Rhiannon Isabela and Evangeline Grace Clary
Journal
2011
December 25, 2011
Santa came by sometime during the night and brought me several wonderful gifts. First thing in the morning my family opened our stockings then Daddy made breakfast. Afterward we opened our Christmas gifts to one another. Later in the day, my entire Georgia family, as well as Nona and Opa, celebrated Christmas at my house today. We ate and ate and ate. We all had such a great fantastic time.
December 24, 2011
Today was Christmas Eve. My Georgia family celebrated at Lilia's house. The boys in the family made dinner for everyone. It was also the last of ten days of celebrations for just my family. Each day over the past ten Mommy, Daddy and I have done something together; Dec 15 - made popcorn garland, Dec 16 - ate dinner at a festive restaurant, Dec 17 - went to The Nutcracker, Dec 18 - made Christmas cookies, Dec 19 - donated Toys to needy children, Dec 20 - drove around looking at Christmas lights, Dec 21 - bought a new family ornament, Dec 22 - took a horse and carriage ride, Dec 23 - went to a Christmas movie, Dec 24 - put out cookies and milk for Santa.
December 21, 2011
Daddy came to school today and read a bunch of Christmas books to my class. He even wore a red elf hat. We always enjoy having him drop by.
December 11, 2011
Today we had a holiday party at my school. Mommy and Daddy both came. My class performed the song Run, Run Rudolph for all the parents. I pretended I was playing an electric guitar. It was a lot of fun.
December 4, 2011
Mommy and Daddy took me to see Santa Claus today. I got my picture taken with him, sang songs with some other kids, made some Christmas crafts and ate cookies. What a great day.
November 24, 2011
Our family spent Thanksgiving day at Auntie Nickie's house. Uncle Mark had some of his family over and it was nice to meet them. Jackson and I were the only kids there, as Lilia and Auntie Sammy were in Maryland seeing Nona and Opa and Nia and Tessa were with their family at Uncle Tracy's relatives house northwest of Atlanta.
November 20, 2011
Today I went to my friend Hannah's birthday party at a place called Monkey Joes. It had al kinds of jumping balloons and slides. Nearly all my classmates were there, which made it even funner.
November 17, 2011
My school had our Thanksgiving luncheon today and Daddy came and ate with me. I was so excited to have him there.
November 12, 2011
Our family drove to Charleston, SC, this weekend to watch Daddy officiate a college football game. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. I always enjoy it when we go on a driving adventure.
November 10, 2011
Mommy and Daddy went to a parent teacher conference today at my school. From what they told me, they are very pleased with my progress in class. The teacher told them I was already reading at a First Grade level and I'm only 3 1/2!
November 5, 2011
Uncle Doug and Aunt Carol from Massachusetts are in town visiting their GA family. They are staying at my house. They brought me some great presents and spent time reading and dancing with me. I will be really sad to see them leave.
October 31, 2011
Mommy and Daddy helped me dress up like a ghost to celebrate Halloween. I wore my costume in the afternoon at school then Lilia came over and most of my GA family went Trick-or-Treating around our neighborhood. It was such a blast!
October 29, 2011
Today was my last day of soccer for the year. The mornings are getting pretty cold which makes it hard to concentrate. I'm looking forward to next Spring when another season begins.
October 28, 2011
My school celebrated with a Fall Carnival today. Because the weather was a bit rainy the teachers moved everything inside the classrooms but I had fun regardless.
October 23, 2011
My neighborhood celebrated today with a Fall Festival in the field near our clubhouse. There were lots of jumping balloons for the kids to play in, which I always love. I rode on a choo-choo train and even had my face painted like a kitty.
October 22, 2011
Gram and Aunt Karen are in Atlanta visiting my GA family, and especially my newest cousin Jackson. It is always a joy to see both of them. I love it when they read with me. Gram even did some ballet moves with me! That was awesome.
October 20, 2011
I got my flu shot today at the doctor's office. Daddy was ready with some Oreo cookies immediately afterward so it only hurt a for little bit.
October 19, 2011
Daddy came to school today to read to our class. My classmates and I always love it when he drops by.
October 10, 2011
Today was Mommy's birthday. Yesterday my GA family came over and celebrated. Mommy opened gifts, Daddy made pizza on the grill and we had cake and ice cream. Today Daddy and I shared our gifts with Mommy. We sure do love her.
October 1, 2011
Mommy took me to a friends birthday party today. All the kids made their own pizzas from scratch and they were delicious.
September 21, 2011
Nonna flew down from Maryland earlier in the week and spent the last several days visiting her Georgia family. Auntie Nickie had her first baby, a son named Jackson, on October 13th and everyone was really excited to welcome him into the world. I love having a new cousin to play with, especially a boy.
September 19, 2011
Mommy, Daddy and me flew to Montana for a long weekend. We stayed with Gramma and Papa and got a lot of good visiting in. Gramma had an operation on her knees and I wanted to check on her to make sure she was recovering OK. We also got to see cousin Christopher play a football game. He is an awesome player! Mommy and Daddy went to a Montana Grizzlies football game and while they were there I stayed at Uncle Mark's house. We played and had a great time.
September 14, 2011
Daddy came to school today and read several books to my classroom. All the kids really enjoyed that.
September 3, 2011
Mommy and Daddy drove up to Knoxville, TN, to watch the Montana Grizzlies play football so Auntie Jessie came over and spent the night with me. She is a very good baby sitter and we had lots of fun together.
August 29, 2011
Today Lilia and I started taking music lessons at school. The instructor is working with us once a week during school to teach us about playing the piano and guitar. We absolutely love it.
August 28, 2011
Daddy spent the past several days in Minneapolis playing golf with some of his friends so Mommy and I have been enjoying some quality girl time together. We ran errands, played games and Mommy even let me help her bake a cake. It was yummy!
August 21, 2011
Most of my GA family spent the past week on St George Island in Florida. It was my first time to see the ocean so I was very excited. Auntie Sammy, Lilia, Uncle Mark, Auntie Nickie, Mommy, Daddy and I rented a house right on the water and we all had so much fun. We played on the beach every day, swam in the water, watched dolphins in the ocean, made sand castles, slew kites, played games and cooked lots of different meals. Lilia and I even slept in our own room every night! I am so looking forward to going back next year.
August 8, 2011
My Uncle Mark from Montana is coming into town today to spend a week. Daddy is taking him to the PGA Championship on Thursday and on Friday and Saturday all the adults are going to the Cubs vs Braves game in Atlanta. It will be great to see him and his girlfriend, Pam, who is coming with him.
August 6, 2011
Today my GA family celebrated Lilia's fourth birthday with a party at her house. The kids ran around in the backyard playing and blowing bubbles while the parents visited. We stayed up really late but it was worth it.
August 3, 2011
Lilia and I are taking our second week of swimming lessons. We are doing very well and progressing nicely. Mommy and Daddy usually take me to our neighborhood people each weekend so I can practice.
July 29, 2011
Today our school was closed so the teachers could get ready for a new school year so Lilia came to my house and we spent the day together. The two of us helped Mommy make pinkalicious cupcakes with cherries on top. They were so yummy!
July 28, 2011
Today was my first ballet recital. We did both tap dance and ballet. I love my dance class and am looking forward to continuing this fall.
July 27, 2011
I had a sleepover at Lilia's house today. Daddy was at an officiating clinic and Mommy was out of town for work so Auntie Sammy watched me overnight. I always love hanging out at Lilia's house.
July 15, 2011
TGIF. Today we had pony rides at my school. Later in the day, most of my Georgia family got together at a local Mexican restaurant for dinner.
July 4, 2011
All the Georgia clan came to my house today to celebrate the 4th. We played games and had lots to eat. The men of the family set off fireworks in the backyards and as a special treat Lilia and I were allowed to stay up late to watch.
July 3, 2011
My Georgia family took Nonna to a July 4th festival today. Although it was really hot outside, we enjoyed listening to music, eating cotton candy and visiting different arts and crafts booths.
July 1, 2011
Nonna flew into town for the July 4th weekend. We are so happy to have her in Georgia. We have all kinds of activities planned while she is here. It should be so much fun.
June 30, 2011
Mommy and Daddy took me to see my first movie today, Cars 2. It was so much fun. I had popcorn and managed to sit through the whole two hours. I can't wait to see my next one.
June 27, 2011
Lilia and I began swimming lessons today. Our parents thought it was a good idea that we started learning sooner rather than later.
June 21, 2011
I've been sick for the past two days with a fever so I stayed home from school. Daddy took care of me during the day while I was under the weather and Mommy watched over me at night. I'm doing much better this afternoon, though, and should be back to school tomorrow.
June 19, 2011
Mommy and me celebrated Father's Day by taking Daddy out to breakfast then came home to open a couple of presents we got him. In the afternoon my entire GA family went to Auntie A's house for dinner.
June 18, 2011
My friend Jessica had a birthday party this morning at our neighborhood park and pool. I had fun with my friends playing and eating cake.
June 17, 2011
Daddy brought me in to school cuz today was Daddy Donut Day. We even had Lilia come celebrate with us.
June 15, 2011
I went in for my second visit to the dentist today. Daddy said he couldn't have been prouder of the way I handled myself. I had x-rays taken, my teeth cleaned, flossed and brushed and came out with a clean bill of health.
June 11, 2011
Today most of my GA family went to an arts and craft festival in our community. Afterwards we all came back to my house for dinner.
June 9, 2011
Today I started a Ballet and Tap Dancing class at school. I have pink tutus, ballerina slippers and tap shoes. Mommy promised me after I turned three I could start taking the class. It goes throught he entire summer and should be so much fun.
June 5, 2011
Lilia had a sleepover on Friday which is always a blast. Then on Saturday I spent the night at her house. Daddy had an arena league football game to officiate out of town that day and Mommy, Aunties Nicole and Jessie and Uncle Mark all went to watch him. They spent the night and came back Sunday morning.
May 30, 2011
Today was Memorial Day and we celebrated by going to the pool. Most my GA family came over to play in the water. Then we all went back to my house where we had a cookout to celebrate the holiday.
May 27, 2011
Today was Wet-n-Wild day at school. It was my last day in the PreSchool 1 class so all the kids in school brought our swimming suits and we played in sprinklers, kiddie pools, etc in the afternoon. Afterwards, Auntie Sammy and Mommy took Lilia and me to get ice cream then we had dinner at my favorite Mexican restaurant.
May 26, 2011
Mommy took me in for my second haircut. I wanted to get all my hair cut off so Daddy and me could be twins but in the end we decided not too.
May 23, 2011
Mommy, Daddy and I spent the weekend in North Dakota at my Aunt Pam's house. My cousin Stephanie graduated from high school and we went up to celebrate with her. My Montana family drove over and I go tot spend a good amount of time with everyone. We played games, went for walks, visited, etc. I had a wonderful time.
May 16, 2011
I had my three year check up with my doctor today. She said I'm doing great and couldn't be healthier. Yippee!
May 15, 2011
Mommy, Daddy and I went on a nature walk today. We walked through the woods at our local park then played in the playground. Such fun.
May 13, 2011
Today I celebrated my 3rd birthday. My Georgia family all met at a Mexican restaurant for dinner, then went back to my house to open presents and eat birthday cake and ice cream. Daddy hooked up our computers so Gramma Clary and Nona could watch and sing along over Skype. Lilia even got to spend the night we me. It was the best birthday ever!
May 8, 2011
Daddy and I celebrated Mothers Day today with Mommy. We took her to breakfast in the morning then came home and played games. In the afternoon, after my nap, the three of us went to an art festival nearby. We listened to music, looked at art and I got to play in a sandbox and paint pictures. When we got home, Daddy grilled a pizza for us on the BBQ.
May 3, 2011
Mommy and Daddy took me to see my ear doctor today. She removed the tubes from my ears and gave me a clean bill of health. Yea!
April 24, 2011
My Georgia family all went over to Auntie A's house for Easter brunch. We had soooo much fun eating, visiting and playing games.
April 23, 2011
Today my Georgia family helped Auntie Sammy move into her new home. Lilia and she bought a house close by. It was a very busy day, but we got everything accomplished and everyone is now settling in.
April 21, 2011
Today Mommy and Daddy attended a parent teachers conference. My teachers said I am doing awesome in school and ready to progress to the next level. So ready or not Pre School 2, here I come!
April 17, 2011
Today Lilia came over and we went to our neighborhood Easter egg hunt. We had our pictures taken with the Easter bunny, hunted for eggs and even got to pet some rabbits, ducks, chicks and a lamb at a petting zoo they had for the kids. Lilia found a golden egg and won the big prize. We had a great time.
April 3, 2011
Daddy took Lilia and me on a walking adventure today. We left the house and walked down to the park where we played on the swings, slid down the slides and ran around being silly. We also walked over to see the Chattahoochee River. We are looking forward to doing it again soon.
March 31, 2011
Daddy was in Minneapolis the past couple of days for work so it was just Mommy and me at home. We both very much enjoy our girl time together.
March 25, 2011
Cousin Lilia came over today and we had a sleepover. It was so much fun. Daddy found us both late in the evening hiding in the guest closet reading books. I suspect that won't be the only time the two of us are in trouble together.
March 19, 2011
My back molars are all coming in. Pretty soon I'll have a complete mouth full of teeth...just in time to start losing them.
March 17, 2011
Today was St Patrick's Day and we celebrated at school with cookies and fruit. I love to embrace my Irish heritage.
March 12, 2011
I started learning to play soccer today. Lilia and I are in a weekly Saturday class with other youngsters who are learning to play the game. I wore a green shirt my Auntie Pam made for me. I haven't quite grasped the concept yet, but I sure to have fun kicking the ball around the field and rolling around on the grass.
March 11, 2011
Today was Pajama Day at school. I more my blue "gramma jammies" that Grandma Clary made for me for Christmas. They are really comfortable.
March 6, 2011
It's been raining most of the weekend so my family has been hanging out in our house. It's nice when all of us are together. Cousin Lilia came over this afternoon to play. We always have such a great time.
February 27, 2011
I'm getting pretty good at sounding out words. Mommy, Daddy and me play with flashcards and use letters to spell different words. I really like learning.
February 25, 2011
Mommy and Daddy were both out of town for a couple of days this week (Daddy was playing golf with friends in Phoenix and Mommy was working in Orlando and Chicago) so I slept over at cousin Lilia's for two nights. My Aunts took good care of me and I had a very nice time.
February 22, 2011
Daddy came to school today and read two books to my classmates and me. I got to sit next to him at the front of the class. It was very cool....for both him and me.
February 19, 2011
Daddy was at a football officials conference this weekend in North Carolina so Mommy and me got to spend the whole weekend together. We went out to dinner with most of my Georgia family, played soccer, read books, rode my bike and all kinds of other great things. We had so much fun.
February 14, 2011
Today was Valentines Day and we had a party at school. Daddy came by and helped me celebrate. Afterward we went home and exchanged gifts with Mommy.
February 12, 2011
My Georgia family celebrated Auntie Jessie and Uncle Mark's birthdays today. We all went to lunch at an Italian restaurant then played played games and watched movies.
February 6, 2011
My whole Georgia family watched the Super Bowl at Auntie A's house. They remodeled their basement and it was a great place for a party. Unfortunately Daddy's team lost but there is always next year.
January 29, 2011
The Grangers, Auntie Jessie, Mommy, Daddy and me all drove to Nashville for the weekend. My Aunts and Uncle went to a concert while my little family stayed with Daddy's childhood friend Peggy and her husband Tim. We had so much fun visiting. We hope to go back soon.
January 16, 2011
This morning most of my Georgia family went to breakfast to continue our celebration of Auntie Sammie's birthday. Afterwards Mommy, Daddy and I watched the Patriots play football on TV.
January 15, 2011
We celebrated Auntie Sammie's birthday today. Everyone came over to my house and ate dinner and watched her open presents. We also played games and ate some birthday cake.
January 14, 2011
It snowed a lot at our house earlier this week and because the roads were so icy I didn't have school all week. Mommy and Daddy stayed home with me, too. Although we were cooped up inside the entire time, it was great being together.
January 8, 2011
I had a sleepover with Lilia the past couple of days. Daddy was officiating a football game in Dallas and Mommy went with him. Aunties Sammy and Jessie took great care of me. I love them very much.
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