Robert's 27th "birfdee"

So, I'm exceedingly late on this whole blog thing. Based on the number of attempts I had to make at getting a blogspot address, everyone except for me, Robert & Addison must already have a blog. I talked with my sister in law Evelyn after she started her blog. She told me how she wanted a cool title. I think I failed that effort here. But I got really tired of trying to come up with something witty. I even tried "wittytitle"...and it was taken.

Tonight, Robert has gone to the FSU vs. Boston College game. Prior to that, we celebrated his 27th birthday by ordering pizza from our favorite place - Paulina's Pizzeria - and playing Mario Kart. Robert's parents came over to eat lunch with us. Addison's birthday present for her Daddy was that she took a 2 hour nap! First voluntary weekend nap in over a month!

We had fun while Robert was at the game. We spent time watching movies (animals, of course!), eating "birfdee" (birthday) cake, and braiding Addison's hair. We tried two times. The first attempt was a regular french braid. The second was french braid "pig tails" as Addy called them.


Later, she was completely uninterested in going to sleep. We spent about two hours negotiating. She kept asking for her Daddy. It's fascinating to me that kids - even infants - can notice the most subtle changes in routine. Children are amazing creatures.

I'm excited for December to arrive for MANY reasons:
1. December 5 - Photo proof session with Long's Photography. You know how much I love photos of my family, so I cannot wait to see what shots Linda got of us!!
2. December 19 - Last day of school! Whoo hoo! I love my children, but I really look forward to the extra time with Addison!
3. December 21 - I thought there was something happening on this day...oh wait! It's FENELLA & MARK'S WEDDING in Edinburgh! :-( Sad I can't be there, so I HOPE it will be broadcast via webcam.
3.5 December 21 - Addison's 2nd "birfdee"! Oh how time flies...
4. December 24-25 - Only my absolute favorite time of year. Nothing* makes me happier than the Christmas holiday!
5. December 27-28 - Beach trip with my best buds. It's the first big vacation we've ever taken as a group...and it's about time!

*Except my family!

Happy 27th Birthday, Robert!