Sunday, January 21, 2007

Are You A Good Grandma or a Bad Grandma?

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So, during Thanksgiving (I think we still have to post about that), Ayjia's Great Grandma came up to visit. Ayjia, with her masterful control of the English language, felt bad for Grandma though. So, rather than have Grandma feel left out, Ayjia renamed Grandma, "Good Grandma." Because Great Grandma is Great, but Grandma shouldn't be left out of the adjective game.

Why Did We Not Post This Until Now?

Our lovely Kodak digital camera has been holding this picture hostage since Halloween. We finally brought in the Negotiator and got it out. This is how crazy your parents are. Yeah, you looked cute as Santa Claus, but your parents rocked it as Borat and his sister Natalia! Luckily, we're showing you the PG version of this picture....

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Happy Birthday Numero Tres

Wow! Are you really already three years old. Well, the two's came and went. You weren't without your terrors, but overall you weren't TOO bad. If anything, mom and dad are just learning how to discipline you.


In your second year of life, you went to Ireland and Boston. You also traveled to LA and went to Disneyland. Plus you explored Napa. You've been more places this year than your Dad and Mom had been in the first 25 years of their lives. Nice!

So, the morning of your birthday, your Dad woke up and said, "Oh my goodness, no more two year old." He was rather sad, but also excited to see what lies ahead.

We had all of your friends and family over for your birthday...here's what went down...

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Dad failed to capture you blowing out your candle. Luckily Grandpa was quick with his camera.


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Ayjia! Take a lovely picture with your Great Aunt Elaine! Perfect!

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Who needs cupcakes when you can just eat the frosting?

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Ayjia's so-proud-of-myself face while everyone sings Happy Birthday.

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Ayjia's embarrassed-yet-still-so-proud-of-myself face while everyone sings Happy Birthday.

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If you ever feel lonely or unloved, we'll pull out this picture.

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Everyone put on your birthday hats!

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Lucky girl got a pinata on her birthday!

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And Aunt Julie became the pinata-monster to cap off the wondeful day!

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Ayjia's English Lesson

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Carmel = Don't treat people badly or you'll have bad Carmel
Weanie = When it's cold outside, you can wear a Weanie on your head

This is What EVERYONE Will Be Wearing in 2007

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