Christmas 2008

2008 Christmas Tree

Christmas Day, Act I, at the Auntie Alyson's

Christmas Day, Act II, at Khun Tha and Khun Yai's

Bowman's Christmas Party

Christmas Card Pictures

Delicious

No pictures today, but you made the funniest statement tonight that I wanted to take note of because it was so precious. As I was giving you kisses, I said " You are delicious!" and you looked at me and said "I'm not delicious mommy, you can't eat me." You are so cute and you just don't even know it. I love you and I could gobble you up.

Beautiful Baby

Change

Ava,

Today, Barack Obama has won the race for the next President of the United States of America. Although you will not be able to remember this Presidency, you should know that history has been made. He will be sworn in as the 44th, First African American, President. I will not discuss politics here because I am a firm believer that you do not discuss politics nor religion in a public place nor with friends. For me, these 2 topics are considered a point of view and each person has their right to their own. I do not try to influence others, but rather keep my opinions on these 2 topics to myself. If in the future you want to discuss this with me, I would be glad to share with you my opinions but I will urge you to research and formulate your own opinions and make your own choices as you see fit.

Love,
Mommy

Your Version of the Hokey Pokey

As we were waiting in the drive way for Tha and Yai tonight, you began to do your version of the hokey pokey. I just thought it was the most adorable thing that I had to get it on video so that we could send it to Daddy while he is away on business in England.

Halloween 2008

Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Yoda

Neighborhood Kids

Madeline, Lucas, Ava, Riley, Kenzee, Reilly, Kendal, James, and Vaughan

Classroom Halloween Party

Mommy, volunteers to help at all of your classroom parties. Although, secretly I do it to see how you interact with your friends at school.

A Message For Daddy

This week Daddy is in Orlando working on the Wyndham project so I thought that we could send him a message. You are such a sweet little girl.

What a Good Big Sister

9/18/08

10/28/08

Bowman Fall Festival

Mommy and her babies.

You and Grandma

Daddy and Ava

Khun Yai, Ava and Khun Tha

Mommy and Vaughan

You and Grandma making a bracelet.

Flag Football Sundays

We started a flag football event every Sunday for the daddy's in the neighborhood to get some excercise. It really is a great way to enjoy some time outdoors in the morning with the family.

You and your buddy, Madeline.

The Ladies of Castleway

Daddy and Chris playing flag football.

Yet another favorite pass time, riding in the golf cart.

Lucas, Reilly, Kendal, Madeline and you.

Chuck E. Cheese

To this day, I still don't know how you know about Chuck E. Cheese. You kept asking to go and finally we surprise you and took you there. Now when ever Mommy and Daddy talk about it we have to say the name in code (Charles Swiss is what we call it) other wise you will continue to ask to go over and over again.

Miami

Ava, Sylvia, and Gloria playing dress up (another favorite pass time).

Chryso, Zoe, Mike, Daddy, Mommy, Sylvia, Gloria, Bobby, Elena, Carolina and Bella. Just part of the gang having lunch at Cool De Sac in Miami.

What a tiring weekend with all my friends.

First Day of School

First Day of School at Bowman Academy, Carrollwood, Mrs. Bobbies' 2 Year Old Class.

Favorite Things

Some of your favorite things include:

Hiding in Daddy's closet

Putting jewelry on

Dressing up Bridget

Dressing up Bentley (poor dog).

First Show

Mommy thought that you would enjoy a show at the Performing Arts Center. It was something special that only you and I got to do since the birth of Vaughan.

My Gym

Daddy always has you make a basket anytime there is a net and a ball in the vicinity.