Happy 4th Birthday, Macy! You're my big girl!

Ah, Macy. My little turkey. I can't believe you're 4 years old! I've had so much fun watching you grow up and become the little lady you finally are. Now, I could do without some of the emotional meltdowns, but I am amazed at your level of kindness and maturity. Sometimes, I wonder how we raised such a nice little girl who likes everybody, listens, and is pretty darn respectful. Heck - you won an award at daycare for Kindness and Generosity! (I'm going to have to dig into my archives from when I was little to see if, in all of my naughty adventures, I mixed in any kindness and generosity... You're also great at trying to help Jorey (most of the time). Today, she was riding her bike in the street, arguing with me heavily about whether she should come up on the driveway or not, when you offered to let her play with one of your chopsticks that you got at daycare today. (by the way, let's not forget that she keeps calling them chapsticks;) When you offered that, I said 'Thank You' and winked at you. You winked back at me and nodded and just looked like such a big girl! I couldn't believe it. Sometimes at night, after I tuck you into bed, I just smile to myself and feel so lucky that you are awesome and fun. I hope you have a great birthday and enjoy your parties.


You'll always be my big girl and one of my favorite ladies in the whole world! I love you, Macy Girl!

Kath Family Fun Weekend

We love Bacation! (as Macy and Jorey would say).
The girls can't get enough of "stay at home days", so Ken and I decided to take off a night early and head up to The Lodge for some waterpark fun the night before arriving at Breezy Point to join in another festive Kath Family Fun Weekend.
The weather was a bit chilly and the sun sure didn't shine much, but between Jeff's fires, uncle Steve's secrets, and a number of other entertaining events, we had a great time. When you pack 35 people into one house, you're bound to have some entertainment.
Macy really wanted some goggles, so I bought her a pair. When I first put them on, they were so tight that one eye was pointing up and out...and another was smashed shut. This is when she was still being a good sport...before she realized I was taking pictures of her struggles.

She went down the big slide with thunder and lightning with Mom and Dad. She thought it was pretty cool. The first time down, she got to the top and threw a fit and cried...leave it to mean ole mom to just throw her in the tube and say, "There's no going back, now." She covered her eyes the whole way down and then laughed like crazy when we were done, saying how much fun it was.

Jorey, on the other hand, wasn't so into the water park and just likes to dip her toes in. After a while, she got brave and walked in. We were playing ball and splashing when all of the sudden, her feet went out from under her and she flipped forward into the water...we suffered quite a set back on that. "I want you to carry me" was repeated incessantly after that. She's a bit stubborn...no idea where that came from.


After arriving up at Breezy Point, we had to play a little pfeffer...and Orange Papa had to teach Macy, Jorey, and Norah how to play a little game of war...they did great and I don't think they fought at all! It was amazing.


Orange Gramma and Macy really enjoyed the Elvis show. He was a hunk-a-hunk-a-burnin' love! We all had a good time dancing on the beach and listening to him sing all of Elvis' greatest songs.

On the final day, we finally took a second to get a nice family photo...complete with the girls wearing their 'pack-packs'.

Following Kath Family Fun Weekend, we went up to Lake Osakis for Fry Family Fun Weekend. It was a good time and none of us wanted to go back to work or daycare!
I'll get those photos up, soon, but the Fry photos are updated on our shutterfly site through KFFW at http://fryswiththat.shutterfly.com/

Happy 4th of July & a Private Dancer? No...

Well, we made it down to the Blooming Prairie parade again this year. This time, we spectated rather than walk with Kork in the parade. We figured he had enough walkers and that we would be on for marching in the election years...because Macy loves to yell "Vote For Kory!" and she would not have done that this year...guess she could have said, "Thanks for voting for Kory", but that loses something.

Macy, Jorey, and cousins Olivia and Owen got all sorts of candy and trinkets...even cheese! They thought it was pretty cool when the big shriner's dragon came and puffed a big puff of smoke at them and Mom. Dad was right on the curb with them to make sure nothing happened...even when the crazy redneck lady tried to cross the parade while the go-carts were moving at about 30 mph. After nearly causing a pile-up, we were able to rest easy while everyone shook their heads at her. :)

We enjoyed (well, everyone but Jorey) fireworks at the Kath household. They were great. Jorey hated every minute, but she thought she might like them next year. She closed her eyes and buried her head in my neck until they were done and then perked up and said, "Are they all done?!"

In addition to our 4th festivities, we planted flowers and had some other good times this past week. One item to note is that Macy and I often have some dance parties... I use the term 'dance' loosely, considering that my sister once labeled me "Flail-A-Puss" and my loving husband once said, "Good God, are you white!". Anyways, you get the picture. We flail.
The other night, I put some music on while I was working and I didn't know what to do with the DANCE that came out of my not-quite-4-year-old's little body!
Click here to see her boogie down!

Happy 2nd Birthday Jorey (yes, late...get used to it)

So, the turkey turned 2 on the 5th, while Ken and I were down in West Palm Beach, FL. It was one of those times where you make a decision and then feel terrible about it...even though she didn't know it was her birthday. While we were away (on our much needed trip), she told orange gramma (my mom) that she wanted her mom and dad and wanted to go home. Poor thing.

Once we were back, we finally settled in on a date for the party and we had all of her greatest fans over for some pizza and a party. Jorey got lots of books, baby apparrell and accessories, a hot wheels, and all sorts of other goodies. Thanks everyone for all the cool stuff...that makes its way from one end of our house to the other every week. :)

She really enjoyed her cupcake, having happy birthday sung to her, and taking some photos with auntie Amy.

When Jorey blew out the candles, she said the whole time..."My wanna blow out the candles...My wanna blow out the candles." Then, with just one quick blow, they were out! Here's a little video.

Friday after daycare, we picked up a "Wounded Knee". Macy had suffered a fall while running to the park. She was running hand-in-hand with her friend Logan when she fell and he kept running. "But, he said he was sorry and that it was an accident." --she smiles when she tells the story, which leads me to believe that her daycare boyfriend Liam had better keep a heads-up!

Due to her request that BOTH Ken and I pick them up from daycare together, we did. And, then we went out to eat at Carbone's. When we got home and I grabbed her out of the car, the wound on her elbow was oozing so badly that it dripped on my arm...that was pretty sweet considering my gag reflex to such things. Due to her reigning drama-queen status, though, there was no room for me to be feeling sorry for myself...not for the drip of oozing wound, nor for the fact that I was the chosen one to remove and replace the nasty bandages. Well, we had a lot of talk about how we have to be tough and how to be brave and that it does hurt, but there's no reason to scream in Mom's ear...things like that.

Saturday morning, when she woke up, she was still the queen of helplessness. She was asking Ken to do everything for her...including picking up her hippo. "Dad, can you please pick-up my hippo? I have an owie.". ha. She actually was walking without bending the right arm or the left leg when we got her and that has continued all day, every day with the exception of sprinting and jumping down the sidewalk at her dad's softball game on Saturday. I can only assume she forgot that she was going with that level of drama.

Following Saturday morning's back-and-forthe, though, we've really made some progress. She has been able to actually support ME while we're doing bandage change. When I have to pull the tape REALLY FAST so that she doesn't get her hairs pulled, she has told me the last two times..."Great job, Mommy. You're doing such a good job. That doesn't even hurt!". Ah, Macy...such a sweet girl.

One other funny thing...today, we attended a baby shower for a co-worker, Marie, who is having twin boys any day, now. When their dad got home, they asked where he was and I said he was in the shower. Jorey says, "Is he in a baby shower?" ha ha. How funny the things that make sense to us, that must completely baffle a two-year-old. Showers? Wet? Showers? Balloons and Cake? hmmm.

3rd Month is a charm

Wowza. I need to stop procrastinating on these blog entries because now they all read the same. There's been a large supply of funny at the Fry house lately and we've been so busy that we just are enjoying it too much to stop and take the time to share. In viewing the photos that haven't been posted yet, I came to the realization that:

1. Easter was a long time ago...but I haven't blogged since before...


2. My kids have changed...even since I blogged last. It's like looking into the archives.

3. The fact that our computer died is no excuse because that only resulted in 3 weeks down time.

4. I guess I should put this on my calendar?


Anyways, going way back when...let's see what Easter was all about. We enjoyed two family gatherings at Orange AND Yellow Papa's house. The easter bunny came to both and to out house, too! That crazy bunny is busy and knows how to spoil 2 girls!

Last month, we went on the UmbrElla of Hope walk to remember Ella Hauschildt, who passed away at the age of 7 from a brain tumor. It was the coldest day! I think it was about 50 degrees with strong winds. We wore our winter gear and the girls had 2 blankets on them, but we walked the 2 mile trek and that helped warm me up in a hurry! Due to an unforeseen emergency, Macy peed on her pants when we had to stop 1/2 way through to goin the woods, on a hill, in the midst of weeds, while Jorey screamed "I want to get out! I want to go potty too! I want to get out! The entire time...little sh*t! Then, Macy got crazy hair, Granny painted her face, and they jumped in the jumper until their feet were too cold since the jumpers were frozen. Though, there were lots of kids there, it was beautiful, and helps make me remember that I have so much to be thankful for. It's amazing that when you marvel at a parent for getting through something like that, you can somehow get yourself to handle more than you ever thought you could because you don't know how you'd ever find the strength to handle that situation and they do. John and Erica truly celebrate the life of their little girl. And, while they miss her every day and have many days that are hard to get through, they put a lot of energy into trying to help others. It's amazing.

Fast Forward...Fast Forward... I can't fit everything in.


This weekend, we enjoyed some of Dad's softball games in Albertville. He played at 8am on Saturday, but that's OK. We made the trek, and then got to play at the Carnival! Our first ride was the ferris Wheel. Jorey had a death grip on me the whole time, but she did enjoy it after she realized (on the 98th rotation) that she was safe. Macy loved it! She was flapping her wings like a bird and peeking over the side and just having a hay day. They gave us an extra long ride since there were only 7 kids there when we arrived. Then, we went down the super long, bumpy slide. They both giggled so hard on the way down, we had to do that a few times. Then, we were off to the motorcycles, where Jorey refused to ride in the back seat of the 3-seat hogs. Once in the driver's seat, she was happy as can be (even though she tried NOT to smile the whole time). Macy, of course was waving and wearing a huge smile all the way around, since she's never shy to be the happiest girl. If you're thinking pics would help with the visual, believe me...I know this. I didn't bring the camera. I figure we'll need to have a repeat at the Steele County fair to get a few, there. Our final rides were on the trucks and cars that go in circles. Ken said those rides were lame...and...I'd agree if they were not my most enjoyed ride as a kid because if you ride in front, you get to drive. So what if you are not steering. At that age, you feel like you are and it was so cool. The girls loved it and a couple of the carnies thought they were so cute that they gave them 2-for-1. How 'bout it!

Today, we opted out of the softball tournament and went to the park and the pool instead. Lifetime in Lakeville has a huge, zero-depth pool with water slides and everything. The girls and I went there and hung in the sun. About an hour after we got there, some kid dropped a brown shark into the pool and caused a massive evacuation to the indoor pool for 1.5 hours until they could be sure they sucked up every crumb. Oh, brother...pooh in the pool.



For a few of the funnies:

Macy told me this morning that there were robots that would eat me. Then, shared that if robots got me, they would take me to their house and show me scary things! ooh! Scary things? What kinds? --she wasn't sure, but just knew that they would. She also wasn't sure who told her that.


Jorey just likes to eat bluestrawberries. (aka blueberries)


peace out until next time. My goal is to update once/week. Yep - it's a lofty goal with one entry in 4 months...

Like Father, Like Daughter

Sick day, again, at the Fry house.
Jorey got a fever, everyone got to go home - Well, everyone except Dad. Ear Infection.

It was another long day trying to accomplish work-related tasks while not losing my mind.
The night progressed, it neared bedtime and Macy was getting tired.
She wanted to go to bed, but we were watching one more thing on TV quick. I was holding her with my hands right under her butt when she ripped a huge long toot!

When she was done, we all laughed and she felt like it was pretty funny. Dad wanted to have a hug and a kiss goodnight and I mentioned that if she had any left, she should save it for him and toot on his arm, too. Then, Dad asked her to go ahead and do it again if she had another one. She, very simply, replied, "Yep, I've got more.", squinted, strained, and then pushed out another one and smiled a big smile at me.

It was cute and disgusting all at the same time.
We definitely live in a house where farts are funny.

To Eat or Not to Eat...

I have heard the far fetched tales of when my sister Natalie and I were taking baths together and the big brown shark came. Apparently, I would forget that the bath is not the place to do these things. Well, the other night, Macy and Jorey were taking a bath when Macy said she had to go potty. While helping her [on the toilet], Jorey suddenly says, "Out, Oh no, Mommy!" I looked over to the tub and saw her holding something...that something resembled...yep...it was a pea! Where the heck did a pea come from? In all my bewildered wondering, I noticed her considering the pea as a snack just as I noticed the load below her butt. Yes, she had a bit of a situation in the tub, the peas must have been eaten at lunch, and I stopped her just before she threw it in her mouth for round 2. Yikes. There are times in my life when I feel like a failure and times when I feel like a super star. That night, I felt like both. What a failure for averting my attention the 40 seconds it took for my near-2-year-old to drop a bomb in the tub, and then a super star for fishing her out, cleaning her up, not tossing my cookies when scooping the remainders out of the tub, and for stopping that pea from round 2 of the digestion. Macy will forever be traumatized by that sight and brings it up often since then.

Now, for a little quizzicle. Macy and Daddy were sitting in the kitchen this week after a bath...but not the bath that ended with the bomb session. This was a bath with auntie Buggy's wonderful heart sprinkles. They were both smelling sweet and clean. Well, Dad came over and let loose a big loud one right on Macy. What do you suppose her reply was? Vote to the right.

And, for those of you that participated in the last quizzicle, you were all correct. Macy informed me that she sucks her snotties up her nose and swallows them because she "likes them and they are delicious." It's true!