today i took a break from researching and planning to spend the day with ally and some good company at the cutest little place in cranberry called "lillyput". it is made up of life size doll houses that the kids can play in with a little village theme. they actually sell them through a company called "rainbow", but they do some sweet advertising by allowking kids to play in them daily for $7. ally enjoyed it and she got to play with jadyn and dylan for the greater part of the early afternoon. it is always good to see karyn and the kids.
ally is currently upstairs supposedly sleeping, but i hear her talking and playing around in her crib. she likes to fight sleep, esp. when she is overly tired. which is going to make for a fun evening if that little girl skips her nap. yay!- for mommy :(
luckily we are having a warm spring-ish day, so i could potentially enjoy a walk with ally later. it is about 64 here and i can smell spring in the air. i know this is just the calm before the storm, as it is always is in PA this time of year.
i forgot my digital camera this morning - so i have no pictures to share. i know, i know, bad mommy! but we are going back on sunday for easter where they have a fun filled morning after church for kids and families. i will be sure to take some pics to share. plus keith will be there to help me monitor, etc.
overall ally made out big from her day of hookie from school. and i certainly enjoyed some mommy and me time. i wish for more days like this with my little peanut.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
i have returned...
my mini-vacation has come to an end and i am back in the swing of things again. it was such a nice visit with so many of my great friends even though i didn't see near as many as i would have liked to.
here were some highlights of my trip...
a visit at potomac falls high school with some of my old colleagues and friends...my some things never change!
seeing richelle and greg's new home - absolutely beautiful!
spending time with baby luke and playing SORRY with sarah-bean :)
pizza on friday night in front of a fire and catching up with richelle and annie preggo style!
a trip to see tracey, clint and avery on saturday. it was my first time at their beautiful home too.
a nice dinner with cindy and some time to chat/meet with her new man cliff - who is great!
a good night's rest before my drive home to pittsburgh only to be greeted by my wonderful hubby, ally and my sis. and of course the bears!
even though my trip was quick, i did miss not getting to see toni, angela, claire and danielle. the trip was way too short but the good news is we are only 4 hours away so it will be an easy trip as a family come summer :)
i have some new pics to post later of ally's great weekend with her daddy and aunt lee-le
here were some highlights of my trip...
a visit at potomac falls high school with some of my old colleagues and friends...my some things never change!
seeing richelle and greg's new home - absolutely beautiful!
spending time with baby luke and playing SORRY with sarah-bean :)
pizza on friday night in front of a fire and catching up with richelle and annie preggo style!
a trip to see tracey, clint and avery on saturday. it was my first time at their beautiful home too.
a nice dinner with cindy and some time to chat/meet with her new man cliff - who is great!
a good night's rest before my drive home to pittsburgh only to be greeted by my wonderful hubby, ally and my sis. and of course the bears!
even though my trip was quick, i did miss not getting to see toni, angela, claire and danielle. the trip was way too short but the good news is we are only 4 hours away so it will be an easy trip as a family come summer :)
i have some new pics to post later of ally's great weekend with her daddy and aunt lee-le
Thursday, March 6, 2008
the glory days
would you, if you could, relive high school? not me. i certainly would have done many things differently!
last night, karyn (one of my best friends from high school) and i drove over to local high school to watch the 2nd round of the high school girls basketball state tournament. it just so happened that our alma mater was playing locally and we were able to see them.
it was the first time i have seen my old team play since i left high school. it was definitely an eye opener to see how much has changed, however it was also comforting to see how much hasn't changed either. the program is still going strong and the school has many great followers as it did when i was attending. in fact, two of our favorite loyal teachers/coaches were among the many fans in the crowd. it was nice to see them both and also to know that they now have children playing sports for IAHS of their own.
we did some reminsicing together of the "GLORY DAYS" and also did some much needed catching up to speed in our present lives as we sat through 4 quarters of play. when the buzzer sounded to end the game, we did come up short only to be knocked out of the state tournament prematurely.
another bittersweet season ending, for the girls of 08. it brought into focus a memory forever etched into my memory of our last game together as seniors and lil' indians back in '90 - the tears that filled that locker room were probably much the same of the girls of last night.
sports have definitely been a defining factor in my life. it is so nice to be back home now, where it all begain for me and i hope will all begin for allyson someday.
last night, karyn (one of my best friends from high school) and i drove over to local high school to watch the 2nd round of the high school girls basketball state tournament. it just so happened that our alma mater was playing locally and we were able to see them.
it was the first time i have seen my old team play since i left high school. it was definitely an eye opener to see how much has changed, however it was also comforting to see how much hasn't changed either. the program is still going strong and the school has many great followers as it did when i was attending. in fact, two of our favorite loyal teachers/coaches were among the many fans in the crowd. it was nice to see them both and also to know that they now have children playing sports for IAHS of their own.
we did some reminsicing together of the "GLORY DAYS" and also did some much needed catching up to speed in our present lives as we sat through 4 quarters of play. when the buzzer sounded to end the game, we did come up short only to be knocked out of the state tournament prematurely.
another bittersweet season ending, for the girls of 08. it brought into focus a memory forever etched into my memory of our last game together as seniors and lil' indians back in '90 - the tears that filled that locker room were probably much the same of the girls of last night.
sports have definitely been a defining factor in my life. it is so nice to be back home now, where it all begain for me and i hope will all begin for allyson someday.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
training day
i have been plugging along at my training and recently just crossed over the 3 mile mark. it has been a long haul just getting to 3 miles as well as exciting. the 5k is about a month away. as it approaches, i continue to work toward my personal goals each workout.
just a few weeks ago i remember beginning this journey, not only at running but blogging too.
i have to say i have definitely come along way with both. i will continue to post about training as i began to push forward with my mileage. there is a $250 cash prize for the first place winner in my age bracket -- i will keep that in mind, it could be good money for a fun spring-fling shopping spree!
just a few weeks ago i remember beginning this journey, not only at running but blogging too.
i have to say i have definitely come along way with both. i will continue to post about training as i began to push forward with my mileage. there is a $250 cash prize for the first place winner in my age bracket -- i will keep that in mind, it could be good money for a fun spring-fling shopping spree!
Friday, February 29, 2008
just the thought of...
friday excites me!
the closing down of the work week, spending time with family and doing some much needed shopping -- that is what we have planned for this weekend. maybe squeeze in a sleigh ride - with pics this time... i can't wait!
only 2 work days of next week - then spring break! 8 days off and a quick trip alone to va for a visit to potomac falls and river bend, as well as to richelle's, tracey's, cindy's and annie's too!
yippety skip!
the closing down of the work week, spending time with family and doing some much needed shopping -- that is what we have planned for this weekend. maybe squeeze in a sleigh ride - with pics this time... i can't wait!
only 2 work days of next week - then spring break! 8 days off and a quick trip alone to va for a visit to potomac falls and river bend, as well as to richelle's, tracey's, cindy's and annie's too!
yippety skip!
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