Ballet in Funkytown

Every little girls dream...to be a ballerina. It has been over a year that Lily has been asking to take ballet class. So, we finally worked out the schedule and got her signed up. Next...the outfit? So, we headed to Target where I led her to the rack that contained all the pretty pink ballerina outfits. Of course, Lily wouldn't have it. She immediately turned to the modern dance rack and picked out her hotpink leotard and black leggings. So funky ballerina, it is.



Of course, her biggest fan had to go to her first class to see what it was all about...

And we couldn't ask for a better ballet teacher who Lily calls "Coach Melissa".

After her first class, Coach Melissa said Lily did great and was a good listener. Her two coaching parents think that means she's "coachable". Can't wait for her recital in May!

Goin' to the Birds

I love this picture! How sweet is my lil bean laying the birdseed on the rail for our feathered friends? Thanks to Pops we now have a large bin full of seed for our birdhouse.

Speaking of birds...I have become slightly obsessed. It all started with my friend, Jamie and a Pottery Barn catalog. When I went to visit Jamie in Michigan, I just loved the way she decorated. After much persistence, she finally revealed her secret. She finds what she likes in the Pottery Barn catalog and then goes to Kohls, Target and HomeGoods to decorate her house.

So...I went to Pottery Barn and got a catalog. Well, apparently birds are the thing now. There was this beautiful pillow that said "Nest...a place of retreat." And that's all it took...

We are in the process of remodeling our house and with that remodel we are giving everything a new look. I found the perfect colors for each room from a potholder with oranges, blues and greens and of course, a bird. Since then, I have bought 2 paintings, 1 lamp, and 4 statues.

I am now on the hunt for an antique birdcage. Of course, my husband and friends are starting to get concerned, but what can I say? I can't. But according to my husband, "A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush." I tend to agree.

Bang Bang Shrimp

Ride My Bike...

Celebrate 30th in Style...

Buy My Wife that Double Oven She's Always Wanted...

Spread the Word...

Learn to Swim...

Spend More Time with My Nonny...

Last week, New Years' resolutions were abound in the O'Bryan household. We drove back from New York with mom and dad in tow. We had made plans to go to dinner with a group of friends, while the kids planned a night of Wii Competition with Mamie and Pops. Due to illness, we had several cancellations and RobBob ended up enjoying the night with his two favorite ladies.


We had a 9:30 reservation at Bonefish where we enjoyed some Bang Bang Shrimp, Filet Mignon, and lobster. YUMMY!




We walked in just as the ball was dropping. Fortunately, Stef and Kendra were finally able to make it and we started 2010 playing rummy and Wii golf with some of our nearest and dearest.

Looking forward to a great year! Happy 2010 everyone!