Twelve years. It’s been 12 years.
2000: You'd never know we're 12 years older. We look exactly the same right?
Category Archives: Holidays
Pilgrim Muppets
I’m not sure how I feel about this arts & crafts project…
Cute or Creepy?
An International Thanksgiving
My godfather Mario (and GrampaStavo’s best friend – the two originally known in our family circle as “Two Gentlemen From Verona) stood among the 27 people gathered for Thanksgiving dinner. “And we, WE are the original pilgrims,” he announced proudly, raising his glass for a toast.
My dad swiftly interrupted. “And he’s the original turkey!” he shouted, pointing at Mario. Continue reading
Wineconed Wednesdays
It’s Wednesday.
Today is one of those days where I am really glad Wednesday is Friday. (Sorry to all you international folks. We get to gorge ourselves on turkey and pecan pie tomorrow.) Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A day to share our thanks for everything we are blessed with in life.
Yet, sometimes (even if for the most trivial reasons – which btw is TOTALLY ok) we’re not thankful for *everything.* Continue reading
Thank You.
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ JFK
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
It’s all Hallows Eve. Day of the Dead. Children hide themselves within cute and clever costumes (except for a slew of teenagers that showed up at my house). They go door to door in search of fun-sized candy – threatenng tricks to those who dare to proffer raisins or toothbrushes. (Seriously! Who does that?!)
And this year, I have toddlers. So it was with tremendous pride that the muppets cleverly disguised themselves as muppets. Kermit and Fozzie Bear hit the town tonight. Continue reading
Motherhood Uncovered: Fright Night
In honor of Halloween, today’s Motherhood Uncovered post celebrates (freaks out about) the things we fear. Boo! Continue reading
Celebration Worthy of Independence
Last year the muppets celebrated the Fourth of July by preparing to move into a shared crib. Jon and I came home from the NICU and climbed to our roof to watch fireworks lighting the night sky in celebration of how far the little dudes had come. Continue reading
When Life Gives You Lemons
The old saying is, “When life gives you lemons…make lemonade.” When twins grace your life, those lemons become the main ingredient in an Iron Chef competition. Continue reading