Breakfast in The Quarter

Mom and Dad brought Sara down to spend a couple of days w us! Noah has been LOVING it! He loves his Eli! He has been on a high ever since she has gotten here! My baby girl never gets a chance to visit..so I have been really excited too! Yesterday we went to The Quarter for breakfast, and I got a few good shots of our family!

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Dad and Mom took us to a quaint place on the corner of Jackson Square that makes killer omelets, however I thought that I would try the waffles; so glad that I did! Everything was delicious!

This is a picture of Mom and Noah. Noah did not want to sit still. I think he was ready to head to The Square and chase the pigeons! After breakfast Mom and Sara went to one of her favorite boutiques, and bought a couple of blouses. In the mean time..

Dad and Noah found a local  jazz band that sets up in front of the square.. Noah danced and clapped! He enjoys music. I think that is one reason he loves The Quarter so much. Great music.

Noah took a short break from the music in order  to love on PaPa's hand. This picture is priceless.

Mom always  tells me that a baby will ALWAYS find water. We told him that he could not swim in the fountain...

None the less, he tried anyway!

Noah and PaPa sat on the bench for a second, but Noah quickly found more pigeons to chase.

Noah began to wonder where Sara and Me Mol were??

There they are!

Quick family picture.

I wish we had a longer week, but they are heading back tomorrow.On the upside, we are coming in to spend a long weekend w everyone.  Sara is growing up too fast. I want have as much time as I can w her...which doesn't seem like enough. So I am so glad that she was able to come down for the week.

Dammit Elf

I keep hearing about a magical elf, and his wonderful powers to keep children in line during Christmas! I was flipping thru some Christmas pics, and noticed a few things that made me smile..  First, a few nights before Christmas I gave Kelly and Noah an early present. A Star Wars coloring book. Kelly loved the coloring book,and Noah ...

He loved the crayons. Dammit, Elf! Where u at?

Here  is a quick shot of Kelly looking up at Noah..Wondering the same thing .. 'Elf, Where you be?!' An Elf is very much needed at The Mccaffrey household!

Here is a shot of Noah in front of the half decorated Christmas Tree. Yes, I am not sure where all the ornaments have gone! Kelly told me to check under the couch.. 'Dammit Elf, Where u is?!'

This is little man at mom and dad's house.. He gets up on stuff so much that he wanders around the house telling HIMSELF to 'Get Down'.. Before long he is gonna be on top of the Fridge. Gah! So mom presented me with Noah's own Magical Elf. I read the story that came along w him . Does he really have to fly back to The North Pole to be with Santa after Christmas??  

Cookies for Santa

Daddy and Noah making cookies for Santa. We sure are baking  these cookies early..hope Santa gets one!

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Noah is rolling the dough.. He did such a wonderful job! He was such a great helper, until he
decided he wanted to put his foot in the cookie dough!

 Noah could not resist. He had to have a bite! Then I had to have a bite..
Then Noah .. Then me.. Then Day Day got on to us!

He said ' He thought one of us was bad enough, but now there are two of us eating while he is trying to cook!'

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Now we wait! Cookies were ready in 12 minutes. Gone not long after they were ready.. I guess Santa gets

cheese this year!'

Inflatable Santa

 Man, Christmas morning is drawing near. I keep reminding Noah that Ho Ho is bringing him a train, and a big truck. His response, 'Ho Ho Ho Ho!' He is going to be so excited! I think he is going to think it is super cool, when he wakes up to all of his new toys Christmas morning! This year, Noah has really been enjoying all of the holidays. We have really been emphasising them to him! Kory blows up an inflatable 'whatever'  each holiday for all of the babies. During Halloween it was a ghost..Thanksgiving a turkey..Christmas a 12 Ft tall Santa! I think all of the kids really gets a kick out of this! When Kory put Santa up Noah ran up to it and said, 'Turkey?' I said 'No, Ho Ho!' He said 'HOOO HOOO! WOW!' It was awesome! A special thanks to Kory and Michele for being so good to Noah! Love y'all! Merry Christmas!

Arcade Fire - Coachella 2011- Tunnels & Sprawl II - Part 8

Ok, I just could'nt get moving this mornng. I had two cups of coffee..my fiber/energy pills. Still nothing. I didn't feel like drinking anymore coffee, so I decided to get on the treadmill. That did it. Wake up World! Love it! Arcade Fire put a pep in my step this morning. Their intensity is so COOL! Have a good day people!

I'm Never Gonna Stop This Train

Noah had his first true hair cut today. The beautician was unable to save his curls this time. I will post a picture later of my growing boy. I loved his curls, but I love his new short hair. I thought this song was perfect for this post. John Meyer 'Stop This Train' It is one of my favorite songs. 'Don't stop this train Don't for a minute change the place you're in.' So I have learned thru life, 'I'm never gonna stop this train.'

The New Pornographers We end up together

Favorite tread mill song this morning! These guys are so inspiring! They have such a great sound! I hope this songs starts off your morning off right like it did mine! LaLaLaLa

Italian Meatloaf

Kelly is going to make an Italian Meatloaf for Christmas. We usually eat a huge steak, but we want to try something a little different. Our Italian meat loaf will be accompanied by Kelly's famous twice baked potato, and cold blue cheese wedge salad. I can not wait! For desert Kelly is making Noah and me a surprise.. Wonder what It'll be! Christmas Eve Noah and I will bake chocolate chip cookies for Santa. Last year we left Santa cheese, and he was super good to us! So we definitely will not forget to leave him a good slice of Aged Vermont cheese! Delicious!

Here comes Santa Clause

Shew, Christmas shopping is over. ((All we have to do is buy Christmas Dinner.)) I can not wait for our baby boy to wake up to a room full of Santa Clause gifts. He is going to be so excited if Ho Ho brings him a Choo Choo train! It is a ride on train, that goes around in a circle on train tracks. Super cute. Ho Ho also might be bringing our baby boy a 4X4 Truck. When we are over at Michele and Kory's house we can always find Noah in Madison's coupe..Just chilling! So we thought this would be a good gift to ask Santa for! Those are his two big presents. He might also  be getting a fisher price ramp way and, all the  wheelies that go w it. Hopefully, Santa will bring Zig the Big Rig to haul his wheelies around in! He also asked Santa to start a Thomas the Train collection. So we are all excited about that!! 'Weebles wobble but they don't fall down'! Lets not forget the weeble tree house, and the weebles to wobble around! That is just for starters! I think this boy is on Santa's Nice list! WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT ALL WITHOUT MY MOM AND DAD.. THANK Y'ALL FOR ALLOWING OUR BOY TO HAVE SUCH A NICE CHRISTMAS. I LOVE Y'ALL...

The Year of the Half Decorated Chistmas Tree

Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree how lovely are your branches! This year Noah is in FULL swing! He is all boy, and having the best Christmas season ever! This time last year he was just beginning to sit up, so this Christmas has been an eye opener! He is getting into everything!  When we put up the tree this year Kelly and I joked about having a  half decorated tree. We thought it was best to leave the bottom half of the tree bare. So we compromised, I decorated the bottom half of the tree for Noah, and the top half for Kelly and me! Noah takes full advantage of his half of the tree. All day I am constantly tripping over tree ornaments - then hanging them back in their rightful place. The other day I was sitting in the sun room adoring the tree. When I looked at Noah's half of the tree, and to my surprise it was mostly empty. I guess the tree has ended up half  decorated anyway! We are visiting Momma, and she is pulling tree ornaments to the top of the tree to keep him from breaking them! So before we leave, her tree will be 'half decorated'  too!  I must say, this year will always be known as 'The Year of the Half Decorated Christmas Tree!'

The 12 Yats of Christmas

Christmas Memory

Every Christmas Eve Momma, and Daddy would read Twas The Night Before Christmas to Michele and me. I can remember nestling into our warm beds wearing our matching Christmas Pj's, and waiting for them to read to us. The eagerness and anticipation we felt as children..The joyousness, and excitement that we breathed.. The closeness, and love we felt for one another. Every emotion stirring inside us Christmas Eve; waiting for the son to rise Christmas morning. As children the brightness of these times are like stars in my heart. I will never forget these beautiful memories of my parents. During this time of year I can feel the love in the air that surrounds us.. Christmas is truly a time for family. We want to give Noah the Christmas Gift Kelly and I had as children, Love.  God gave us this beautiful time of year. God gave us his only son. A KING IS BORN, LET US REJOICE!

Silent Night

Silent Night. This song always seems to bring tears to my eyes, especially during Christmas Eve Mass... The pure joy I feel celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus, seems to  reach deep inside  my heart; when I hear these beautiful words. I look forward every year to hearing this song sung during Christmas Eve Mass.. Everyone's voice joining together as one, as the Church radiates with the joy, and anticipation of Christmas Morning .. The birth of our Lord Jesus!   Hear God's People join together and proclaim!

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Down Time

Day and Noah winding down last night..

Day and Noah waking up this morning!

BEIRUT - In the Mausoleum from The Flying Club Cup

Edward Sharpe and the magnetic zeros - River of love

[acoustic] Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros - Truth

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home (live @ kcrw)

Father's Day

Father's day. I had to take pictures, b/c I knew I would not be able to find the right words to explain they way my husband was feeling.. It was beautiful. Father and Son. Having a day to tell Kelly the importance of being a father meant so much to Noah and me. Kelly is such a strong man; he will do anything to protect his family.   However, sometimes in the midst of all his strength, you can see a daddy whose heart melts in the presence of his son. In these pictures I think I captured this emotion quite well..

The Walking Stick

Long ago PaPa cleared the land in order to make a trail to the mailbox.  PaPa used to take little Sara for  walks on trail. They would stop and have a picnic, and enjoy each others company. PaPa loved these time with his baby girl.  On the way back they would stop to get the mail and bring it back to MeMol. So when Noah got old enough he wanted to take baby Noah for a walk to the mailbox. As of right now the trail is overgrown, so the two of them walked down the gravel drive. This day was  a  very big deal. Now that  Sara has gotten older PaPa passed the walking stick to Noah.

Grandeur

The ocean looks different than before; frightened by it's grandeur..  Holding our only child before the ocean's rage, we recognize the world is an unforgiving stage. Afraid of what the future will bring, it's true that a baby changes everything.. Nothing is secure anymore, we begin our struggle across the ocean floor. The ocean looks different than before; frightened by it's grandeur.

Too Da Loo

Too Da Loo times from long ago, a Too Da La is in order so I can grow.. I'll put my memories in a mason jar, and tie them to a shooting star. I'll Send them on their merry way, to make room for a new day. New memories will be made with Family and Friends, live life to its fullest, don't wait till the end. While we watch our days quickly pass, our memories multiply like prairie grass . So remember to  Live Laugh and Cry, and when its time, my star will shoot across the sky. Do not be saddened, dry your eye, and whisper fairly,  'Too Da Loo, Fare thee Well, Good bye.'

The Cure - A Forest (Live in Japan 1984)

TERRA NOVA

Terra Nova: "In the year 2149 the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped, overcrowded and over polluted. With the majority of plant and animal life extinct, devotion to science has brought mankind to the brink of destruction, but has also provided its only hope for salvation. Knowing there is no way to reverse the damage to the planet, a coalition of scientists has managed to open up a fracture in the space-time continuum, creating a portal to prehistoric Earth. This doorway leads to an amazing world, one that allows for a last-ditch effort to save the human race ... possibly changing the future by correcting the mistakes of the past." 

Kelly and I are watching this series together. Finding things that we can share together has  always been a great way for us to stay connected..We have so many different things in common that we have never had any trouble connecting; even as kids. I love Kelly. He is not only my Husband, and the father of my son, but my best friend.

Tori amos- pretty good year

Just a cold

Ok. It is just a cold. Everything looks good. He did not sleep last night, and this morning all he did was scream hystarically. I became very worried and brought him in to see the first doc available. We did not see our normal doctor, but I like this doctor  too. He suggested Dimatap DM 4X a day, half a tsp. If that does not work..he gave me a prescription for an antibiotic. He told me to let it run its course, and by thursday if it is not better, to fill the prescription. On another note.. Earlier this week he had some prettty serious chaffing going on. The doctor says it looks like it has healed.  ((For those who wanted to know)) :) He did not sleep last night, I bet he takes a long nap, especially after taking the cold meds.

Raising Hope

FIVE STARS! We LOVE this show at our house!

New Things

Yea Baby! We have new toothbrushes! Funny when you get old, how the littlest things make your day!  Today each of us have two brushes. Wonder how long that will last. I'll ask Noah in the morning..

These two pictures ALWAYS  brighten my day. If you look closely Not everyone fits in the picture.

The Shins - Australia

Challengers - The new pornographers

The New Pornographers - Electric Child Of Witchcraft Rising [HD]

A Passion Flower for Pookie

We used to have the most beautiful Passion Vine. We had it for years, but it finally died.  After we moved away from V'burg it never really recooperated, and I don't think that it liked it in NOLA. After the vine died we had an arbour full of butterfly cocoons. It was amazing. In this clip Kelly is giving me a passion flower. 'A passion flower for pookie'

Spoonful of Sugar

We took Noah to get donuts - just to get him out of the house for a second - he enjoyed the ride. When we got home Kelly took him outside to play. It is such a beautiful day. I don't think he feels good, but he enjoyed the fresh air. He is napping now. I think I might make a doctor's apt for Monday, b/c every once in awhile I hear him say "Ouch." So I am thinking it might be his throat or ears. Dunno, but we will find out Monday. ...By the way we went to Dunkin' Donuts, and the donuts were fine! A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down!

Fleet Foxes - Grown Ocean Ok People, Great Band! Eh?

'I Told You So'

OK, I wanted to move the twin bed out of Noah's room in order to give him more space in his bedroom. Now that he has gotten a little older I no longer feel the need to have the extra bed in his room... I called Kelly at work. It was then that he informed to wait for him, bc the bed does not fit through the door. Fooey! I wanted to do it, and I wanted to do it then! So the struggle began. After the pictures were knocked off the wall, the floors were scuffed up, bed paint was chipped off the bed onto the walls, and the bed was pretty much broken.  I  finally made it to the other room with the bed. I put it together the best possible way I could, and leaned it on the walls to hold it in place. OK I was wrong to move it, but after it was out of the doorway, and stuck in the hall; something had to be done. And yes .. Kelly said the dreaded words ... 'I told you so.'  LIVE LOVE LAUGH! Sometimes a sense of humor is the best gift God can give!

A Step in the Right Direction

We partied last night until 12:30 blogging. Usually we are in bed around 9:00 so Noah calling my name at 6:00 this morning was quite the surprise. He woke up real fussy, and is already napping. He still feels feverish, but you never know, b/c our 50 dollar thermometer is TERRIBLE. He is IN HIS CRIB, this is a step in the right direction, b/c yesterday he would not let us out of his sight. I am blogging and Kelly is playing Star Wars on the Wii. I guess his coffee is working much better than mine.. YAWN.

Andrew Bird - Tenuousness live In The Basement .. I LOVE how this guy is always whistling

BTW

 By the way  ..  It was a Raisin Bran kind of day .. Without the extra raisins! LaDeDoDaDay!

Simon & Garfunkel Scarborough Fair

Tomorrow is Another Day

Noah has been pretty sick today. It would not bother me as much if I knew why he is sick.. He is hardly ever sick, so when he is sick you know it. As he laid on the couch I explained to him that he is sick, and that is why he feels so yucky. He replied with a long miserable sigh  'Siiiick.' After he falls and hurts himself, he usually asks me to rock him. Today  I knew he was hurting somewhere, b/c he  asked to rock a lot. I kept fluids in him and gave him Tylenol every four hours. His daddy went to sonic, and brought back his favorite..  A corn dog and cherry limeade.  He ate like a king. This made me feel so much better. Quote for the day ..   'Sunny Days Sweeping The Clouds Away ...  Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?' I will hear this in my sleep tonight. Anyway, Noah is sleeping now.  This is the best thing for him.. Tomorrow is another day.

Dear Summer...

   Dear Summer, I am missing your warm breeze, monkey grass, and crape myrtle trees. Wet swim suites, fresh cut grass, and muggy weather forecasts; all will be missed but never surpassed. My son turned one year old ... The years adventures told ... Time waits for no soul. 

We must move on to a more 'Brown Lawn.' Fall time awaits like the breaking dawn. Live Laugh and Smile more, and do not let winter's cold breeze wash away your shore.

Can I Go Outside Mom?

GooGaaaSwingTooDaaSlide... CooDoooWagonWideBooMoooBall???

Co Co Puffs or Raisin Bran?

Co Co puffs or Raisin Bran? I am often facing this question. In the top of the pantry sits a box of Raisin Bran, and in the bottom of the pantry sits a box Co Co puffs. When I bought the Co Co Puffs I knew the consequence of having it in the house, however I bought it anyway. Wait for the best part - I bought it at Sam's - So I bought THREE of them! So this morning I ask myself - 'Will it be a Co Co Puff day?' I hope not. It will probably be a Raisin Bran day w EXTRA raisins. I can't win!

Where's all of the toothbrushes?

'Where's all of the toothbrushes?' This question is a question that we are often asking each other in The Mccaffrey household.. Every time Noah goes into the bathroom, in his wee little voice, he asks us 'Teeth?' All of our toothbrushes are sitting in a cup of peroxide to kill the germs b/c once Little Big Man gets hold of a tooth brush, he is off! He loves to brush his teeth and OUR teeth. This boy loves TEETH .. as well as he should .. cutting his teeth has been hard on the little fellow. Kelly got in last night, and sure enough the first question of the night was... 'Where's all of the toothbrushes?' 'I don't know but as soon as Noah wakes up in the morning I will be sure to ask him!' Me Me

Evening Tea

This is my first blog. Ideally I would be blogging in the morning after my 'morning cereal', b/c this is when I am at my best... Tonight I am tired. This blog will be to the point.   I am reflecting on  my day w my evening tea, and I must say it has been a pretty lazy day. Kelly left this morning to go to the deer camp, and Noah and I have been lounging in our PJ's all day... It was not until five 'oclock that Noah remembered he had not been outside to swing.. So we put our jackets on and ventured outside to 'The Fort'. We played in the swing till dark, and he talked to me  about the 'MoooOn'.  I finally talked him into coming inside for a juice box, and a bath. When he got out of the bath tub he: Brushed his teeth - then immediately headed to the cookie jar.. ((giggle)) So we sat on the couch and ate cookies and drank milk. After plenty of Booes Cooes I felt like I needed to lay him down so I could straighten the house before Kelly got home. I laid him down, but soon after washing the dishes in the sink I heard a little voice coming from the bedroom. I peeked in there only to see the sweetest smile I've ever seen!  So, we spent the rest of the evening together cuddled in the recliner watching Blues Clues. Not too shabby of a night! Now I am waiting on Kelly to get home from The Camp. Can't wait to lie in bed and hear about Kelly's day. Me Me