Model Railroad Expo

On a whim we visited the "World's Greatest Hobby on Tour"
model railroad expo Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop. What a great
afternoon! The expo showcased over 50,000 square feet of
model railroads and a free, giant Thomas the Tank Engine
riding train for kids. Joseph enjoyed it so much we may go
back again tomorrow!

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Marinellos are ready for summer

Marinellos are ready for summer! Sunshine - check. Picnic
lunch - check. Kids on trampoline - check. Oh wait - it is
only 40 degrees out.

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My cat or Isabelle's cat?

Emma the cat has made alot of progress in one short week.
She has gone from being complete invisible in our house to
now around EVERYWHERE. Just found her snuggling with a
sleeping Isabelle.

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Yes, we have a cat

I often try to forget, but yes, we have a cat named Emma.
She is 7 and a half years old, and I say she adopted us - we
did not adopt her. She was abandoned at our house on Jason
Court at 1-2 days old. She was 1.5lbs, and I had no idea
what I was getting myself in to. In 7 and a half years, I
have purchased many cat beds and cat pillows for Emma to
make her "her spot" to sleep instead of my couch. In 7 and
a half years she has not liked anything. This past week I
purchased a dog pillow (yes, for dogs) because it was a
material that I thought Emma would like. Well, I was right.
After 7 and a half years, Emma has a bed to call her own.
It is still crazy to think that I have a cat, but I do.

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Happy Birthday Joe

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Its the little things...

Its the little things in life that make me happy. I loved
seeing the kids in their chairs tonight - all lined up nice
and neat, watching Thomas. No fighting, no running. Just
sitting. It was wonderful :)

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Happy Valentine's Day

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Happy 3rd Birthday Joseph

Happy Birthday Joseph! We celebrated with a full day of
fun. Joseph and his friends had a great time at Kidz
Village and then the "after party" (as Adelina named it) was
back at our house for some more Thomas the Tank Engine fun.
Today was really great. I know this is cliché but Joseph
made it all worth it. He loved every minute of today and
that is the best part of the whole thing. He really really
loved it.

Joseph loves his iPad and he loves to watch his YouTube
videos, so I made a small "highlight" video for him of his
birthday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv6IYBkkkzg

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Thomas Birthday Cake

I am so proud of the cake I/we made for Joseph's birthday
this Sunday. Isn't it adorable? Joe helped with arranging
the animals on one of the train cars and Johana and I
decorated it. Johana is amazing with detail work. Happy
Birthday Joseph - toot toot!

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Lumber Jack - get it?

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Adelina's Reading Program

Attached are a few pictures from Adelina's Reading Program /
Award ceremony tonight at her school. The event was only
for 1st grade students that have successfully completed
level G in reading. This was a celebration for them and to
acknowledge their success in reading. There were 11
children total out of 62. Only 3 of them were from
Adelina's class. The 11 children each read one page in a
book to the whole audience, and then each child read an
ENTIRE book to a smaller group of parents and teachers.
Adelina read "Big Smelly Bear" and did a wonderful job. Her
teacher was very proud of her, and Adelina received a
certificate. Great job Ad!

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Happy 30th Birthday (early) Geneen

Think everyone had a great time at U-Yee. Big crowd and
VERY hot, but fun night. Happy birthday.

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Wish they could stay this small forever...

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