We have had pretty good success with putting out the Never Too Late collection boxes so far! The latest has been placed at Teresa's Hallmark, thanks to the help of my neighbor. Teresa said that probably with Mother's Day coming up it will be a good time to put them out. I have 3 other boxes out, and think one more that will be placed soon. Again, if you would be able to "host" a box in your business, workplace, or anywhere you think would let people know about the fundraiser, please let me know. It is only a 2 week commitment.
Thanks to everyone who has already donated! Each day I go to the mailbox and again someone has been generous enough to send in a check. THANK YOU!
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Miniature Golf
If you have never taken a 2 year old miniature golfing you definitely should! We decided to take the family today for a little fun. When we got there, both girls were very excited to play! We explained to Chicky Magoo 1 and Chicky Magoo 2 how to hold the club, what the rules were, and how hard to hit the ball. The first rule at this course was not to step in the water (and believe me they had plenty of water, fountains, and ponds around) because it was tinted with a blue dye that is permanent if it gets on your clothes. Why they would do this in water that has nets near you to scoop out your ball, because it definitely WILL go in the water, is beyond me? But- it did make it fun! I hit the ball in the water at least 3 or 4 times. Mr. Magoo had his share. Chicky Magoo 1 did once, but I think wished she could have fished them out each time. Chicky Magoo 2 took this rule the most serious off everyone! She was scared of her ball going into the water, and would tell us that she would just wait until later to play! She put her ball away from the water way down the green, as to make sure it was NOT going in!
We all had a great time, even with our 5 minute rain delay. By the end, Chicky Magoo 1 really started getting the hang of it. She made a 2 on a pretty hard hole. She wasn't that excited, because to her, it was all the same. It didn't seem to matter what the score was, just if we are having fun! I was particularly glad this was the case!!! :)
The Magoo Family game was funny to be around. I was just glad no one else was behind us either because we were taking a while at each hole. Not once did we use the 6 stroke rule, and made sure to just play it out! Mr. Magoo and I felt as though it was a comedy of errors that led to an eventful and fun outing! It is always a good time when you laugh and smile so much your cheeks hurt! :)
Golf Rules (according to a 2 year old)
1- You may scoot your ball around with the club.
2- If scooting doesn't work, just pick up the ball and roll it.
3- While others are taking their turn it is best to go directly in front of them, line up your ball and swing.
4- Hitting the ball in the hole does not mean your turn is done. Simply line up close to the hole as often as you can before everyone else finishes.
5- I am told you don't have to cry if your ball goes into the water, but I find it best to cry until the ball is retrieved. "It is turry!" (scary)
6- If there is an obstacle, say rocks, in the middle of the green, try to get your ball into that area. When you do make sure to say "oh man" and laugh as if you weren't trying to do it in the first place.
7-Did I mention that it is scary when the ball goes into the water?
8-Whenever possible tell each member of your team "I am REALLY dood (or good if you are already able to use a 'g' sound)
9-Have a good time, and cheer for everyone!
10-Again, I really don't like the ball going in the water!
Golf Rules (according to a 6 year old)
1- If the ball is close to the hole, hit it hard.
2- If the ball is far away, hit it softly.
3- When the ball goes into water, make SURE to ask if you can get it out. (Even if you have been told before that you won't be able to, it doesn't hurt to ask!)
4- Do a happy dance each time the ball goes into the hole.
5- Find the closest ball and accidentally tap it with either your club or kick it with your foot.
6- Cheer for your sister!
7- Cheer for your Mommy!
8- Cheer for your Daddy!
9- Above all else, it doesn't matter what the score is, HAVE FUN!
We all had a great time, even with our 5 minute rain delay. By the end, Chicky Magoo 1 really started getting the hang of it. She made a 2 on a pretty hard hole. She wasn't that excited, because to her, it was all the same. It didn't seem to matter what the score was, just if we are having fun! I was particularly glad this was the case!!! :)
The Magoo Family game was funny to be around. I was just glad no one else was behind us either because we were taking a while at each hole. Not once did we use the 6 stroke rule, and made sure to just play it out! Mr. Magoo and I felt as though it was a comedy of errors that led to an eventful and fun outing! It is always a good time when you laugh and smile so much your cheeks hurt! :)
Golf Rules (according to a 2 year old)
1- You may scoot your ball around with the club.
2- If scooting doesn't work, just pick up the ball and roll it.
3- While others are taking their turn it is best to go directly in front of them, line up your ball and swing.
4- Hitting the ball in the hole does not mean your turn is done. Simply line up close to the hole as often as you can before everyone else finishes.
5- I am told you don't have to cry if your ball goes into the water, but I find it best to cry until the ball is retrieved. "It is turry!" (scary)
6- If there is an obstacle, say rocks, in the middle of the green, try to get your ball into that area. When you do make sure to say "oh man" and laugh as if you weren't trying to do it in the first place.
7-Did I mention that it is scary when the ball goes into the water?
8-Whenever possible tell each member of your team "I am REALLY dood (or good if you are already able to use a 'g' sound)
9-Have a good time, and cheer for everyone!
10-Again, I really don't like the ball going in the water!
Golf Rules (according to a 6 year old)
1- If the ball is close to the hole, hit it hard.
2- If the ball is far away, hit it softly.
3- When the ball goes into water, make SURE to ask if you can get it out. (Even if you have been told before that you won't be able to, it doesn't hurt to ask!)
4- Do a happy dance each time the ball goes into the hole.
5- Find the closest ball and accidentally tap it with either your club or kick it with your foot.
6- Cheer for your sister!
7- Cheer for your Mommy!
8- Cheer for your Daddy!
9- Above all else, it doesn't matter what the score is, HAVE FUN!
Fundraising Efforts
Things are off to a great start so far! I have raised nearly 40% of my goal already. Thanks to all of you who have already contributed. The boxes are also going well! So far, I have 1 collection box in place, and 2 more will go up next week. If you know of anyone who would be willing to 'host' a small collection box for 2 weeks at their workplace please let me know!
Never Too Late is now at 1253+ wished granted to date! With the money we have raised so far, 2 more will be on their way!
Never Too Late is now at 1253+ wished granted to date! With the money we have raised so far, 2 more will be on their way!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Never Too Late
I'm sure some of you are wondering what the chart is on the right side of the page. It is a fundraiser I'm doing for a group called Never Too Late. They grant wishes for the elderly in nursing homes, hospice patients and others in adult day care situations. This organization is so amazing that they try and grant one wish a day to someone! The wishes they grant are simple ones, but can end up making a profound difference in the outlook in an elderly person's life. It gives them something to look forward to, something to hope for, and in the end, something they can think back about in a positive way. I am currently trying to raise $1000 for them, so they can continue doing the wonderful work that they do.
If you would like to make a donation to Never Too Late, just click the link below. It will take you to PayPal, and you can send money that way. I'm not sure about the tax deduction, but I just wanted to make it easier for you. The other way to donate would be to send a check made out to Never Too Late.
If you would like to make a donation to Never Too Late, just click the link below. It will take you to PayPal, and you can send money that way. I'm not sure about the tax deduction, but I just wanted to make it easier for you. The other way to donate would be to send a check made out to Never Too Late.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Symphony
Yesterday we took the kids to the symphony. Chicky Magoo 2 has been very interested in the whole idea for a few months, and we thought it might be fun to take them there. They had a family series called "Tribute to Heroes," which was great. We got there about 30 minutes before the concert, and they had all sorts of kid-centered activities. The kids made a picture frame to put their hero's picture in. Then we went and heard a drum band (which was SO loud, by the way!) And finally, went to a "meet the musician" area, where the kids got to talk with a viola player. It was a fun way to get the kids involved in music I thought, and the people who run the symphony really did a great job making it a kid-friendly event!
The concert started and in between each song, they had a guy explain what the next song was about and discuss what the word "hero" meant. They even had the conductor talk to the group, and discuss different parts of the music.
Chicky Magoo 1 LOVED it, but said she thought they were just going to play one long song. We explained that since it was a family series they picked shorter songs. Chicky Magoo 2 liked the first 2-3 songs, and then just sat on the floor and played with her mommy and baby camels. The last song though they had the audience clap, so Chicky Magoo 2 and Chicky Magoo 1 really got into that one.
After the concert we were getting in the car when Mr. Magoo and Chicky Magoo 1 told me their favorite part, that somehow didn't catch. Apparently, the conductor was really into the music and on an up-note, lost his baton. It sailed through the air and hit the 3rd chair cello player's music stand. They said the cello player jumped out of her seat. I was too busy making sure Chicky Magoo 2 was doing okay, that I missed that. I'm guessing that would have been my favorite part too! ;)
Afterwards they had a question and answer session for anyone who wanted to talk with the conductor. Chicky Magoo 1 said she didn't have any questions and so we left. Then when we got in the car, she said "I know what I should have asked! Why did you hit the cello player?"
The concert started and in between each song, they had a guy explain what the next song was about and discuss what the word "hero" meant. They even had the conductor talk to the group, and discuss different parts of the music.
Chicky Magoo 1 LOVED it, but said she thought they were just going to play one long song. We explained that since it was a family series they picked shorter songs. Chicky Magoo 2 liked the first 2-3 songs, and then just sat on the floor and played with her mommy and baby camels. The last song though they had the audience clap, so Chicky Magoo 2 and Chicky Magoo 1 really got into that one.
After the concert we were getting in the car when Mr. Magoo and Chicky Magoo 1 told me their favorite part, that somehow didn't catch. Apparently, the conductor was really into the music and on an up-note, lost his baton. It sailed through the air and hit the 3rd chair cello player's music stand. They said the cello player jumped out of her seat. I was too busy making sure Chicky Magoo 2 was doing okay, that I missed that. I'm guessing that would have been my favorite part too! ;)
Afterwards they had a question and answer session for anyone who wanted to talk with the conductor. Chicky Magoo 1 said she didn't have any questions and so we left. Then when we got in the car, she said "I know what I should have asked! Why did you hit the cello player?"
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Beautiful Weather
This weather has been SO nice lately. We have gone on lots of walks, and gotten yard work done too! The kids are so happy to be playing on the swing set again. We need to go get some propane for the grill, to get in the full swing of spring/summer. It has been a while since we grilled out, and I really miss our daily dinner outside! Hopefully we will get that done soon, so we can spend even more time outside!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Knowledge of Ms. Magoo (tm)
I haven't actually posted one of these in a while, so here goes.
Wondering: How long until Shark Week? And will it be any good?
Wanting: To post a video to YouTube (I've had the stuff for a while, just haven't had time to do it)
Watching: House Season 2 while on the treadmill
On My Mind: Why doesn't the post office, FedEx, or UPS have drive up windows? Who wants to haul in a package, when you could just drive it up to a window?
Wondering: How long until Shark Week? And will it be any good?
Wanting: To post a video to YouTube (I've had the stuff for a while, just haven't had time to do it)
Watching: House Season 2 while on the treadmill
On My Mind: Why doesn't the post office, FedEx, or UPS have drive up windows? Who wants to haul in a package, when you could just drive it up to a window?
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Kid Quotes Plus One
Chicky Magoo 1:
"I don't like lessons. It is just people telling you that you aren't doing it right all of the time!"
Chicky Magoo 2:
"I have a secret for you!" (Then she put her ear towards me and just listened...)
Ms. Magoo:
"If they would just stop singing in musicals, think how fast you could get done with it!"
(this one was for Mr. Magoo)
"I don't like lessons. It is just people telling you that you aren't doing it right all of the time!"
Chicky Magoo 2:
"I have a secret for you!" (Then she put her ear towards me and just listened...)
Ms. Magoo:
"If they would just stop singing in musicals, think how fast you could get done with it!"
(this one was for Mr. Magoo)
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Egg Fights, a Family Tradition...
I'm sure most of you are wondering just what in the world an egg fight is, and why would you egg fight in your Sunday best?!? It is a family tradition to egg fight on Easter. It has been around LONG before even my Grandpa was a kid. The origins are a little sketchy, but I was told it was an old French or French/American tradition, and is centuries old. I have also found reference on the web to it being an Armenian and British tradition. There is even a place where they have a contest every year (and have a 0-3year old category!)
Egg fighting is simple. You take an egg from your "collection," and hold it so only the top is showing. How to hold it is a skill that you gain later, but the basic hold will work too! ;) Then the other person tries to crack your egg in a single hit. The egg that isn't cracked can continue to play. The other is the loser of that hit. You play both sides of the egg, and the winner is determined by the lone egg that isn't cracked. It is a BIG deal to be the champion for that year!
This year started out with Dad showing the kids again how to hold the egg. Chicky Magoo 2 needed some help on the first hit, but then after that she figured it out well enough that she got even the cheating down.
Chicky Magoo 1 looks a little scared about this hit! I was on a streak of 3 hits without cracking my egg though, so she should have been a little nervous! LOL!
I think this is one of those traditions that when we first met, Mr. Magoo found a little strange, but also thought it sounded pretty fun. He got into it
after the first hit, about 10 years ago, and since has wanted to win! I don't think he has been the champion yet. This year he wanted to file a grievance about a hit I made, but there really is nowhere for him to turn in such a situation. He thinks I hit the side of his prized egg (which I didn't NOT do on purpose, although I know the evidence would suggest otherwise) For the record that egg broke on the next hit, so it was a wash. He was quite happy to see my egg destroyed!
We always have fun doing this, and it gives you something to do with them besides making deviled eggs. YUCK!
Chicky Magoo 1 was the champion this year. Here she is holding up the prized egg!
Egg fighting is simple. You take an egg from your "collection," and hold it so only the top is showing. How to hold it is a skill that you gain later, but the basic hold will work too! ;) Then the other person tries to crack your egg in a single hit. The egg that isn't cracked can continue to play. The other is the loser of that hit. You play both sides of the egg, and the winner is determined by the lone egg that isn't cracked. It is a BIG deal to be the champion for that year!
This year started out with Dad showing the kids again how to hold the egg. Chicky Magoo 2 needed some help on the first hit, but then after that she figured it out well enough that she got even the cheating down.
Chicky Magoo 1 looks a little scared about this hit! I was on a streak of 3 hits without cracking my egg though, so she should have been a little nervous! LOL!
I think this is one of those traditions that when we first met, Mr. Magoo found a little strange, but also thought it sounded pretty fun. He got into it
after the first hit, about 10 years ago, and since has wanted to win! I don't think he has been the champion yet. This year he wanted to file a grievance about a hit I made, but there really is nowhere for him to turn in such a situation. He thinks I hit the side of his prized egg (which I didn't NOT do on purpose, although I know the evidence would suggest otherwise) For the record that egg broke on the next hit, so it was a wash. He was quite happy to see my egg destroyed!We always have fun doing this, and it gives you something to do with them besides making deviled eggs. YUCK!
Chicky Magoo 1 was the champion this year. Here she is holding up the prized egg!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Pinata
Here are a few more pictures of Chicky Magoo 1's birthday party. She wanted a pinata, so we found one 
that was an ice cream cone. Here she is taking a crack at it! She looks pretty determined to crack that thing up! WOW! Then the kids decided to wear them! LOL! 
that was an ice cream cone. Here she is taking a crack at it! She looks pretty determined to crack that thing up! WOW! Then the kids decided to wear them! LOL! 
Thank God You're Here!
I don't know if any of you got a chance to watch the new show "Thank God Your Here," but it is hilarious! Mr. Magoo and I watched it last night on Tivo, and it was great. It is sort of a "Whose Line is it Anyway" style. They take actors (such as Seinfeld's Newman) and make them dress up. Then they walk through a door into a scene where they have no idea what is going on and a man says "Thank God Your Here..." From that point they improvise as best they can, until they hear the buzzer. The series, apparently like all good series, didn't originate here. We got it from Australia, where they have been running it for 2 years.
Check out Part 5 if you want some laughs!
Check out Part 5 if you want some laughs!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Some Easter Photos
Here are some photos of the kids on Easter. They were SO excited for the Bunny to be there. We 
had a cooperative egg hunt, as we did last year. If Chicky Magoo 1 feels she is getting too many she gives some to Chicky Magoo 2, and then because Chicky Magoo 1 put some in her basket, Chicky Magoo 2 hunts eggs for her too. It is quite funny to see and then to think back about when I was a kid. It was more of an "every man for him/herself hunt!" We knew though that you needed eggs to win the egg fights. I'll post more about that tradition later...
had a cooperative egg hunt, as we did last year. If Chicky Magoo 1 feels she is getting too many she gives some to Chicky Magoo 2, and then because Chicky Magoo 1 put some in her basket, Chicky Magoo 2 hunts eggs for her too. It is quite funny to see and then to think back about when I was a kid. It was more of an "every man for him/herself hunt!" We knew though that you needed eggs to win the egg fights. I'll post more about that tradition later...
Monday, April 9, 2007
Monday, April 2, 2007
Hula Party!
Chicky Magoo 1 had her friends from school over for a hula birthday party! She came up with the theme, and all of the things we were going to do at the party. I think she must have gotten my party throwing genes, since she was completely about the planning!
Chicky Magoo 1's was excited to wear her Hawaiian dress, and hair clip. We played games, ate cake and made leis and other crafty things. The limbo was the hit of the evening though. I have never seen kids get so excited about a stick!
They all had a great time, and were sad to see their parents pick them up I think. Chicky Magoo 1 thought it was "the best party ever!" I'm glad that they all had a great time, but was even more glad that Chicky Magoo 1 has picked some great friends!
Chicky Magoo 1 had her friends from school over for a hula birthday party! She came up with the theme, and all of the things we were going to do at the party. I think she must have gotten my party throwing genes, since she was completely about the planning!
Chicky Magoo 1's was excited to wear her Hawaiian dress, and hair clip. We played games, ate cake and made leis and other crafty things. The limbo was the hit of the evening though. I have never seen kids get so excited about a stick!
They all had a great time, and were sad to see their parents pick them up I think. Chicky Magoo 1 thought it was "the best party ever!" I'm glad that they all had a great time, but was even more glad that Chicky Magoo 1 has picked some great friends!
Sunday, April 1, 2007
St. Patrick's Day
Since I haven't posted in a while, I'll have to bring everyone up to speed on what has been going on here. We had a great St. Patty's Day, complete with Chicky Magoo 1's first birthday celebration in Griffith. The kids weren't too sure about corned beef and cabbage, but Bucia also had Swedish meatballs for them (Chicky Magoo 1's birthday request.)
This was no ordinary birthday party. We had 3 to celebrate. Papa's, Chicky Magoo 1's and Robert's (Mr. Magoo's cousin). Because there were so many we had to get creative with the cake. Half of it was a hula girl for Chicky Magoo 1, and the other half was golf for Papa, and Robert got a sign with a baseball.
Below is the group picture of the birthday clan!
Since I haven't posted in a while, I'll have to bring everyone up to speed on what has been going on here. We had a great St. Patty's Day, complete with Chicky Magoo 1's first birthday celebration in Griffith. The kids weren't too sure about corned beef and cabbage, but Bucia also had Swedish meatballs for them (Chicky Magoo 1's birthday request.)
This was no ordinary birthday party. We had 3 to celebrate. Papa's, Chicky Magoo 1's and Robert's (Mr. Magoo's cousin). Because there were so many we had to get creative with the cake. Half of it was a hula girl for Chicky Magoo 1, and the other half was golf for Papa, and Robert got a sign with a baseball.
Below is the group picture of the birthday clan!
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