Two Wendy-isms

On Thursday, we were walking with the dogs in the park and talking about how Happy and Lucky have different personalities. Wendy asked why Happy sometimes stops in his tracks and won't keep walking, and I replied, "Because he's stubborn." Her answer: "Stubborn as a mool! Stubborn as a mool!"

Yesterday Wendy was being the very fierce teacher and giving me and Fer lots of minutes and telling us where to sit. At first we were both on the bed and then she ordered me to the chair to serve out my time. Fer asked, "Why does she get to be on the chair?" I answered, "Because I'm an adult," and Wendy chimed in, "Yes, adultery has its privileges!" (We have a running joke about "membership has its privileges" with our various memberships to the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden, etc.)

Happy 9th Birthday Wendy!!

We had a lovely family celebration for Wendy on her big day, March 16. She is very into her baby dolls recently, and was thrilled to have some new food and diapers and most exciting of all, a double stroller! Since she and Fer love to play that they are sisters taking care of their babies, we got a stroller for Fer as well (we still observe the tradition of a present for the non-birthday child!). Immediately, the two little mamis loaded up their babies and took them for a walk in the hall.










An ice cream cake has become a tradition!





Then on Thursday, Wendy had a lunch party with cupcakes with her friends at school. She loved celebrating with her class, and we loved having an in-school party for her!

St. Peter's Talent Show

We were so proud of Wendy for getting up on stage with her friend Mercedez and giving it her best shot singing Justin Bieber's "Baby." Incredible that last year we saw the Talent Show and couldn't imagine that just one year later we would have a daughter on stage singing in English! Fer was a wonderful supporter -- helped Wendy practice at home and attended the rehearsals with lots of patience.

Famiversary Party 2011

We had a great time seeing our friends at our 2011 Famiversary Party. Amazing that it has been one year plus since we returned from Colombia! I had such a great time that I forgot to take pictures for much of the party, and then found that Wendy's stint with the camera included taking a video that used up the rest of my memory card. Oh well. So apologies if we missed some people -- below is just a sampling.

Theater Trips -- Freckleface Strawberry and the Lion King

Wendy had a chance to go to the theater with her Brownie troop to see Freckleface Strawberry, a musical based on the book by Julianne Moore. Then, I went with both girls on the St. Peter's trip to the Lion King. Of course, it was amazing and we all loved it. Wendy had a bit of sadness that we weren't seated with her friends, but she quickly recovered once the curtain went up!