Shaving and Basketball

Came over Wednesday after I went to the Waste Management Phoenix Open to pick up my shirts and badge. I have been volunteering for several years now and really enjoy it.
When I saw you, I noticed a big scratch on your face. It was then I learned you had cut yourself "shaving". Boy did you cry. Boohoo, Boohoo, Boohoo..... Apparently your dad forgot to make sure the razer had the plastic cover on.

Joined your parents and Andrew at your basketball practice which included the parents. Here you are with your dad.

Basketball and Family Lunch

Mr. Bob and I went to see you play basketball yesterday. I think you were really excited that Mr. Bob came to see you. Afterwards, we went to Game Land at AZ Mills and had lunch. On the way you punched yourself in the jaw and your loose tooth fell out. Number 6. You were so happy. The Tooth Fairy would come, if you put the tooth in the right room. Last time she couldn't find you because you slept in your parents bed. I took a picture of your new empty space. I also took a photo of you with a couple of your team mates on the sidelines.
At lunch we talked a little about the 2010 Winter Olympics being held in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Last night they had the twoman bobsled event, which reminded me of when Uncle Jeffrey and I rode a fourman bobsled in Lake Placid, NY, which hosted the winter games in 1980. The man in the photo with me was the driver of the bobsled and the other is a bobsled headed downhill. The other photo is Uncle Jeffrey, a friend and me setting in the bobsled before taking off downhill.

Lunch

Monday was President's Day and you and your brother had off from school. I went over to watch the two of you. Both of you have had a cold and kept your father up almost all night, so he took a nap while we watch TV and looked at Jib Jabs on the computer. When your parents got up we all went for lunch at Chili's and you guys rode with me in my car. While we were driving you asked me if I was married and I told you no and you said I should get married to have babies. I said something about being too old and you said "that's too bad" and I told you I already had children, your father, Uncle Bruce and Uncle Jeffrey. What ever made you come up with that questions?

Valentines

You and your brother sent me the cutest Valentine's Day card.

Basketball & Mardi Gras 2010

This is from 1997 with Uncle Bruce, Nana (and her secondline umbrella) and your father.





This is a photo from 1995 of Uncle Bruce, Nana, daddy and your mother.



Her's a photo from Mardi Gras in 1994. It was my niece Indra Kriner's 19th birthday.


Here we are in front of the Mardi Gras tree. Daddy is taking the photos. Mr. Bob just got in from Mexico where he was flying doctors to a small town clinic for them to help people who need care. I hope I can go with him on the next trip. I can always do something, like organizing the stockroom or just cleaning up after surgery or whatever.

You're Second Lining and having a blast! I have on my Mardi Gras skirt and my Saints shirt because they will be playing later today in the SuperBowl.

Both you and Andrew love the King Cake. Your daddy got the "baby" this year, which means he has to buy the King Cake next year. Uncle Bruce couldn't make it because he had to work, but he joined you at your house later to watch SuperBowl 44. The Saints finally made it and beat the Colts 31 to 17. It was an awsome game. In this photo you can see your missing a tooth. Andrew punched you in the mouth last week and knocked it out. The Tooth Fairy forgot what room you were sleeping in and forgot to get your tooth, but she did leave you $6.00. Wow!!



Saturday you had your basketball game and you made 2 baskets. You really love running around on the court.

Sleep Over

Saturday, January 23rd Nana came to watch your basketball game. You are so cute. Running all around and doing more talking with your friends on the court than playing the game. However, you did make 2 baskets for your team. I fogot to take out my camera until the game was over. I did get this photo of you.



Afterwards we all went out to lunch at Apple B's. Nana had two $10.00 gift cards that were going to expire soon. It just so happened that the wait staff was donating 25% of their tips to the people in Haiti, who had a monster earthquake last week. Your dad double tipped for the meal to help out.

After lunch you came home with me. We played Crazy 8's & Scrabble. Later we went to CrackerJax and played miniature golf. Not only did you get a couple of holes in one, but you beat me. Afterwards we stopped at Fry's to pick up a few things. On the way back to the car you dropped the milk you were carrying and it started to roll under an almost stopped SUV. I yelled at you to not go after the milk. The lady stopped and asked if the milk had rolled under her vehicle. I told her no and I told you that we could always replace the milk, but not you!!!

Mr. Bob wanted to take us out for dinner, but you refused. So we stayed home and you ate a pretzel with peanutbutter and chocolate milk.

In the game closet you found some tatoos that Mr. Bob had bought you a few months ago. We had fun putting them on your arm and one on your chest. Forgot to get a photo of them. Don't think mommy and daddy were too happy about them.

Later I watched you play some games on Wii. While I was looking at the TV screen, you fell on the floor and looked up at me and said "Ooops, I fell". You cracked me up and I could hardly stop laughing. You looked so cute in your pj's and bathrobe.

You were really good about going to bed and finally going to sleep. Of course, I had to sleep with you.

We had to meet mommy half way by 8:45 a.m. and we barely had time to make muffins and get all your stuff together. You didn't want to put on your clothes, so you went home in your pj bottoms and robe.

Trying to get current.

On Wednesday, January 6th I babysat Andrew and saw you off to school. We both were looking forward to my coming to your basketball game on Saturday and you coming over to spend the night. However, my Uncle Ray died unexpectedly and I flew to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Did not return until the following Sunday. In the meantime, your Grandfather Tantillo and his wife came to visit you and your family. I did babsit Andrew on Wednesday the 20th and saw you off to school. Will be at your game on Saturday and plan for you to come home with me.