(from the Awwwww department)
Hi everyone,
Dana sent me four memories of Rose that she had archived in her computer. Here they are - in reverse chronological order.
May 29, 2011
Dad: Rose, you're Scottish, and you're Italian.
Rose: I am an adorable butterfly.
October 12, 2010
Rose told me the other day, "I'm not breaking it, Mommy. I'm just taking it apart." Crap. She's like her dad. I did point out to her that taking something apart only counts if you can put it back together.
June 18, 2010
Paul said to Rose tonight "you're quite the little drama queen". Rose said "No, I the King!" - point taken.
November 20, 2009
I've just had one of my most awesome parent moments. Rose just said her version of "I love you, Mom" after giving me a hug and a kiss on the mouth. I started crying immediately. She's never said any version of that to me or Paul. Ever. When she told me she loved me, not a single word was coherent. She had to repeat it three times before I realized what she was saying
Cheers,
Paul
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Trip to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA - May 3rd to May 5th, 2013
(from the It's better in the Islands department)
Hi everyone,
We took advantage of the nice, warm weather - and a Groupon - and headed up to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island this weekend. We stayed at the Earthbox hotel - it's a nice place, which they self-describe as a "retro motor inn". Plus - they have an indoor pool, which is always a plus for Dana & Rose.
Here's a few photos.
First up - waiting for the ferry in Anacortes. Ice cream is good:
Next - some photos from the ferry:
The last photo shows the puzzles they have on the ferry - Rose was helping us work on this one.
Then, after we spent the night in Friday Harbor, we got up, had breakfast, and went to the Farmer's Market:
Next up was the Children's Festival, where Rose got her face painted, and I took a self portait with Dana:
After that, we headed out to Lime Kiln Park, and I managed to get some amazing photos, some using the Panorama feature on my Nokia Lumia 920:
The next day, we stopped by the San Juan Island Distillery, the San Juan Vineyards, and the American Camp. (Sadly, no pictures of the distillery):
Finally - we boarded the ferry and headed home:
(Sorry about the weird image matching on these. I've actually learned how to take them better now.)
All in all - a great little mini-vacation!
Hi everyone,
We took advantage of the nice, warm weather - and a Groupon - and headed up to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island this weekend. We stayed at the Earthbox hotel - it's a nice place, which they self-describe as a "retro motor inn". Plus - they have an indoor pool, which is always a plus for Dana & Rose.
Here's a few photos.
First up - waiting for the ferry in Anacortes. Ice cream is good:
The last photo shows the puzzles they have on the ferry - Rose was helping us work on this one.
Then, after we spent the night in Friday Harbor, we got up, had breakfast, and went to the Farmer's Market:
Next up was the Children's Festival, where Rose got her face painted, and I took a self portait with Dana:
After that, we headed out to Lime Kiln Park, and I managed to get some amazing photos, some using the Panorama feature on my Nokia Lumia 920:
The next day, we stopped by the San Juan Island Distillery, the San Juan Vineyards, and the American Camp. (Sadly, no pictures of the distillery):
Finally - we boarded the ferry and headed home:
During this trip, I also took some Photosynths. These are 360 panoramas you can do with your camera, but you have to view them online. Here's one taken at Lime Kiln park:
and here's a second taken at American Camp:
(Sorry about the weird image matching on these. I've actually learned how to take them better now.)
All in all - a great little mini-vacation!
Cheers,
Paul
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Family outing to Snappy Dragon
(from the Band of Brothers department)
Hi everyone,
My brother and his family came up to Seattle for a visit. This meant that we could get all 4 cousins - Alan, Amy, Eric & Rose - together. Here's what happened when we went to Snappy Dragon for dinner:
A good time was had by all. And - if you go there, be sure to try the homemade noodles with the Snappy Dragon Chow Mein and the black bean hot paste. Yum!
Cheers,
Paul
Hi everyone,
My brother and his family came up to Seattle for a visit. This meant that we could get all 4 cousins - Alan, Amy, Eric & Rose - together. Here's what happened when we went to Snappy Dragon for dinner:
A good time was had by all. And - if you go there, be sure to try the homemade noodles with the Snappy Dragon Chow Mein and the black bean hot paste. Yum!
Cheers,
Paul
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
National Pancake Day - February 5, 2013
(from the It's always better with Butter® department)
Hi everyone,
Last night was National Pancake Day. Starting when she was 2, Rose & I have been attending these at our local IHOP each year. You can see some of our previous visits here: National Pancake Day.
This year, we managed to talk Mommy into coming with us. It helped that we went a little earlier than usual - so the crowds weren't too bad. The place was packed as we left though. Here's some photos:
(Note: A couple of these were from the front camera of my phone, so they'll be low-res-ish. That's not your browser freaking out.)
As I've mentioned before, each year on National Pancake Day, IHOP gives away free pancakes. They also ask that you consider donating to the Children's Miracle Network - which we were happy to do.
You can read more about it here: IHOP National Pancake Day - February 5, 2013
They don't mention it on their website anymore, but historically, they've held it on Shrove Tuesday.
This year, they held it a week early. Time had an interesting article explaining the timing: Why National Pancake Day and International Pancake Day a Week Apart
Frankly, as long as I get free pancakes, I don't care what day it's held. (^_-)
Cheers,
Paul
Hi everyone,
Last night was National Pancake Day. Starting when she was 2, Rose & I have been attending these at our local IHOP each year. You can see some of our previous visits here: National Pancake Day.
This year, we managed to talk Mommy into coming with us. It helped that we went a little earlier than usual - so the crowds weren't too bad. The place was packed as we left though. Here's some photos:
(Note: A couple of these were from the front camera of my phone, so they'll be low-res-ish. That's not your browser freaking out.)
As I've mentioned before, each year on National Pancake Day, IHOP gives away free pancakes. They also ask that you consider donating to the Children's Miracle Network - which we were happy to do.
You can read more about it here: IHOP National Pancake Day - February 5, 2013
They don't mention it on their website anymore, but historically, they've held it on Shrove Tuesday.
Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products...hence the name Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday
This year, they held it a week early. Time had an interesting article explaining the timing: Why National Pancake Day and International Pancake Day a Week Apart
Frankly, as long as I get free pancakes, I don't care what day it's held. (^_-)
Cheers,
Paul
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 6)
(from the We Really Dressed Up This Year department)
Hi everyone,
Well - we got our yearly Santa photo taken today. Although Rose couldn't wait to see Santa - jumping up and down in anticipation on the steps outside Santa's cabin - once inside, she literally disappeared into Dana's leg. We had to coax her out with a candy cane and a Mickey Mouse doll. Santa let us have the chair too:
The picture came out great. We do clean up nice, don't we?
We got dressed up when we went to the matinee of the Nutcracker that afternoon, and headed directly to Santa's afterwards.
We asked Rose what she was going to ask Santa for. She told us that she'd written it down in a letter - so she didn't feel like she needed to ask him anything. We suggested that she at least ask him for her number one item - and she agreed. Although she had practiced, she got very shy, and wouldn't say a word. Finally, before we left, she did muster up the courage to ask Santa for a Rock Star Jacket - like the Fresh Beat Band wears - and wished Santa a Merry Christmas.
So - in that spirit: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!
Cheers,
Paul
Hi everyone,
Well - we got our yearly Santa photo taken today. Although Rose couldn't wait to see Santa - jumping up and down in anticipation on the steps outside Santa's cabin - once inside, she literally disappeared into Dana's leg. We had to coax her out with a candy cane and a Mickey Mouse doll. Santa let us have the chair too:
The picture came out great. We do clean up nice, don't we?
We got dressed up when we went to the matinee of the Nutcracker that afternoon, and headed directly to Santa's afterwards.
We asked Rose what she was going to ask Santa for. She told us that she'd written it down in a letter - so she didn't feel like she needed to ask him anything. We suggested that she at least ask him for her number one item - and she agreed. Although she had practiced, she got very shy, and wouldn't say a word. Finally, before we left, she did muster up the courage to ask Santa for a Rock Star Jacket - like the Fresh Beat Band wears - and wished Santa a Merry Christmas.
So - in that spirit: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!
Cheers,
Paul
Monday, November 12, 2012
Leonard Cohen and the Fresh Beat Band - Live In Concert!
(from the Improbable Double Bill department)
Hi everyone,
We went to see two concerts this weekend. The first was Leonard Cohen at the Key Arena, on Friday, November 9th. We had amazing seats - here's a few phone photos:
Leonard was in fine form - he joked early on that he was hoping to continue to tour for a few more years - and was really looking forward to turning 80 when he could start smoking again. He then said - paraphrasing - that although he was hoping to tour for a number of years - the future is uncertain, so they were going to put on the best show they were capable of, just in case. And he did: The show started at 8:00 PM prompt, and didn't get out until 11:45 PM, with one intermission. That's pretty amazing for somebody who's 78 years old!
The next day, Saturday, November 10th - we took Rose up to Everett to see the Fresh Beat Band live in concert:
At one point, two of the members of the band came into the audience to give high fives to the kids. Dana picked up Rose and lifted her up - and she got to high five her hero Twist! She was beaming after that. They put on a great show too - not quite as serious as Leonard, mind you - but probably more enjoyable for the kids!
Cheers,
Paul
Hi everyone,
We went to see two concerts this weekend. The first was Leonard Cohen at the Key Arena, on Friday, November 9th. We had amazing seats - here's a few phone photos:
Leonard was in fine form - he joked early on that he was hoping to continue to tour for a few more years - and was really looking forward to turning 80 when he could start smoking again. He then said - paraphrasing - that although he was hoping to tour for a number of years - the future is uncertain, so they were going to put on the best show they were capable of, just in case. And he did: The show started at 8:00 PM prompt, and didn't get out until 11:45 PM, with one intermission. That's pretty amazing for somebody who's 78 years old!
The next day, Saturday, November 10th - we took Rose up to Everett to see the Fresh Beat Band live in concert:
At one point, two of the members of the band came into the audience to give high fives to the kids. Dana picked up Rose and lifted her up - and she got to high five her hero Twist! She was beaming after that. They put on a great show too - not quite as serious as Leonard, mind you - but probably more enjoyable for the kids!
Cheers,
Paul
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