Doctor's orders: Milkshakes

Last Friday I took Tyler to his 2 year check up. The doctor said he looked great. She first told me I could switch him onto 2% milk until she had me undress him.....and she said, "Well let's keep him on whole milk for another 6 months." She looked at the charts and said he was 6 lbs underweight for his age, falling off the charts....he weighs only 23 lbs. So she told me to feed him mac n cheese, chicken nuggets, pizza.....which are all the things I have been feeding him because this is not the first time that I heard he was small..... he is just a small guy- I mean look at Robert, he weighs nothing too! The doctor did have him run and she said she has never seen a 2 year old run as fast and as well as Tyler did. I told her that could be part of his weight problem, because all he does is RUN around all day long. So I will be making Tyler milkshakes everyday per doctors orders (and hopefully I don't gain 6 lbs too!)

Tyler had his birthday party and had lots of fun with all his friends. This year he understood opening up presents, so he now attacks them and goes through them very quickly! Thanks to all who thought of Ty on his birthday, you made it great!

In other news.....I am on the makeup and hair committee for Amber's next show- Seussical..... meaning I have to attempt "Who hair". This is not an easy task especially since I am not a hair person! If anyone has any ideas I am open to hearing them! If you are in the area and want to see the show, let me know and I'll get you a ticket. This is going to be the best show yet, there is some amazing talent and I am blown away when I hear them rehearse!

Christmas in Virginia

Well I have been pretty busy throughout the holidays....therefore the late post! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and that the New Year is starting out wonderful and will continue to be!

I tried to buy less gifts this year (which I did) BUT I still ended up spending the same amount that I did last year! Oh well, maybe next year! Me and RObert did get a few gift....a steam cleaner and new blinds for the house- which we just ordered! TYler has destoyed the mini blinds so we are going for something that can withstand his wrath! Here are a few photos of our Christmas.

Amber got lots of clothes and cds.

Amber with her Rock Band game. Highly addictive!

Tyler loves trains!

Tyler's face was like this on a lot of pictures!

Dunking on his new basketball hoop!

Robert and Amber concentrating while playing Rock Band.

Christmas giving

OK people.....all of you out there that spend at least $100 on gifts for friends and family need to spend at least $20 (or some of your time) on someone who may not be so fortunate to get a present. Stop by your local mall or grocery store and pick someone off the Angel Tree.....donate an unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots.....volunteer some time at your local soup kitchen...there are so many more ways to make a difference, so get out there and do it. It's not too late!!! Your life will be so much more complete if you share some compassion.

Happy holidays to everyone. I hope everyone is able to spend some time the way they wish! My sister, Jessica, just arrived last night. She was able to see Amber in her chorus concert at school. Amber had a solo and she rocked it out. We (me, Amber, Tyler, and Jessica) are driving to Ohio on Friday afternoon to spend some time with our family and attend the "30th Christmas Sing-Along". It is a great family tradition my family has and it's great to see most everyone. We are also going to deliver our items to my family's adopted family for Christmas the same day, a new tradition my family has done for the past two years....I think this tradition is also a keeper and can continue for 30 years!!! Me, Amber, and Tyler will be driving home on the 23rd to spend Christmas with Robert.....he is bummed he can't make it to Ohio due to work.

I am not sure if I will have much time between now and Christmas to write on my blog...so Merry Christmas to all!

Willy Wonka part 2

Willy Wonka's show ended yesterday. It was a great show. Amber had a blast. Thanks for anyone who was able to come and see it and support CYT. And for those who haven't gotten to a show, if you are able to you should try and make the next show- Seussical..... these shows are amazing for a non-profit group that rehearses for 9 weekends! I was blown away when we saw our first CYT show- we were hooked....Enjoy the videos! These videos are a little hard to see....if you go to my MySpace you can make them larger!

(Above) Candy Man Can- Amber is a Candy Man Kid and she is in a purple shirt and is wearing her hair in pigtails....

(above) Golden Ticket - In this, Amber is again a Candy Man Kid and is singing in the last part of the scene.

(above) Blew It - Amber's not in this scene but it's cute- it's when Violet turns into a blueberry!

(above)This is the finale....Amber is wearing all black and has a silver face. She is the second from the left when they squat down....

Willy Wonka- 1st weekend

Ok- I have finally recovered from the first weekend of Willy Wonka (and yes, it is Thursday....and the craziness starts all over again tonight!) The show is really great and the kids are doing a magnificent job on all their scenes....and the parents are doing great on their end too! I helped out with the sets "pre show" and I am mainly selling refreshments during the show but I also get to go backstage during the second act and help with squirrel makeup, handing off props to the Oompa Loompas, and corral kids to make sure they are where they need to be.... it is pretty hectic backstage and it's amazing how the show comes together. Amber is a Candy Man Kid and a Shadow Worker. I have a couple videos from last weekend and I'll try to get a few more this weekend and post them next week, until then, here are a few photos......

Amber- Shadow Worker

Inside the chocolate factory

Violet (the blueberry) and Oompas

Willy Wonka and Oompas

Amber and friend Sheridan before the show in Candy Man costume (Amber has on a cover up shirt so she could eat!)

And here is my little man being a monkey. I kept hearinghim in the other room, up to no good and I walk in and he is on the buffet....so the third time I got him on tape- caught in the action!

Marine Corps Ball 2008

This past weekend was the Marine Corps Ball. Luckily for Robert, my birthday is the day after the Marine Corps birthday, so he never forgets and lucky for me, my birthday is Veterans' Day, so I usually get to spend it with my family because school is out and usually Robert is off work!

The Ball was really fun this year. We were stuck in this back room and could barely hear or see any of the ceremony- but it was really nice because we didn't have to be on edge the whole ceremony- we were kinda like the "kid's table" section and we could be loud and talk and not get evil looks! I got to wear my favorite dress again; unfortunately I didn't get any full length pictures because my dress is amazing! The dancing afterwards was fun, even though me and Sonia were out there mostly with the "Younger" crowd- we didn't care! opefully next year is a blast just like this one!

Our Election Day

So we went to DC for Election Day....not for any reason, just because we had the time and Robert insists that me and Amber should see the monuments at night. Of course the day we pick it is drizzling so it deterred us a little for seeing a majority of the monuments up close. we'll try again after the holidays (because we are too busy to do it before!).

Just want to say a little something about the election. If you were a McCain supporter I hope you are able to deal with Obama and not be a sore loser, and for the Obama supporters, I hope you can get over what has happened in the past and not be a "sore winner". What our country needs to do is stop being so polarized and start being united no matter what our views, there has to be some common ground. I am tired of being the American in the middle of all the fighting! It seems that people are just disagreeing to prove their point which only makes our country more and more divided! I wish all those people in Congress could see what this is doing to our country, it seems that they are blind and hopefully that will change....maybe it is part of this "change" that Obama is talking about; I guess we will just have to wait and see.