Cursed Camera

So I was all ready to post some of the cute family pictures we've taken recently, but our blasted digital camera is out of batteries AGAIN!!! I swear this camera is a lemon. We've tried a thousand different kinds (rechargable, disposable) and brands - okay maybe not actually 1,000 -but nothing lasts more than a week. GRRRRR!

Anyway, I'm sorry to have to say you'll have to wait until I can replace the batteries and then find more time on a computer before there will be any updated picutres.

PS If anyone would like to donate a new camera to the Edwards family . . . . :)

Always Our Sunshine Memorial Walk

August 15, 09

A SMASHING SUCCESS!

A big high five to all members of the Roope/Schmidt families who worked so hard to make the Walk-A-Thon so wonderful again this year. We were blessed with a sunny day and a great turnout. And Tony and I are proud to be a part of such a creative and generous family!

A Photo Journal - add your own captions

What was I thinking?

I only have one minute for a quick post, but here's the scoop:

Lincoln started eating cereal about a week ago (I'll post some sloppy pictures as soon as I can). It's going well and he's starting to get the hang of the spoon.

Grace took one more step towards 'Big-Girl-dom' last Sunday when we went to Toys R Us and traded in her pacifiers for a toy of her choice (the DVD 'Cars'). That may prove to be the biggest mistake I ever make as a mother :). To sum things up, bedtime and naptime have been a nightmare for the last week and it's a miracle I haven't run away from home. It's slowly getting better, but really the only way to go was up.
For all you other young mothers out there, don't listen when they say your kids will have horrible teeth if you let them keep the pacifiers - they're probably going to need braces anyway, so spare yourself the agony and let them keep them until they're 13.

We've got a very busy weekend ahead - with our parish festival, Tony's company picnic at Coney Island, and some time at the River - so, I've gotta run . . . more to come

Summertime, Summertime, sum sum Summertime

Yes, those are high heels, a cell phone, a purse and a Ralph Lauren sweater on my two year old. Holy Smokes!

A trip to the zoo (note the swimming Rhino in the background)

PRECIOUS!!


Smith Family boat ride


And, in case you didn't know, I am a geek, born of a long line of geeks.
'If you can't beat em, join em' I always say!
Here we all are posing before the 4th of July parade.