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31 January, 2008

If only we all could think like a 4 year old sometimes


Jeannine was reading a story to Aida about Philippe Petit. He was the man who walked the high wire between the Twin Towers. When Jeannine had finished reading the book Aida asked why the towers were not there anymore. Jeannine had to try to explain to Aida in a non-scary way what had happened on 9-11 and that the people who did it were mean and wanted to hurt us. Aida then asked Jeannine "Why didn't they just use their words"?

24 January, 2008

JIB JAB

Let's see if this works...Disco MJ & Davey!

21 January, 2008

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY VIOLET










Yummy Barbie cake for Bo bo!

16 January, 2008

(:SMILE:)


Who says you can't wake up to a smile even if you live alone...

15 January, 2008

Baby Fangs!

This is a very funny video of a friend of mines youngest, Gavin. He is not only a super cute and such a good baby but his teeth are coming in canines first. So you will notice that it looks like he has fangs in this video and that's not even the funniest part of it. He is totally laughing on his own in this. No tickling or coaxing, it's all him. So with out further a do, I give you Gavin

SORRY...

Okay, a friend of mine forwarded this in an e-mail so I had to share it with all of you. Supposedly it is a test used on pilots on the Air Force and they have to do it for at least 2 minutes. I'm up to 41 seconds. The object is to move the red block around with out touching the black sides or the other blue bricks. Good Luck and may the force be with you...

12 January, 2008

PARIS HERE I COME!

I have been working at JB Prince Co. for over three years now. It is the longest I have ever been at any job let alone at anything in my life. The Prince's literally saved me from a miserable life and I'm not just saying that to kiss ass. I was very unhappy in the kitchen not to mention very unstable. Up, down, up, down, work, work, work! Who would have thought that 9-5 would work so well for me. Weekends and holidays off, paid vacation and health insurance? That's crazy talk! I still have a lot to learn but I have come a long way since then.

So where is this rant going...Paris baby! I have been invited to go to Europain with Larry and Judy in March. Yippie! I better go brush up on my franch!

11 January, 2008

Is there anybody out there?

I guess the best way to tell if anyone reads your blog is to post a poll like I did and eagerly check it everyday to see that the results are that no one reads your blog!

08 January, 2008

The worst day of my life...



It's hard to believe that it was eight years ago that Boppy died. I will never forget that day, that moment when I got the call. I had just gotten back from the dog park with Sysco and Conbec when Jen called. I remember making small talk and then she said it "Boppy died". The pain was like no other I have ever felt but unfortunately since then have felt a few more times. It was the first real loss in my life. Up until then I didn't really know the devastation that went along with losing a loved one.

I was all alone in Seattle, just me and the dogs. I know I screamed a lot, cried a lot and broke my roommates lamp. Once I could compose myself I immediately went to the store for beer and cigarettes. Then I went home and drank and smoked until my plane left the next morning. It was a very long flight but I just buried my head in my slightly used airplane pillow and blanket and was asleep before we even took off.

I think I flew into JFK where Jeannine and Gavin were summoned to pick me up. I was outside smoking of course when they pulled up. I remember Jeannine and I just hugging and crying quietly outside of the airport.

I cried everyday after that for a long time. Some days, like yesterday, I still cry.

For those of you that were blessed to have known Albert you understand. He was larger than life, a real gentlemen, a jokester. No one that ever interacted with him was not effected in some way. He had a way about him that put you at ease, made you laugh and definitely left you smiling.

I am extremely proud to have called him my Grand father.

Love you Bop
xo
Aimsey Magoo

02 January, 2008

DYKER HEIGHTS

Everyone at least once in their life should experience Dyker Heights at Christmas time!











GOOD BYE!

01 January, 2008

CHRISTMAS DAY...FINALLY!

Here are some pictures from Christmas day. The whole family was there and some "extended" family as well. Fred, Heidi, Harriette and Joon joined us as well as two of my friends Susan and Gabriele.

The Cavanaugh's arrived first so we had to block the door to the basement to keep Drew from sneaking down. Santa put all of the kids gifts in the new play room downstairs. Once the Fraser's arrived it was game on! Violet was still a little sleepy from the drive over so she was slow to open her gifts. Duncan actually went downstairs with an empty bag in anticipation of filling it up with toys.




When we were little Nonna made us doll houses and they have been in the basement all this time. I suggested that Lynn remodel one for Aida and Violet. Well, remodel was an understatement! Lynn went crazy, she took down all the old wallpaper and floors. She made curtains and put up crown molding. She made more furniture and shingled the roof. It is amazing! Aida was so excited when she saw it she froze right up. It took her awhile to start playing with it.





After the gift wrap had cleared it was back upstairs for some eatin'. We had Mama Leoni's shrimp and cavatzone to start. Then there was the first course lobster ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce. For dinner MJ made multiple wellingtons due to non meat eaters. She made turkey wellington for Heidi and me, tuna wellington for Kevin and Susan and beef wellington for everyone else. We also had rosemary mashed potatoes and string beans almondine. Delicious!





Another great Christmas!







Good Bye!