure why we need to share it with winter!



Our weekend otherwise was pretty low key I guess, except for my night out at PY STIX - pretty fun bar. My BFF got engaged on her birthday!! and we celebrated. Yesterday was just a day to chillax at home. I made my Hanukkah bows for the boutique and we started to watch 24 - but I was too tired... maybe we will catch that tonight.

starting out...

So I am just getting started with blogging and have no idea really what to do yet. But I need a place to vent, think, write, and just be me. So to start off - I am a stay at home mom to 2 beautiful little girls. I have been married to a great man that I fell in love with in college for almost 6 years! Have traveled some and would love to see more. I am currently trying to lose weight and have reached a plataue so I am trying to add MORE cardio and really watch my calorie intake. So far so good. I am so close to my family, they are always their for me whatever life throws at you! I thank god every day for life and what he has given to me.

Ok, I am off to explore this.. maybe add some photos? :)