Preparations for the tea party

We are working diligently here for Goosie's first tea party! Here are some of the things we have done to prepare for the big day! More photos of the fun will follow soon! Enjoy!

Goosie turns 5 today!

Happy Birthday, Goosie!

It's seems so incredible that it has been 5 years already!

Leo and I are so very proud of our Goosie! She approaches the world with wide eyes and wonder. It's amazing how a 5 year old can see something good in everyone and I just wish that innocence could remain.

She has become such a beauty and wonder to us... even on the days of feather boas, Barbies, and dress up :).

Goosie's first sleepover...

(photos by Hilary Rondeau Photography)

This weekend Goosie had her very first sleepover with two sweet little girls! It was a grand time and I was able to get a few photos for their Mommy and Daddy! And... I had a chance to experiment with the lens I received from my parents for Christmas and the awesome flash I received from hubby for my birthday!

We had a grand time together! Eating little pizzas, mini tacos, little egg rolls... taking a pink bubble bath (thanks to the crayola bath dyes), watching a viewmaster slideshow in the tub, too...

We watched the Disney Princess Pajama Party video, baked cookies and then tucked everyone into bed...

They went to sleep quickly and woke to cinnamon buns from the oven!

Leo and I had a great time with the girls!!!!

And the Winner Is...

( this was the subject of the picture)

Or shall I say,

"THE WINNERS ARE...."









Cameron and The Immortal Woman

click the above winners to see the contest and their comments

I loved both of your captions! Please send me your addresses so that I may send you your Red Plates!
Email me: hils12ac@yahoo.com

Thank you so much for those of you that entered and there will be many more contests to come in the future!
Now that the flu is just about obliterated from our home, I hope to be posting daily!!!!
Congratulations to the winners!!!

Boomer and the flu...

Boomer's favorite toys...

Boomer has had the flu now for a couple days...

Thankfully, today is a "snow day" which should, actually, be called an "ice day."

No errands, ballet, visiting... just resting...

Boomer made this makeshift bed downstairs with some help from Mommy...

But he made this little pile all by himself in case he wanted to play...

Photo Caption Contest

Okay... I have some pretty witty friends out in "blogland" and I am doing the first ever "Goosie and Boomer Bowtique" photo caption contest!

You are invited to write a caption for the above photo and make sure it is posted in the comments section. I will select a winner on January 12th... my birthday... I think someone SUPER WITTY should receive a gift for my birthday!

Yes, I get to select the winner this time... why?

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!

So... what do you win?

I will send the winner one of the

"You are Special Plates"

as seen on this blog

AND

Debby's Mommydaze chat site!

All entries are to be posted by January 10th under this blog...

Feel free to comment on each other's captions...

Make me laugh... I'm getting closer and closer to 40!

Enter as often as you like!

BEST WISHES!

Chocolate... why, why, why are you so bad?

I have a love affair going on... we have been together for years and it's no secret...

I

Love

Chocolate...

and...

If you pair it with peanut butter...

I'm like an Orange County Housewife at a Botox party!

(yes, I love those crazy women... I guess I just like to watch train wrecks in action :).

But...

My Chocolate Lover will be replaced soon with lower fat options...

however, that doesn't mean that I won't sneak a little kiss here or there...

or... stop making treats with chocolate...

I just need a little less chocolate...

maybe I could replace it with...

WINE