Rock n Roll Baby!

Here's a cute little jam session that I captured last night! Dashy loves playing rockband with his buddy Elmo! What's even more cute is that both boys are dressed in their matching Elmo pjs!

Camden Boos and Dashy are truly turning into such good little buddies! Jeremy and I are now noticing that we are able to go longer periods of time before we have to "break it up" between them.

This time of year is so fun as our back yard really lends itself toward hours of playtime. The boys love running around and playing on our beautiful playground. We have also moved our daily dance parties outside so I can get in on the fun too! The colors of fall are so vibrant this year and we're soaking up as much time outdoors as possible!

Cam is still obsessed with cars...and Dashy is joining in on the cars love as well! So fun watching the two of them play TOGETHER!!

We are gearing up for a LONG trip to Iowa in a few weeks. It's been a great while since the boys have seen Grandma and Papa, Aunt Jamie, Uncle Cory and all of the cousins so we are anxious to arrive! I know that Jeremy's Mom is going to just melt when she gets her hands on our babies!

Hope everyone is enjoying this Autumn season as much as we are!

So Much Love!

This Boys Got The Beat

It's been awhile since I've posted anything...
The Boos Brothers had a busy October filled with fun and celebration!

From Mimi and Grandaddy's vist, Dashy's 2nd Birthday Party, The Pumpkin Patch, a visit from my very dear fun and silly college friend, Amanda and her family, to our Trick or Treat Extravaganza! What a truly fun and whirlwind month!

This video not only makes me laugh out loud, but marvel at our little Firework!

Effective January 2012, Dashy will no longer be in therapy! Due to his extreme growth and success, sweet Bleu has been released from weekly gross motor therapy sessions and we couldn't be more thrilled, proud, and relieved!

I'm also very impressed with Dash's concept of rhythm this early in his life. Not certain if his musicality is typical, but I sure do love watching his body movements change as the beat or rhythm of the song switches.

Hope ya'll enjoy!

To My Birthday Boy!

October 14, 2011
To My Dashy,
Tonight on the eve of the second year of Your birth, I can't help but be overwhelmed with A Love that cannot accurately be described; though through this letter, I will do my best.

I reflect on this very day two years ago...

Even though You were still inside my belly, I held such Adoration for You and knew our Bond was already so strong! Upon Your arrival and being placed into my arms, my life was Forever Changed.

You've grown into such a Silly, Chatterbox, Dancing, and Singing Adorable Little Boy...who Exudes True Warmth!

Your Smile is Infectious, Your Laugh Contagious, and Your Sweetness equates to such a Brilliant Purity! You truly do capture all of the hearts with whom You meet!

Dashy, You have and continue to teach me that any hardship can be overcome simply by applying Trust, Belief, and Patience.

You're cheering section has been vast and Your Daddy and I will never forget the Great Friends and Family for which we were able to lean at times of worry.

The strides for which You've made this year through therapy has been nothing short of Inspiring; and watching You come into Your Own grants my mind Peace and sends my Heart Soaring beyond the Universe!

Upon testing just three days shy of Your second birthday it was determined that You are now at the average level of a 25 month old in Gross Motor Skills...which is a jump of 16 months in the short 9 months for which You've been treated!
You have Grown not just in weight and height, but in overall Mind and Body Strength, and all who Know and Love You are Beaming with Joy!

My Wish was that You would be able to walk by 18 months and run and keep up with Camden by the end of the summer; and You, my Sweet boy, made Mommy's Dreams Come True! Watching You and Camden interact is a Marvelous site- one that brings tears of Extreme Happiness and Relief to my eyes.

Whether it be sitting at the table "conversing" with one another, fighting over who gets to play with which car at the train table, running through the backyard kicking a soccer ball together, or rocking out during one of our daily dance parties, I'm convinced that the Two of You are Destined to be Forever Friends!

I still can't get over how Tiny You seem all wrapped up in Your new Big Boy Bed!

Tonight when I tucked You in, we sang our favorite songs: Twinkle Twinkle and Bushel and a Peck, but added in the tune Happy Birthday:
Happy Birthday You You, Happy Birthday You You, Happy Birthday Dashton Boooo Weeeeburrrrr, Happy Birthday You You is what you sang.

In those moments I couldn't help but get lost in the Love I have for You ...it was Always in my Heart but has Grown Beyond Fathom!
And as it came time for us to say goodnight, You looked at me with Your Gorgeous Eyes of Innocence and exclaimed: Cuddle Me... and so I gladly stayed a little while longer.

Each and every night before I go to bed, I Peak in at You, Watch You in Your most Peaceful State, and Smile with Gratitude from Every Ounce of My Being that I was chosen to be Your Mommy!

Happy Second Birthday My Sweet Dashy...My Little Shoon Doon!
I Love You More Than I'll Ever Be Able To Express!

I have to preface and say that Dashy did NOT drink ANY of this beer and the bottle for which Little Hims is holding is actually empty!! This video was just too funny not to post!!

Hope you all get a laugh like we did!!

Hard to believe that this little guy is almost two!!!

A Bushel and a Peck!

Remembering Gigi!!!

Today marks one year since our beautiful Gigi began soaring in Heaven!!!
We remember and miss her today and everyday with so much love...

Below reads the eulogy that I wrote and delivered on the day we said "goodbye" to Gigi!!!

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Today we celebrate the Love, the Life, and the Light of Mary Georgina Groves…. also known as our sweet Gigi.
A woman who, just like the saying: Danced Like No One was Watching.

It would be impossible to fully describe the impact of Gigi’s life… we all have our own personal memories to fill our hearts.
I am, however, certain, that each and every one of us in this room can agree that she enriched all of our lives beyond measure.

Gigi had a knack for making everyone feel welcome…, as Grandad has often said, “She never met a stranger”.

With the heart of a Humanitarian, she would welcome anyone and everyone with a genuine smile, a warm hug, and of course…with amazing food!

From homemade spaghetti and meatballs, chicken noodle soup, custard, cherry and apple pies, and who could forget her mouthwatering beef and noodles-our Gigi was THE BEST cook!!
Always the entertainer, Gigi would be bustling about, singing with her beautiful songbird voice, dancing around the kitchen, and making sure that everything was just so…but never once would you feel like she wasn't giving you her undivided attention.

Gigi defined the Quintessential Woman…A full time loving wife, mother and grandmother as well as a brilliant and savvy career gal.
President of Service Supply Limited by day, homemade meals on the table by night. Grandma mastered balancing the scale of running a company and being the cherished matriarch of our family without skipping a beat. Infact, she created the rhythm that is Our Family.

The definition of our Gigi…one word…LOVE!

A love so boundless and abundant…there was always more than enough to go around- and without effort…that was just her way.
Each and every one of the Grandkids were her favorite…

Ali and I have vivid memories of Weekend Tea and Sugar Cookie Breakfasts with Gigi and Grandaddy and Poolside Summers where we’d cuddle up to her warm sun kissed skin as she sang:

“I love you…a bushel and a peck…a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…”

Over the course of their 64 years, Grandma and Grandaddy have written a beautiful love story…
One of a simplistic depth…
One that has set the bar higher than any poet could comprehend.

Today is bittersweet, as with heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our beautiful Mary: Wife, Friend, Mother, Grandma and Gigi but find fierce joy in knowing that her star shines brightly from the heavens and her spirit remains wrapped around each one of us like a comforting blanket.

Gigi is no longer with all of us in physical presence, yet has returned to her most brilliant form…I like to think she is up in heaven making it even more perfect for the day that we are all reunited

Thank you beautiful Gigi for being EVERYTHING to our family…we cherish and honor the memories that you have given us and we treasure your light that will never stop shining.

Sweets for The Sweets!!!

We had such a great little outing on Thursday after I picked the boys up from school...
We met Aunt Kimmi for a tasty treat...our favorite cupcakes at Ivy Cake!

Both of the boys picked out their own mini cupcake...
Camden chose chocolate with sprinkles and Dashy chose a "yellow one"!
Cam ate his in about two bites!
Dashy was taking his time, so Camden thought that meant Dashy wanted to share his cupcake and began to move in for the kill!!
Good thing Dashy Shoon Doon is so sweet!!

LOVE!