I LOVE Elizabeth's profile. Her little face makes me smile.

Katieism- prince and princess

Yesterday, the girls and I were at a department store looking at Easter dresses.  Katie LOVED the big poofy dresses for little girls and the adorable little suits for little boys (some of the suits had bow ties- how fun would it be to have a little boy?).

After looking for a few minutes, Katie explained:

"Mommy, I love these pretty dresses.  I think I need one.  Actually, James needs to get a shirt and tie like daddy wears to work, and I will get the pretty pink dress.  I will be the princess, and he will be the prince."

Poor, sick Katie. She was actually mellow!

Pioneer Woman - I know we would be such great friends

So BK (before kids) I used to have the time to follow blogs and read for the pure joy of reading.  Yes.  That was a long time ago -sigh.  There are a few blogs and things that I try to make time to read/follow.  One of those blogs is the Pioneer Woman.  

 

I happened upon her website years ago when looking for a recipe of some sort.  I am sure it was delicious.  Everything I have ever made of hers has been phenomenal.  She is now becoming a well known name in many households thanks to her  series on the Food Network.  

Have you ever read someone's work/blog etc. and thought "wow!  he/she thinks like me?"   I totally think we would be friends if we knew one another.  Hah! Yes!  I just said that. Okay.  Actually, I wrote that.  I can just picture Husband shaking his head at me and sighing.  Seriously, though!  Pioneer Woman (Ree) is hilarious. 

Today's post had me laughing.  Her ranch has lost power last night and she has since spent the day forgetting that you need to use electricity for things such as using the microwave and vacuuming.  This would totally be me.

Pioneer Woman

Katieism: B&H

All day Katie has been begging to go to B&H.  Our conversation this evening. 
"Katie, why do we NEED to go to B&H?"
"I need a new camera to take better pictures.  You need a new camera too because actually mom, I don't like your pictures yesterday."
"You don't like the pictures I took yesterday?"
"No.  Let's go get a new camera."
"So we need to go and buy new cameras to take better pictures?"
"Actually, we could just go and get some yummy candy."

Ahhhh.  The real reason she loves B&H comes out.  

BFFs!

Are you still taking pictures?

Silliness - I don't know where she gets it.

Katie and Daddy (Mommys is trying to be creative)

Our view at sunset. I LOVE this apartment.

Katie!

I can almost reach.....

Katie loves to practice ballet

I think Katie told a joke.

A carrot for his nose!

We didn't get the opportunity to build a snowman with this snowstorm. The snow at the park was too soft and powdery. Daddy had to work most of the weekend and Mommy wasn't very capable of getting down to build the snowman while wearing Elizabeth. So Katie played with her carrot in the snow instead. It was almost as fun!

Happy President's Day - Bonus Post

In honor of this three-day-weekend I decided to post an additional picture.  This is currently my favorite picture of Elizabeth.  She was a good sport and did a little photo shoot after her nap. 

Bluetooth is Awesome

For Valentine's Day, Wife thought about the things I like and performed diligent research to come up with the perfect, creative gift that I would enjoy.  She gave me something that, honestly, surprised me - a Bluetooth wireless speaker system.  Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength radio transmissions) from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks (PANs) with high levels of security. 

The bottom line is that I can now set up my iPod, iPad, Galax S3, Blackberry, and notebook computer to all use this wireless speaker system.  I just turn on a device, and I can listen to music through the speakers.  This gift has taught me a several lessons:

1.  It is incredibly easy to set up Bluetooth networks.

2.  Life is much, much easier without wires.

3.  I have way too many electronic devices.

NBA All Star Weekend...Not Must Watch TV

How did NBA All-Star Weekend turn into such a snooze?  I had the television on during most of last night's festivities (the shootout, skills challenge, 3-point contest and dunk contest).  I can't decide which of those competitions was the most painful...they might all tie for the worst.  Really, it probably would have been more entertaining to watch any team in the NBA do warm-up drills than to watch those "all-star" events.  The real stars don't participate in these contests any more, so we are stuck watching a bunch of guys that nobody knows anything about parade around as if they really are the superstars of the NBA.  I feel badly for the announcers trying to make these events seem relevant, exciting and entertaining.  But I guess, I'm the sucker....I left the television on for a couple hours while the NBA's bench-warmers competed.

The Food Network's "Worst Cook in America"

The Food Network has some competition shows that I enjoy - the Next Food Network Star, the Next Iron Chef. the Great Food Truck Race.  Their current competition is the Worst Cook in America.  I just can't get into this show.  At all.  When a contestant wins this show, doesn't it just mean that the Food Network probably shouldn't have let this individual on the show in the first place because he or she is clearly not really one of the worst cooks in America?  Shouldn't the first contestant eliminated from the show really be the show's winner?

More Pictures from Nemo!

Elizabeth and her exersaucer part 2

Oh...I can see it in her eye. Is she starting to turn?

She is showing her teeth! Uh Oh!

And let the tantrum begin!

Elizabeth and her exersaucer part 1

Playing with all the fun toys!

She Looks so happy!

How about a kiss?

Pure Joy

Look at that smile!

My good looking hubby!

Katie - One of Daddy's favorites

Daddy and Elizabeth - Mommy's favorite

Happy Valentines Day!

In honor of Valentines Day we will be posting several picture blogs throughout the day!  Be sure to keep checking back to see latest.  Feel free to comment on your favorite posts.  It is nice to know someone is actually coming to the blog.

Katie and Daddy at Sunset

Yes, Momma?

What you talkin' bout Momma?

Is this my good side?

Elizabeth trying to make her escape?

Bonus post: Snow day!

Katie's favorite activity is carrying Elizabeth around the apartment.

Katieism - He needs a nose!

We are officially under a blizzard warning in NYC. That has our household incredibly excited. Katie has inherited my love of snow. The idea of having enough snow to build a snowman has her dancing in circles. Elizabeth is excited as well but mainly just because she gets to watch her sister dance around in circles. All day Katie has been talking about building a snowman. Here is a snippet from our conversation earlier today.

 "Mommy we must go to the market. We need to buy carrots for my snowman. Mommy find carrots on sale! He really REALLY needs a nose."

Why must the carrots be on sale? Katie has learned that I won't buy anything unless it is on sale. So her constant question while we are out shopping is whether something is on sale. She knows that if it isn't then there is zero chance of me buying it.

Daddy Time!

Pink stripes never looked so good!

Daddy's Office is the best!