Family Dinner Date!

Had a lovely dinner at Bonefish Grill!

Lost another tooth (#10?)

Phoebe walked up to us on the sofa and said "mom, dad, look". We look and she has some bloody drool and she's holding a tooth in her hand! She's been saying lately that it was loose and bothering her. So she decided to wiggle it and pull it out.

Such a RUFF life!

Mudpie for Points Reward!

Phoebe set a goal of 125 points for the week. 100 points gets her Baskin Robbins, 125 gets her a trip to Mudpie. She reached her goal and had early release today so we ran to Wendy's for a frosty then Mudpie. Woot woot!

First Day of 4th Grade

Phoebe got Mr. Alloway as her teacher. He is a new teacher at Foster. We love his personality! Phoebe has Ms. Kuzminski for part of her day. I asked her a few minutes ago if she was tired, she said no. I took Jack out for 2 minutes, come back in to find her asleep. :)

RIP Bailey

We lost another 4 legged family member today. Bailey was almost 16 years old, she peacefully passed away this morning. Aggie is heartbroken, as we all are, but we're thankful she wasn't in pain. Say hi to China, Nila, Shadow & Abby for us Bailey, we miss you all!

Making Lemon Blossoms

She did everything by herself with these. I just helped by pouring batter into one mini muffin pan while she worked on another pan. They came out great!

Fun at Incredible Pizza

Belt testing - Blue belt

Phoebe tested for her blue belt yesterday and did great! I'm pretty sure she'll get her blue belt this week, whoop whoop! She's really enjoying TaeKwondo. Maybe because there are goals and rewards for reaching those goals. With gymnastics, she loved it but only went once per week and there weren't any set goals when not going multiple times per week. And she loves that Uncle Faud used to be in martial arts!

Belt testing - Blue belt

Phoebe tested for her blue belt yesterday and did great! I'm pretty sure she'll get her blue belt this week, whoop whoop! She's really enjoying TaeKwondo. Maybe because there are goals and rewards for reaching those goals. With gymnastics, she loved it but only went once per week and there weren't any set goals when not going multiple times per week. And she loves that Uncle Faud used to be in martial arts!

Phoebe's First Irish Italian Parade

Phoebe went to her first Irish Italian Parade yesterday. The Gioia clan was there and we all had a great time. Wonderful memories...

Belt testing - Level 2 green belt

Phoebe Green/Black belt sparring (she's on the left ) https://youtu.be/CtVB4_yz6cM

Phoebe Green/Black belt form test (she's on the right)  https://youtu.be/4GJYelBhzP4

Phoebe's 2015 Spring Break

Mikey took her to Picayune yesterday and they hit Storyland today! Yesterday they ate ladybugs (crawfish). :)

Rest in Peace Nanny Boo

We lost a wonderful person today, but heaven gained a precious angel. Nanny Boo took me under her wings when I was a teenager, treated me as her own. We weren't blood related, but that doesn't always define family. I have so many wonderful memories from living with her, Jessica and Uncle Mike. They included me on their vacations every year. We may have lost touch for a while, but when we did see one another, it was like a day hadn't passed. Especially since the woman never looked a day older! My heart hurts today, so so much. She will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you Boo, and still can't believe you're gone. I'll continue to pray for your family to find comfort, although I'm sure you still have all of us under your wings. 

A night of craughing! :-)

Me and Phoe decided to beat each other up (slap each others hands) and we were crying and laughing at the same time! Then we couldn't stop!!! So we started crying and laughing more, then decided to call it craughing! Jack tried to get out the bathroom because he thought we were losing our minds!! He was scared!! Lol!!!!!

Happy 10th Birthday Aidan and Evan!

We sure do miss you guys! Hope you have the best birthday! Sending lots of hugs, tickles and giggles your way!

http://youtu.be/ijI0pZm7DG4