tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-369645902024-03-14T01:29:54.807-04:00The Bell FamilyHello and welcome to "our life". We are the Bells of Bristol. Brian, Millie, AJ and our newest addition Brady. Also part of the family are doggies Ralph, Sam & Dixie.Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-73863826705880418262009-12-09T23:40:00.011-05:002009-12-10T00:11:38.861-05:00A Start to the 2009 HolidaysWell we got a start on the holidays by taking the boys to get pictures taken with Santa. We also had dinne at Rainforest Cafe and then went to Build a Bear. Santa is right outside a snow globe and you have to go on the Polar Espress an through the snowglobe to get to Santa.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEEBiL9lk9xtqEfOXUEaDSBYzk67WCM-opWsgS9Z_jq_-5M-fgbvMz7LSqkQOuVaomONWTp9DkAUqxGUDcpt0sLiKnPQaV4qSSi-8G4c_fvVnWthM6B2iXV3ePExCq8Vvi6oA/s1600-h/AJ+polar+express.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413465803631507234" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEEBiL9lk9xtqEfOXUEaDSBYzk67WCM-opWsgS9Z_jq_-5M-fgbvMz7LSqkQOuVaomONWTp9DkAUqxGUDcpt0sLiKnPQaV4qSSi-8G4c_fvVnWthM6B2iXV3ePExCq8Vvi6oA/s200/AJ+polar+express.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0FB1hTwpMcKOCecE3X4bQ8FmTUexYMifaTV50T2a4aPBxoex6xKZhmf6GwypWDzWqVX_Qboct5tRoHt4V9IUOc2Jge7Mneat1J8zRM5khQKfTDXfQ_XJOw9PcX4SZM-Q6KTq/s1600-h/snowglobe+AJ.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413465810773560226" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0FB1hTwpMcKOCecE3X4bQ8FmTUexYMifaTV50T2a4aPBxoex6xKZhmf6GwypWDzWqVX_Qboct5tRoHt4V9IUOc2Jge7Mneat1J8zRM5khQKfTDXfQ_XJOw9PcX4SZM-Q6KTq/s200/snowglobe+AJ.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RyQCHQWIXIA6Ee9iFpbTmm41ylS2r94saRgqVPx_-AvuBnsAxC3eCdk3L0S6kOh3iH6zaT1W1V4nOspwoz_3ImNlgBfZr1AlRLHnWs_LGQ5MkYP8C2H_Zsn3okpuQnlQPZhA/s1600-h/snowglobe+Brady.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413465816240977426" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RyQCHQWIXIA6Ee9iFpbTmm41ylS2r94saRgqVPx_-AvuBnsAxC3eCdk3L0S6kOh3iH6zaT1W1V4nOspwoz_3ImNlgBfZr1AlRLHnWs_LGQ5MkYP8C2H_Zsn3okpuQnlQPZhA/s200/snowglobe+Brady.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />Brady wasn't too excited to get his picture taken with Santa but was there long enough to get a picture. Santa was great and while mommy was trying to catch Brady he said to Andrew that he had to be a good boy. I thought that's what I heard anyway - but the look on AJ's face was priceless - I heard him say to Santa "I will" and then he told Santa that he would leave him cookies for him and carrots for the reindeer. I asked AJ a few times what Santa said to him and he wouldn't tell me, he would get all quiet and try to change the subject. After a while I asked him again an he told me Santa told him that hehad to be good. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-h-QQmVPPjw75zAVPp-bdqxiap57_Xs6WlFe0gG-dby2m3lvWQ_Or5MXbr68vk31QlIiGT7Il6B1hjyp5KK3IzhopozG0HJ3q6C225jvq2LGWR2tGpTuXm7I5LumigDW8TO90/s1600-h/hesitant+Brady.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413466467339800530" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-h-QQmVPPjw75zAVPp-bdqxiap57_Xs6WlFe0gG-dby2m3lvWQ_Or5MXbr68vk31QlIiGT7Il6B1hjyp5KK3IzhopozG0HJ3q6C225jvq2LGWR2tGpTuXm7I5LumigDW8TO90/s200/hesitant+Brady.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt0C9jDYzKUTOulEWleyZUcrKCSbYJI7CQniTuIYqZ4XFDJU9fLWiwiqilCXjFEqasOf7TNxxp1z_G5GmC4MeOQuXXGW1hzuf7JdjuZofSm_-MqYF12Jac1GHIiLNyWh4Cfk6/s1600-h/santaboys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413466471859606530" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt0C9jDYzKUTOulEWleyZUcrKCSbYJI7CQniTuIYqZ4XFDJU9fLWiwiqilCXjFEqasOf7TNxxp1z_G5GmC4MeOQuXXGW1hzuf7JdjuZofSm_-MqYF12Jac1GHIiLNyWh4Cfk6/s200/santaboys.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Dinner was at Rainforest and the best part was that on Wed. kids meals are 1.99. Sadly (at least the location we went to) the entress were not that impressive.<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2rff8sPSB0fg_8Zn97pDDiB9qO74mKw8wAFcye6sK8t1idu0X_IImvp9jJW6vUfJHUn5nYcmBm48xFPSJE76O-NXsEZRpAU2ngRO0NkvU-rqk4lSPMhALUdYyzQ1vBr1wXk4/s1600-h/rainforestboys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413468402653869314" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2rff8sPSB0fg_8Zn97pDDiB9qO74mKw8wAFcye6sK8t1idu0X_IImvp9jJW6vUfJHUn5nYcmBm48xFPSJE76O-NXsEZRpAU2ngRO0NkvU-rqk4lSPMhALUdYyzQ1vBr1wXk4/s200/rainforestboys.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuJ-kbZJyeB04odFm0eAU4Cl5FOsmWMnuLCLtApzAor3qDoWzL0oyJozU8_6DbSkJeswTDFn3tRTUy746n0K18WmU6RDP_mpkd0Nb6xmmtte7fF-ieY3Cb-kbGfjOwB1fNcoU/s1600-h/boysrainforest.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413467586608050722" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuJ-kbZJyeB04odFm0eAU4Cl5FOsmWMnuLCLtApzAor3qDoWzL0oyJozU8_6DbSkJeswTDFn3tRTUy746n0K18WmU6RDP_mpkd0Nb6xmmtte7fF-ieY3Cb-kbGfjOwB1fNcoU/s200/boysrainforest.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />After dinner we went to Build a Bear where the boys got to pick out something to stuff. I liked the moose with the Christmas lights but of course neither of the boys did. Brady picked Frosty and AJ had a peace bear until the lady showed Brady how Frosty worked (lights up when you take off the hat) so of course he quickly had a change of heart.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPf9cXOTpNvJMh0Y31-03nPfCgrdyG3SxLSOCiNREacGYwIP5QrKuwGz6qd7XV9D1zmaAHLKupX1J9xibXaLI9DJHLSSThgNa8By5SCImAS5LSaRTXdTYWHVjj2WlYyHanjI-/s1600-h/ajstuffing.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413468384442565634" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPf9cXOTpNvJMh0Y31-03nPfCgrdyG3SxLSOCiNREacGYwIP5QrKuwGz6qd7XV9D1zmaAHLKupX1J9xibXaLI9DJHLSSThgNa8By5SCImAS5LSaRTXdTYWHVjj2WlYyHanjI-/s200/ajstuffing.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3htaIwonsSom5VyxtPVGswChR6wEJ2J47jruAuwpWJWPU8UxS-SUXyK4QFbGzBdorknYrhiiD-eRcmLBj63wDoOjfpvnLcBz0dScaH-L-_-0teZiU8zGYav_F0D7_1HIafbu/s1600-h/ajheart.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413468389948587538" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3htaIwonsSom5VyxtPVGswChR6wEJ2J47jruAuwpWJWPU8UxS-SUXyK4QFbGzBdorknYrhiiD-eRcmLBj63wDoOjfpvnLcBz0dScaH-L-_-0teZiU8zGYav_F0D7_1HIafbu/s200/ajheart.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />Andrew really got into helping with putting Frosty together, pressing the pedal with the stuffing, warming up the heart for Frosty then bathing and combing Frosty. Brady just wanted to deal with the heart for Frosty and wanted nothing else to do with Frosty. Figure</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qm65clYv-bV2O2OvE8zwpMzHWa2Xm6_QuhyszV8aK0lg2BjxrgGJh_SSJ8IgNddGD6B8W6yBR-xz7dorIyccN3bNN5j-AYSCFPDx5fDczvQH_X2cY_x-Agf_xOW_JeJ4hrTy/s1600-h/ajgromingfrosty.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413468399687556354" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qm65clYv-bV2O2OvE8zwpMzHWa2Xm6_QuhyszV8aK0lg2BjxrgGJh_SSJ8IgNddGD6B8W6yBR-xz7dorIyccN3bNN5j-AYSCFPDx5fDczvQH_X2cY_x-Agf_xOW_JeJ4hrTy/s200/ajgromingfrosty.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgA21L6t2NuSTWtxqZ3zBhUefppz_HHu4misTC-NwKtXIrkhUppd-7CWVlzdCW8PP-SzkBDK8520adkFI0rXDcodepR8WoZURzR5618BQbcFfcSQEL8QFD03fgLln9AFXo5-Dl/s1600-h/bradyheart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413468395047577842" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgA21L6t2NuSTWtxqZ3zBhUefppz_HHu4misTC-NwKtXIrkhUppd-7CWVlzdCW8PP-SzkBDK8520adkFI0rXDcodepR8WoZURzR5618BQbcFfcSQEL8QFD03fgLln9AFXo5-Dl/s200/bradyheart.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It was a great night out with the boys!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-73307608907529155142009-08-27T15:19:00.008-04:002009-08-27T15:59:50.973-04:00Andrew's Pre-Kindergarten OrientationAndrew had his Pre-Kindergarten orientation today. We went in and met his teacher Mrs. Baker and explored his new classroom and even met some classmates. Andrew wanted to take a book to show his teacher - I think it was an excuse to use his new backpack.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>AJ and his backpack before we left</strong></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipssEFOjNeO6bm2hqXzeUE_R5tEyQ4lQl1yCN_V6vU4DFB0nBOTmk1WhKsvl0FVcC1_2jbm74K_-_XCUWFrT2lzz5v8jCUA6E6Pn2ZvNQKjLypQywI2mZaGekt_1yKFE3CEorA/s1600-h/IMG_8042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727619425777538" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipssEFOjNeO6bm2hqXzeUE_R5tEyQ4lQl1yCN_V6vU4DFB0nBOTmk1WhKsvl0FVcC1_2jbm74K_-_XCUWFrT2lzz5v8jCUA6E6Pn2ZvNQKjLypQywI2mZaGekt_1yKFE3CEorA/s200/IMG_8042.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>We had the opportunity to explore the classroom and AJ was very excited about all the new centers. There is a science center with lots of magnets, microscopes, scales and other scientific gadgets. There is an art center and a computer center. His day will be busy and hopefully he'll continue learning lots. </div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>AJ's classroom - Mrs. Baker's and the welcome board</strong></span></div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai4Fiw8dl90wT-GuNB0wNo7Hp3YwkTQ2docMdBqXDCCXWde3fWuHpF8lVHJrdnsrkeZC-tulCWe063SlNg9TvDSqN8TKU9RBm4LIe9Yo4s-LA378RZU8sMV1aSSzFmlcH5HyI/s1600-h/IMG_8053.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727625930171586" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai4Fiw8dl90wT-GuNB0wNo7Hp3YwkTQ2docMdBqXDCCXWde3fWuHpF8lVHJrdnsrkeZC-tulCWe063SlNg9TvDSqN8TKU9RBm4LIe9Yo4s-LA378RZU8sMV1aSSzFmlcH5HyI/s200/IMG_8053.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUi4wHS8X47K8vb2UK7hzJWdRtwKbpyvZPysW8iuFKL7mE2Ah-zGv9y798sO1iXrKYUbASA_gv5hyXGt2TG21DXqZ2q7x0a9C6RI8ni5Sv2fyF06aLKMegu69JA2lUimCSk9Re/s1600-h/IMG_8054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727635374978610" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUi4wHS8X47K8vb2UK7hzJWdRtwKbpyvZPysW8iuFKL7mE2Ah-zGv9y798sO1iXrKYUbASA_gv5hyXGt2TG21DXqZ2q7x0a9C6RI8ni5Sv2fyF06aLKMegu69JA2lUimCSk9Re/s200/IMG_8054.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiwQvOTCm_EoXjEh5RCuCIL8JYp_bItxRjZwM08Bk6OTwhuSH7J4V05UMEQCKBkW64cunTkiu_vC6wEKIgJY-kiYK7xA5ixakgwXtJ3zrs-vef9MUGNXMDkKcq4Tcje2M1eM9/s1600-h/IMG_8055.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374731710199463106" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiwQvOTCm_EoXjEh5RCuCIL8JYp_bItxRjZwM08Bk6OTwhuSH7J4V05UMEQCKBkW64cunTkiu_vC6wEKIgJY-kiYK7xA5ixakgwXtJ3zrs-vef9MUGNXMDkKcq4Tcje2M1eM9/s200/IMG_8055.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>AJ got to explore and play with all the materials in the class. We also toured the school and AJ thought the cafeteria with the tables was really cool. The school will feed him breakfast and lunch free of charge. We got to check out all the state of the art classrooms including the piano room. AJ had lessons through Happy Piano last year and the new teacher was very impressed with that program and assured me that AJ will participate in the afterschool piano program during the 2nd semester, 1st semester he will be participating in the suzuki violin instruction program.</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>AJ the fireman </strong></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6KRhBlPUH08IFKwH6EDdjn-x6UHSAVlPMuxBaFMAzN2CkUASDw11MhDFPIkDeI_M4kJDUdNb-GHM0-eck0rQv6l5DErpiqlS-dE5_oR914FHbnqP10t2QTf7el_NEwgIOvZJ/s1600-h/IMG_8043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727639928612434" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6KRhBlPUH08IFKwH6EDdjn-x6UHSAVlPMuxBaFMAzN2CkUASDw11MhDFPIkDeI_M4kJDUdNb-GHM0-eck0rQv6l5DErpiqlS-dE5_oR914FHbnqP10t2QTf7el_NEwgIOvZJ/s200/IMG_8043.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;"><strong>and in the cool cafeteria</strong></span> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFQWi3ZcZNENj1NKoR-Kkm4rGWsMm7e0QNpT9q22D3AoDnVUexF74emS_LWjh4NCD0o-WhWsAYZAHRjypkduqb7XZp-N-r2U27X-SyVO6GNrI0WPXWldDXLkeYqjajVoFpzv-/s1600-h/IMG_8045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374727645512015186" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFQWi3ZcZNENj1NKoR-Kkm4rGWsMm7e0QNpT9q22D3AoDnVUexF74emS_LWjh4NCD0o-WhWsAYZAHRjypkduqb7XZp-N-r2U27X-SyVO6GNrI0WPXWldDXLkeYqjajVoFpzv-/s200/IMG_8045.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SjtRuSGJu0B2sHbgPjv9EkLTCWz3Vb_wNTnzJBUm2F-pLm0TkVN0LM2KkHKo_sR7c-uaew6Ju0qAdMn8u67TwYGZyWxZa5gmsC47Qq2cz2yi6vexWU1D2HlQ0ze8Cj1ImlVt/s1600-h/IMG_8044.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374731688471778034" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SjtRuSGJu0B2sHbgPjv9EkLTCWz3Vb_wNTnzJBUm2F-pLm0TkVN0LM2KkHKo_sR7c-uaew6Ju0qAdMn8u67TwYGZyWxZa5gmsC47Qq2cz2yi6vexWU1D2HlQ0ze8Cj1ImlVt/s200/IMG_8044.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />High on AJ's list of things to see in his new school was THE PLAYGROUND!!! :) Of course, it got his approval - with the "white as snow" sand (his words) lol and of course, the monkey bars!!! They even had face painters and AJ wanted a doggie nose and whiskers. </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0-4NQohknAOQdklk9QhsfeHK2Yd6TR-g3U7HgcSHUNrX0LspofMhOoD0ptfP7szuc0CXgx3SALHot_5rTWTwRkFbW9HxQnGr7q_KWdKxPMi6Z8GpIBqPhlW9JE8wkjos6SVU/s1600-h/IMG_8046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374731694496078434" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0-4NQohknAOQdklk9QhsfeHK2Yd6TR-g3U7HgcSHUNrX0LspofMhOoD0ptfP7szuc0CXgx3SALHot_5rTWTwRkFbW9HxQnGr7q_KWdKxPMi6Z8GpIBqPhlW9JE8wkjos6SVU/s200/IMG_8046.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9r-kgfR8c-DtznkJwaiEO3cWcTjxqrkCJYOir1asW2tI11Maz0FdhZWihOTrsU2JZ9nISXxKMCb4RIOlZAqavGx-nYpfVfX69DlHA3WH5TUcwiHLqe0nJkYP54WCgMw3WplQ/s1600-h/IMG_8047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374731701541494834" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9r-kgfR8c-DtznkJwaiEO3cWcTjxqrkCJYOir1asW2tI11Maz0FdhZWihOTrsU2JZ9nISXxKMCb4RIOlZAqavGx-nYpfVfX69DlHA3WH5TUcwiHLqe0nJkYP54WCgMw3WplQ/s200/IMG_8047.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BMXkZfMcb-IxdJ-PfeXtfL47ZE721fldEg3zDXe994WwWp2y-i3dQpl_ZDQpzVDbCZiRKX9_X2hdnsg5YFJcmDg72wHfMyEmibPQQFDPiF9V-XkPPs1sCDj4h6iDY_3_QN7K/s1600-h/IMG_8057.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374731718463434386" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BMXkZfMcb-IxdJ-PfeXtfL47ZE721fldEg3zDXe994WwWp2y-i3dQpl_ZDQpzVDbCZiRKX9_X2hdnsg5YFJcmDg72wHfMyEmibPQQFDPiF9V-XkPPs1sCDj4h6iDY_3_QN7K/s200/IMG_8057.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>All in all - a very good morning. I think AJ will be just fine on Monday - I know i'll be weepy eyed but I will take more pictures of AJ in his school uniform and post on Monday. I just can't believe my "baby" is growing up so fast and is now in school! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-7782250243944639682009-06-29T15:29:00.004-04:002009-06-29T15:33:54.252-04:00Patricia Alyson Bell (1952-2009)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKrj5_x3WLZ4Nn8GsNwEgjJOIqUHzuls-fjYaB-JcdGRLmH4Z5WGyzlYaZo_ndQqCvqLfvnpUVLegYh4R3JQy-R_or3NgmBkRWkllmWzuUMUS9y-M0c8YGS9YOEBel9zKEI6eAA/s1600-h/IMG_1144.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352834104844663186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKrj5_x3WLZ4Nn8GsNwEgjJOIqUHzuls-fjYaB-JcdGRLmH4Z5WGyzlYaZo_ndQqCvqLfvnpUVLegYh4R3JQy-R_or3NgmBkRWkllmWzuUMUS9y-M0c8YGS9YOEBel9zKEI6eAA/s200/IMG_1144.JPG" border="0" /></a>Patricia Alyson (Tangney) Bell, 56, of Byfield and formerly of Lynn and Peabody, died June 27th at the Brigham and Women's Hospital from complications due to a stroke. Born in Lynn on Dec. 31, 1952 she was the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Beane) Tangney. Patricia graduated from Lynn English High School as a member of the National Honor Society in 1970 and attended Skidmore College in NY. Later she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She achieved her CMA Certification through the Institute of Certified Management Accounts and was the Accountant/Office Manager for over 20 years at Ashby Cross Co. in Newburyport. Patricia was also a member of the Newburyport Choral Society for 12 years.<br /><br />She was the loving wife of Ronald Bell of Byfield whom she married on September 24, 1972 and is also survived by her mother Florence Tangney of Newburyport, children Brian Bell and his wife Millie of Bristol, CT and Christopher Bell of Byfield; grandchildren Andrew James Bell and Brady Michael Bell; as well as siblings, Carole Sheehy of Virginia, and Robert Tangney and his wife Linda of Freemont, NH.<br /><br />A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at the Twomey-LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home, 193 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's name to the charity of one's choice. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit <a href="http://www.contefuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.contefuneralhomes.com/</a>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-25029644023416721782009-05-11T15:47:00.002-04:002009-05-11T15:51:21.030-04:00The boys at the Doctor<p>Both Brady and AJ had their physicals today. Brady has his 1 yr physical and AJ had his 4 yr physical. I am still in shock that they are 1 and 4!!! Both boys had shots (not fun). Brady weighed in at a very healthy 22.8 lbs and measured off the charts in height at 33 inches tall. Andrew was in the 90th percentile for height at 43 inches and weighed in at 38 lbs (75th percentile). AJ was very forthcoming with information to share with the doctor. He filled her in on how much daddy likes to mow the lawn (not really) and how many lawn mowers dad has and what color they are and how dad lets him ride on his back when they play. All was fine until shot time.</p><p>Thankfully, both kids are very healthy. They both HATED getting shots and both wanted to be held at the same time. All in all an OK day though AJ keeps telling me over and over that he did not want to get shots. (who does really?) </p>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-77667247152890991762009-05-03T21:12:00.000-04:002009-05-11T15:46:36.161-04:00Brady's 1st Birthday PartyWe celebrated Brady's birthday on Sunday May 3rd with our wonderful family and friends. AJ had a great time playing with Sarah, Donovan and Javi and Brady had a great time and was very mesmerized by his 3 baby friends - Juliana, Cassandra and Tiana. Brady got some very nice clothes and wonderful toys to keep him busy for a bit. Thanks Mike for the very LOUD LOUD lawnmower! :o) <div><div><div><div> </div><div>Bradys' girls: </div><div>Juliana, Casandra and Tiana<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4mM4zh45AcKBf2hR9XLjQ6Y8vrb_VCd575YQc92NhvkOnLC5BAqj-u2FU3te6u_FsbWpEpeRO2PLWxjX0AsN9jZAqd1E0Lnzf2bCLKJgAAmPXSeBQot2JS71lMsNdwT6zWGl/s1600-h/IMG_7781.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334653864649078130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4mM4zh45AcKBf2hR9XLjQ6Y8vrb_VCd575YQc92NhvkOnLC5BAqj-u2FU3te6u_FsbWpEpeRO2PLWxjX0AsN9jZAqd1E0Lnzf2bCLKJgAAmPXSeBQot2JS71lMsNdwT6zWGl/s200/IMG_7781.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4mM4zh45AcKBf2hR9XLjQ6Y8vrb_VCd575YQc92NhvkOnLC5BAqj-u2FU3te6u_FsbWpEpeRO2PLWxjX0AsN9jZAqd1E0Lnzf2bCLKJgAAmPXSeBQot2JS71lMsNdwT6zWGl/s1600-h/IMG_7781.JPG"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Brady on his new ride and happy about his cake <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6Fr85u5gxhHEaUjsQfaYK0_CvHa6cTIffnDfe59oKjKvXRiVlgPuezDYc1JT5roJyxeLOH6vDfVug44_RzKtEltH9ipW3iC-8LT3gEVOM0dzB1rmtizGsYQ4AAPtAeS1jEjE/s1600-h/IMG_7785.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334653858515848258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6Fr85u5gxhHEaUjsQfaYK0_CvHa6cTIffnDfe59oKjKvXRiVlgPuezDYc1JT5roJyxeLOH6vDfVug44_RzKtEltH9ipW3iC-8LT3gEVOM0dzB1rmtizGsYQ4AAPtAeS1jEjE/s200/IMG_7785.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHl0k5qmI7IWjFI8lsXOcTIPF86aeiAwk60EzljRh-tid10Yw6SwrC1TnkpGbjJKXhfwrSh7Yc2NvWfU_Ew7cAn3MifJJ8Vfyyl9Rxre69-wuDT0jfCq8-UGz4NCBQdJH4rv9/s1600-h/IMG_7751.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334653847043262466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHl0k5qmI7IWjFI8lsXOcTIPF86aeiAwk60EzljRh-tid10Yw6SwrC1TnkpGbjJKXhfwrSh7Yc2NvWfU_Ew7cAn3MifJJ8Vfyyl9Rxre69-wuDT0jfCq8-UGz4NCBQdJH4rv9/s200/IMG_7751.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Sarah and Uncle Chris and Jen showing off the cool shades</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03AZMDW1dvTWY58eccdXnK2OJRAv9hP2nX9_1wkWQM-3ZK0DBLGr1RakBwfFJTcRxbH-afNDV9werg4AKU6kVwInTHaFFxo26OHEtOsuF-V84PcVkp23gOZUS8lkLMGA1vXOQ/s1600-h/IMG_7771.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334653849072865394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03AZMDW1dvTWY58eccdXnK2OJRAv9hP2nX9_1wkWQM-3ZK0DBLGr1RakBwfFJTcRxbH-afNDV9werg4AKU6kVwInTHaFFxo26OHEtOsuF-V84PcVkp23gOZUS8lkLMGA1vXOQ/s200/IMG_7771.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KRw3Hs51AXbWhf9bdooI8mqVp89RxKs-rf6bZxKIw0F9OwdKHvViJLtrvnXjqJH1WaBLp5a4Jr6HPFt3_H9UYUQ0KbbwkCirvZ_tylKMT-7Qw68UYNZ8Mc2_dQFjifidw8Jz/s1600-h/IMG_7777.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334653853698569090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KRw3Hs51AXbWhf9bdooI8mqVp89RxKs-rf6bZxKIw0F9OwdKHvViJLtrvnXjqJH1WaBLp5a4Jr6HPFt3_H9UYUQ0KbbwkCirvZ_tylKMT-7Qw68UYNZ8Mc2_dQFjifidw8Jz/s200/IMG_7777.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KRw3Hs51AXbWhf9bdooI8mqVp89RxKs-rf6bZxKIw0F9OwdKHvViJLtrvnXjqJH1WaBLp5a4Jr6HPFt3_H9UYUQ0KbbwkCirvZ_tylKMT-7Qw68UYNZ8Mc2_dQFjifidw8Jz/s1600-h/IMG_7777.JPG"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here's the link to pictures. Click <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=khccaza.acldtm4u&x=0&y=-k3cfve&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button">HERE</a> to see!</div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-32886543213251657072009-04-30T21:17:00.003-04:002009-04-30T21:24:09.161-04:00Brady's 1st Birthday!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7m-o_YezHfW6CYDREK7YhuKGk1tsokuKWTD8OdwcamJ7FR0muAhOn3ojhYb-Ujz0boYcBi3EFtA9H5jk4Vc7nJur_r1eAQ4gYL_ucjbxEv769NEWadNMDihQDL2AzgP6XST3q4g/s1600-h/Brady's+1st+Birthday+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330659728028573458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7m-o_YezHfW6CYDREK7YhuKGk1tsokuKWTD8OdwcamJ7FR0muAhOn3ojhYb-Ujz0boYcBi3EFtA9H5jk4Vc7nJur_r1eAQ4gYL_ucjbxEv769NEWadNMDihQDL2AzgP6XST3q4g/s200/Brady's+1st+Birthday+004.jpg" border="0" /></a>Happy Birthday Brady! Today we celebrate his first birthday. I made a batch of mini cupcakes for Brady's class (and a whole lot of others) to enjoy during the day. Once we got home, Brady enjoyed a bottle of strawberry milk (his new favorite) and a full-sized birthday cupcake complete with a candle. And rather than blowing out the candle - which AJ was more than happy to assist with - Brady attempted to put it out with his fingers. Let's just say that wasn't a great idea. The big family party, complete with a Winnie the Pooh cake decorated by daddy will be on Sunday. I'm sure he doesn't mind!Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-82620512302509403472009-04-20T23:08:00.006-04:002009-04-21T10:16:53.999-04:00The "Harvard" or "Juilliard" of Magnet Schools for AJ<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90-49CsuGvkMZsum5Gx3NVI52WdrRkf487L2UCDY-ltPMydRwTaN48Z-m7Y0DD5gMdOUKKlyIk0Doj4VlM9Jvdx1c3ZdjPqlgyIcW2AmCYaKnJUTZ2eBds81arOrpOFGJNzAB/s1600-h/kinsellams.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326979005902665746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 38px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90-49CsuGvkMZsum5Gx3NVI52WdrRkf487L2UCDY-ltPMydRwTaN48Z-m7Y0DD5gMdOUKKlyIk0Doj4VlM9Jvdx1c3ZdjPqlgyIcW2AmCYaKnJUTZ2eBds81arOrpOFGJNzAB/s200/kinsellams.jpg" border="0" /></a>While we were in Florida, we finally got the acceptance letter and phone call we had been anxiously waiting for. We applied to the R.J. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kinsella</span> Magnet School of Performing Arts for Andrew back in February after attending the Open House the school hosted. Mom and Dad are very excited for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">AJ</span> as this is a very popular magnet school and coveted program with over 2,600 applicants for only 24 spots. The school is moving into a brand new state of the art facility in August with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">smartboards</span> in every classroom. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">AJ</span> will continue with piano lessons and will also be introduced to the violin in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pre</span>-k. All students learn to play at least one instrument, and take vocal, dance, drama and stage craft classes. The school is partnered with a number of community Arts groups.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO57sTnBvFF1QzJXP2y_UgvJflEnivTCcLQwGi_4xPFblW4JS5hWXYrtpwD1LFvsNAZV3bwkKcFfp_qnO-rmto9TfZmvNNwlZl1X33NyEJMS-wDlf3cJ8H7Lv8iRxlyAHNGxcn/s1600-h/2008brochurekinsella.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326979010999983202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO57sTnBvFF1QzJXP2y_UgvJflEnivTCcLQwGi_4xPFblW4JS5hWXYrtpwD1LFvsNAZV3bwkKcFfp_qnO-rmto9TfZmvNNwlZl1X33NyEJMS-wDlf3cJ8H7Lv8iRxlyAHNGxcn/s200/2008brochurekinsella.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The school's focus/approach is on comprehensive training, cultural exposure and arts integration. The performing arts act as the vehicle in making academic content relevant and pertinent in the lives of students. The school offers a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pre</span>-k through 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span> grade program and we feel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">AJ</span> will really enjoy the challenge and diversity of the school and the program. We hope he continues to show growth in his love of music and we definitely know he's a little character now. Provided <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">AJ</span> is happy and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">successful</span> in the program throughout the years he will remain in the school.<br /><br />Check out the school <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="http://www.rjkinsellamagnetschoolofthearts.org/">HERE</a></span></strong>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-77295063847504131132009-04-20T22:27:00.003-04:002009-04-20T22:47:34.144-04:00Disney VacationWe drove to Florida for a little sunshine and warmth and of course a visit or two with Mickey Mouse. The boys were awesome on the drive despite the length of time in the car and Brady sprouting 3 more (maybe 4) teeth! Our 1st stop was at South of the Border and both boys enjoyed the animal statues and posing for pictures for mama.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4xR-EbR9UTixDXmWqFPsLwAq6DeLcDddkwmwuTNK9HjzQc2nQxEyHMTBCDfNtdwod93ovdhcTAZzBgcyYRM4C6DqUjyv8UcQ93YEOi_heybUeZNWdwY1LiAMyFA2bs0p31s_/s1600-h/IMG_7482.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326967855177197010" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4xR-EbR9UTixDXmWqFPsLwAq6DeLcDddkwmwuTNK9HjzQc2nQxEyHMTBCDfNtdwod93ovdhcTAZzBgcyYRM4C6DqUjyv8UcQ93YEOi_heybUeZNWdwY1LiAMyFA2bs0p31s_/s200/IMG_7482.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSw4pGmlvQToS0gvmAlVYYfCmiL2T5qsmha-JBKONLXWOdxvSrhJmbqiBhq13u3eYTesNahyQ2-q4RZlSiLWO4uNKa5gh5_NWpefilPL6RNvv8MDInYpTvzygXJLcHtKulOF_/s1600-h/IMG_7508.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326967865863023042" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSw4pGmlvQToS0gvmAlVYYfCmiL2T5qsmha-JBKONLXWOdxvSrhJmbqiBhq13u3eYTesNahyQ2-q4RZlSiLWO4uNKa5gh5_NWpefilPL6RNvv8MDInYpTvzygXJLcHtKulOF_/s200/IMG_7508.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm_0li8JdzBWmFxcGZHzEYulsWoKUT56xfq1Ob0S0REoHVTYtgW61Gslonw6mM8iYrMPS1CqcOFKquyAf48tPNv72PBfj-EWq4xM-vxBYtinuogCA4qGN8-H9aGlFCoWAUfEU/s1600-h/IMG_7503.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326967860120751250" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm_0li8JdzBWmFxcGZHzEYulsWoKUT56xfq1Ob0S0REoHVTYtgW61Gslonw6mM8iYrMPS1CqcOFKquyAf48tPNv72PBfj-EWq4xM-vxBYtinuogCA4qGN8-H9aGlFCoWAUfEU/s200/IMG_7503.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We had a great time with family on Easter Sunday and enjoyed a beautiful week at the parks and the pool at our resort. We only had the one day of storms that went through central Florida but we were unharmed. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ovCRZvLPomI9m8l7ULTs8pAOTcxFlgQVmtiEthzeiQECgcmoxHdYHl7ncjntezsYu0ZgwXBoCRWrnPIZxeGH9jkTfVVDaJYlLuJlllntOeon-g6A0cFHt5yZU0-8ayTJUN52/s1600-h/IMG_7510.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326968724912599522" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ovCRZvLPomI9m8l7ULTs8pAOTcxFlgQVmtiEthzeiQECgcmoxHdYHl7ncjntezsYu0ZgwXBoCRWrnPIZxeGH9jkTfVVDaJYlLuJlllntOeon-g6A0cFHt5yZU0-8ayTJUN52/s200/IMG_7510.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_YgiQryKYm0sC5qCwM_EeuU5_vLjP-FYQ3rLATYfLB8HRdceweud6mMnxKpU8JW-ZPAuKxxp3V99c68MEmyF9X_7Xkd5TsddwvaE4U5BjslmB0e8G3HR4A7xGgSB8AIb-G8wk/s1600-h/IMG_7523.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326968731189829986" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_YgiQryKYm0sC5qCwM_EeuU5_vLjP-FYQ3rLATYfLB8HRdceweud6mMnxKpU8JW-ZPAuKxxp3V99c68MEmyF9X_7Xkd5TsddwvaE4U5BjslmB0e8G3HR4A7xGgSB8AIb-G8wk/s200/IMG_7523.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Brady and AJ loved the pool as usual and enjoyed the character meals and the warm weather and spending time with Nana Aviles. As usual we had our fare of great food at some of our favorite Disney restaurants. Brian and I also had the opportunity to check out the preview center for upcoming DVC clubs that are opening up and we are excited and hopeful to be visiting the new vacation clubs in the future. </div><div> </div><div>There are TONS more pictures of our week in FL - if you'd like to take a peek, click <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><strong><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=khccaza.ca6qde46&x=0&y=fjcozg&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button">HERE</a></strong></span></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-66896492743827522422009-04-06T20:37:00.002-04:002009-04-06T20:46:49.411-04:00AJ & Brady's new "Play System"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoxWLE5IYi28yawQqhyphenhyphenrwTzHCTHd-SGf95Ax2v2Nfb4NCnG9Dhic2tRFoqX_Q8ZwpCnIP8p7LBqIB9org1U1rzYrVITGY2oDtei-lIdTQqKVW09CRqeh4yBSZC6PGrYvNalt38A/s1600-h/westvale_main.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321742451885612178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoxWLE5IYi28yawQqhyphenhyphenrwTzHCTHd-SGf95Ax2v2Nfb4NCnG9Dhic2tRFoqX_Q8ZwpCnIP8p7LBqIB9org1U1rzYrVITGY2oDtei-lIdTQqKVW09CRqeh4yBSZC6PGrYvNalt38A/s200/westvale_main.jpg" border="1" /></a>A week after AJ's 4th birthday, Papa Bell and I put together the new "treehouse" that all of the grandparents gave to the kids for their birthdays. I did some of the initial prep work in the garage during the week - labeling EVERYTHING, putting parts out and assembling a few of the pieces. Sunday morning the Bells came down to visit and help me finish putting it all together. Sunday started out cool and windy but by noon it had become a beautiful day. After a few tweaks and some help from our friend Chris, the new swingset was complete. Yes, it took all day but we're hoping it will last for years to come. All I need to do now is add sand to the sandbox area and eventually mulch around the whole area. Thanks to the grandparents for their generous gift and to the Papa Bell for his help putting it all together! (And supplying us with a yummy dinner too!!) <br /><p>Note the picture currently showing is from the manufacturer's website. Once we have pictures from the day I'll update this post...</p>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-56573924693777616882009-03-29T22:00:00.005-04:002009-03-29T22:38:38.351-04:00Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Birthday PartyAJ decided a while back that he wanted a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse birthday party. Of course I was very excited as I love anything and everything Disney. AJ was very excited about his party and was actually quite helpful for the most part in trying to tidy up and putting his things away.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWZcth1Kj01Skl2fw5SBO5kXn1O_XklAuKFuSUC1OxXKhJHm7Cf2dKye64KL_ey6GvVmvjJQYmZ5fqXLaNA9G1eKb7e4Ls_x38owsPGaI8k066NWweRv2uRi6KBeKuTcOulbk/s1600-h/IMG_7476.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318803549483388306" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWZcth1Kj01Skl2fw5SBO5kXn1O_XklAuKFuSUC1OxXKhJHm7Cf2dKye64KL_ey6GvVmvjJQYmZ5fqXLaNA9G1eKb7e4Ls_x38owsPGaI8k066NWweRv2uRi6KBeKuTcOulbk/s200/IMG_7476.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4e9BlpMAutqMXr_DWjkqeubArhUhVFEBwZmqThPbOOzHwGtxiWVCeik4zESTMg5oan4GjXB3WaIdn9jbWlg3SGraASilo4daR_e-HFFON4gwUTDm0UDmgXQiLfDJmKBDAHIe/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+138.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318803536499695858" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP4e9BlpMAutqMXr_DWjkqeubArhUhVFEBwZmqThPbOOzHwGtxiWVCeik4zESTMg5oan4GjXB3WaIdn9jbWlg3SGraASilo4daR_e-HFFON4gwUTDm0UDmgXQiLfDJmKBDAHIe/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+138.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>He loved the balloons and having his friends come to his party. It was quite hectic but fun to see the kids all running around and playing with trucks and chasing each other around the 1st floor of the house.<br /></div><div>Daddy and Mommy made the cake for the party. This was definitely an adventure as we used fondant and it was a bit tricky to work with at times. Overall we were very happy with the outcome and everyone who saw the cake thought it looked great! We were up til the wee hours of the morning putting the final touches on the cake.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC2KzcxtMFxaSgl2Dz68gO46aA06IHtcadqYAEFSEjfb8tVVImNzuNHHGHMN5Nfljj5GjEkyBb0aaou_UjvJRHE7-QzxjUpSXBTZKQtfWFXf9au-gCe-laagM9bOEFY3ut2QF/s1600-h/IMG_7395.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318797508307157794" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBC2KzcxtMFxaSgl2Dz68gO46aA06IHtcadqYAEFSEjfb8tVVImNzuNHHGHMN5Nfljj5GjEkyBb0aaou_UjvJRHE7-QzxjUpSXBTZKQtfWFXf9au-gCe-laagM9bOEFY3ut2QF/s200/IMG_7395.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The entertainment for AJ's party was Curious Creatures - an animal show featuring soft and cuddly to gross animals. All the kids were pretty excited about petting the animals and AJ definitely had his favorites. For the average 4yr old the show may have been a little long but Buttercup - the closing exhibit had everyone back in the room in awe!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRcPAookmGfggrqoSR3lRCD5giajvKwyVe4Hh-6k3Luq6IeN2nkgEe2gYWYHHlhWEq7750Ok0q-jS_X55bhKbGB-WODmUzL6-MLp_VXs88K9Jwksah6u1EkbTSSv1kxM6t6SN/s1600-h/IMG_7414.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318801239479398114" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRcPAookmGfggrqoSR3lRCD5giajvKwyVe4Hh-6k3Luq6IeN2nkgEe2gYWYHHlhWEq7750Ok0q-jS_X55bhKbGB-WODmUzL6-MLp_VXs88K9Jwksah6u1EkbTSSv1kxM6t6SN/s200/IMG_7414.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK4_3h-bgc2_7zj32yQJRrbdzwf9jARy3T_g4LayC7giDmq_JBScQekp0WJIr5Nxx0FOCjUIRYJjGj2ZGPRkMqtYgzR_M9JFNajjTNUmjGoYJFcSHIKq2U-byLJqZps7ocNE2/s1600-h/IMG_7439.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318801244284577394" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK4_3h-bgc2_7zj32yQJRrbdzwf9jARy3T_g4LayC7giDmq_JBScQekp0WJIr5Nxx0FOCjUIRYJjGj2ZGPRkMqtYgzR_M9JFNajjTNUmjGoYJFcSHIKq2U-byLJqZps7ocNE2/s200/IMG_7439.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gXV2bm_Id1HZMj94qXBy4SeEfRTwh5H4pMeao-_x7XUfNCfJR4fJTzMzl-WVeDktQlENyCTe4S8i3owQKCs1mXNwX86wfhfLAETC8v3BAnVGjEfn8UeWkQIGNKTdfIi40SGb/s1600-h/IMG_7446.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318801249838620834" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gXV2bm_Id1HZMj94qXBy4SeEfRTwh5H4pMeao-_x7XUfNCfJR4fJTzMzl-WVeDktQlENyCTe4S8i3owQKCs1mXNwX86wfhfLAETC8v3BAnVGjEfn8UeWkQIGNKTdfIi40SGb/s200/IMG_7446.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UnQp2yHsPOoeJdq3NPuhBnubwmWtAq6xj6ldiypaTpjecSviK9TMff6KZa9q_fHGUIIhNN14HrkOo34QEkGHmQT4beuTqs8A_tZXiuYNamFbMkwGTOC47G4F6nYuC_AFH5uY/s1600-h/IMG_7468.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318803542106308226" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UnQp2yHsPOoeJdq3NPuhBnubwmWtAq6xj6ldiypaTpjecSviK9TMff6KZa9q_fHGUIIhNN14HrkOo34QEkGHmQT4beuTqs8A_tZXiuYNamFbMkwGTOC47G4F6nYuC_AFH5uY/s200/IMG_7468.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv0hxXLjD54yZSwmNY3YAZAINvvL3yunpAf9RsRp2hEMnV3_fTB77CbSteGpIUraLI-gW2D4LuXwvRNwfc9Xn7wKKF5mBWKD17HLWNyEU2A7psPUtoLqCejUnaGyRcXs5-fwR/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+142.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318801256407219522" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv0hxXLjD54yZSwmNY3YAZAINvvL3yunpAf9RsRp2hEMnV3_fTB77CbSteGpIUraLI-gW2D4LuXwvRNwfc9Xn7wKKF5mBWKD17HLWNyEU2A7psPUtoLqCejUnaGyRcXs5-fwR/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+142.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br />The kids loved the cake and the pinata and AJ enjoyed opening all his gifts and wanted everything opened so he could play with it right away! He got some great outfits for the summer and he even got a bathing suit which he kept asking for!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GemaOh9NG0-rzwRzBG8Ffd-7oh0_ZGZvduc002xO_KNLCxKFgKNV-J9tjMfZY12igKdGzS_kDb4sbVHOP7ucAi4TZyi_Mhi72Us-IsrjgrBaw2Ux0bdSghlL_QkRcf29Qytr/s1600-h/IMG_7479.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318801253418203842" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GemaOh9NG0-rzwRzBG8Ffd-7oh0_ZGZvduc002xO_KNLCxKFgKNV-J9tjMfZY12igKdGzS_kDb4sbVHOP7ucAi4TZyi_Mhi72Us-IsrjgrBaw2Ux0bdSghlL_QkRcf29Qytr/s200/IMG_7479.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>To see more pics from the party, click <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=khccaza.6vqnfzd2&x=0&y=y15cmj&localeid=en_US&cm_mmc=site_email-_-site_share-_-core-_-view_photos_button"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">HERE</span></strong> </a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-5379405141578685402009-03-25T21:59:00.001-04:002009-03-29T22:46:16.070-04:00AJ is Four!!!Well our big boy AJ is now four years old. It's hard to believe. It's amazing too to see how much he's grown, how much he has learned and what an amazing little person he is. He surprises us every day with things the things he says and does. Sometimes those same things can get us a bit angry too.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>We started off AJ's birthday celebration on his actual birthday - March 25th. Daddy made cupcakes that AJ took to school for snack. AJ was very happy that his friends sang happy birthday to him. After school we took AJ to Red Robin - his choice. He walked into the restaurant announcing to anyone that would listen that it was his birthday.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbi8llWKoV5eKta_Z2pb2KrVasgnPyMib-Pii3IZ6MR8nAwi26KwZJNC7A7wfWKdXxlj8VCj-owHFxmTE_NlnukwVr0M8q-V9M9urPIDv7gMngLznewe3gcF3GY-eCqJuPUBn/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+108.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318793470093755170" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbi8llWKoV5eKta_Z2pb2KrVasgnPyMib-Pii3IZ6MR8nAwi26KwZJNC7A7wfWKdXxlj8VCj-owHFxmTE_NlnukwVr0M8q-V9M9urPIDv7gMngLznewe3gcF3GY-eCqJuPUBn/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+108.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPyIkx-GO_tJmDPeLewF6KCL2arPvzuVFfGaeo8xfa5cJg_YCKKUnhu1V-85aMQd9ZlXp8sGDAeZpvKqjvf1T7N1pU15ERJsfvAYXO8A6RjESafokIwlqau9uiFwH5Y5qSHDW/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+114.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318793478324983890" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPyIkx-GO_tJmDPeLewF6KCL2arPvzuVFfGaeo8xfa5cJg_YCKKUnhu1V-85aMQd9ZlXp8sGDAeZpvKqjvf1T7N1pU15ERJsfvAYXO8A6RjESafokIwlqau9uiFwH5Y5qSHDW/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+114.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>He was very excited. He got to see Red from Red Robin, ate his favorite corn dog, melon and fries and once he was done with his dinner the crew of Red Robin came over and sang him their birthday song and he got his free sundae.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyfNOzhNDcxSkX3w0nS5jSiqZ_soqf6HOD-atxEPItfObh4RXQ0URHKC5RJror63xjgdhbnygbZuic8P8jY5b_Byb0hvEH8n3s0yZPMqGDrvhidxbC4ouXRQyfbVOaZvD3-sG/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+113.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318793479103051618" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyfNOzhNDcxSkX3w0nS5jSiqZ_soqf6HOD-atxEPItfObh4RXQ0URHKC5RJror63xjgdhbnygbZuic8P8jY5b_Byb0hvEH8n3s0yZPMqGDrvhidxbC4ouXRQyfbVOaZvD3-sG/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+113.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi0Y68dTN7GBblCkbjF_j1mk6Sg5nXDH_E8xYp4sZ4UZMCfdrf8OMI4-ujOoXkoHcRhg6VEOCp8-nMJXKse6eNE_c0fV0kc5mPzqlFhxPMxyvJlXTchAGMBIlOwxKM4NaMBwd/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+116.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318793482422909554" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi0Y68dTN7GBblCkbjF_j1mk6Sg5nXDH_E8xYp4sZ4UZMCfdrf8OMI4-ujOoXkoHcRhg6VEOCp8-nMJXKse6eNE_c0fV0kc5mPzqlFhxPMxyvJlXTchAGMBIlOwxKM4NaMBwd/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+116.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3GQEKx4feJbVji9BGSS0g5VJItRxlluw-4KiGhyphenhyphen3Ex6xbtGlGqJw-hWO2MpsACz9pKgGi3gESqKuDHA45NP3lyswkCVJmITGCoN5d7VjXwykYa-RM3LGlThOQ2hSuwYGjOp6/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+117.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318793486384999730" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3GQEKx4feJbVji9BGSS0g5VJItRxlluw-4KiGhyphenhyphen3Ex6xbtGlGqJw-hWO2MpsACz9pKgGi3gESqKuDHA45NP3lyswkCVJmITGCoN5d7VjXwykYa-RM3LGlThOQ2hSuwYGjOp6/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+117.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Once we got home we had a little cake for AJ and we sang him Happy Birthday - he even had Nana Bell and Papa Bell join in on the song. Even Brady got in on the fun and had some yummy cake!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-n0lwdSG4nFuRgdA2w6C6q0G_RqCL_ANNL87RPXUk6tTKDmYvAvKhUXJqCLOttgpouyZ7wgICTHPXy8VaD5h0aBpgTKv9Jo61sOPTB0UOycQyGI4Gx-7z_5d4fEXHl9ggoVk/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+128.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318805899993371954" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-n0lwdSG4nFuRgdA2w6C6q0G_RqCL_ANNL87RPXUk6tTKDmYvAvKhUXJqCLOttgpouyZ7wgICTHPXy8VaD5h0aBpgTKv9Jo61sOPTB0UOycQyGI4Gx-7z_5d4fEXHl9ggoVk/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+128.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6E4-fCbVs5oUI1zaeWTs6ggAHc8gGyS6YNRn-DfYrbW27e6GzSti-X9Pym-TVp8sxkrx7yMf7VkGFN2ImTxD5JVy9V0B7Lg02HOhJd_CHcMky6TCeTOv5X-vN2bt2C0NRXOB/s1600-h/AJ's+4th+Birthday+132.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318805906112924050" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6E4-fCbVs5oUI1zaeWTs6ggAHc8gGyS6YNRn-DfYrbW27e6GzSti-X9Pym-TVp8sxkrx7yMf7VkGFN2ImTxD5JVy9V0B7Lg02HOhJd_CHcMky6TCeTOv5X-vN2bt2C0NRXOB/s200/AJ's+4th+Birthday+132.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-23493282448258615092009-03-24T01:03:00.004-04:002009-03-24T21:45:01.739-04:00He Walks!Brady has been testing the waters for the last couple of weeks - standing around, hanging onto things, occasionally reaching from one stationary object to another. That phase has passed and he's decided it's time to walk! Once he started, he really didn't stop tonight. Below are 3 clips of his first strolls around the house. He is now unstoppable! Look out world!!<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/im9-ao-3kco&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/im9-ao-3kco&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-1Q3PxZlFww&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-1Q3PxZlFww&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7JksCLulq1Q&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7JksCLulq1Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-11603915135445655362009-03-18T06:53:00.003-04:002009-03-18T07:01:44.512-04:00St. Patrick's Day - Leprechaun RaceAs some of you may already know, Brady was one of 40 babies selected to participate in a local radio station's "Leprechaun Race" on St. Patrick's day. I'm told there were over 900 pictures submitted, and Brady made the cut. Mom Aviles and I went up to the Enfield Square Mall for the race and Brady was ready to go. <br />The race was broken up into 4 heats of 10 with the winner of each heat making it to the final. The winner of the final got the grand prize. Unfortunately, at race time Brady decided that he would rather stay with Nana than crawl to the other end where I was waiting. We don't think he saw me - he was too upset to notice. The baby who won Brady's heat also ended up winning in the final...that baby was FAST!<br /><br />Thanks to everybody who voted for Brady. It's an honor just to be nominated! ;o)<br />Click <a href="http://www.965tic.com/Videos/1018026">HERE</a> to see the video shot by the radio station - 96.5 WTICBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-28540619199411155532009-02-21T20:05:00.003-05:002009-02-21T20:08:14.879-05:00Almost Walking!Well ok, standing by himself anyway. Brady spends a lot of his time standing around hanging onto things like Millie and me, or a convenient piece of furniture or toy. Today he experimented with standing without holding onto anything at all. It won't be long before our little man is running around the house!Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-89968849890794106602009-02-17T11:28:00.003-05:002009-02-17T11:48:04.168-05:00Brady @ 9.5 monthsBrady had his well check up today and he is doing GREAT! He is at 20 lbs 10 oz for weight (70th percentile) and at a very tall 30 and 1/4 inches (95th percentile).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOg9qrpEFv6KnS_aFa0Wtz29tJSeGqHgxoI7ZJ7_xXj7hylpQ69P7_8J04hUgafZTPqu_TFmbiT1VgbTJCuxwbXjYvBDx615Cv07dO64DH15MbHX5QHqjPx0l32K9I922HPx5/s1600-h/brady10moappt.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303805581758997826" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOg9qrpEFv6KnS_aFa0Wtz29tJSeGqHgxoI7ZJ7_xXj7hylpQ69P7_8J04hUgafZTPqu_TFmbiT1VgbTJCuxwbXjYvBDx615Cv07dO64DH15MbHX5QHqjPx0l32K9I922HPx5/s200/brady10moappt.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqpVe1bPHN_L-0-idKadiPQnM8_0XfGEhVFqwfVYrdVGvNxQwA-BOZgHXt6TWjeItpiWfbaNYPeml36AsjJjUZjotz3aVk3KnpwSxguAKlNqL6CockIGAQL_IVfzHVKVaeHXi/s1600-h/brady10mtweight.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303805600914682114" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqpVe1bPHN_L-0-idKadiPQnM8_0XfGEhVFqwfVYrdVGvNxQwA-BOZgHXt6TWjeItpiWfbaNYPeml36AsjJjUZjotz3aVk3KnpwSxguAKlNqL6CockIGAQL_IVfzHVKVaeHXi/s200/brady10mtweight.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>The pediatrician was very happy with Brady and his physical as well as developmental growth. He is attempting to walk and will do so with assistance or any push toy or item he finds. Brady is also exploring with words and definitely says "dada, papa, nana and sometimes he'll throw a "mama" in there to amuse me. He also says "da" when he sees any of the dogs! He has also mastered "eat" and "more" in sign language. Brady watches his big brother like a hawk and i'm sure he's wishing he can soon be running and jumping around just like his big brother AJ.<br /></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-32285334924893180112009-01-13T19:07:00.002-05:002009-01-13T19:22:49.210-05:00Brady's Cardiology AppointmentBrady had his appointment at Yale Cardiology today. All went well. Our BIG boy weighed in at 19 lbs 14 oz!!! It was a key appointment as they had canceled his two previous appointments because he had progressed along better than expected. Mommy was worried and kept praying nothing was worse and that things had actually improved. Originally we were told that the holes they found in Brady's heart would close up on their own by the time he was 1. <br /><br />The cardiologist did not detect the murmur with the stethoscope which was a GREAT sign so we almost got the "all clear" but he wanted to do an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">echo cardiogram</span> just to be 100%. It so happens the 2 holes are still there but they are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">soooo</span> tiny! they have closed up almost completely which is why he couldn't detect them by just listening. He got the "all clear" until he turns 2, at which point he will be re-evaluated, they will run the tests again and hopefully discharge him by then. so that's our good news for the day!!!Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-42021286313152669132008-12-28T21:44:00.007-05:002008-12-29T11:04:37.764-05:00A Jolly Christmas<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285037908881995954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQsOhqVZfCK9vrOM1jOJcbUnmPCmfgro7vm1YCIfx1YiCV-PtfRCqDXvEqkfxqu09jKT6S16pUKpdXYsFU6th0C3CNEJ1gPIcnCRHtnJQdTotoBxnxPiuaproVyEvE-qbMS77/s200/IMG_7263.JPG" border="0" />HO HO HO! We had a wonderful Christmas day at the Bell Residence! Well Santa was a little light on the gifts due to this wonderful economy but the boys were both wonderfully spoiled by both sets of grandparents. All <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">AJ</span> wanted was a digger. He kept asking me if Santa was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">going </span>to bring him a digger and if he wasn't going to forget. So of course Santa did not forget and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">AJ</span> got a super sized <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tonka</span> digger from Santa. He also got an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">aquadoodle</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Spiderman</span> PJ's and slippers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyySUeR0mqzGukS-puT8ERxudywqZuoXFo1E-4aJZw0eHQKJ0MngW5aR8c0Srl9I2F586GLJuWA3vNM2HB_W7OtZ1LZhWvY2uYhyHsqevQ023zNNR1xLsRdfDf3FDoXLq5CFf-/s1600-h/IMG_7262.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285043027993872322" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyySUeR0mqzGukS-puT8ERxudywqZuoXFo1E-4aJZw0eHQKJ0MngW5aR8c0Srl9I2F586GLJuWA3vNM2HB_W7OtZ1LZhWvY2uYhyHsqevQ023zNNR1xLsRdfDf3FDoXLq5CFf-/s200/IMG_7262.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuuXuKVDwtC662XPJQAHu90eNZluVTqwHBssx8f9HcwkrYzwKHhUmkVDDBon69XWWC8Hv6y3WjWmoEm_cGX_xSC3FE9hu_oWSog_-f0S70UTVscsuV_Zrha0V-8NJ4jR6Bq_ls/s1600-h/IMG_7258.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285043018574202754" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuuXuKVDwtC662XPJQAHu90eNZluVTqwHBssx8f9HcwkrYzwKHhUmkVDDBon69XWWC8Hv6y3WjWmoEm_cGX_xSC3FE9hu_oWSog_-f0S70UTVscsuV_Zrha0V-8NJ4jR6Bq_ls/s200/IMG_7258.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL1BGvbETLoqjgFipcvGILJV-rFDb9wWRCKiG2lFiS7fnvj6l-PhVHP0DKLAWF_yCcZ-w9PC12W1SPc-Fux-eZBNTbTNztn9FhA5JWjUkCmQ5qUzwQHR47npLxWyxgOCTkqlj/s1600-h/IMG_7260.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285043026605635218" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL1BGvbETLoqjgFipcvGILJV-rFDb9wWRCKiG2lFiS7fnvj6l-PhVHP0DKLAWF_yCcZ-w9PC12W1SPc-Fux-eZBNTbTNztn9FhA5JWjUkCmQ5qUzwQHR47npLxWyxgOCTkqlj/s200/IMG_7260.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Brady was mostly happy just eating the wrapping paper but he seemed to enjoy his gifts too. I think his favorite to date is a Fisher Price Piggy Bank Nana <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Aviles</span> got him. He likes holding coins in his hands then smashing them into the piggy bank when mommy places a coin on the slot.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXwDw1jDEfaRimcHfNWJ7UCT3GBW8_A4aSCHDwgwJD04RkoAZlGd_prABAi-VBiMhPEZ47H5ari7Yys94M5huy4GKEo4CJDjcxfb67otJMEKKSsY1QFr5TInKRVUngjJaET4f/s1600-h/IMG_7267.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285043033539377026" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXwDw1jDEfaRimcHfNWJ7UCT3GBW8_A4aSCHDwgwJD04RkoAZlGd_prABAi-VBiMhPEZ47H5ari7Yys94M5huy4GKEo4CJDjcxfb67otJMEKKSsY1QFr5TInKRVUngjJaET4f/s200/IMG_7267.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4wxJVjDQpO6-ZB0vBa_CE_9gfr88dnY_vP-Jo5LLSyijpLV9w1XL2bAmE-4d4oVTzt4FL2iEwu6VGxw6w3pgMJGxSc8y70ij3wE3BNtIXwJvUIj8SIAMWB82050glvmY4tPi/s1600-h/IMG_7268.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285043040000501986" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4wxJVjDQpO6-ZB0vBa_CE_9gfr88dnY_vP-Jo5LLSyijpLV9w1XL2bAmE-4d4oVTzt4FL2iEwu6VGxw6w3pgMJGxSc8y70ij3wE3BNtIXwJvUIj8SIAMWB82050glvmY4tPi/s200/IMG_7268.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Brian made a wonderful breakfast on Christmas morning and we had yummy cinnamon rolls, bacon, eggs and potatoes then proceeded to open our gifts and stockings. Again - light on the presents, but I think we were both happy with what we got each other this time around. I know I love my traveling/locking crock pot :o)</div><br /><div>My parents, brother and kids joined us for a wonderful dinner on Christmas day. We made a turkey with all the trimmings and everyone enjoyed a wonderful dinner. </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>On Saturday, December 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">th</span> we packed up the car with kids and gifts and headed north to The Bells for Christmas part 2. Oh my goodness the kids were spoiled so much and with so many presents!! We are so grateful for everything they got from the family! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">AJ's</span> favorite gift while at the Bell's was a Handy Manny truck that talks you through fixing things. He loves it. Once we got home Brian set up his train table and train set in the basement and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">AJ</span> spent a good portion of the day on Sunday in the basement playing with his new train set/table from the Bells. He is also enjoying riding his <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Spiderman</span> scooter he got from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Aviles</span>'. Too many toys to play with! - pretty soon we'll need a bigger house! :o)<br /></div><div>We'll have to update with pictures from the Nana's once I get them :o)</div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-45213593786412217502008-12-21T09:43:00.003-05:002008-12-21T09:55:41.330-05:00The Bell's Holiday get-togetherWe had our get-together yesterday. It was "quieter" than normal but being so late in the season we were expecting a smaller crowd. It was great to see our friends Ian, Susan and their boys Patrick and Nicholas. We don't see them often because they live in Woodstock and it is a trek to get to them and vice versa. They braved the roads and weather and treated us to some very delicious cookies and peanut butter balls. The boys had lots of fun as usual and AJ was for the most part a good little host and showed off his new "play room" in the basement.<br /><div><div><div>Janet, Scott and Sarah were here also. I am still amazed at how big all the "babies" are getting! Most of the ESPN crew was here to join in the fun. There was no child gambling this year though but fun was hopefully had by all. </div><div> </div><div>Here is mommy and the boys - thanks Janet for taking the picture!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyK2MBaH2dS8wncwg6vddWTSqPrCj6EO1B1zhSrKSKwiVi6ROaCyFjSKRwI9NlTLxBzkz7WLO_hu0LwxsiLEYzJtygInyAqV-30ik72ZKB15iR9e1qxuHHSuE-99NOGo-8w5o/s1600-h/IMG_7249.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282256289050989938" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyK2MBaH2dS8wncwg6vddWTSqPrCj6EO1B1zhSrKSKwiVi6ROaCyFjSKRwI9NlTLxBzkz7WLO_hu0LwxsiLEYzJtygInyAqV-30ik72ZKB15iR9e1qxuHHSuE-99NOGo-8w5o/s200/IMG_7249.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And here is Brady opening his very first Christmas present! Thanks to Santa Lisa for his little monkey book! Brady was very "into" ripping the paper and his gift but then almost immediately tried to eat the wrapping paper LOL<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55EdVplRWn5ouWAHSC76F88I7kYR7eSu-1Cgvmgmsec6xx6FWShI9xYP8W3QZgo4hzqtL93Xz4lHzUVtepPAx4kaiYW4xIdqNP2e8t35xqVVM4jEWKbjRMMfy_vCj_7T5I2-V/s1600-h/IMG_7254.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282256302459063778" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55EdVplRWn5ouWAHSC76F88I7kYR7eSu-1Cgvmgmsec6xx6FWShI9xYP8W3QZgo4hzqtL93Xz4lHzUVtepPAx4kaiYW4xIdqNP2e8t35xqVVM4jEWKbjRMMfy_vCj_7T5I2-V/s200/IMG_7254.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmfDEtM6KNqoKmNSnP1hDcyZukGN4UBKKWrqujcY42ACv6Y0vDHvHQUkVQ3EskBM1xBo2fvbD9Ddq-hVaNIx18nvqhuTBsAW_26wgfFh0PRNfTVKVH6d0YHXp0Czx5C-KcWM9/s1600-h/IMG_7255.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282256310151395362" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmfDEtM6KNqoKmNSnP1hDcyZukGN4UBKKWrqujcY42ACv6Y0vDHvHQUkVQ3EskBM1xBo2fvbD9Ddq-hVaNIx18nvqhuTBsAW_26wgfFh0PRNfTVKVH6d0YHXp0Czx5C-KcWM9/s200/IMG_7255.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-72128784748149609512008-12-18T22:23:00.004-05:002008-12-18T22:32:26.160-05:00Reindeer Army ready to take over preschool room tomorrow<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYMDfQ3yHW1dhFZF5jifAqIsdB8cIrbjSI36ugRsBUYcOX-NPYD0CwrzZOcDehjjYNA5Q9jw-3IFGfQykm_XtPDLOiQjOQkAIidQZVTixKAQjTL7JlEygrL34m33eL13Hc017/s1600-h/IMG_7241.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281338006583149986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYMDfQ3yHW1dhFZF5jifAqIsdB8cIrbjSI36ugRsBUYcOX-NPYD0CwrzZOcDehjjYNA5Q9jw-3IFGfQykm_XtPDLOiQjOQkAIidQZVTixKAQjTL7JlEygrL34m33eL13Hc017/s200/IMG_7241.JPG" border="0" /></a>That's right - Brian and I were busy building a reindeer army. With all the snow we're supposed to get within the next week they may come in handy to get down our driveway. Well, really not since they're actually cupcakes. AJ's preschool class is having their holiday party tomorrow and usually when AJ is asked what we can bring to a party for school his response is usually "cupcakes".<br /><br /><br /><div><div>So - we got our creative chef hats on and got busy building our little reindeer army. Originally, AJ was supposed to help but we got home a bit late after running some errands and it was past his bedtime. We are sure AJ will be very surprised by them in the morning and if past history repeats itself - our cupcakes will be the hit of the party.</div><br /><div>Here's our army creation:</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7WCGd1ZRj-M_pBXyOOpIjOY52ORCOgaFVeZ6CoSH0i-iWFo7DGBn4Q08jr8KjywqxCe-sXhI9v0HaCX61RhxAhwrHs9F4RZBn8rlZacX900ErS9_hJLwFG7QAgihqWPT0VzE/s1600-h/IMG_7246.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281337997539935730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7WCGd1ZRj-M_pBXyOOpIjOY52ORCOgaFVeZ6CoSH0i-iWFo7DGBn4Q08jr8KjywqxCe-sXhI9v0HaCX61RhxAhwrHs9F4RZBn8rlZacX900ErS9_hJLwFG7QAgihqWPT0VzE/s200/IMG_7246.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglGq82P9wgf9k7eMYHH8ZzBumffbYfKlPUjdNmxMxrlwdvER5sWMj46PwWAI3Bajpc3zqv2jArk_l4PLrQ0WNf0Nl0fPY3arcn2Q-KiQpr-e2sf4UMEwHIIFsbh-vQ67iLfGp/s1600-h/IMG_7244.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281338576000052866" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglGq82P9wgf9k7eMYHH8ZzBumffbYfKlPUjdNmxMxrlwdvER5sWMj46PwWAI3Bajpc3zqv2jArk_l4PLrQ0WNf0Nl0fPY3arcn2Q-KiQpr-e2sf4UMEwHIIFsbh-vQ67iLfGp/s200/IMG_7244.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-69122080635452198852008-12-14T13:56:00.004-05:002008-12-14T14:16:00.268-05:002008 Masquerade BallLast night was a wonderful night out with friends at The Smith Mansion. Thank you so much Aline and Family for hosting such a wonderful event. It was really great to get together with friends and it was so exciting to be all dressed up and wearing our masks. It was also a lot of fun as usual to do our Secret Santa exchange. Brian and I were both delighted with our gifts and I'm sure so was everyone else. Thank you all for such a wonderful evening. Brian and I are looking forward to our party on the 20th and we look forward to seeing most of you here at the Bell Shack :o)<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Here are some pictures from last night:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqpNy2uqUQQ9xtw0dhcm341cR_2s3O0aSiouY3coNCiHX3VF762fNOi2GtA60j_Txucg3A48AOKcfQjLUaTPKmhCtJl2zakLS1OWip2_DEytmtuF1b-7Xd-Ri7ZY3cIlMDjQA/s1600-h/IMG_7226.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279724032492022066" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqpNy2uqUQQ9xtw0dhcm341cR_2s3O0aSiouY3coNCiHX3VF762fNOi2GtA60j_Txucg3A48AOKcfQjLUaTPKmhCtJl2zakLS1OWip2_DEytmtuF1b-7Xd-Ri7ZY3cIlMDjQA/s200/IMG_7226.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb1xDvEjSQyK3jJWt4B4jCtFYcLBOmTMwU4FnUu359g8wy5ftLfuh7EmI1iSSwVA0lcLPcH59_mwCVf2YoEH7IGPhZyELnzkRp2PW3JXCkPJM3RZzlXXfvR7OnG1ANmj1LeG_/s1600-h/IMG_7225.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279724031263979778" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb1xDvEjSQyK3jJWt4B4jCtFYcLBOmTMwU4FnUu359g8wy5ftLfuh7EmI1iSSwVA0lcLPcH59_mwCVf2YoEH7IGPhZyELnzkRp2PW3JXCkPJM3RZzlXXfvR7OnG1ANmj1LeG_/s200/IMG_7225.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj7mwo-0HRRfOi7lEXEZh520eE8za2JRw7vUbd1whjmMhrKDj-U8bna3LOgepD3622ZMzn8AdaBWmZ-teabticJcPGDsbO6h1n9zZt57J0X8DmN7Ehdm_C7HFT7STXC6YJxv0/s1600-h/IMG_7235.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279725032960554802" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghj7mwo-0HRRfOi7lEXEZh520eE8za2JRw7vUbd1whjmMhrKDj-U8bna3LOgepD3622ZMzn8AdaBWmZ-teabticJcPGDsbO6h1n9zZt57J0X8DmN7Ehdm_C7HFT7STXC6YJxv0/s200/IMG_7235.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcN-w4YhAEKH6K4N49NWFA8vuX06Ll8GLOh4_u8WC3RaiKVBj8YGhoMlFNdMKFwVgmiafFE71HaQOc98U4-5C6VzS1cwZ7BJN68N5EDMBoQti3CDrtBn30zw4Nr_SGIAUun3tU/s1600-h/IMG_7231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279725026946051138" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcN-w4YhAEKH6K4N49NWFA8vuX06Ll8GLOh4_u8WC3RaiKVBj8YGhoMlFNdMKFwVgmiafFE71HaQOc98U4-5C6VzS1cwZ7BJN68N5EDMBoQti3CDrtBn30zw4Nr_SGIAUun3tU/s200/IMG_7231.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqz4WzFeEeY1lRB-SW3Ol6A1mP-TxbzlQ56r6_AQrskXOmUULpV8GjOmOP0ojGmSKUwZczT6VvEIaGXrNbpxC46rM6jghLGCkxXK0uTAr1Lvc-ZTeZkGLhAPK95Qr0eFLhf-C/s1600-h/IMG_7236.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279726143687536402" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqz4WzFeEeY1lRB-SW3Ol6A1mP-TxbzlQ56r6_AQrskXOmUULpV8GjOmOP0ojGmSKUwZczT6VvEIaGXrNbpxC46rM6jghLGCkxXK0uTAr1Lvc-ZTeZkGLhAPK95Qr0eFLhf-C/s200/IMG_7236.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMS_vTBPbCdELdyy_5VcJMdHef_Ksfs-ukdf8QP-y9K5mkLETn5ruY606B7YxGSsWGUSg1Nldak-Mz0RFmU0xO1LWBWw0riL1IA5rLXAMXHqr6Wq7oFUP0fmhMJPNS-es8As-/s1600-h/IMG_7220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279726129526136610" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMS_vTBPbCdELdyy_5VcJMdHef_Ksfs-ukdf8QP-y9K5mkLETn5ruY606B7YxGSsWGUSg1Nldak-Mz0RFmU0xO1LWBWw0riL1IA5rLXAMXHqr6Wq7oFUP0fmhMJPNS-es8As-/s200/IMG_7220.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8Ulp3J9X1wxekojzqBVK7Eq1jCOijRhBlacKgnYeXlAKUslIuxZG0iNH49VYoyqN63DaTtijfgte8jcj6UcU5s7iipZeyDYAx9j98muh2ROMNksvlbTr5ILA0Ld9O-LeB1og/s1600-h/IMG_7219.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279726149640457218" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8Ulp3J9X1wxekojzqBVK7Eq1jCOijRhBlacKgnYeXlAKUslIuxZG0iNH49VYoyqN63DaTtijfgte8jcj6UcU5s7iipZeyDYAx9j98muh2ROMNksvlbTr5ILA0Ld9O-LeB1og/s200/IMG_7219.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-51481878555927246072008-12-08T22:37:00.003-05:002008-12-08T22:51:42.232-05:00The Boy Who Will NOT Crawl.....or hold his bottle for that matter. Brady refuses to crawl. He can get around - he scoots, sits, lies down, scoots and sits again. Today he reached a new milestone - he stood up in his crib at daycare. he's been sitting up in his crib for a while now and we knew this day was coming sooner rather than later.<br />Now Mr. Brady likes to pull himself up holding on to whatever.....<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5xfbHNuHKv-KYzsxJZYLYuJZjj_NATcemn7i79HiUGRHNjUTkueTPcu2Cl25VdncBG71keYZawjGcHcjU0o87S5qpu1pk63mfdhWAPQSotrshrB3ewQec5F_8Qq0wN89Xbpe/s1600-h/IMG_7215.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277631942319563138" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5xfbHNuHKv-KYzsxJZYLYuJZjj_NATcemn7i79HiUGRHNjUTkueTPcu2Cl25VdncBG71keYZawjGcHcjU0o87S5qpu1pk63mfdhWAPQSotrshrB3ewQec5F_8Qq0wN89Xbpe/s200/IMG_7215.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eQUrszlxVePA4IRc6cEqxvANCO2RIO4TtBjhjrkgICzeDxzrMaDiP5PW-A9dqbQ50EVSYiCMHMrqoOXE28Htff6ozroXDd29AguRcCRwhd694rlzkA914bDrhFYg_kt9B05P/s1600-h/IMG_7216.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277631951053090322" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eQUrszlxVePA4IRc6cEqxvANCO2RIO4TtBjhjrkgICzeDxzrMaDiP5PW-A9dqbQ50EVSYiCMHMrqoOXE28Htff6ozroXDd29AguRcCRwhd694rlzkA914bDrhFYg_kt9B05P/s200/IMG_7216.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> or whoever he can get his little hands on - this time it was daddy :)</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkXrQoWJunZPNtyx9AqaMoYrtFeZfA_bvM4SnHkq3GGknTAbJfJl06CDyT77r60kY8o8xjPb_8kKwiGBduADAdXmH4KkRJhXgkoMcZgPfoj2168cT8RlZ9mly2TcTpzzi50qz/s1600-h/IMG_7217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277631964394214418" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkXrQoWJunZPNtyx9AqaMoYrtFeZfA_bvM4SnHkq3GGknTAbJfJl06CDyT77r60kY8o8xjPb_8kKwiGBduADAdXmH4KkRJhXgkoMcZgPfoj2168cT8RlZ9mly2TcTpzzi50qz/s200/IMG_7217.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE_JQJpjOUJ4VFoDEyscrEnImVAbpP8HeEZUYGz0ul2n0yaHhcMeIw16GVfszbYK1cfEqVrxAXYj_XE4Bl22bAREAYvoMIgTZ8WO0iud6JSBEQMKXa07_3GLXY0e-Nj2f8uH7/s1600-h/IMG_7218.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277631973292546306" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE_JQJpjOUJ4VFoDEyscrEnImVAbpP8HeEZUYGz0ul2n0yaHhcMeIw16GVfszbYK1cfEqVrxAXYj_XE4Bl22bAREAYvoMIgTZ8WO0iud6JSBEQMKXa07_3GLXY0e-Nj2f8uH7/s200/IMG_7218.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>His favorite thing to do is to start jumping once he's up. This boy has NO FEAR and just wants to RUN! - crawling is just too slow paced for our Brady. </div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-50314387683453654292008-12-03T15:29:00.003-05:002008-12-03T15:32:33.898-05:00Familia Update<span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Hi everybody. We've been a little lax lately with updating the blog. Here's what's been going on for the last month or so:</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"></span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>Brady: </strong>He had his 6 month checkup and is doing really well. He weighed in at 18 lbs! He's going to be big and tall! While Daddy was away in Las Vegas (for work), he finally pushed through his first tooth on the bottom. He still hasn't started crawling - at least not forward - but he does manage to move all over the place. Brady is much more interested in standing and gets really upset when we put him down on the floor.</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>AJ: </strong>He is taking piano lessons at school and seems to really enjoy them. Sometimes he practices at home with his sheet music. He wanted to play at the Bells' during Thanksgiving but the piano there doesn't have color-coded keys....yet. School is going well, and he's a good listener for the most part. AJ is always helping around the house - with Brady, the dogs, etc. He's also very into <strong>WHY</strong> right now...so if he asks you a question, be prepared for lots of follow up! He's also getting excited about the upcoming holiday season. He's been bugging us to get decorating!</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>Brian: </strong>Had my first trip to Vegas for work. ESPN put us up in the Bellagio...not bad! especially when it's on the company dime. Right now I'm prepping for Winter X Games 13 which is taking place in January. I was supposed to be going to Dubai for another X Games event, but it was postponed until the spring. I'm still hoping to go. It's not every day you go to Dubai. I'm also on an ESPN Bowling League. I can't say I'm the best bowler, but I had one good game last night!</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>Millie: </strong>Is getting into the holiday spirit. She started early with the Black Friday sales in tax-free New Hampshire. She's also working on her BEST certification (for teaching). She's also still doing the freelancing thing with occasional work at a local production company.</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>The Dogs: </strong>Well, they are still alive. I really don't know what more I can say. Sam and Dixie enjoy taking long walks around the woods - usually at the expense of Millie or Chris Rossi. They keep coming back though. ;o)</span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"></span></span><br /><span class="991381320-03122008"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">I think that's all for now. We'll have another update soon!</span></span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-24402106769226569992008-11-02T17:58:00.002-05:002008-11-02T18:03:44.674-05:00Ready, Set, CRAWL!Brady is getting much closer to crawling. Today he was up on his hands and knees and bouncing. Of course after a while he got tired and just lay there. We figure he may skip crawling altogether - like his mom and Nana Bell did - and just start walking one of these days. Still no teeth yet either, though they appear to be close. Brady watches us eat intently hoping to grab a bite of whatever it is we are enjoying.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608422214747089043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-54881212383687685222008-11-01T20:14:00.008-04:002008-11-01T21:42:35.888-04:00AJ's 1st DateYes - at 3, AJ has had his 1st date. Mommy was lucky enough to win premium tickets to Sesame Street Live and when AJ was asked who he wanted to take, he said "my girlfriend Gabriella". So - who's mom to argue? <div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiG3-nCuuVVXKLeQKVCBwFvXtJuyQ42bQEhBEj3cl-9eDS9mnDgVZk-Hl34PugngPhw7nZAohcjUyXqyIzFQqO3LpKYrtBQQVJZIfwvYoSNgYdP5qTguEPpBCay9BahKh5n9cH/s1600-h/IMG_6756.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263855347837563250" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiG3-nCuuVVXKLeQKVCBwFvXtJuyQ42bQEhBEj3cl-9eDS9mnDgVZk-Hl34PugngPhw7nZAohcjUyXqyIzFQqO3LpKYrtBQQVJZIfwvYoSNgYdP5qTguEPpBCay9BahKh5n9cH/s200/IMG_6756.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The kids had such a great time. We actually had front row tickets and obviously our seats were AMAZING!! The characters would come down and pat the kids on the head or shake their hands and at one point the kids even got up and danced. The show was really cute too! Too bad Elmo didn't come down from the stage but we all had fun regardless. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqA0ZRppRdxQdCGTEmGwDQ-KwL4TSmOUgk-y2WVCvNekTwT9WGxCzpUkvYOlxmCzA8-zqPFjQYzgNDDlnFCQtFF1MmqzjZiJAfxCSj2xUUGGWplmXwmYhvl8cIzdKLTH1-u3W6/s1600-h/IMG_6788.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263855348186198914" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqA0ZRppRdxQdCGTEmGwDQ-KwL4TSmOUgk-y2WVCvNekTwT9WGxCzpUkvYOlxmCzA8-zqPFjQYzgNDDlnFCQtFF1MmqzjZiJAfxCSj2xUUGGWplmXwmYhvl8cIzdKLTH1-u3W6/s200/IMG_6788.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMVXy-Z5WqBUaSUF6c5BVlkWiY7fhvz2sEg45sdOhdxkPGtlX8BkV4JOFHWvHbfouOzoF0uvF0g_l1v9y5P-g53lsJLQ8HnkKCmZ3VJG4pgomYLWD4lcZNb_tO4wYocyv-pE2/s1600-h/IMG_6839.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263855352145338546" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMVXy-Z5WqBUaSUF6c5BVlkWiY7fhvz2sEg45sdOhdxkPGtlX8BkV4JOFHWvHbfouOzoF0uvF0g_l1v9y5P-g53lsJLQ8HnkKCmZ3VJG4pgomYLWD4lcZNb_tO4wYocyv-pE2/s200/IMG_6839.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>After the show Gabriella and her mom asked us to join them for a late lunch so we went over to Mickey D's and had lunch then played in the playscape for a while. The kids were inseperable and had a blast playing after lunch too!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZafbLqDDWVj-Kagr8RgeNd1FFTHCxWLPqdMC1UeML_xblACoD14zQaVRXhK_VIhhhss0Z-u4Id6VsWSBXas53EfPzjSi7vl4YTfUUCB95GOHnUr9uF8OSrwKY6PwxBw55USc/s1600-h/IMG_6845.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263855365417090386" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZafbLqDDWVj-Kagr8RgeNd1FFTHCxWLPqdMC1UeML_xblACoD14zQaVRXhK_VIhhhss0Z-u4Id6VsWSBXas53EfPzjSi7vl4YTfUUCB95GOHnUr9uF8OSrwKY6PwxBw55USc/s200/IMG_6845.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j85GzIUVAVXIat1mOnjs0UUGFsqB5QZY6NUC_fs5x_cgES1YmcFOqLL0TPDFU56Uhle8lZY_IvVuO_b48co7-MSuByXB3ESSKsizESTMACZH6PfcmvAwkJQ3wU6r5oocpXHG/s1600-h/IMG_6844.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263856236171479618" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j85GzIUVAVXIat1mOnjs0UUGFsqB5QZY6NUC_fs5x_cgES1YmcFOqLL0TPDFU56Uhle8lZY_IvVuO_b48co7-MSuByXB3ESSKsizESTMACZH6PfcmvAwkJQ3wU6r5oocpXHG/s200/IMG_6844.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Click <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><strong><a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=khccaza.8jbne0qu&Uy=put3cb&Ux=0">HERE</a></strong></span> to see more pictures</div></div></div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36964590.post-57264548146150041882008-10-25T10:39:00.004-04:002008-10-25T10:45:09.280-04:00School PicturesThe boys had their school pictures taken a few weeks ago and I got to pick them up this week. It was so hard to decide which poses to pick since they all came out so good! We got some handsome boys here! hehe<br /><br /><div></div><div>Andrew<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7OM_09hnJaDLvSFWY53kQy53JofIl_p4pORHCHWIOoDLfSg3wFsMmLTQysP-AmuGPHLkjH3MYJ81bexfQUeh_OUtbXe_MUY6ufqF8OHP5QSNALstoYdLish2IyGqvvasu8Mb/s1600-h/aj_pose+quadsingle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261101894880288626" style="WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7OM_09hnJaDLvSFWY53kQy53JofIl_p4pORHCHWIOoDLfSg3wFsMmLTQysP-AmuGPHLkjH3MYJ81bexfQUeh_OUtbXe_MUY6ufqF8OHP5QSNALstoYdLish2IyGqvvasu8Mb/s200/aj_pose+quadsingle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Brady<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1_EdZrDS-JR617wVXoZiOq8sIsaA6EVVCZeQGlp9dfJ6F3Lu1eT0NFfYvmxkwjHkCBhw1sg-UsQk6GxzWqDbY2HTrOTyVQXfMGkBbts1DvWkPbrazcB-vFwXXnX-dWf0GUt2/s1600-h/brady_pose+single.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261101896456983298" style="WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1_EdZrDS-JR617wVXoZiOq8sIsaA6EVVCZeQGlp9dfJ6F3Lu1eT0NFfYvmxkwjHkCBhw1sg-UsQk6GxzWqDbY2HTrOTyVQXfMGkBbts1DvWkPbrazcB-vFwXXnX-dWf0GUt2/s200/brady_pose+single.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>AJ and Brady </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNFeY7asiPfQq0zXDnLdr-2J33m8IqYSD_SFZzTE9frVy2grt5WbPcW7HYiPywYsLko41L8kcpoGDsWzsEM4ZJo85GbV4eNVWZhxbVD2iStapWsbph1gbABnkzgb5_tRHx6-f/s1600-h/aj_brady+large5x7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261101890647057426" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNFeY7asiPfQq0zXDnLdr-2J33m8IqYSD_SFZzTE9frVy2grt5WbPcW7HYiPywYsLko41L8kcpoGDsWzsEM4ZJo85GbV4eNVWZhxbVD2iStapWsbph1gbABnkzgb5_tRHx6-f/s200/aj_brady+large5x7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk2z6_qk7Zs-Z9gbCaypXvVMFpFtB57YCMqr_qxd0OVbFQNZ9QHAGzpliuVn40zPGsG9L5Z9_0CkL69jGqWoXWiJ4Irgj7Xq1_VDyLrTE-lNLbsjDBmkrLYbMfTfS_TgwH4r3/s1600-h/aj_brady+pose2+single.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261101888597624690" style="WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk2z6_qk7Zs-Z9gbCaypXvVMFpFtB57YCMqr_qxd0OVbFQNZ9QHAGzpliuVn40zPGsG9L5Z9_0CkL69jGqWoXWiJ4Irgj7Xq1_VDyLrTE-lNLbsjDBmkrLYbMfTfS_TgwH4r3/s200/aj_brady+pose2+single.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Milliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00891195280189358379noreply@blogger.com2