Celebrate Good Times

Celebrate... Life is too short not to....

Do the things you love.. with those you love.

This May 1oth we flew off to celebrate life.

My 50th was just around the corner as was Tamara's 3rd Gotcha Day!

So rather then stay home and spend thousands on parties to entertain others and exhaust ourselves we decided to take a much needed and deserved vacation instead.

We decided to do something special just for us for a change.

Being that it was my "BIG Day" ? I got to choose.

I had always wanted to go swim, frolic and play with the dolphins.

Tamara now age 6 was finally old enough to get in the water with them.

It was perfect something unusual, memorable (especially for Tamara).

Something off my bucket list.

Now don't get nervous I'm not going skydiving any time soon and

that bungee jump will have to wait.

Anyway.. It was a perfect day. The weather was perfect.. always is on my Birthday.

That would make 50 years of perfect weather .. Yay!

We we assigned to Jinnie a almost 40 year old dolphin. That was just as sweet as can be. She somehow understood that we were a family and knew instantly that Tamara was our baby.

The private cabana was stocked. The snorkeling was awesome. Tamara after practicing in Mommy's tub at home did great. The only thing that freaked her out a bit was when a 4 ft sting ray swam underneath us. Yikes! Shhh... me too ;o)

Anyway... Enjoy the pictures.. There much much more to catch up on. Stay tuned. Oh and BTW... the will probably be the last time we mention my age. OK?

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Tamara's Dance Recital June 3-4 , 2011

Tamara's Ballet Recital was last weekend.

She's doing really great. She has such a stage presence and seems very comfortable on stage. When you watch the video clip you may notice she seems a bit off at first. She was looking for us in the front row where we sat the night before during the dress rehearsal. She does recover well and at this age (now 6) the girls are so adorable. Enjoy!

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2008 through 2009

2008-2009

Yes we are still here. I thought I'd share a little clip I put together I while back which covers Tamara's first year and a half home. 2008 through 2009.

The changes in her the 1st year and a half are amazing.

Now as we approach our 3rd year together. Yes my baby is 6 already.

I am in awe of her.

Her progress, intelligence, wonderful sense of humor and most importantly her gentle nature, powerful spirit and huge warm heart. It is truly an honor to be her Mommy.

Enjoy the clip... comments as always are welcome.

We'll be back soon. As Tamara would say "I palmiss" ;o)

Ta Da November 2009

Ta Da..

We made it to November 2009

Yay! We're catching up.

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Below Tamara's getting ready to go visit her Grandparents.

On the way we run into some interesting ducks.

They reminded me of our old pom pom ducks

See "Oh Ducky" post

Cousins Katie and Nicky were waiting to play.

Tamara decides it's "show time"

Please watch this series of videos as she not only entertains but gets everyone in the act.

She is fun.. no doubt about it!

ENJOY!!!

Make sure the sound is on and you may want to mute the music for these.. to get the FULL effect. ;o)

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End of October 09

End of October 09

Yes it snowed very early last year. The first of many snow falls that we had last year.

Below Tamara goes for a walk with Mama and Dada.

And there they go... a little more color perhaps? Um...

There we go... Tamara and Dada enjoying the snow while I hang back and take pictures. ;o)

There's my little girl smile.

She LOVES snow!!!

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Taking care of one of her many babies.

She'll be a great Mommy some day!

And / Or perhaps a great Architect?

Checking the structure on her doll house no doubt..lol

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Tamara takes over Mommy's baby lap top.

It is stationed on the kitchen island for quick peeks into cyber space and Tamara's entertainment.

She like to help.

good little helper.

Time to gear up and go riding.

Wait a minute Mom ... I have an idea.

Yeah.. a great idea.

Dada helping her keep her balance.

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After preschool..

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Here pony costume. She loves this thing.

What a sweetie.

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Dress rehearsal for the preschool Halloween parade.

She went as a Dept 56 SNOW ANGEL.

Love the detail on these wings

She loved these boots so much we bought her for them again this year.

In fact I even got them for her American Girl Doll to match. ;o)

The parade. Tamara and her classmates pose for pictures.

The girls.

I hope they stay friends.

She gets to see one of them in school every day.

We'll need to get together with the other two soon.

Coming in to sing.

Happy to report she stayed clean all day.

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OK.. more videos.

ENJOY!!!

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October 2009 continues...

Tamara enjoying her piano.

Baby Violin...

At Mededith's Baby Shower

She gets to play with Julia

And meets Gigi for the first time.

Afterwards we go visit my parents and play with cousins Nicky and Katie.

Tamara get's to borrow her cousin DS game.

Katie gives lessons. ;o)

Cousin Nicky gives tips too.

What ya doin down there Katie?

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Ready for ballet

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Enjoy the video. ;o)

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October 2009

October 2009

Fall 2009 brought lots of activity.

Despite our bout with pneumonia and surgery for mom we managed to have some fun.

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Bath time

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At a friend's Birthday Party

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A day with friends from preschool picking apples and pumpkins.

Yum...

picking apples

Pumpkin picking with Mommy

Looking for the Great pumpkin

How about this one?

Videos...

on the hay ride with Mrs. Stevens .. one of her preschool teachers

and

Having some Birthday cake at Zach's house.

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