Check it out...our girl has graduated from her tricycle to a big girl bicycle! The day after Father's Day, Alan brought this home for Kit...and boy did he score MAJOR points that day (not that he needs points...he's daddy afterall)!
Believe it or not, he found the little bike in someone's trash in front of their house. He said that the only thing he could see wrong with it was that both tires were flat! He thought it would be a shame to let such a great bike go 'in the bin'...so it went in the back of his van instead. Pump up the tires and squirt it with the garden hose...and it's as good as new! Even better...it was FREE!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Evan!
Dear Evan - Happy Birthday! Fionn and I had the best time at your party. We couldn't believe that our mom & dad were actually taking us inside Chuck E. Cheese!
It was so much fun hangin' out with you and Lily and Fionn on your special day...and did I mention how grateful I am that you introduced my mom & dad to Chuck E. Cheese???
Anyway, like I said before, it was great playing with you. The pizza was yummy...and the cupcakes...WOW! 
I'm really glad that we're such good friends and cousins! Fionn and I really have a great time with you. By the way, I'm gonna tryin' to convince my mom & dad to have my birthday at Chuck E. Cheese, too! 
Anyway, I hope you had a great time at your party! I know we did. And one last thing...thanks again for the Chuck E. Cheese experience...I seriously thought my crazy parents would never let us go there! Love ya buddy - KitWednesday, July 2, 2008
Chillin' out on Sunday Evenings!
As many of you know, there's nothing I enjoy more than spending time with family (the whole lot of them). But it has to be said, a quiet Sunday with my husband and IrishKids can be just as much fun and maybe even a little relaxing. With that being said, I must also mention that there are a lot of variables that can effect that last statement, such as...the season, the children's mood, the time (before or after dinner), and the state of the parents (was the night before a late one?). Above is an example of what I considered to be a darned good Sunday evening! And the red wine is an ingredient you shouldn't forget. Cheers to your next Sunday evening...enjoy!
Monday, June 30, 2008
The Time Has Come...
The derelict blogger is back!! My goodness...the grief I've received in the past few weeks! I was quite sure a few family members and friends (you know who you are) were going to disown me. And here I thought it was the pics and videos of the IrishKids that had you all coming back for more! Yeah, yeah, I've learned...once a mommy...you take a back seat! Not a concept I'm all that comfortable with, I must admit! Nonetheless...I apologize for my silence.
So what's been happening with those crazy IrishKids, you ask? Well, do you see the face above...I see this face A LOT! This is the "I don't want to talk to you MOMMY...I want my DADDY !!" face. It's a good thing she's cute...because she sure is mouthy! Is it normal that I have to turn away from her most of the time because I don't want her to see me laughing? Some of the things that this one comes up with....I swear she's going on 16!
And this face...yep it's pretty much this messy 90% of the time! And can you see the mischievous twinkle...that's with him 100% of the time. This is the child that MUST always be in my sight or else he's causing CHAOS! But you take one look at the devlish grin...and you forget what it was that he was doing wrong in the first place!
Now that summer has kicked into full gear, we're having lots of fun with our toddlers! We spend time with the family and built in playgroup (aka Lily, Jack, Evan, Erin). We're taking bike rides and playing in the yard. We visit the Farmers Market every Saturday for Lemon ShakeUps and loads of fresh fruits and veggies. We're looking forward to a fun Fourth of July weekend and wish the same to all of you! And don't worry, I'll be sure to update again by Labor Day! Ha Ha.
So what's been happening with those crazy IrishKids, you ask? Well, do you see the face above...I see this face A LOT! This is the "I don't want to talk to you MOMMY...I want my DADDY !!" face. It's a good thing she's cute...because she sure is mouthy! Is it normal that I have to turn away from her most of the time because I don't want her to see me laughing? Some of the things that this one comes up with....I swear she's going on 16!
And this face...yep it's pretty much this messy 90% of the time! And can you see the mischievous twinkle...that's with him 100% of the time. This is the child that MUST always be in my sight or else he's causing CHAOS! But you take one look at the devlish grin...and you forget what it was that he was doing wrong in the first place!
Now that summer has kicked into full gear, we're having lots of fun with our toddlers! We spend time with the family and built in playgroup (aka Lily, Jack, Evan, Erin). We're taking bike rides and playing in the yard. We visit the Farmers Market every Saturday for Lemon ShakeUps and loads of fresh fruits and veggies. We're looking forward to a fun Fourth of July weekend and wish the same to all of you! And don't worry, I'll be sure to update again by Labor Day! Ha Ha.Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July - Love, the IrishKids :)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Whole Wheat Goodness!
Last week I joined Weight Watchers. Of course one of the reasons was to lose the dreaded flab that has become somewhat of a permenant fixture on my body since the birth of those gorgeous IrishKids! Another reason, and for me the more important reason, was to learn how to make better food choices for the Gormley family.
So being that I have invested in getting healthy, I went to the grocery store and bought all kinds of healthy items...1% milk, low fat yogurt, lots of fruits & veggies, and whole wheat waffles.
Do you know what I love about frozen waffles? They are super easy to make for the children, of course! Pop 'em in the toaster and a minute later they're done...all golden brown and delicious. Unfortunately, Kit's little body didn't get the memo that whole wheat is GOOD for you.
This is what she looked like about 20 minutes after scarfing down her waffle.
And she pretty much looked like that the whole weekend! Her hives finally cleared up on Sunday morning...after we talked to the pediatrician, who informed us that we weren't giving her enough Benadryl for her weight. I'm happy to report that she's back to her cute, no hive self.
And tomorrow morning...I'm making waffles!
So being that I have invested in getting healthy, I went to the grocery store and bought all kinds of healthy items...1% milk, low fat yogurt, lots of fruits & veggies, and whole wheat waffles.
Do you know what I love about frozen waffles? They are super easy to make for the children, of course! Pop 'em in the toaster and a minute later they're done...all golden brown and delicious. Unfortunately, Kit's little body didn't get the memo that whole wheat is GOOD for you.
This is what she looked like about 20 minutes after scarfing down her waffle.
And she pretty much looked like that the whole weekend! Her hives finally cleared up on Sunday morning...after we talked to the pediatrician, who informed us that we weren't giving her enough Benadryl for her weight. I'm happy to report that she's back to her cute, no hive self.
And tomorrow morning...I'm making waffles!Springtime's Here...Start Up the Tractor!!
I can remember soon after we purchased our house, Alan saying, "Now all we need is a tractor!" For a girl who grew up on 108 acres of land, I thought he was nuts! But for those of you who know my husband...you know that he did, indeed, get his tractor.
Last year, Kit was scared "witless" (feel free to substitute a more familiar term) by her daddy's favorite summer toy. She'd run for cover every time she saw or heard it. Boy, what a difference a year makes.
Personally, I think it's just sibling rivalry. There is no way our girl wants to be shown up by her little brother, who has NO problem with the yellow beast! They're too young for sibling rivalry, you say...
Sibling rivalry is alive and well in our house. Alan told me a story last night that gave me a clear vision of the future, not to mention a few giggles. Alan had the IrishKids after Mel's and I was at work. He brought both children into the basement so he could have a shower. About halfway through his shower, he heard the two of them screaming and yelling. Then he heard Fionn still yelling and Kit crying. By the time he got out of the shower to see what the commotion was about, they were friends again! I burst out laughing...the IrishKids first fight, sans parents, score one for Fionn!
I know, it's hard to imagine that such a sweet little boy could move his BIG sister and BOSS lady to tears...and that my friends is why we'll keep a close eye on our "angelic" son for many years to come!
Last year, Kit was scared "witless" (feel free to substitute a more familiar term) by her daddy's favorite summer toy. She'd run for cover every time she saw or heard it. Boy, what a difference a year makes. 
Personally, I think it's just sibling rivalry. There is no way our girl wants to be shown up by her little brother, who has NO problem with the yellow beast! They're too young for sibling rivalry, you say...
Sibling rivalry is alive and well in our house. Alan told me a story last night that gave me a clear vision of the future, not to mention a few giggles. Alan had the IrishKids after Mel's and I was at work. He brought both children into the basement so he could have a shower. About halfway through his shower, he heard the two of them screaming and yelling. Then he heard Fionn still yelling and Kit crying. By the time he got out of the shower to see what the commotion was about, they were friends again! I burst out laughing...the IrishKids first fight, sans parents, score one for Fionn!
I know, it's hard to imagine that such a sweet little boy could move his BIG sister and BOSS lady to tears...and that my friends is why we'll keep a close eye on our "angelic" son for many years to come!Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Alan
Yesterday we celebrated Alan's 35th birthday! The children were thrilled to sing Happy Birthday to their daddy all day long, in the morning before he left for work, in the car on the way to Mel's house, in the car on the way home from Mel's house, and when Daddy got home from work too! Little did Alan know that the IrishKids were celebrating with or without him!
Personally, I think they were just really excited to help him open his birthday presents. The process of tearing the wrapping paper is quite thrilling to the children. They really weren't all that interested in what the actual gift. Fortunately, I was able to find his gifts before his special day came to an end.
Most of his gifts were bought in Ireland in December and sent home with us in January. I thought I was doing so good, until I couldn't find the darned things! But as you can see, the gifts were located and everyone was happy, especially Kit and Fionn.
Thanks for all the beautiful gifts and bithday wishes from family and friends. I know that Alan truly appreciated them. Here's to a fun filled 35th year!
Personally, I think they were just really excited to help him open his birthday presents. The process of tearing the wrapping paper is quite thrilling to the children. They really weren't all that interested in what the actual gift. Fortunately, I was able to find his gifts before his special day came to an end.
Most of his gifts were bought in Ireland in December and sent home with us in January. I thought I was doing so good, until I couldn't find the darned things! But as you can see, the gifts were located and everyone was happy, especially Kit and Fionn.
Thanks for all the beautiful gifts and bithday wishes from family and friends. I know that Alan truly appreciated them. Here's to a fun filled 35th year!
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