Treasures....... and that word "Grandma"

As most of you know, Stephanie & Vanessa are both expecting their first child in the coming months! Alright, I will admit it... it feels strange and sounds even more foreign, to be considered a 'grandma' and a mom, at the same time in my life. You know what I mean, it's the stereotype that bothers me. When I think of Grandma...I think of others much older than me! But, I won't lie either...I'm awfully proud to be having my first grand-babies while I'm still so young.

I kinda feel... official. Like, a real mother. (laugh) Please... actually it is something that makes a mother a bit nervous. What will I say to my daughters, when they have questions about being a mother? Will I know what the right thing to say is? Do they know enough to be good mothers? I have to stop questioning and just learn to trust that I have taught them everything that I know. If it isn't enough, then we will learn together. They are both so much wiser than I was at their age. I am so blessed.

I went down in the basement yesterday to look for Stephanie & Vanessa's baby books. I remember that when I was pregnant with them, I asked MY mom for MY baby book.....funny how I never really cared about MY baby book until I was going to have a baby. While I was down there, I found beautiful treasures....crocheted baby clothes that John's mother Claire had made with her own two hands. She passed away when the twins were only 4 years old. I had forgotten that I had kept them safe for my future grand-babies.....her future great grand-babies. I wanted to share them with you - and hope to post new pics in the future with the babies wearing them....I can't wait!

25 years of marital bliss = 1 week in the Mexican Riviera

John is sweeping me away in June to the Caribbean for a week of climbing pyramids, snorkling and lots of RELAXATION!!! We are soooooo excited! Just wanted to share our exciting news!!

We are proud of you Ryan!!!

Ryan's team lost today in single elimination....but we are still very proud of him!!!

Ryan is still winning!!!!

Since 1950, the New York City Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers have sponsored the National Moot Court Competition. This nationally recognized competition allows students to hone their appellate advocacy skills by arguing before prominent members of the profession.

More than 150 law schools compete annually in regional rounds, with the top two teams in each region advancing to the finals, which are hosted by the New York City Bar Association.

In New York, Ryan is competing against 27 other teams. Each team competes in two rounds before the competition switches to single elimination. So far, Ryan has won two rounds!!

The Wedding Video I did from the pics I took in Portland

Christmas Eve at the Carr's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polar Bear Dive 2008

Briana's apartments have an annual "Polar Bear Dive" in December...yes they jump in a 40 degree pool for fun....here is our crazy daughter having fun!

Thanksgiving at the Daly's 2008