Waiting for Daddy to come home

We are patiently waiting for Pete to come home. He was in a training class since Wednesday in San Diego, and the girls (especially Jo) really missed him. Pete & Jo have an amazing bond, and I think it is due to him dropping & picking her up everyday from daycare. He can discipline her, but boy, she can wrap him around her finger. I get a little jealous when she calls for him, but then I think "why am I jealous?" This is a good thing! She's had to settle for Mommy at night (Pete usually puts her to bed), but she's adjusted just fine. It will be interesting if she calls out for me now. I know Pete won't like it! Ha Ha! It has been four days without her daddy! Yes, Rosie & Anna missed Pete, but they have so much going on that it goes by pretty quickly for them.

Beat St. Peters today 3-1!

Anna's game was canceled again this week due to rain which almost made her cry. She really wanted to play, but I think it was a mix of wet fields & flu (too many kids coming down with the flu). Rosie's game was on, and they won again. They are now 3-1 with two make-up games to be scheduled. It was chilly today again, but these girls play so well in the cold. They were passing so much better, and our defense was so tough today.

Waiting for the play to start - watched most of the game from the playground with Jo but was able to snap a few pics of Rosie.

Anna & Hailey watching from the sidelines - all bundled up.

Jo practicing already!

Sunday at the Park

On Sunday, we decided to run some errands together but took a pit stop at Des Peres park. The girls were sweet & hung with Jo on her playground vs. running off to the big kid area.

Two little monkeys....

Caught her before she fell off!

What a cutie pie - peekaboo!

Hot Chocolate Stand

Last weekend, my neighbors had a garage sale & brrrrr, it was cold! I couldn't get my act together in time to participate plus Pete can't part with any of his "stuff," so we just hung out with my great neighbors. The kids sold hot chocolate & donut holes & had a great time. Given the constant rain from the week, Anna's early morning soccer game was canceled. It was a perfect day to play soccer but the fields were just too wet.

Jo & Anna bought these cups from Teresa with their sales from hot chocolate.

Later that morning, we found out Rosie's afternoon game was canceled. It was bizarre to not have a game to run to, but we took a really long bike ride around Rock Hill - just me with Rosie & Anna. It was such a beautiful day, and we had a great time together. It was nice to be with the older girls & be able to focus on their conversation without my little Jo constantly interrupting us! I love that little peanut, but I feel Rosie & Anna don't get my undivided attention very often.

Super cute hairdos

Anna & her pals, Caroline & Hailey, went to Taylor's birthday party. Guess what kind of party it was? Yes, they all got their "hair done" with make-up. Luckily, not too much make-up! They looked super cute & I couldn't resist a picture. Usually, three is a crowd with girls, but these three play so wonderfully together. They are the best of friends!

Fancy, fancy & fancy!

"London" Gifts

I'm the worst blogger lately. Now, I'm so far behind that I don't know where to begin. I guess from where I left off!

My parents went to London, and all I got was....

sweatshirts & a t-shirt!

They were a big hit, and they wear them constantly. The weather has changed dramatically in St. Louis & it is so cold. They wore them proudly to school but promptly had to take them off in class as only "St. MM" gear is allowed. They didn't mind!

London was so fun!

I am so late in blogging about London - once I get out of the habit, it's hard to get back in. I'm back & have much to say. First of all, the trip was very fun, especially when the meetings were over. We had the best time hanging with Sean & Caroline. Thank you both for a great time!! Above is a picture Caroline took for me in front of the Cathedral (forgot the name). We attended a darn fast Mass that Sunday, but we did go! We did lots of walking so here's a rundown. Can it already be two weeks ago that we were in London? These thoughts are in no particular order but they make me laugh!

- Pete & Jerry (Cardinal client) walking around together - Sean agrees that Pete should take over that client now.
- Standing on the fountain at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards - should have taken Sean's advice & stayed put on the right side. Caroline is also correct "it's never bad to be tall." So true but I'm stuck with my five feet!
- Trying to find food - seems like we were always starving & couldn't find the perfect place to eat.
- The most expensive lunch at Harrod's - very delicious but way too expensive
- Figuring out the tube system - it rocks!
- Visiting the countryside in our car - someone was looking out for us when we got a GPS - it was still hard to navigate with the GPS!! London is a maze to me.
- Stonehenge - nothing to say except "it's a bunch of rocks" but we did see it!
- Beautiful dinner at Oxo Tower overlooking the Thames. Pete & I ate kangaroo & it was good.
- Wonderful weather - amazing - too perfect!
- Seeing people run in a race in monkey suits down the street - never found out why!
- The Tower of London - pretty cool & so much history.
- Forgetting to get pictures of Flat Stanley - still need to do the poster - this weekend for sure.
- Scrunched on the Tube & wondering if Pete was going to lose it & hit someone.
- Being able to watch 3 movies on the flight home - I can't remember the last time I did that.

A great time & wonderful to be with Pete & on no particular schedule. We enjoyed talking with no interruptions & just being together. We'll remember this trip for a long time.