CELTIC PRIDE

So, here it is. My first post. I had to get Cheryl’s permission, but what I witnessed last night has inspired me beyond words. The greatest team in sports is finally back in the NBA finals! I have waited 21 YEARS……….SERIOUSLY…….. for this moment!!!!!! One of my earliest childhood memories (I was 4 or 5) is of my father and I watching the Boston Celtics and falling in love with Bird, the Leprechaun, and that sacred parquet floor. I remember listening to Dick Stockton call the games like it was yesterday. There was nothing in sports like Bird vs Magic, the Celtics vs the Lakers and I lived and breathed every minute of it.
Watching Pierce and Garnett hit those amazing shots down the stretch last night, taking their place along side the Greats in Celtic history, was nothing short of ecstasy. Seeing them finally start to understand what it means to wear that Green jersey…wow…I have the chills all over! I can already hear the scream of the 20,000 Boston faithful chanting BEAT L.A.! BEAT L.A.! BEAT L.A.! Heck, I might just have to drive up to Boston and become part of history. I would give up my pinky fingers and a few other body parts for another Celtic Championship! Sports fans, it just simply doesn’t get any better than this.

The Extra Inch

The things we will do to be a "Reeses"! Kylee is about one inch shy of qualifying for the next height bracket at Hershey Park. She is currently a "kiss" and is dying to be a "Reeses" so she can go on some of the bigger rollercoasters....of coarse her Daddy decided to solve the problem! Sky went on the hunt for the tallest flip flops he could find. What do you think? Our 3 year old (almost 4) went on her first rollercoaster with a loop over the weekend with Skylar. As they entered the park Sky tried to start with some of her favorites but she was determined. "No Dad, I've got my new flipflops and I want to go on the big girl rides." We have never seen Kylee scared on a single ride and even at 2 she loved the big hill on the log flume. The little rides just haven't been cutting it lately. I know, pretty pathetic. She already talks about going on the "Claw" someday which spins you around while moving you upside down in a circle. I've told her that Mommy and Daddy don't even want to go on that ride. "That's ok Mom, I'll just go on it with Uncle Taylor and Aunt Laura. Well well, there's no stopping this girl.

favorite past times for the girls

Lexi's current favorite past time when not bugging her sister is making mischief in the bathroom. If Alexis is left alone for even 2 minutes she finds her way to the bathroom! She loves unrolling the toilet paper and playing in the toilet bowl. I've learned to live with the toilet paper at times but the toilet bowl just isn't gonna cut it. We are slowly training ourselves (including Kylee) to remember to put the lid back down.


The other day while Sky's family was visiting Sky caught our biggest bullfrog yet! Kylee was thrilled and as you can see she has no fear of holding them. This is for sure one of her favorite past times and she was happy to show uncle Ry Ry, Nana and Papa Ted her favorite pond!

My favorite Past time!!!!

There is not much that can get me out of bed early on a Saturday morning except for Garage Sales! Yes...Garage Sales!!! I am truly addicted and love every minute of it. The season is upon us and I am found counting down the days until each Saturday morning. I almost can't sleep on Friday nights as I'm filled with anticipation for what I may find the next morning. Believe me, this is no exaggeration...just ask Skylar. He is just shocked at my excitement and now compares it to his love for golf. Quote, "You get as excited for a garage sale as I do for a round of golf." The family knows to greet me as I return on Saturday mornings with my new treasures. Kylee loves it as she anticipates a new toy every week. She is currently enjoying her princess scooter that I found for a buck and Alexis is riding in style in her Britax carseat (great condition) for 20 bucks. Pennsylvania has the greatest neighborhood yard sales in these new developments. You can hit like 20 homes in one neighborhood most filled with barely used kids toys and clothing. But you've got to know which ones to hit. It is sooooooooo much fun and gets me sooooooo pumped. Some of my friends even place orders on things I am to find for them. I know, I am pathetic but had to share in my current excitement. This all began about 2 years ago and now I must claim being a professional bargainer and garge sale expert! I won't bore you with a list of my findings but if anyone is interested I have plenty of fun stories. Thanks for humoring me through this totally exciting post!

"Can we go to the Pond"

The pond has been waiting for us all winter long! Kylee is in all her glory again enjoying as much time as she can at the pond around the corner from our home. I can't begin to count the amount of hours we have spent there over the past few years. Sky and Ky have become very good at catching tadpoles, frogs, and fish. It was our quest last year to find the perfect net...which is currently a net ducktaped to a shower rod to give them the length they need...pretty clever I must say. The kids along our street have caught on to this fun adventure and Sky often has a crew that wants to go with him and Kylee now. We caught a little footage from our time there yesterday. Kylee has a smile from cheek to cheek when we are at the pond. There is so much excitement with each thing they catch. She often holds the frogs, tadpoles, fish and then we throw them back but we made an exception last night as we had a container for the frog. We thought it would stay in the garage but of course Ky was concerned he would be scared at night so he came in. He is currently in our home...making plenty of noise...and continuing to freak me out! When Daddy comes home the plan is to take the froggy back to his Mom and Dad!