Jaime's First Mother's Day

Alice and Mommy

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there who read this blog on a semi-regular basis. Today was even more special to some special friends who are newbies to being celebrated this day. Sudeshna is the newest! She's only been a mom for 5 days! Happy Mother's Day to Melanie, too! I can't even believe I just typed that last sentence! Who would have known 2 years ago - that you'd be celebrating Mother's Day today!! - And - to my very own sister-in-law - Happy 1st Mother's Day Jaime! You (and my brother) have given me a most cherished gift - a wonderful niece - whom I love more than I knew I would! I am very happy that I got to help you celebrate today.

Lon, Jaime, and Alice picked me up shortly after 10am. We were on our way to Eagan - to Cousin Heidi's place for Mother's Day Brunch. But FIRST! A stop at Caribou - must have foo foo coffees for special days. (ok - and for not so special days too!) We arrived fashionably late - and brunch was served! Greg and Mary Joy were there - Julie and Zach, Jon and Genevieve, Heidi - and the Jerome kids. Heidi is always such an awesome hostess - even when she's had NO SLEEP! There were like 12 quiches! - ok - no - but I think there were five! - fruit, some fundraiser bread, bacon, sausage, danishes, potatoes - and salad?? - Seriously - am I the only one? - I don't think I've seen salad at brunch before today! :) :) :)

Rock Star

Alice was a hit at Heidi's. She played on the floor - was totally into the shaggish carpeting - loved on her cousins Jon and Julie - and behaved like the little rock star she is!

Jammin' with Cousin Julie

Lovin' on Cousin Jon

After brunch - we headed back up to the city - where Lon and Jaime dropped me off at home - then headed to Elk River to Jaime's mom's. I set to cooking. Whew! I made chicken curry, sesame chicken, fried rice, and parathas. Julie, Heidi, Lon, Jaime, and Alice came to dinner - where we watched Saturday Night Live - ate yummy Sunday dinner - and laughed and giggled with Alice as she stole the show once again!

Snackin' at Auntie Carrie's

It's been a long but fun day. The dishes will wait til tomorrow - (or Tuesday, or Wednesday. . .) :)

Why does Auntie Carrie take so many pictures??

Happy Mother's Day.

Splurging on the Puppies

So I couldn't resist - I got new collars for my babies. I actually got them last week (whilst shopping for Lonny's and Jaime's birthday presents - but they didn't get baths until last night - so had to wait to wear their new duds!) I HAVE been looking for a few months - for cool new collars. (The old ones were ready to retire - I think they could have run off on their own!!)

Here's Baxter sportin' his new Paw-and-Crossbones Collar.



Bella Baby is hiding her new purple/pink designer collar under a neck full of hair - yes - time to call the groomer!

Question. How do you get dogs to sit still and to look at the camera? Hold a tennis ball where you want them to focus!! I can't believe it's taken me FIVE years to figure that one out!



Happy Tuesday!

Happy Birthday Lonny!

Tonight I joined Lon, Jaime, Alice & the Turman's at Khan's Mongolian BBQ. My little brother turned 33 today. Holy Moly. Here are a few more of my favorite photos of me and my little brother from the early years.



So cute!



Love ya Lonny!