This year, we were indoctrinated into the Halloween festivities in our new neighborhood, Sylvan Ridge. Our friends, the Poulakidas's, joined us so Maria and Elizabeth could trick-or-treat together. We joined in the neighborhood picnic and then witnessed the craziest trick-or-treating ever. We had hundreds of kids at our house! 500 pieces of candy - gone. Our favorite parts included the neighbors who hand out jello shots and the man in the green pick up truck who drives around with beer for the adults walking the kids from house to house. No kidding! But the best part was Elizabeth in the adorable flapper costume her Grandma Ruth made for her having a blast! She and Maria had a great time playing even after the outdoor festivities had ended. We hope you all had a Happy Halloween, too!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
A first birthday party
We enjoyed having friends and family over for Elizabeth's first birthday party on the day after her birthday. Elizabeth must have sensed the excitement and observed all of the preparations because she would not take a nap all day, even though the party didn't start until late in the afternoon. We were very afraid there would be a major meltdown, but our little party animal enjoyed being the center of attention too much to rest. We watched her first year memory video, ate dinner, opened presents and had chocolate cake. Thank you to those who were able to join us to celebrate this special day...
Happy First Birthday, Elizabeth!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, ELIZABETH!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Jarod & AnnCatherine take London
Jarod had a business trip to the UK, so we decided to make a mommy-daddy vacation out of it and we hung out in London for 5 days. We saw Billy Elliott on the West End, we went to Notting Hill to the Portobello Road market, walked the banks of and took a boatride on the Thames, took a double decker bus tour, visited St. Paul's and Westminster Abbey, went to the London Silver Vaults, shopped (of course) and toured the Tower of London. It was a whirlwind trip, but, as always, we fit in as much as we could.
Thanks to Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Dave for giving Elizabeth a vacation in WI while we were away! And thanks to Grandpa Doug and Grandma Mary for watching Roamy, too...
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Libby's first year memory video - and an early birthday party!
While we were in Wisconsin for the Ludwig wedding, we had a little early first birthday party with AnnCatherine's family. Elizabeth loved the lemon cupcakes that Great Grandma Mary made and everyone enjoyed the Carl's pizza - a real Kenosha tradition. The highlight of the party, in addition to the fun toys of course!, was the video Uncle Mike and Aunt Lisa made of Elizabeth's first year. If you'd like to watch, please click on the link below. What a wonderful way to capture memories of our little girl.
Please click on the link below to see the video. For PC users, you may need to download the free quicktime plug in. Enjoy!
http://gallery.me.com/mltennis/100030
Please click on the link below to see the video. For PC users, you may need to download the free quicktime plug in. Enjoy!
http://gallery.me.com/mltennis/100030
Friday, October 2, 2009
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