Oops. I missed several days of my “photo a day.” I would like to blame the shoddy behaviour of my wireless card in my laptop. Doh.

Oh well. Here are the missing photos, all taken Saturday night, when we took two VERY EXCITED kids to the bowling alley. It was such a hit – we’ll definitely be doing it again.

Jocelyn – Granny style, Ball in Midair

Ethan with the Metal Contraption

Ethan’s “I made a strike!” Victory Sign

Jocelyn: “I’m so confident, I don’t even have to look”

Bonus shot: Ethan’s 2 strikes in a row:

Just one note – I can’t wait until I get my flash (planned birthday present).

Leia, having a ball at her first birthday.

Given to Leia on Saturday, at her 1st birthday party.

This was taken in May 2006.

from March 2006.

This is Jocelyn’s “Party Dress” that I got her before her birthday last year. She is wearing it for Ethan’s birthday in this picture.

She has shot up so much in the last year that this dress no longer is decent on her. I kept thinking what a shame it was, because, my baby! so cute in this dress! What a waste! Or was it?

So I cut it straight off right under the armpits, folded over the excess, sewed down the buttoned opening and snipped off the buttons, left the front of the waist flat and put a length of elastic in the back to make it into this skirt (oh, and I did this in 45 minutes, how proud am i!):

It’s definitely decent now and should last at least another year. Behold the Party Skirt! I have 2 other dresses I am considering treating the same way. We’ll see.

Pictures of the party where the party skirt made it’s debut coming soon!

Another photo I took today, and posted today.

Poor guy. Look at those flushed cheeks and tired droopy eyes.

He’s told me, “I love you mommy,” and “You’re the best.” about 20 times today. He’s also commented on the fact that skipping school, playing with legos, watching gobs of TV, playing on his Leapster and on the Wii is “the best, mommy.”

Don’t get used to it, kid.

(Too bad the focus is wonky. And this was the best of the bunch.)
(But look! I’m posting a photo today, and I took it today! That counts for something!)