The Green Eyed Momma

Maryland welcomed us, with 7 inches of SNOW! I took this picture on my cell phone, it makes me laugh because Mikey is all bundled up and Mike is in a short sleeve shirt! They make a comical snow removal crew!

How do you thank someone who has given so much to your children? Toni Haynes, has watched Mikey since he was 5 months old, and Ryan at 6 weeks. Saying thank you doesn't seem enough...but I wanted to say thank you Toni, for loving my boys. ***Mikey and Ryan miss you dearly!***

We arrived safely in Maryland on Saturday night, we all were so tired after the long trip, that we waited till the following morning to unload the truck. Amazing how quickly stuff comes out of the truck...versus loading it! Mikey was pleased that his tricycle made the trip safe and sound! Ryan, was too sure about all the activity...he just stood back and watched. Ryan and Mikey sitting on the truck. An empty truck, equals a new start! Thanks Grandpa Fortner for driving the truck, so Daddy could drive the car! ***Thank you SO much for all who helped with the move! Thank you Carl for making the 16+ hour drive, we know it was a long trip to make driving, with only a few stops!***

My last day with CB*RE was, celebrated simply by Leanne, Kim, and Carol...we had lunch at the local kosher deli across the street, Posh Nosh! The wall of fame...includes a few of our favorite bosses; Tim and George! Once you place your order, you grab a table, a sharpie, and a bucket of pickles! They invite you to sign their wall. My delicious Reuben sandwich! Goodbye, CB*RE, I will miss you and the many wonderful people I worked with!

Grandma and Papa Lee wanted to do something fun before the big move, so the invited our family and the Lee's to go to Dave and Buster*s. Mikey was very excited to see his cousins, it had been awhile! He also, couldn't wait to see Papa and Grandma. (He asked about their dog, Blu...too.) Hello Papa! We all sat down to eat together, before hitting the game floor. Mike Ryan and Grandpa Daddy and Mikey playing the racing game, bummer that Mikey's legs are still to short to reach the pedals. Ryan and Mikey tossing the basketball. Mikey shooting a few hoops. Erin and Aiden How about this game Grandma? Cheese! Connor and Jason Grandma and Ryan Mikey of course picked out a motorcycle...we were 400 tickets shy, of what we needed. Ryan How many tickets would it take to get this prize? Grandma, Grandpa, and Ryan Mike, Linda, and Mikey Grandma, Papa, Mikey, and Ryan Aiden Mikey and Ryan Aiden , Ryan, Mikey, Connor Ryan-Grandma-Grandpa-Mikey ***Good bye to the Lee's, we will miss

One of the hardest things, about the move has been saying goodbye. I was most worried about Mikey having to say goodbye to Mason, his best friend. It went SO much better than I thought, kids are so resilient! Ryan and Giovanni Ryan, Mikey, Mason, Madisyn, Jacob, Giana, Giovanni Jacob-Mikey-Mason The 3 amigos! Everyone HUG...no goodbyes! Good bye Mason Fuller, Mikey will miss you dearly!

We met Gigi, Mom, and Aunt Diane at Las Fuente *s, for some Mexican food a few farewells! "Want a crayon Gigi?" - Ryan Gigi, Diane, and Linda Gigi, Mikey, and Ryan Mikey and Grandma Diane, Mikey, Ryan, and Grandma all talking about motorcycles . Diane, Ryan, Linda, Jenny, Evelyn, and Mikey ***Thank you all for a great night! We will miss you all, more than you will ever know! We love you VERY much!***

With everything going on...Valentine's Day was simple this year! We had a steak dinner at home, with the Fortner's ! (Thanks Linda!) I asked the boys to sit on the fire place...this was the best out of 10 tries! Nice try Mommy, but Ryan does NOT want to have his picture taken! Mikey After dinner we took the boys for haircuts and to buy new shoes! ***Happy Valentine's Day! We love you all!***