Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3!

First I tried to catch the sunset but mia needed to "tinkle" a few too many times first so we missed the good parts. SO instead, we practiced using the automatic timer. I'm thinking I just need a camera remote control...

Tallarico's BBQ

Jordy, pretty in pink.
Phin's joining the Blue Man Group soon :)

Best Friend EVER!

A little friendly game of football...

SUPERHERO Chase aka the new BABYHOOT model!

We got some pretty sweet shots of Chase modeling our new line of Deluxe Superhero Capes. Thanks for being so A W E S O M E !!

BLOG AWARD!!!

I have just received a BLOG AWARD from my friend Sarah (&Mike in Houston, TX)!

Here are the rules:
1. thank the person who gave you the award
2. share ten things about yourseld
3. pass this award on to ten bloggers you think are fantastic!
4. and contact them to let them know you have AWARDED them!


10 Random Facts
1. I wish I knew how to blog better, the templates/tools confuse me sometimes.
2. Like Sarah, I too am afraid of flying. Mia (our dog) has been certified as my "emotional needs pet" and flies with me to help ease the anxiety.
3. I have started (trying) to write a book about being married to someone in a medical residency. Its not all fun and games, unlike the stereotypes.
4. I love camping, except for the bug bites.
5. I am a TV addict, I can't sit still on the couch and watch TV, but I like to have it on while I do other productive things.
6. Mike & Sarah's traveling is inspiring to me :) thanks for the awesome blogs about your trip!
7. I am a much nicer person in the afternoon if I take a 30min-1hour nap :) or longer...
8. Since I was a baby, I only sleep well in MY OWN BED
9. The newest craft expedition is getting some scrapbooks made. I just feel like I have no clue so I havent started yet. I've heard to start small, so I'll try it that way.
10. I LOVE frozen yogurt! The only kind I know of in Syracuse is Yogen Fruz ? and its a probiotic kind, not the tastiest all the time but probably healthier than the other frozen yogurts.

Ok, thats it for me! YOUR TURN!!

TAGGING:

1. Jessica Gran (sister) http://granfamilyblog.blogspot.com
2. Babyhoot http://babyhoot.blogspot.com
3. The Engar Family http://engarfamily.blogspot.com
4. The Kelm Family http://madalynkelm.blogspot.com
5. The Hein Family http://hisheiness.blogspot.com

Summer activities with the kidlets...

A very hot day at the zoo. They prefer the pretend tiger to the real ones.
We love feeding the ducks & geese at the Manlius duck pond, even if they get a little too friendly some days.

Manlius duck pond

FiReWoRkS!

Brian and I went out to Cazenovia Lake to watch their fireworks show, it was spectacular! We treated ourselves to popsicles from the Ice Cream Man and sat in the back of my car to watch the show.

4TH OF JULY BBQ

New cutie sneaking into the cookie jar :)

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Christina & Mia at the Lake

Brian teaching mia how to "swim" :)

Ian's White Trash Birthday Bash

The end to a long day

some of the ORTHO group!

Trashy Ladies on the car (that you can't see...)

Jordy- always the star of the party

double mullets...yikes!

oooh yeah! Someone said, future Christmas card :)

Lovely Ladies

Another Year

We celebrated our 4th Anniversary! Feels like such an accomplishment, but such a small number. Don't worry #50, we'll get there!!

Mia's LOVE

Happy Puppy Birthday

First Mia helped Heidi by opening all of her presents for her...

Then they ate birthday cake together...

And then they plotted how to get MORE birthday cake together....

THIS IS WHY THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS!

Lake Tully

All the pretty ladies at the lake.

The ortho way to drink at the lake :)

Me and Mia at Tully Lake!

Brian's preferred way of "sporting" mia in her pink life jacket.

Mia's favorite place was on the very tip end of the canoe, go figure!

Kistler Family out on a canoe! A canoe that I was reassured would NOT tip over :)

SUMMER FUN with the kids

A few of MANY self photos of the three of us...or rather attempts at taking our picture, usually someone is spacing out or being goofy for the camera :)

Orthopedic Graduation Dinner 2010

Another Ortho Graduation Dinner... what else can I say? :)

GIRLS KICK BUTT CLASS!

There were too many awesome punch/kick/elbow photos to post, so here are just a few favorites! My mom used me as the example :) Wow was I sore the next day! Judith and Julie were especially hilarious and intense! Thanks again to all that came to the class, it was a lot of fun!

MY MOM CAME TO VISIT ME!!!

For Mother's Day weekend, my mom was in town!! We magically made it snow for her :) (yes its MAY!!) and then we took her to Niagra Falls (Canada side) we ooohed and ahhhed and then we took a long nap on the way home. Then we took her to tokyo seoul for dinner :)

Dear Mom,

You are AWESOME! You are my best friend! I love how we can pick up right where we just left off. I loved having you in town and having you ALL to MYSELF! I loved every minute of every day we spent together, it was such a special treat to have you at MY house for the first of many times. Can't wait to see you again soon!

Love you, christina