Happy Birthday, Grandma!!!

Dear Grandma,

I wore this shirt especially for you. Happy Birthday, Grandma!! I miss you and can't wait to see you.

Love, Josie

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I've become one of those. One of those people who have months and months between their blog posts. Swore it would never happen, but along came Josie and my best-laid plans for the day get thrown out the window. I'm not into New Year's Resolutions, but I do resolute to blog more in the new year. That and the fact that I can't seem to upload pictures to Facebook at the moment and my parents want to see pictures of Josie on Christmas. So...mom and dad, and whoever else would like to see how we celebrated Christmas this year...here you go!

Christmas morning with Josie's big gift. She loves this little kitchen!

We seemed to love ripping the wrapping paper more than seeing what was in the wrapping paper.

Opening gifts from her stocking.

Always has to have a phone in her hand. And we love to try and grab Mommy and Daddy's cell phone if we can get our little hands on it.

With the gift that Josie gave Daddy since they read together every night before bed. And what did Josie give me for Christmas? Since watching the lottery drawing every night at 7:00 pm is the highlight of the day (because of all the bouncing balls) Josie got me some lottery tickets. And yes, I ended up winning $8.00 and a free lottery ticket.

Later in the day we traveled to Grandmom and Grandpop's house where we loved playing with Grandpop's train.

All in all, a great Christmas! Don't let the face fool you...great even when it was clothes in the box instead of toys.

The Royal Wedding

Was that a wedding or was that a wedding? Did I get up at 4:00 am, you ask? Oh, please, no....in the age of DVR who in their right mind? My friend Kristi invited me to a "Watch the Royal Wedding at a Decent Hour of the Day" party at 10:30 am today.

Honestly...I haven't been this excited for a while now. Cheesy? Maybe...but seriously, it was so hard not to turn on the tv or get on the internet. I had previously promised not to watch any of it till we were all there together. It was a little like Christmas morning...you can hardly stand it to wait, but there's a little peevish part of you that looks out the window at all the other houses that have already had their celebration and you still have yours to look forward to. Oh, is that just me, then?

Anyhoo...the party was grand. Upon entering the house, we each got a tiara to wear. Our plates were loaded up with little sandwiches, fruit, cheese & crackers, and coffee cake. Juice drunk from goblets...it was like a Girl's Superbowl.

Back and forth chatter about all the hats as people filtered into the church (and just why didn't the wearing of hats catch on in the states?!!), watching all the cars dropping the VIPs at the church, the collective sigh/squeal when we saw the dress, the ceremony, the horse-drawn carriage ride back to the palace, the kiss on the balcony. Just wouldn't have been the same if the men were in the room. This kind of thing needs to be seen with your best girl friends!!

Josie's first royal wedding. I have lots of fun memories watching Diana and Fergie's weddings with my mom and sister. Now I'm watching them with my daughter...life is good. And of course, what post wouldn't be complete without a picture or two of our little "Princess".

Grandpa, Grandma, and Me

Grandma and Grandpa,

Thanks for coming to see me at Easter! I had so much fun. I miss you already! So does Sox. :)

xoxo

Love, Josie

A Letter to Grandpa

Dear Grandpa, I'm so excited that you and Grandma are coming here next week to spend Easter with me. Look...I'm wearing the shirt that Grandma gave me from you. It goes well with the dumptruck you sent me. :)

I've learned how to sit up now! Still need to be surrounded by cushions, but I like it.

I'm pointing to the work Mom has lined up for you to do when you come out. We know you like to stay busy when you're here.

Sox and I can't wait for you to come. We're both very excited!! See you next week.

Love, Josie

The Boys Are Back in Town

Opening Day...Go Phillies!!!

Roses are Red...

Violets are blue

Grandma and Grandpa...Come see me soon!!!

Shooby, dooby, doo. :)

See, Grandpa, I'm having fun with the toy you sent me.