My Bologna Plus 3: 2015

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Zamboni and Vending Machine

Ben took Dex to his first ice hockey game this winter. Dexy really enjoyed the action of the game but got super excited when the zamboni came out onto the ice and when they went to get snacks at vending machine.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Long Time No See

In February, we had a visit from old friends of mine from Boston. Deb and I worked together a hundred years ago and her husband, Seb, is a guitar player and luthier. We got to meet their son, Jorgi, and they got to meet Dexter and My Bologna.

We had a lovely time making and eating dinner together and then playing instruments in the basement.

Dexter "played" the megaphone along with Ben and Seb's jam.

My Bologna Turns 11

We celebrated My Bologna's birthday on New Year's Day. He enjoyed opening and playing with a new toy

and sleeping on Mommy and Daddy's big bed with Mommy's teddy bear, Nick.

Enjoying Ice Cream

With a knife and fork?

Panda Robe

My parents sent Dexter a panda robe for Christmas. Ben and I could not stop laughing.

Who's that?!

It's me, Dexter!

Happy, cuddly panda giving Daddy hugs.

Panda watching TV.

Getting comfy.

Trip to the Theater

Santa gave the family tickets to the Blue Man Group. He must have heard Dexy shouting with excitement every time he saw a commercial for Blue Man Group. I hope he heard Dexy shouting with excitement when he discovered the tickets in his stocking!

"Hurry up, Mommy! We're going to be late!" Dex shouted the whole walk to the theater.

Tubes in the lobby!

Black light in the lobby!

Ready for the show to begin. Dexter LOVED every second of it, especially when a Blue Man stood on the arms of Mommy's seat!

Winter Scenes

Catching Up!

It's been about 6 months since I last posted anything. I blame life. Moving beyond blame, I'm now playing a game of catch up. Here's some gems from the winter:

Boxing Day with friends...

Lunch with Ian - using up Christmas poppers...

First school dance... chowing down with Marek

First school dance... getting down with himself on the dance floor

First school dance... in the "photo booth" with Mommy

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Face Mask

Santa must have overheard Dexter wishing out loud for a face mask on those cold winter morning walks to school. Even completely covered, the crossing guards and school aids all recognize Dexy.

The Excitement of Christmas Morning

Ben and I woke up Christmas morning to the sounds of Dexter exclaiming from the living room, "Santa came!" Sure enough, Dex had noticed the additional gifts under the tree from Santa

and the stockings stuffed with goodies.

Even My Bologna got into the excitement of unwrapping.

The Build-Up

Dex got a phone call from Santa on Christmas Eve afternoon and he excitedly told him that he would like some wooden train tracks and the game Domino Rally (lucky for Santa, Dexter has been consistently wishing for the same things all season).

Then, after dinner and jammies, Ben and Dex read, "T'was the Night Before Christmas" and Father Christmas delivered a family game to the front door! We all played Tiddlywinks and then went to bed.

We had plenty of fun family time in the build-up to Christmas.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Note (and Signs) for Santa

Not only did Dexter write a note to Santa saying he had been mostly good this year and would like "Domino Rally" and more wooden train tracks but he also thought it would be a good idea to make some signs for Santa.

One had a picture of Santa with an arrow to the plate of cookies and one had a picture of a reindeer with an arrow to the plate of carrots. Dex wanted to make sure Santa wasn't confused about which were for whom.