B-A-N-A-N-A-S

Sarah's really into these 2 things lately...

opening and shutting doors and

bananas or nanas as she calls them. She really knows what they are. Yesterday morning she and Richard went into the kitchen for breakfast. She looked in the direction of the fruit bowl and started howling, "Nana...nana....nanananananana!!" and then, it was gone in a matter of seconds.

A Day to Remember

I was glued to the television last night. I mean G-L-U-E-D! As I watched the events unravel I was excited. I couldn't help but be excited; it was in the air.

After Obama was announced as the 44th man to be elected president, my students from South Central came to mind. I have been thinking about them eversince. My hope for them right now is that today, they believe more than yesterday, the words I used to share with them, "You can do or be anything you want to be!"

Isn't it wonderful that in America, they truly can!

SCRUMPTIOUS

Just because she looked so cute in her jeans and ruffley purple sweatshirt!!!

CANstruction

This was a cool, FREE activity here in Los Angeles. I only heard about it because we received a postcard in the mail. It was at a business complex near our house so we thought we better venture out to see it. I am glad we did. My favorite is the one of Watts Towers! When I taught in South Central at Barrett Elementary, another teacher took me on a field trip there one Saturday. It was amazing!

Usually when Richard puts Sarah on his shoulders she sits up, this day however she was content just like this. Silly goose!

Yearbook Photos So Soon

Awhile back my sister-in-law Rozanne posted some hilarious pics of her family from http://www.yearbookyourself.com/

Richard just sent me this picture of Sarah that he created about a month ago. FUNNY STUFF. He couldn't remember what year he chose...any guesses?!

I NEVER knew I had it in me...

Last night while taking an evening stroll to show Sarah some pretty incredible Halloween decorations we had a monumental moment. Approaching us on San Vicente, we saw a couple walking in our direction. Sarah was starting to become agitated and wanted out of her stroller, but who wants to carry her all the way home? NOT I!! While trying to distract her I told her she should wave hello to the people coming our way. She didn't, however,

picture this....

the couple passes and the next thing I know I am jumping up and down, smacking Richard, totally speachless. Words just wouldn't come out. All Richard could do was laugh his head off AT ME and respond, "I know Kim, I know! I thought you didn't get star-struck?" (So did I!?)

KEVIN BACON!! I LOVE KEVIN BACON!!! Yes, he was with his wife (DARLING), but she doesn't matter here! KEVIN BACON walked right past us on our Sunday evening stroll. Footloose is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE movie (cheesy, I know) and it's the only movie I can actually quote from. I was very tempted to turn around and follow them, just so that I could tell him of my affection for him. (Don't worry Richard, I still love you more!) However, I resisted!

And get this...when I told my dad about this last night on the phone, he actually had the nerve to ask, "Who's Kevin Bacon?" Dad, you better get out more!

P.S.**While I do not in any way want this to become my outlet for famous people sightings, I HAD to write about this one. I mean, if you really know me, you know I had to post this.

P.S.S.**I can't even tell you the last movie I saw that had Kevin Bacon in it and I don't own his CD. It's just one of those girlhood crushes, the kind that will never go away. I think the only other time I would react in a similar way is if I passed Rick Springfield.

P.S.S.S**Just think, if my adorable daughter had followed my instructions and waved to the couple as they passed by, they probably couldn't have resisted her cuteness and we'd be best of friends now, probably even having Christmas dinner at their house. Oh, Sarah's in trouble now!

Oh, all this dreamy talk has put my head in the clouds!! I'm off to listen to Jessie's Girl now.

Trunk or Treat

Ever since my parents made me stop trick or treating when I was 13 or 14, I have never been much of a Halloween fan. As a teacher I always tried to come up with the easiest, cheapest, costume. Well, now that I have Sarah Jane to dress up, Halloween might just be one of my favorite holidays. Atleast for as long as she lets me dress her up all cute.

Last night we went to the trunk or treat in the church parking lot. We of course didn't go to collect candy for this little chicken, but rather to see all of Sarah's little friends who were cute as ever.

We all had a good time. I think Richard had a blast showing Sarah off. I hardly saw any of her last night. I love nothing more than seeing them have a good time together!!! Thanks for being such a wonderful daddy-o!!


SCARIER THAN USUAL!! :)

If you're happy and you know it...bawk! bawk!