Mothers Day 2011

Dear Amelia -

Another wonderful Mothers Day. I woke up early to finish my cake pops while you and Daddy slept. We just hung out most of the morning until it was nap time. 

(These are my new cake pops...cute huh?) 

Glamma set up a tour of the house she grew up in South Minneapolis. 

It was a surprise to Flossy, what a wonderful surprise. 

Inside there were some old memories inside including your Great uncle's name in his hand writing. I wish we could have met him.

When they were done with their tour, we all met at the Krugers for lunch then headed over to Kiki's to spend some time with her, Gigi and Bumpa.

We were all very tired and happy to be home by the end of the day.

Love,
Mom

Another big day in History

Dear Amelia -
I woke up this morning to the news that Osama Bin Laden is dead. I've never wished anyone dead but this guy deserved it. He was the "mastermind" behind 9/11. After hearing the news, it took me back to 9/11/2001.

Mommy:
I was asleep when the attack happened. Molly and I were living together in Excelsior at the time. She called and told me to turn on the TV. I did but couldn't believe my eyes. The rest of the day, I stayed glued to the TV until I had to go to work at the hotel. It was devastating.

I asked Daddy to reflect, even though I know he didn't want to...he did anyway:
I was at Hennepin Tech in Brooklyn Park in the cafeteria during a break from class eating a muffin and watching one of the tvs in the cafeteria.  When I started watching the first plane had already hit and the people on CNN didn't know that it was on purpose yet.  I was watching when the second plane flew into the second tower.  I was just in shock, I couldn't believe what was happening and why.  I just remember shock.

Luckily we have people like Uncle Billy and Blaker to defend our country against the bad guys. Today is a good day (and everyday) to be an American!

The reason I'm reflecting is so one day, you know our thoughts on big events in History.

There is the classic Grade story (#52) of when President Kennedy was shot. Anner thought he cousin Kenny was shot. We practically hear that story everytime the family is together.

Love,
Mom

Prince William + Princess Kate's wedding

Dear Amelia -

Depending on who you ask...today was a big day in history.

Prince William and (the new) Princess Kate Middleton got married. People still talk about Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding and I thought to myself, "I wonder how big of a deal that was in 1981?" We should ask Glamma some day what she remembers.

Daddy's thoughts: "Who cares"

Mommy's thoughts in between crying: "Kate Middleton was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. I want to be her. The wedding it self was a snoozefest but the lead up to it did not disappoint"

The newly married couple

I want you to know that Prince William was REALLY hot before he lost his hair.

I bet you will be the prettiest bride ever when you get married. My little princess.
Love,

Mom

Easter 2011

Dear Amelia -

The Easter bunny must have known how much fun you were going to have at Easter this year. You had FOUR Easter Egg hunts! You had plenty of candy and no nap...it was a perfect mixture for an early bed time!

Love,

Mom

My girl has MOVES!

Dear Amelia -

Lydia requested a video...her wish is my command!

Love,

Mom

New Daycare and New Bed!

Dear Amelia -

You started a new daycare last Tuesday. She lives REALLY close to our house so it will be nice that Daddy can pick you up if I need to work late. Cathy (your new daycare lady) sent me this picture on your first day.

This weekend, we put you in your first BIG GIRL BED! I still need to paint your walls (I'm thinking one of the colors from your new bedding on the bottom below the chair rail and white on top with something fun drawn on one of the walls by Sarah)
You were a little scared on Saturday night to go to sleep but you've slept great the last two nights!!!

On Sunday, we celebrated Easter with the Dirks. Papa Jim took us out to Chuck E. Cheese afterwards. You had so much fun!
Love,

Mom

White Noise!

Dear Amelia -

I am lucky enough to love my job. I get to work on the coolest projects and with some really awesome people!

My boss has been working on an amazing play called White Noise. Since I'm his "coordinator of chaos" I was brought in to help with the little stuff like travel, expenses and coordinating print. After working on this for the last 2 + years, the day was finally here for the big opening in Chicago!

Melissa, who works with Holly - one of the producers and I met at the Chicago airport. We had talked on the phone only about 1000 times so it was nice to meet in person. We became fast friends...

Producers: Holly and Jay (boss man on the right)

This is the closest I got to Ms. Goldberg (another Producer of the show!)

More of the production/show staff!

The show was so very powerful and AMAZING! The kind of show that has you laughing one second and crying the next. It is a MUST see and something I am very happy to be a part of! Next stop...Broadway!

I even got an awesome shout out in the insert...

"...and of course, Courtney Dirks from PD"

This will go down in the books as one of the coolest experiences of my life!

Love,

Mom