Saturday, August 22, 2009

GONE BABY GONE!!

To be perfectly honest, in the world of blogs I was GONE BABY GONE! My last post was in April-cyberspace translation, ancient. I could tell you all about my computer woes and busy life but it means nothing. Why bore you! If you are actually reading this you have returned. And, for that, I thank you! So let's enjoy the real stars of the show- Maddie the Maddog and our dear Daniel Dannyboy.

Scroll on! I have 5 new posts and I promise there will be more soon (and not Cindy 4 months soon, but truly soon).

PS Turn up the sound...I have a new playlist!

Freeze Dance



This video captures freeze dancing, with a touch of "yell at my brother" and a finale of roll around with no purpose or just go sit on a horse. Good times, good times.

NOTE: To stop my background music hit the pause button on the Treasure Every Day Playlist. (You can also scroll the list to pick a different song.)

Luke, I am Your Father!!!

The love of Star Wars runs deep. The battle between father and son rages on. As light sabers swish and swirl, and hopefully do not touch Aunties furniture.





Daniel's sister, whom he has always known is his sister, comes to his aide. But it is not enough to defeat Darth Derek. Fear NOT!!! The cousins have arrived, including resident Star Wars expert Jake, and victory will once again belong to the Rebel Forces!!!




In Star Wars, like in life, the determined and persistent rebels tend to eventually get their way.



4th of July

Our 4th of July tradition is Rancho Murieta at Grammie and Pop's. It has also become a tradition to take a picture in the holiday hats!




The holiday dessert that all have come to expect is Grammie's sherbet watermelon. Accompanied (but not pictured) with Grandma's cookies, it is Maddie's most vivid memory-mentioned in all, and I mean ALL recaps and discussions regarding 4th of July.
Although Danny loves a party, he happily waved goodbye as we left for fireworks, due to his brief encounter with the ones we purchased and lit in the street. Considering the spectacular event that is RM's Fireworks display, it was a good thing he stayed home.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

MAUI- The Next Generation







One of the beautiful things about cousins is they get to travel beside you through your childhood journey. They pop in and out, as moments allow, changing like the waves change the shore, but still brought back to you by the currents of love and friendship. When you are lucky, you get to spend a few moments building sand castles ...castles that will burn bright in your memories for as long as the moon controls the tide.

MAUI




Surrounded by family, showered in sunshine, listening to the ocean and smiling all the time! Except at the Luau, Danny was not smiling at the Luau :)