Friday, June 25, 2010

The Reveal...

Lynn and I spent the past few days re-designing Sophie's room.  The first pictures are of her old room and you can see the transformation.

We went through quite a transformation, as well.  We boxed up and put away feather boas and dress up shoes.  We put endless amounts of "little girl" stuff for Bridge House and a garage sale that Stiliani will have in July.  We painted over a foot stool that Sophie and I painted when she was 3 (there is a picture below).  It was sad to pack up our little girl to make way for a pre-teen.

We washed and bagged what we called, "The Holy Trinity."  Her baby, blanket, and pillow.  For 7-8 years, they were her constant companions, her security items.  Even at 8, she'd slip baby into a bag for camp or a sleepover (just in case).  We bagged them and put them in a gray bin in a high closet...it was sad for me.

We said goodbye to flower-shaped stencils and lots of pink and purple and hello to trendy lime green (limalicious) and bright blue...we added at TV and desk!

We had fun!  We found a solid oak desk for $25 at Bridge House.  Then we found 3 cool lamps at the other Bridge House for $5 (can't beat that with a stick).  We picked out bedding with Sophie before she left for camp b/c we were going to re-decorate together...well, we couldn't wait and wanted to surprise her.

Growing up is hard for her, harder for us!

When she returns from camp, we can only hope that she'll love it!  We love her so and miss her even more!


The "old" roomThe stuffWhere Wiggy sat during the entire makeover...whining!My cool decalThe old stool that is now gray!The new space!!! Whoo!  Hoo!

Her madonna-look-alike-Johnny Depp poster!Her desk-top pictures under glass!


Her favorite pictures of camp and Tala!

Sarah Jessicqa Parker, eat your heart out!!!


My brother came over and looked at Deuce!  He decided that Deuce looks like Sarah Jessica Parker!  You gotta love John!

Now, everytime I look at Deuce, I see high fashion, high heels and a really big nose walking down the streets of New York with 3 other gals!

I wonder if Matthew Broderick would like a long-haired dachsund?

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Early Risers...

Off on a great adventure!!!

See you guys in a few weeks!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Leaving for Camp Kupugani

Sophie and Lainey leave for camp!

To check out camp, go to http://www.campkupugani.com/

Deuce was sad when he realized Sophie had packed for a trip...

He loves his Sophie!

Summer Camp, etc.

We had Cousin's Camp all week!  It was awesome!

Haiden's facialSophie, the manicure specialistBella
It culminated Friday with a day of beauty!

Tala joined us a few days!  She had so much fun!  We had a fun day at the library and she was so excited about her library book!



Tonight we made chicken lettuce wraps and banana pudding for Paw Paw for father's day!


Aunt Jeanie makes puddin'!


Stiliani and Tala came over to wish Sophie well on her trip!

We are having an awesome summer!!!
Sophie leaves at 6:30 tomorrow morning!
Paw Paw's Puddin'!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Happy Birthday, Zoe! Zoe is sweet 16!!!

Zoe may be mostly blind and deaf, but she can still run with the little dogs!She loves her family!  And still has fun everyday!She sleeps a lot!  Lynn's mom says, "That's par for the couse!"

Happy Birthday, Zoe!  We love you!