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What's Millie and Mama D been up to?

Toddler Thursdays at the High Museum. Today's subject: Monet in the Mirror

No no no

Happy Birthday to Meagan?

Arjan's Birthday

Arjan turned one recently and The Navarros had us over for cake and ice cream to celebrate his big day! Enjoy the pictures! Click here to see more pictures.

Big Boy in his big crib!

This picture is not clear but I couldn't help but post it. This boy is HAPPY! We lowered his crib so he wouldn't send himself overboard. He is a happy camper!

Another ride home

Happy Birthday 3G!

The string of birthdays continue. BIG Happy 89th Birthday to three G!!! She is a remarkable woman who we all love very much.

Happy Birthday Courtney!!!

She is one of a kind and we LOVE her! Happy Birthday to my very special niece Courtney!

Run Mommy Run!

Over the weekend I completed my first (running) Half Marathon. I have walked two in Columbus with my family but this is the first time I have run one. It was a great experience and yes, I have already signed up for next year! I have to thank Mat for all of his support. He was there with me step by step and was really so supportive. And a big thank you to my family who were super supportive. And also to my friends who made these fabulous signs, were there to support me, and sent me lots of encouraging words!

This is a video from the start line. And here is my race report

I had everything ready for my race but got to bed about an hour after I wanted to. Milo got up once and Mat tended to him. I set 3 alarms for fear that I wouldn't hear one. I got up and ready to go. Didn't forget anything. No traffic. Parked and met my friend Jackie. We walked to the gear check, got in line for the bathrooms and waited and waited and waited forever. Seriously, 5 mins before the race started we had finally peed and headed up to the start. There was no way I was walking all the way back to my "corral" to put me where my start was supposed to be. So we just joined in with everyone else and started along with who ever. I quickly lost Jackie which was okay cause she was going to take it nice and steady.



I had ipod problems from the beginning. I don't have the right arm band to go with my ipod and so I can't see or play with my music much. Annoying. Then it kept flipping to it's side when I wanted to adjust the volume. Annoying. So I ended up taking the armband off and just hold the ipod which was fine. I stuck the armband down my pants and kept going. I just thought that if I saw Mat, I would give it to him. So I am running along (I had run miles 1-10 on my last long run which I am so glad I did) and I saw Mat, M&M and my friends Katie & Mike & Meagan. I ran over to them, gave hugs and kisses (and my armband) and kept going. Just a few feet later I saw my ladies, Jess, Alicia, Amy and Amanda. I had no idea they were coming. They had great signs for me and were cheering all ridiculous! I was crying and ran up and gave them all hugs. I was all choked up and couldn't breath for about a half a mile but then I calmed down.


So I was doing great. Kind freaked out when they ran out of GU at mile 7. But then I found one that hadn't been opened and gobbled that down. So going along, felt fine. Looking forward to seeing everyone again at mile 9/10 which I did. They were all freaking out and it was so fun. I turned the corner at mile 10 and thought I was going to die. The whole race if very hilly but nothing I didn't know about but I turned that corner and: Uphill. Seriously, I had been practicing on hills but good lord, the last 3 miles felt like a uphill climb the entire time. BOO! The last 2 miles and last mile were the worst.


I came in 2 mins later than I wanted to but I just felt like I couldn't go any faster. My legs/hips were not helping me. That last stretch (about a half mile), I was just running to the choruses of songs and walking during the verses. UGH! But those 2 mins might haunt me. I am totally singed up for next year. Anyone want to do it with me?

playing with my camera

To see the rest of the pictures, click here.

Mr. Ear Infection, go away!

I am scratching my head as to why WHY why I still have this ear infection?

We went to the doctor yesterday and it is still there. Third round of antibiotics as well as a probiotic for his bottle. We have a follow up in 3 weeks with the ENT. We might have to discuss tubes.

It could be a combo of the ear infection + teething + diaper rash, but he hasn't been too happy at night. Hopefully this round of antibiotics will kick this infection to the curb.

PS: No sign of any teeth.

Hang in there buddy!

cookout!

First cookout of the season! You can't tell from the picture because the sun was setting but it was a glorious day outside!

St. Patricks

We had a fun St. Patrick's day. Millie's class had a green party where they ate anything and everything GREEN! We were both working so nether of us made it in time for the party. I was able to grab a few pictures of some of Millie's classmates before my camera battery died. I totally forgot another one. Oh well. After school we headed to Engine 11 for our Corned Beef & Potato soup. YUMMY! We met lots of friends there and listened to some great Irish music. Click here to see the rest of the pictures.

Millie as an elephant

Her coolest art project to date! This is from her 2 weeks learning about the circus.

Riding in a Publix spaceship

Brunch after Meagan's

Some pictures from our brunch after the kids had a sleepover at Meagans. Thank you again Katie and Mike!

Friday song and music

Happy Birthday Dad!

Millie's video contest

Click and watch Millie's class video and help her win!



You can also go to this website for the Sheltering Arms Art & Video Contest.
http://www.shelteringarmsforkids.com

Or click here for the actual contest:
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e3ijrntrgkzbzrhh/a021b6gl3zxzas/questions

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! (plus a video)

Happy 60th birthday to my beautiful mother! I wouldn't be the person and mother I am today without you!

Next singer/songwriter?

So Mat was on a trip (as you can hear in one of her songs). And Millie starts making up her own lyrics to songs she knows. I think she is pretty talented! Is she the next Taylor Swift? Maybe!

After nap

Millie was reading Milo a story when I went to get them after nap.

Brunch after the Sleepover

A pic from post-brunch the morning after we babysat Meagan. They were enjoying listening to the music. We will certainly be back to Sun In My Belly.

saturday morning, noon, night

Morning: Gymnastics
Afternoon: Dance
Evening: Sleepover with Meagan

Riding home from school

Her new thing is saying “nothing” pronounced nuff-in and going “nowhere”. Believe it not, she doesn't want to talk about much. So I played the good old "tell me 3 things that happen to you today" which was classic at the Davis family dinner table.

So a little white lie about me video taping her shouldn’t be that big of a deal, right?
Enjoy our drive home from school. It's a short drive but in turn a long video. It's funny though so hang tight. Sorry for my bad singing. And Millie’s singing.

We have a crawler!! (5 videos)

Milo surprised us all with is moves last night! We all better watch out because this little man is on the move.

Big sister had just tried on her Easter dress which is why she is in her Dora whitey tightys. I can assure you, she wears clothes MOST of the day! She seems to only do funny things without clothes! What are you going to do!?