Rough game last night to Mary Queen of Peace (MQP - the monster school - seriously, it is a BIG school). We lost 22-5- ugh! It was not pretty but our team kept trying & maintained a good attitude. They had a super tall athletic girl that towered over everyone, and to be honest, the whole team was pretty darn good. We hung in there but our shots were blocked, and the tall girl would stop any of our passes. Rosie had a couple of shots & one was so close to going in!! She hasn't scored in our three games, and she is frustrated but I'm sure it will come. The games have been pretty low scoring (except this one), so she just keeps practicing! Hang in there Rosie!
I will post pictures tonight when I download them onto my new laptop. It is soooo fast & powerful - probably too powerful for me but I'll take it.
We are off to see Grease at the Fabulous Fox - can't wait!
Pete, Carolyn, Rose, Anna & Josephine
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Weekend in Chicago
Pete & I spent this past weekend in Chicago for my work holiday party. It was cold but FUN! Late nights with too much drinking & food. Needless to say, I was ready to come home by Sunday. Pete & I had Saturday morning together & ate an awesome breakfast (Eggs Benedict, our favorite) at the Grand Lux Cafe. It was a great view on top of being delicious!
The girls stayed at my sister's house (Aunt Mary, the great), and they were so excited to be with Caty & Adam all weekend. Josephine was tuckered out on Sunday & slept for 4 hours after lunch. I have to confess that I fell asleep for an hour in the afternoon as well. I was just going to "rest my eyes" & then was out! 30 minutes can do so much - felt so much better after it.
Good news from Rosie - they beat Holy Redeemer on Saturday who she quoted as "the team that is as good as us!" Too funny! Last year, they tied them both times (if my memory serves me well). May have to check my blog from last year to confirm. They won 10-9 - I did hear later that we are better at shooting while they are better ball handlers. Always something to work on but we'll take the W! It sounds like Pete & I missed a good game - such a bummer!! We won't miss another one...
The girls stayed at my sister's house (Aunt Mary, the great), and they were so excited to be with Caty & Adam all weekend. Josephine was tuckered out on Sunday & slept for 4 hours after lunch. I have to confess that I fell asleep for an hour in the afternoon as well. I was just going to "rest my eyes" & then was out! 30 minutes can do so much - felt so much better after it.
Good news from Rosie - they beat Holy Redeemer on Saturday who she quoted as "the team that is as good as us!" Too funny! Last year, they tied them both times (if my memory serves me well). May have to check my blog from last year to confirm. They won 10-9 - I did hear later that we are better at shooting while they are better ball handlers. Always something to work on but we'll take the W! It sounds like Pete & I missed a good game - such a bummer!! We won't miss another one...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Basketball Begins!
Our first game was last night at 8:30pm, and we beat St. Peters 12-9! Good game - the girls were a little slow figuring it all out again. They've had quite a few practices but it is always different in the game. Rosie was tough as usual - I love to watch her play!!!
The little ones rolling the ball back & forth having a blast with Jo!
Happy Birthday Teresa!
My good friend & neighbor, Teresa, turned 40 on January 1st (I'm not far behind!) Mike, her husband, threw a little family & friend party in the afternoon for her. The best part was watching her open her gifts - she was so fun to watch - she cherished & laughed at every gift. The food was awesome too - just what I needed after being up a bit too late on New Year's Eve (luckily I was not hungover as well, just tired).
Happy Birthday Teresa - you are such a good friend to me!
They are so lovey dovey - they are the sweetest couple - the cake said "Happy ?0th Birthday Sweet Girl!"
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Last night, we partied at the Jones' & had a great time! We were up WAY TOO LATE! Jo was a party animal (she slept for 4 hours that day & was ready to go!) She was the life of the party making a few new friends as well (I'm pretty sure she will be asking to have a play date with Emily). Rosie & Anna were able to play with their good friends, and Pete & I had a nice time hanging with our good friends.
I asked the girls this morning how I could be a better mother & I said "don't hold back." They said "you are a great mommy but..... you could be less crabby sometimes." So true! They gave me the idea to count to 20 before I holler at them. I did say that I will be crabby at times but I need to work on being less crabby, and they also agreed that they will work on fighting less with each other but know it won't happen all the time.
So, I have three personal resolutions:
1. Pray every day
2. Count to 20 before I holler at my kids
3. Kiss my husband more
Three funny resolutions (because I wonder if they will really happen):
1. Keep up on laundry (I now have separate laundry baskets for the kids & they will put their clothes away)
2. Keep up on my filing at home (organized our office this week & love it!)
3. Get my kids to do more chores (we did figure out a chore schedule so let's see if it works longer than one week)
Happy New Year to all our family & friends. God Bless You!
I asked the girls this morning how I could be a better mother & I said "don't hold back." They said "you are a great mommy but..... you could be less crabby sometimes." So true! They gave me the idea to count to 20 before I holler at them. I did say that I will be crabby at times but I need to work on being less crabby, and they also agreed that they will work on fighting less with each other but know it won't happen all the time.
So, I have three personal resolutions:
1. Pray every day
2. Count to 20 before I holler at my kids
3. Kiss my husband more
Three funny resolutions (because I wonder if they will really happen):
1. Keep up on laundry (I now have separate laundry baskets for the kids & they will put their clothes away)
2. Keep up on my filing at home (organized our office this week & love it!)
3. Get my kids to do more chores (we did figure out a chore schedule so let's see if it works longer than one week)
Happy New Year to all our family & friends. God Bless You!
Christmas 2009
I did not take too many pictures this year (how about none) - not sure why but I do want to document our activities.
Christmas Eve:
We attended a beautiful Mass at St. Norbert's at 4pm with most of my family. Then, we headed to my sister Joanie's, for a delicious meal & gift opening. The cousins pick names, and we go around the circle one at a time (just to add as much suspense as possible). Rosie got a sweatsuit from Wilson, Anna received an art set from Alison, and Josephine opened the cutest pink croc boots I've ever seen from Caty. Then, the adults played the following game with gifts. It was silly but fun! We each bought a $20 gift that we want & wrap it in a black trash bag. Joanie opened them & we tried to write down which gift belonged to each person. Whoever had the most correct won (oh, we each put in $5 to play). Lauren, my niece, was the winner!
Christmas:
The kids woke up at 6:30, but we made them go back to sleep until Jo woke up at 7am. Santa was good as usual! Rosie & Anna both received Ugg boots & an iPod & a book. They were very HAPPY! Jo was a really good girl and opened 2 new cars for her Thomas train and her very own white board with new markers. She was very happy too! The girls also got a Wii from Grandma & Grandpa Carollo. My parents gave them American Girl items and new shoes. They were thrilled with all their gifts.
Pete fixed our very own special omelets, and then we played with our gifts & watched the Disney parade on TV. Jo loved watching the parade. We got ready to go over to Aunt Becky's house & hang with the Carollo side. It is very relaxing & great to see Rob & Heather & Denny & Judy as well as Grandma & Grandpa. Becky's house is so wonderful for entertaining, and the food was so good.
It was a very Merry Christmas & to make it more perfect, it snowed on Christmas Day! A perfect ending....
Christmas Eve:
We attended a beautiful Mass at St. Norbert's at 4pm with most of my family. Then, we headed to my sister Joanie's, for a delicious meal & gift opening. The cousins pick names, and we go around the circle one at a time (just to add as much suspense as possible). Rosie got a sweatsuit from Wilson, Anna received an art set from Alison, and Josephine opened the cutest pink croc boots I've ever seen from Caty. Then, the adults played the following game with gifts. It was silly but fun! We each bought a $20 gift that we want & wrap it in a black trash bag. Joanie opened them & we tried to write down which gift belonged to each person. Whoever had the most correct won (oh, we each put in $5 to play). Lauren, my niece, was the winner!
Christmas:
The kids woke up at 6:30, but we made them go back to sleep until Jo woke up at 7am. Santa was good as usual! Rosie & Anna both received Ugg boots & an iPod & a book. They were very HAPPY! Jo was a really good girl and opened 2 new cars for her Thomas train and her very own white board with new markers. She was very happy too! The girls also got a Wii from Grandma & Grandpa Carollo. My parents gave them American Girl items and new shoes. They were thrilled with all their gifts.
Pete fixed our very own special omelets, and then we played with our gifts & watched the Disney parade on TV. Jo loved watching the parade. We got ready to go over to Aunt Becky's house & hang with the Carollo side. It is very relaxing & great to see Rob & Heather & Denny & Judy as well as Grandma & Grandpa. Becky's house is so wonderful for entertaining, and the food was so good.
It was a very Merry Christmas & to make it more perfect, it snowed on Christmas Day! A perfect ending....
Christmas Eve Gifts
We woke up on Christmas Eve morning, and the girls were so ANXIOUS to exchange their gifts to each other! They wrote the sweetest cards to each other (they actually picked names), but Rosie & Anna bought & made Jo gifts anyway. Jo had Rosie, Rosie had Anna, and Anna had Jo. They decided to spend $4 at Walgreens, so...
Jo bought Rosie computer paper with a design & peanut M&Ms
Anna bought Jo a Dora the Explorer coloring item
Rosie bought Anna gum that looked like coal & a stuffed animal.
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