Well, hello there! I must be having lots of fun because two weeks have flown by since I've updated my blog. My calendar for the months of April and May are always packed with reminders for practices and games and appointments and field trips and special events. Crazy, but a good crazy. :-)
Sarah celebrated her 12th birthday back on April 25th. We had her parties on Easter since we would be with our families then. She had a cake at Nana and Pappy's house and another at Grandmam and Grandad's house. My niece Emily's 12th birthday was on Easter, so the two girls shared a cake....
We had a nice family picture taken on Easter and I'll have to have a larger print made and get it in a frame...
Sarah had braces put on the day after her birthday. It was a rough few days initially, but she is doing much better now. I actually had to take her back to the orthodontist about three hours after she had them put on because the wire pulled her teeth down that fast and she had to have the excess wire trimmed from the back - it was poking into her cheek.
Like I said, we've been busy....
Sarah and I had a field trip to Philadelphia to the Franklin Institute. The softball and baseball games have officially started. I had an eye exam and need stronger reading glasses. I'm having the new lenses put in tomorrow and I'm looking forward to being able to see what I'm working on and reading. :-) The kids and I are cavity-free, according to our dentist. Sarah completed the D.A.R.E. program at school. Todd went to a Phillies game. I'm working part time at the greenhouses for the busy season. Sarah had her show choir performance at school. The kids posed with their art at the Art Show at school (Benny's is by his shoulder)...
Mr. Benjamin had his First Holy Communion this past Saturday...
Yesterday we celebrated Mother's Day and I made sure to get a few pictures with my favorite kids in the whole world, Sarah and Ben.....
And a special photo with three generations, my mom, me and my daughter (I love our shirt colors together!)....
We had to throw in a fun 'vogue' pose, too, my favorite picture from the day...
And, since Todd had the camera I asked him to get 'just me', since there are so few of those. Here I am in all my glory....
:-)
I absolutely LOVE the family photos! Some terrific shots. I especially love the one of you at the end of the post (your shoes are darling).
Posted by: Kimberly G. | May 10, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Busy, busy, busy . . . now, breathe! Great photos, and I love the new header. Very cute popsicles, too. Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | May 10, 2011 at 08:39 PM
oh my word patty - reading that post is making me tired!! busy indeed!!
i have to say though i'm so impressed with all the photos of YOU. a gorgeous family photo, photo with your kids, your mom AND you by yourself - if i was there i would give you a hug and whisper good job :)
(and tell sarah i'm loving the braces!)
Posted by: Nicole K. | May 11, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Posted by: PattySchaffer | May 12, 2011 at 01:11 PM
It's about time, I've missed you! ;) The photos are precious, funny, great memories...Sarah, your smile is still beautiful! Ben, love your Phillies shirt!
Posted by: Barb Liberti | May 15, 2011 at 09:08 PM
Hey girl. Just catching up with your digital you. Dan and I had a chuckle at your vogue picture. So funny! 3 generations of your Mom's great sense of humor!
Talk to you soon... I hope.
Love, Me
Posted by: stacy | May 19, 2011 at 10:37 PM
sarah 12 + braces and ben and his first communion - oh boy they are growing up so fast Patty! i love that family portrait :)
Posted by: Petrina | May 22, 2011 at 06:42 AM