The girls went to their first concert this summer. While nothing can beat my first concert (MC Hammer), Tayor Swift was pretty cool. We went with some good friends and had a great girl time. We had been listening to the Taylor CD for the whole previous month so we would be ready. Surprisingly my tomboy Kiley danced the night away more than Valerie. I think Valerie was trying not to block people behind her with her tallness. Bella and Arielle made a sign and they and their friends were set on holding it up almost the whole night. I finally convinced them to put it down and dance. I didn't take any pictures, but my good friend Jen did a great job of documenting the event and the pre-event of making T Swift T-Shirts. Her links are below. I loved watching my girls have fun and I loved spending time with good girl friends....which is a good thing since traffic was horrible and we ended up spending about 8 hours together. All part of the good memory. :)
http://seguinephilly.blogspot.com/2011/08/taylor-swift-t-shirts.html
http://seguinephilly.blogspot.com/2011/08/taylor-swift-concert.html
Friday, September 9, 2011
First Day of School
Just about every year I forget to take first day of school photos. This year I got 4 of the 5. Kiley's picture is at the end of the day of the first day.
Valerie is 16 and a Junior.
Kiley is 12 and in 7th grade.
Bella is 7 and in 2nd grade and Arielle is 9 and in 4th grade.
Nic is 15 and a Sophmore.
Lathen is 6 months and doesn't have any schedule.
Lilly is 2 1/2 and will have a one day a week homeschool preschool. She is very excited.
New Sunroom!!!
We finally have it complete! Well, I still need to stain the french doors and get a few pieces of furniture, but it is at least done enough that we can enjoy it! It feels so good to sit on the couch and read a book with all the natural light around. The kids really like doing homework there too. It can be closed off, and quieter, yet it is still a part of us.
I love that one of the kitchen bay windows opens up right into the sunroom. Of course when we first used it I was shocked to see the kids jumping through it. Jim said I was silly to not even consider that would happen.
The patio is even finished now. It looks really great, almost as great as my model. :) If it only quits raining then we can have a good old fall barbecue.
Many thanks to my dear husband who wasn't too excited about this adventure in the first place, but fully supported (and funded) it for me. Kisses to him and lots of sunshine to the rest of us.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
And I am on my own....
I have been so lucky to have wonderful parents and in laws who helped me so much over the past couple of weeks. I had a driver, a cook, a painter, a maid, my own laundry service and nannies galore. Today is the first day they are all gone. And if you look at the picture below, it has been less than 12 hours, but that table is indicative of my whole house. The nice thing is I don't feel any pressure to get it all done. My to do list today consists of updating this blog and freezing half the pepperoni in my fridge. Anything beyond that is bonus. New babies are the best excuses for messy houses. THANK YOU to all my wonderful parents and the love and care you showed us.
I have Two Babies
I have two babies. The big baby is set on making sure we know that.
The big baby loves to sneak out at nap time and put on some beautiful lipstick. 
The little baby still hasn't figure out what to do when he is awake.
The big baby loves to sneak out at nap time and put on some beautiful lipstick. 
The little baby still hasn't figure out what to do when he is awake. 
The little baby is a GREAT sleeper and has such soft and cuddly skin.
Sweet 16!
Look at this pretty girl -and this was a lay around the house and don't do your hair PJ day.
Val turns 16 this year! We are so lucky to have her as a daughter. She is kind, responsible and reliable. I love that she likes to be my friend. We couldn't have a better example for the other kids. Jim and got more than lucky when she came into our lives. I'd post a cute baby picture of her, but alas, she was born in the olden days when we had to develop our film. Just picture in your mind a little girl with big chubby cheeks. Right now, I picture in my mind a tall capable, responsible driver. 6 months and the licence can be hers!
Val turns 16 this year! We are so lucky to have her as a daughter. She is kind, responsible and reliable. I love that she likes to be my friend. We couldn't have a better example for the other kids. Jim and got more than lucky when she came into our lives. I'd post a cute baby picture of her, but alas, she was born in the olden days when we had to develop our film. Just picture in your mind a little girl with big chubby cheeks. Right now, I picture in my mind a tall capable, responsible driver. 6 months and the licence can be hers!HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET VALERIE!!!!!
March 18, 2011
Lathen William Atkinson came into this world at 8 lbs and 5 oz, 21 1/4 inches long. Bigger by an ounce and 1/4 inch than any of my other children. And...he is a brown haired baby, just what I ordered.
Because he was born at 5 pm and was a planned c-section, this is the best I have ever looked post baby - no glasses and make-up. A good way to end it!
To celebrate, Jim had each of the kids pick out a dozen roses. They left the store and someone said they looked like a circus parading out to the car. What a good man I have! 
This little boy came into a loving family that will cuddle and adore him and hang him by his arms when he is only 2 days old.
He is looking at me with those sweet little eyes saying "Mama, what have you done to me?"
I tell him you may get hung by your arms and pushed around a bit, but look at everyone who is so excited to love and cuddle you.
You have a GREAT life ahead of you, you lucky boy!
To celebrate, Jim had each of the kids pick out a dozen roses. They left the store and someone said they looked like a circus parading out to the car. What a good man I have! 
This little boy came into a loving family that will cuddle and adore him and hang him by his arms when he is only 2 days old. 
He is looking at me with those sweet little eyes saying "Mama, what have you done to me?" 
I tell him you may get hung by your arms and pushed around a bit, but look at everyone who is so excited to love and cuddle you. 
You have a GREAT life ahead of you, you lucky boy!
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