tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283036812024-03-07T01:43:25.494-05:00Born in Buffalo, But Always a BuckeyeWho would've thought we'd end up with three beautiful girls? We're enjoying watching them learn and grow, and we love showing them off almost as much! Stay tuned, because our life moves fast!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199364213154307292noreply@blogger.comBlogger783125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-72442565871745613102010-05-13T09:09:00.002-04:002010-05-13T10:02:22.479-04:00Buffalo BuckeyesWe have BIG NEWS, to be delivered in two parts:<br />
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Part 1 - The Bad News: We've reached the end of this blog's lifespan.<br />
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Part 2 - The Good News: We're starting a new blog, <a href="http://buffalobuckeyes.blogspot.com/">Buffalo Buckeyes</a>, to take the place of this blog. Head on over there, and prepare for more of what you've come to love, only MORE AWESOME.<br />
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(Note: The archives here will remain online, for those of you who are at all nostalgic.)Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-47412905970684928802010-05-07T15:43:00.001-04:002010-05-07T15:43:00.734-04:00More Sisterly LoveThe following exchange & the ensuing picture-taking took place last night.<br /><br />Lisa: Matt, go upstairs and take a picture of Rebekah sleeping.<br />Me: Um, ok.<br /><br />Here's attempt #1:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587375390/" title="IMG_0380 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/4587375390_7e3c122703.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0380" /></a><br /><br />And here's the much more successful attempt #2:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586750451/" title="sleeping sisters by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4586750451_28b529ce30.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="sleeping sisters" /></a><br /><br />And that's how they stayed until morning. Gotta love sisters who get along (most of the time, anyway!)Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-65835402736914793582010-05-07T15:33:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:33:01.016-04:00Cry, Eat, RepeatAs Bethany once said, sometimes it seems all babies do is cry & eat. Along those lines, here's a lovely before & after of sorts:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586748729/" title="IMG_0375 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4586748729_d2b5aaffd2.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0375" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587374692/" title="IMG_0378 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4587374692_33965b6ccf.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="IMG_0378" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-14330061834819573452010-05-07T15:23:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:23:00.663-04:00Porch SillinessBethany decided at some point that this is how she'd like to sit on the porch. Doesn't look terribly comfy to me, but hey, I'm not four years old.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587373428/" title="IMG_0370 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4587373428_b95484a5e1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0370" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-89606646183138829232010-05-07T15:15:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:16:01.297-04:00Puzzling!The love of puzzles is something Bethany comes by naturally (from her mother), and she always manages to amaze us with how fast she puts them together!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586744989/" title="IMG_0354 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4586744989_c53a099f86.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0354" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-91438518069084811732010-05-07T15:13:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:14:25.406-04:00Sick DaysRebekah got sick Sunday, and she didn't really feel like her old self until midweek. Here are a couple shots that are fairly representative of her Sunday night/Monday:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586743593/" title="IMG_0349 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4586743593_8ff88f3531.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0349" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587369940/" title="IMG_0353 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4587369940_85d462f89d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0353" /></a><br /><br />She was a trooper, but man, she did not look like she was having a good time. Naturally, we're glad to have her cheerful self back again!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-32641985997045930782010-05-07T15:03:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:12:26.788-04:00Good times at TrinityBethany's pre-school held a fundraising auction last weekend, and a good time was had by all:<br /><br />Bethany & Rebekah did some coloring,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586738049/" title="IMG_0337 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4586738049_a6978ddf26.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0337" /></a><br /><br />Abby hung out with Great Grandma,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587364946/" title="IMG_0339 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4587364946_046cd42a35.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0339" /></a><br /><br />And afterward, we spent some time on the playground:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586742105/" title="IMG_0347 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4586742105_b56a3dccba.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0347" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586742917/" title="IMG_0348 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/4586742917_9b821fa955.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0348" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-87767349169920040342010-05-07T15:00:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:07:57.299-04:00Lovin' on AbbyIn case you were unsure, Bethany LOVES Abby.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587361500/" title="IMG_0333 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4587361500_04484d221d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0333" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-4979685055740493302010-05-07T14:52:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:05:56.572-04:00You be the judgeSometimes, it's hard to decide if Abby is expressionless or slightly startled. Just sayin'.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587359660/" title="IMG_0326 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4587359660_2bb7057e36.jpg" width="419" height="500" alt="IMG_0326" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-67767215598831268332010-05-07T14:45:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:04:28.279-04:00Play-dohThis is a pretty representative sample of what it's like when the play-doh comes out in our house:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587358310/" title="play-doh by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4587358310_ba22aa1d16.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="play-doh" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-32360568348483319972010-05-07T14:42:00.000-04:002010-05-07T15:01:10.544-04:00Playing with DiceI made some origami dice the other day, and Beth & Jonas had a good time with them (Bekah mostly destroyed them, which is why she doesn't have one in the pictures below). Not sure why they all decided to close their eyes for the pictures...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586730059/" title="IMG_0303 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4586730059_f0b8bbcbcd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0303" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4587354668/" title="IMG_0302 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4587354668_c66eebe55d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0302" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586730869/" title="IMG_0308 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4586730869_d347563156.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0308" /></a><br /><br />...but maybe it has something to do with the impish looks on their faces:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4586731953/" title="IMG_0313 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4586731953_e39fef45cd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0313" /></a><br /><br />"Who, us?"Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-28327189191507749652010-04-30T15:33:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:35:12.746-04:00Houston, we have a teenagerAnd just like that, I had a vision of my future:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559648016/" title="IMG_0291 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4559648016_71a759efb3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0291" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-7898130089585378012010-04-30T15:30:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:34:26.308-04:00Leaping (or Lying?) Lizards!Admit it: sometimes it's too tempting to mess with babies who are sleeping. At least, it is for my wife:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559013287/" title="IMG_0274 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/4559013287_8443356efd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0274" /></a><br /><br />Rebekah, on the other hand, was wide awake and enjoying herself very much, thank you:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559643332/" title="IMG_0275 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4559643332_d8fcbced00.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0275" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-20194698500331413452010-04-30T15:23:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:32:15.341-04:00We all scream for Ice Cream (& Aunt Mary)!We all went and got some ice cream with Aunt Mary last week. Somehow, Aunt Mary didn't end up in this picture, but she was there, and boy were the girls glad to see her!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559009425/" title="100_0656 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/4559009425_b45300186d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_0656" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-89724835352351700212010-04-30T15:13:00.000-04:002010-04-30T15:30:40.956-04:00She'll make a good mommy someday...Bethany knows how to take care of her "babies". She combs their hair,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559628230/" title="100_0575 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/4559628230_242414082b.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0575" /></a><br /><br />and yes, she even, um, "feeds" them.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559004487/" title="100_0595 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4559004487_e673b4cd32.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_0595" /></a><br /><br />You can just see the pride in her eyes!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-2829410641658695822010-04-28T15:33:00.000-04:002010-04-28T15:39:49.364-04:00The Birthday that Never EndsI'm a tad late on this one, but we had Bethany's final birthday celebration on the 17th. There was a small turnout, but 4 year olds don't care about that kind of thing, and they had a great time gathering & comparing loot,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559608844/" title="100_0537 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/4559608844_cfcd98108d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0537" /></a><br /><br />playing "Twister",<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4559610322/" title="100_0541 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/4559610322_15f245f785.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0541" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4558984195/" title="100_0548 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/4558984195_62a344bc91.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_0548" /></a><br /><br />eating cake,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4558990177/" title="100_0558 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/4558990177_2a249accfd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="100_0558" /></a><br /><br />and just being together!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlbra-lafferty/4558989729/" title="100_0556 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/4558989729_01149249f7.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0556" /></a><br /><br />I'd call that a success!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-58660908396507925682010-04-19T19:30:00.003-04:002010-04-19T19:34:19.204-04:00Quote of the DayBethany received a couple birthday cards in the mail today. This was our conversation while opening them.<br /><br />Bethany: I got money in this one!<br />Mommy: Wow! What do you want to buy with that?<br />Bethany: Princess soup.<br />Mommy: You already have princess soup.<br />Bethany: Then Cars soup!<br />(Next card)<br />Bethany: I hope there's money in this one, too.<br /><br />Seriously - this girl is only 4? Happy birthday, Bethany, the past 4 years have been amazing! I love you!!!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199364213154307292noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-53507150435397703352010-04-14T21:29:00.000-04:002010-04-14T21:32:50.699-04:00Awesome April, Days 6, 7 & 8(Day 5, of course, was made awesome mainly by Bethany's party, in case you're confused by the missing day)<br /><br />Day 6: After Lisa got home from work (a development that, while necessary, is still something of an adjustment for mommy), we all took a trip to Home Depot to pick up some gardening supplies. Once back home, we set to work getting one of the little garden areas behind our house ready for planting. I think we might have a gardener on our hands in Bethers!<br /><br />Day 7: Tuesdays often mean dinner at the Sirgey house, and Awesome April's Day 7 was no exception. Even Uncle Mike & Aunt Mary showed up! The kids got a bubble bath, and after dinner, we all indulged in some ice cream from Dairy Queen!<br /><br />Day 8: After Lisa got home from work (notice Awesome April events cannot truly begin until the whole family is together!), we took another shopping trip, this time to gather supplies for Bethany's Sleeping Beauty birthday party Saturday. Between the Dollar Tree and Tops, the girls thought we'd been on quite the shopping spree!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-25015710710090405282010-04-14T21:19:00.000-04:002010-04-14T21:28:04.109-04:00Running, Crashing, DrivingThe weather is really starting to turn around here, so we spent some time hanging out in the backyard/driveway today. Bethany and Jonas got out plenty of energy just running up and down the driveway<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521684260/" title="Bethany running by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4521684260_2777230bea.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Bethany running" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521685688/" title="Jonas running by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4521685688_c1c7286a88.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Jonas running" /></a><br /><br />before deciding they'd rather meet halfway, in a somewhat violent fashion:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521685986/" title="Bethany and Jonas colliding by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4521685986_aa73df0127.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Bethany and Jonas colliding" /></a><br /><br />Rebekah, on the other hand, spent most of the time moving from one vehicle to the next:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521683634/" title="Bekah on the bigwheel by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4521683634_2e7bce1ece.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bekah on the bigwheel" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521687218/" title="Bekah driving by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4521687218_09ddee5b69.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Bekah driving" /></a><br /><br />As usual, a good time was had by all, including Abby, who spent the duration of our time outside asleep in my arms!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-80340027797592347772010-04-14T21:09:00.000-04:002010-04-14T21:16:16.158-04:00Pop-Beads NecklacesSunday afternoon/early evening, while Bekah & Abby napped, Lisa & Bethany broke out the pop-beads and had themselves a good old time<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520900833/" title="necklace buddies by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4520900833_f3e4516fea.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="necklace buddies" /></a><br /><br />Quite a pretty pair, those two girls of mine!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-75990315519948802002010-04-14T20:58:00.001-04:002010-04-14T21:13:52.011-04:00Bethany's Birthday, Part 1Sunday marked the first celebration of Bethany's 4th birthday (officially, the 19th, if you're keeping score at home). As you can imagine, there was plenty of ripping through presents:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520885437/" title="opening presents by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4520885437_ddb29be81e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="opening presents" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521522276/" title="opening presents by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4521522276_4c87655ac4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="opening presents" /></a><br /><br />And there was even some "showing off" of presents:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520887639/" title="opening presents by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4520887639_e54d3a1099.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="opening presents" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520892425/" title="new sweater by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4520892425_0144ae302d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="new sweater" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520899687/" title="new "fur" coat by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4520899687_88ac25db3e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="new "fur" coat" /></a><br /><br />One of Bethany's favorite presents this year (so far, anyway) has been her new Disney Princess scooter:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521532852/" title="new scooter by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4521532852_15525824c4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="new scooter" /></a><br /><br />The scooter came from Uncle Mike & Aunt Mary, and as usual, required some assembly by Uncle Mike:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520892883/" title="helping uncle Mike by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4520892883_5e3ab37e0f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="helping uncle Mike" /></a><br /><br />Both the older girls also very much enjoyed the Disney Princess CD player (starting to sense the theme yet?)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4521530290/" title="listening to a CD by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4521530290_8fd1cf0908.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="listening to a CD" /></a><br /><br />And of course, what birthday party would be complete without cake...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520893699/" title="cake by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4520893699_c8aab4b742.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="cake" /></a><br /><br />...followed by a sleeping Uncle Mike!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4520896101/" title="naptime by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4520896101_e4f4ecc234.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="naptime" /></a><br /><br />(my apologies to Aunt Mary, who Lisa is guessing will not appreciate that picture)<br /><br />Needless to say, a good time was had by all, and we're looking forward to Bethany's Sleeping Beauty themed party this Saturday--pictures to follow, naturally!Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-7201446626160923122010-04-10T21:27:00.002-04:002010-04-10T21:32:34.909-04:00Awesome April Day 4Our camera spent today on our kitchen counter, but that doesn't mean we weren't busy! Today's fun included:<br /><br />1. A trip to Target to buy a brand new vacuum cleaner. Yay!<br />2. Bethany and Daddy going to a birthday party with a very cool nature walk.<br />3. Rebekah, Abby, and Mommy going to Bounce Magic!!<br />4. Abby meeting A.Shirley & U.Rick.<br />5. Baking chocolate drop cookies.<br /><br />Perhaps tomorrow we'll have some pictures for you.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199364213154307292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-71157228795846776942010-04-09T23:24:00.002-04:002010-04-09T23:34:51.466-04:00Awesome April Day 3Another awesome day in the Lafferty household. Today we:<br /><br />1. Took advantage of our zoo membership and had a very COLD outing. Thankfully, the rainforest exhibit is nice and warm.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4506391027/" title="100_0370 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4506391027_af435c1ba8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0370" /></a><br /><br />2. Had a very weird picnic lunch in the van, mainly because we didn't want to eat outside.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4507048914/" title="100_0375 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/4507048914_4a590351b6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0375" /></a><br /><br />3. Went to Forest Lawn Cemetery and saw Frank Lloyd Wright's "Blue Sky Mausoleum". While there, we also found our first letterboxes of the season.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4507041970/" title="100_0378 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4507041970_157f0e2ee6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0378" /></a><br /><br />4. Celebrated Easter with my family, including having the kids find eggs and their Easter baskets!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4507042360/" title="100_0379 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/4507042360_ed532fd4fc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0379" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4506405631/" title="100_0386 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/4506405631_a763ba6d1a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0386" /></a><br /><br />5. Watched "The Princess and the Frog." <br /><br />And we and the kids are spent! More tomorrow!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03199364213154307292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-28194088187798447392010-04-08T20:51:00.003-04:002010-04-08T21:04:11.515-04:00Awesome April Day 2We had another fun-filled day today! We:<br /><br />1. Went to preschool. The kids learned about Noah's Ark.<br />2. Took advantage of the unexpected sunshine with a windy picnic lunch, a walk through the trails, and a little bit of playground time.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503598819/" title="DSCF7503 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4503598819_0cfd15a0b7.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="DSCF7503" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503601921/" title="DSCF7506 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4503601921_9d6fb50255.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="DSCF7506" /></a><br /><br />3. Found some bubble wrap and popped it all the way home.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503604157/" title="DSCF7509 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4503604157_ba1934b670.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCF7509" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503603071/" title="DSCF7508 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4503603071_c5752b7fba.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCF7508" /></a><br /><br />4. Rocked out to Michael Jackson.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4504238004/" title="100_0353 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4504238004_676478724f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0353" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503606217/" title="100_0356 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4503606217_e3b7a29af4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="100_0356" /></a><br /><br />5. Went roller skating for dollar day Thursday! Bethany only made it once around the rink, due to an unfortunate face-plant by me very early into our outing. She still seemed to have lots of fun. (And Mom, I don't think they've done anything to the place since you took us there. Nothing.) Rebekah stayed home coloring, reading books, and looking at pictures with Daddy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503608221/" title="100_0362 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4503608221_2d83f6a598.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0362" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4503609513/" title="100_0367 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4503609513_9fe9c30c62.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0367" /></a>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28303681.post-71005441316479270002010-04-08T00:28:00.004-04:002010-04-08T09:29:08.088-04:00Awesome April Day 1After a mini emotional breakdown last night at the thought of having to return to work on Monday, I declared this "Awesome April." (Never mind the first 6 days.) Every day, we're going to make a serious effort to have fun with whatever time we have together. Meaning no ignoring the kids while we play on the computer or do chores - that can wait for nap time. And no just sitting around because we can't think of anything better to do. Because quality time can make up for lack of quantity time, right?<br /><br />Today was pretty gross out, but that didn't stop us. We:<br />1. Had craft time! Started as a simple gluing project, ended with me trying to draw seals, elephants, and lions in glue, and glitter everywhere. I'm seriously not as artsy as I wish I was.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4501687288/" title="100_0318 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4501687288_1e84e935f1.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="100_0318" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4501688780/" title="100_0323 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4501688780_9bf4583046.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0323" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4501689248/" title="100_0325 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4501689248_2bae6b7d6b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0325" /></a><br /><br />2. Had puzzle time! We put together the puzzles the girls got for Easter. They were very proud of themselves for finishing the 63 piece Tinkerbell puzzle.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4501057731/" title="100_0331 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/4501057731_a1ae6cdbbf.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0331" /></a><br /><br />3. Played "Duck, Duck, Goose." Not a lot of room, but the kids are really good at that game! And the circle in our house makes for more interesting chasing.<br /><br />4. Had a "mini" lunch. We ate mini hotdogs on Bethany's Ariel teaset. The kids thought they were so funny having to poor tons of refills of their milk.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10499582@N04/4501058831/" title="100_0333 by mlbra.lafferty, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4501058831_3011a020eb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="100_0333" /></a><br /><br />5. Went to the library. Bethany and Daddy picked out some fun books there (because Jesus Junction was cancelled), while Rebekah and I read books at home (because we were down a carseat).<br /><br />6. Had a bath.<br /><br />I think that's it. What a list! Now I need to go to bed so I'm conscious for Awesome April Day 2.<div><br /></div><div>~ Lisa</div>Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15962777687901447315noreply@blogger.com0