The Backseat Inquisition

For the past couple of mornings, Gabi has requested that I turn the music off so that we may "chit chat". She then proceeds to throw whammies of questions at me! Yesterday, she wanted to know where the water goes when it rains, and why can't boats go underground if there is water down there, and what a judge does. Yes, that randomly. :) Today, I got "the question", as in "How do babies get into and grow inside of a Mommy's tummy?" I found myself stumbling and uttering words like "uterus". She wanted to know if the uterus was air conditioned. She then asked me if God grew the sun in his tummy. She also wanted to know if God was a boy or a girl. I sometimes wonder if this kid lies awake at night finding ways to rattle me??? :)

Girl's Night

Tonight Gabi and YaYa enjoyed a sleepover at our house. They play so sweet together and giggled like teenagers all evening!

Sue's Hidden Talents

I must take a second to RAVE about the AMAZING paintings our wonderful friend Sue has done for the nursery. Armed with only a picture of the sheet and quilt, she has created artwork that brilliantly matches the entire set. Thanks so much, Sue! We LOVE THEM!!!

Girl Power!

Per her request, Gabi has started "Smart Start" Basketball (she wants to do everything her big sister does). It's an awesome program where we participate with her. I was amazed to learn that Gabi is THE-ONLY-GIRL who registered for the program.

Dancing Queen

Tonight was Gabi's first night of dance. All summer she told me she wanted to take Jazz this year, not Tap. However, at the last moment she recanted. Thus, was our first day of her second year of Tap lessons........

Oh, and the wet tights (legs) would be from her puddle jumping her way into the house!

The Love Boat

OMG!!!!! So they are filming a movie in town, and I happened to be there tonight picking up dance shoes for Gabi. Well I had the distinct honor of meeting Captain Merrill Stubing aka Gavin MacLeod. What an amazing man! How kind he was to speak with. He was even very sweet to Gabi.

I must admit, I was rather "star stuck"!!!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to School She Goes!

We have survived! Gabi had orientation yesterday for Pre-Kindergarten, and her first full day today. She looks like such a big girl with her backpack on!

"Her Future's So Bright......

She's gotta wear shades!?" This is how I found Gabi sleeping tonight when I checked on her. She cracks me up, even in her sleep! Pray for us as I have to return to work tomorrow after spending the entire summer with her. I had my annual meltdown tonight. I'm fine once I get back, it's just the first day that tears me up. Plus, she starts daily U Pre-K this week, so things will never be the same. Thus begins her lifetime of daily responsibility. All I can say is thank goodness for weekends and holidays!! When's our next day off?

Vineyard Vacation

Howie's parents are up this weekend for their annual "Labor Day" visit to our house. Today we spent the day enjoying the beauty of the Finger Lakes and a tour of the local wineries.