The Ladybug Song

This is Ellie's FAVORITE commerical. When she was little I would sing it to her and she would giggle, now she says, "Mommy sing the ladybug song!" So here it is!

Memorial Day Weekend

I started the weekend early with a noon departure from work on Friday to run a couple errands and get a 'summer kick-off' pedicure. Great treat - especially with a Starbuck's frappachino in hand. Friday night Papa came for dinner as he was going to Syracuse for the weekend. On Saturday we spent time outside in the yard and on the near-by playground. Ellie loves the slide and watching the big girls practice softball. Saturday was our on own in-house date night as we rented "Michael Clayton" after Ellie went to bed. Sunday was an early morning (up at 5:20am) - so after early mass we found lots to do - moving plants, fixing the front porch, seed & fertilize the lawn. Sunday afternoon we went to the Klotz's for a picnic. Ellie was entertained by the girls for hours - Sydney, Madison and Maggie. She loves to play with the big girls! By Monday, we were ready to rest. What a gorgeous day to enjoy!

Haircut!

Saturday was haircut for Mommy and Ellie at Aunt Mimi's shop. As we were walking in Ellie said to me, "Mommy, I no cry this time to get my hair cut." I said, "Ellie, that's a great idea. I won't cry either. That's what big girls do!" What a successful hair cut day.

Happy Mother's Day

We had a great day! Ellie made me this wonderful tray with lots of colorful handprints on it for me to keep my 'stuff'. Ellie and I had fun playing golf and on her Little Tykes slide (compliments of my cousin Tricia in Rochester - since I'm sure Mason and Anna had lots of fun on it first makes it more fun!) As soon as I got the camera out she yelled, "Cheese!" Seems she's had her picture taken before. It couldn't have asked for a nicer day, the weather was gorgeous. I decided I wanted to spend the afternoon planting my flower boxes for the deck and have Bill grill steak for dinner. So Mom and I went to Sunnyside together and bought flats of flowers. It was a terrific day!