our Fast and Furious and a little bit more...(this one is for you Papa!)

Our future Nascar Driver!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD/PAPA!!!! WE LOVE YOU SO & CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU SOON....

XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO XXX OOO!!!

Love,

Shelly, Keith, Francesca, Annabelle & Honey Bear

and

Lisa, Scott, and Scott Joe

Weekend Recap ~ Reunion and FMN!

REUNION...

(Hannah, Annabelle, and Francesca!)

...With The Fitch Family!

If you all don't remember, when were traveled to China during the fall of 2008, this amazing family was in our travel group! With only an hour's drive separating each family, we found ourselves always looking for ways to reconnect. We had an amazing time at their house in Wind Gap this past weekend and are so looking forward to many more times in the future of reuniting....

To The Fitch Family..."We can't Thank You enough for everything you have done for us - especially during our last visit. We truly had a great time and were so sad to leave...Time certainly flew by for us because before we knew it, it was time to leave and head back home. We are so looking forward to our next "get together" and we can't wait until you guys can make the trip down to our new home in Maryland this coming summer. We just know not only will the kiddos have a blast, but we will too...! Missing you guys already..."

and

Our choice this week for FMN is...

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea!

I just purchase this and two other DVDs this past week to add to our already outstanding collection! Since the girls are really into one of the songs featured in this film, "A Whale Of A Tale" I thought that this movie would be perfect for them....(and since Keith nor I have ever seen it before, it will truly be a movie night that will captivate all our attentions...)

Sisters....Forever.

(these photos just crack me up!)

Inquiring Minds Want To Know...

And when I asked Francesca what she was reading, she say, "Oh Mommy, its about Tigers and how they live in China, India, and Africa." Smart Girl - if I do say so myself ;)

(Now...when did she grow up from being my baby into the little lady she is today...)

We are SUPER EXCITED!

You all know how important it is for us that Francesca and Annabelle stay active in their Chinese Culture and Heritage...well...we found out yesterday that there is a school located not far from our new home in Maryland that offers 1/2 classes in English and 1/2 classes in Chinese. Not only would our children be learning Mandarin but they would also be learning so much about their Chinese Culture, History, and Traditions. Francesca (if accepted) would start with 1/2 days this coming fall (until kindergarten when she would go full days) and Annabelle would start biweekly classes until she turns three next April - than 1/2 day classes for her too. This is ONE of the many reasons why I am SUPER EXCITED about our move to the suburbs of Washington DC.

On the home-front, I did take a ton of photos of our new home and let me tell you, it is to die for (after living in our current home that when purchased was over 100 years old, I am so ready for something brand-spank'n new)!!! I promise, in the next few days, I'll have the photos downloaded and posted! (we are thinking we could be moving as soon as May - yikes!)

And as for the (if accepted) part to my post, This school that we are very interested in selects its students on a referral/lottery basis, but after meeting "someone" who is very familiar with the school and its program, we were assured that both kids would be highly recommended for placement in this exceptional school...

Isn't she just so adorable!

(even with a chocolate mouth!)

Last week, we finally got around to getting our photos professionally taken. They came out so amazingly well and I can't wait to share them with you all. As many of you know, our Annabelle has some wild hair (that is why most days you see it either in piggies or sporting a headband). It took me almost 45 minutes to get her hair to look like this (wash, blow-dry, curlers, and curling iron)...so I took advantage of the finishing product and took some adorable photos of her.

This past weekend we headed down to Washington DC (currently there!) to check on the progress of our new home, that is currently still under construction. From what I have been told (since I am posting this before we leave for DC - don't you just love the fact that you can schedule posts!), our cabinets and counter tops are installed and the front porch is almost complete. I can't wait to see everything else that has been transformed. This will be my first time in seeing our new home ~ in person (I have only seen photos of it) so I am super excited! I promise once we return back to PA , I will have photos to share with you all on our newest addition! In the meantime, make sure you check back on some great photos I have taken over the past few days of the kiddos. They are sure to crack you up and brighten your day....

GIVEAWAY!

During my birthday party that my husband hosted in my honor this past March 14th, I handed out my own set of presents to my wonderful & beautiful girlfriends who were there to help me celebrate my big 37! Since I just couldn't forget about my bloggy friends here in world wide web land, I thought I would do a giveaway of one of the gifts that I handed out the night of my fabulous birthday party! (Thank You Honey for a celebration that was truly unforgettable!)



That's right - it is a Vera Bradley Zip Around Wallet with matching Zip Case (one of my favorites)!

Here is how the giveaway will work ~ just leave me a comment on this blog (on this post and all that will follow) from now until April 8th at 2PM eastern time and you will be entered in a drawing for this amazing SPRINGING INTO SUMMER Vera Bradley set!

*and for every time you leave a comment, you'll be entered...it is that easy*

It is a beautiful set that will be perfect to add to any collection!!!! Good Luck ~ Happy Spring ~ and Happy Belated Birthday to me!!!!