Holiday spirits

So Bootie showed me how to crochet holiday wreaths which I will use as tree ornaments. Blankets, scarves and table clothes have been crocheted in my family for generations. (Alan and Bootie are currently listening to Ave Marie/Pavarotti downstairs- I wish you could hear Alan singing...I am so impressed with this little guy's voice....)....Last night Marie came over and the three of us walked around Woodstock for the evening's open house while Roger watched Alan. This morning, Louis was over early and he and Roger left for Albany to consult with Santa on a Firetruck bed. It's a sunny morning and with the dusting of snow, it is really quite glorious out. Bootie purchased a pair of boots for Alan, and he wore them around the house last night, so today we'll stomp around the backyard.... Today he wants to make a snowman. Very cute. Have a great day!

I've Fallen and Can't Get Up!

On Monday night, I fell asleep holding Alan on his "brown chair". As I got up to put him in his crib, my legs gave out, and I crashed into his crib and fell to the ground, holding Alan in my arms so as to not drop him. I laid there for 15 minutes clutching my rib cage - couldn't get up. Alan fell asleep on the floor, uninjured and unaware of my crash.

By Thursday, my ribs still ached but there was no bruising, but I was still in pain, and decided that I better get myself checked out, especially since I was having trouble breathing which was freaking me out. Plus, I could only sleep at night on a chair because it hurt to much to lay down. As a result, I strained my neck which also was painful (Such a bag of symptoms I am!)

Thursday afternoon, I finally hauled myself to the doctor...I ended up at the Urgent Care office because my own doctor said they could do an x-ray. Turns out that the x-ray machine (from the 1960's) kept on breaking down, but the good news is that nothing seems to be broken, and FINALLY I have some pain medicine and can take solice that my breathing issue has nothing to do with anything punctured, but just a result of the contusion/pain.

Shaking Your Bootie with the CEO of US Air

7:32 AM - Just called Bootie. She's at the Charlotte Airport, all charged up. Turns out that she was bumped to first class with all of the frequent flyer miles. A gentlemen enters the plane and he's talking with the staff. He sits down next to Bootie. As he buckles in, she says, "Do you work for the airlines?"

"I'm the CEO," he responds.(US Air).

Needless to say, the flight was flawless, people catering to his every whim, etc...and Bootie took note that this 44 year old CEO completed a crossword puzzle on the flight before he reclined for a nap....

We're off to pick her up this morning at 11:50 in Albany. Roger also arrives home from Florida today. Tomorrow, Bootie is joining Suzanne for a play in NYC, so Alan will be overjoyed that "the Boot" will be staying overnight at our house.

Devo Fans

So this is Alan's impression of Devo. You 80's music fans know what I am talking about. For those die-hard fans, please note that the colors are opposite (they wore red planter-hats and black shirts). I you-tubed the Whip-it video in the hopes that I could show Alan. Do you recall that video? Strange. Needless to say, I didn't show Alan.

Santa Rocks!

What a day...birthday party in the morning (See next post for BIRTHDAY PHOTOS!) , followed a very chaotic Christmas bash in the village. (nobody seemed to know what was going on - police, fire department, etc....But it was still fun and cold) We started out by having a "Jam" session with Santa at the Keirsted House. Jace was a little shy about Santa. Then after a stop at the Festival of Trees at the library, we headed over to the tree lighting only to find that the tree was already lit, despite us being there on time. We were the only ones there except for about 4 police officers who had no idea what was going on. I can't remember who coaxed them into unplugging the tree, but after a little reluctance,one of the officers unplugged the tree and we ceremoniously cheered when he plugged it back in...Here are the photos....(We saw 4 Santas today but I will only post Santa number 3)






Julie and Jace Decorating Cookies (Alan is off camera playing guitar and singing (screaming)

Party Circuit - Happy Birthday Ben Ben and Ricky!

Last night we watched Jules and Rick perform in the village, this afternoon, we watched their two children perform at their Little Gym birthday bash. Ben Ben (2 years) and Ricky (4 years) hosted a great party which included lots of loud music, jumping, pizza and cake.



Have your cake and eat it too Jace!


Hold on tight!


Birthday brothers

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Looking good Mel and Nick!


Gentlemen...(and ladies) start your engines!!!

Ricky loves cars and pizza!


Ben Ben is taking it all in!


Ivan enjoying the food of champions!


It's all a balancing act!

Hi - random notes

Hey everyone. Weeks are flying by. Had a fun playdate yesterday at Jace's. Trains galore! Afterwards, Alan napped for 3 hours, then played quietly in his crib till 5:30. After an evening walk, we were up until 9:30. (Plus he was up early this morning!). We have a busy weekend. We'll be at the gym within the hour, then food shopping...a trip to Barber Joe's...errands and more errands...etc...tonight, Jules and Rick are playing at a local store for the open house which is walking distance from the house, so I am taking Alan to see them. Possibly sometime today there will be an appearance by Santa (either at Adam's or in the village, or both).....I'll be sure to post photos tonight if I can remember to get batteries for the camera or will post audio from utterz.com! OH - AND ALAN IS EATING CARROTS (shredded) and LETTUCE (Italian dressing!)