Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Like a fine wine... better every year!

Hard to imagine that I was just 23 when I had my very first child... not more than a child myself. It changed my life forever and for the better.
I remember taking you home from the hospital and thinking that everyone around me was just driving way too fast!
I remember cleaning everything you came in contact with to the point that any attached microbe had a better chance surviving on the face of the sun.
I remember your first belly laugh, how it made me feel faint, and how we whisked you out of the store all the while trying to get you to do it again.
I remember your first steps and how everything in the house became so sharp and pointy looking.
I remember getting a rush of adrenaline each time you'd fall and thinking my heart wasn't going to be able to survive it all.
I remember trials and tribulations you went through that were oh so important at the time, and how I wished I could make them all go away.
Most of all I remember all the fun times we've had, how proud I am of who you've become, and how excited I am to see what life has in store for you.
Robin, we love you more that you will ever know. Happy Birthday dear one.
Poppy and Susu.




















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Friday, May 14, 2010

You've come a long way baby!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEDLE DEE!!!

From the moment you arrived our lives have been filled with the joy and wonder of watching you grow into the wonderful daughter, sister, wife, and mom, that you've become.

Wishing for you the best of birthdays!!

All our love, Poppy and Susu.













XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Our Busy May Day.

We had lots to do on this May Day!

The day began with a walk down to Forest Hill Park for the first Farmers Market after the winter break. Susu grabbed us breakfast at her favorite taco stand and we washed it all down with Blanchard's coffee. We also picked up some local honey, a pecan pie, strawberries and some herbs for Sue's herb garden.
Among the throngs that descended on the event we found neighbors Pam and Mike Schwartz, Dave Belde with twins Sophie and Lilly, (or is it Lilly and Sophie?), and Derek Andresen with Ian and Mia in tow. The kids provided free entertainment, dancing and singing, as we took relief from the hot sun in the shade of one of the park shelters.


After the market Sue, Nuala, and I walked over to the river and Nuala took a dip to cool off.


And after all that, some of us managed to squeeze a bit more fun into the day with a trip to the Diamond for a Richmond Flying Squirrels ballgame. Susu as you might have noticed, is in tight with the mascot Nutsy. Cheering on the home team with us were John & Ruth Ann Coski, Mike and Pam, ("Fast Hands" Mike, took away a souvenir shot into the stands between innings), Mia and Grandpa Tom.


King Williams Dance Troupe.