Sometimes, I'm so 1991.......

I miss the original but this one is not so bad. Maybe it's because Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh are still in it, but I am really enjoying the new 90210. I personally think I am just getting in touch with my teen years--I still have countless VCR tapes (oh the horror!) of 90210 episodes. And for the record, the earlier seasons were much better then those awful Tiffany Amber, Claire, CU ones. Nothing is better than David doing is DJ stuff at the peach pit and Brenda and Kelly fighting over Dylan. And let's not forget, Donna Martin graduates!! Oh the memories!
http://www.starpulse.com/Television/Beverly_Hills_90210/gallery/Beverly-Hills-90210-tv-77/

He's a lover, not a fighter

Poor Bailey as if the summer wasn't enough, he got into a scuffle with another dog Thursday night. Brent was in St. Louis and Allison, Bailey and myself ventured out for an evening walk before bedtime. We turned the corner at the elementary school and met our fate! A yellow-lab, yes a yellow-lab came charging out of his house without a leash and greeted Bailey. At first it was a typical exchange between dogs. No one was growling, showing teeth, nothing. The next thing I knew the other dog attacked Bailey. I positioned myself in front of the stroller--Allison was screaming at this point, so was I, and fortunately the owner of the dog was there to help separate the dogs. Bailey was bleeding at the time and I had to put my mommy pants on to first calm myself down, then the dog, and finally Allison. I got home and quickly tended to Bailey's wounds. He was lucky in the fact that the other dog only scratched him and didn't actually puncture his skin. He just bled from losing hair. I did take him to the vet and they cleaned the wounds and decided not to put him on any antibiotics. We are just going to watch the area for any further signs of infection. All in all, I think Bailey's pride was hurt more than anything. Although I must say during the scuffle for once, Bailey fought back a little. That may have been because Allison and I were there or maybe he thought he had a chance. He is such a good dog and we are so lucky to have him!

Thanks, Kate!

We had Allison's pictures taken by our friend and amazing photographer, Kate Triano. We just got the CD today and I had to share some of the photos! They are amazing! Kate really captures Allison's personality. If you ever need a photographer, she's the one you want! I am having problems posting her website, so here's her address: www.katetriano.com
Allison is also on her blog.

I got you!

 

Allison decided to show off her jumping abilities with Steve. This speaks for itself!

Happy Birthday John!!

John Colter will be celebrating his tenth (seriously?!?) birthday on September 13th. Mike is leaving to go to Kansas then to Afghanistan, so we all went down there this past weekend to celebrate John's birthday and say goodbye to Mike. We had a wonderful time spending family time together and Allison really likes being with her cousins. They all spoil her and are very considerate of her and her super grabby toddler hands!





Allison was especially excited to eat the birthday cake. That's my girl. She reminds me on a daily basis that for her birthday I will make her cupcakes. Then she always sings happy birthday to herself!


Here's a picture of Jen and the boys. Jen wanted this picture taken because she says there is limited documentation that she is in fact the boys' mother! So, here you go!

Ferlazzo Family Reunion

We attended the Ferlazzo Family Reunion the weekend of August 18th. It was a lot of fun and of course the food was great. They are Italian! Janis taught Allison about "brain freeze" if you eat ice cream too fast. Now if she eats anything cold, she just says "ice cream gets you right here and points to her forehead". Too cute! I have been to many family reunions and this is the first that they played music from the Godfather movies. Over and over!!
Allison had a ball on the dance floor and chasing balloons. This was when she was just beginning to jump and was just hoping someone would hold her hands so she could jump.

It's been awhile!

Sorry it has been a long time since I have been on the blog. Brent has been busy traveling and it's just been hectic. Allison has mastered her ABC's and can count to 10. She also has begun jumping which opens the door to jumping on the bed, furniture, etc!