Mooooooo

TODAY I MAKE HISTORY!  Ladies and Gentleman I have said my first word, granted I may not repeat it ever again, who knows, but I said it- not once- not twice- but three times.  As I sat in my lesson with my special instruction teacher, we were playing with this cow puzzle that makes the moooo sound when I put the cow piece in place.  I said Moo several times when this happened.  Boy was momma excited to hear this when she picked me up.  What I was really trying to say was, can we get a cow?  I’m holding out for the whole farm, but the parents say I have to settle for a baby brother or sister.  Hpfh… we’ll see if I repeat my big word.  Maybe I’ll try another, but in the mean time mommy is celebrating.  I think I get good props for this holiday gift to mom and dad.

Happy Hanukamus!

So for ya’all that don’t know… we celebrate 2 gift giving holidays in our house… Hanukah and Christmas.  Mom and Dad said it’s important to know the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of both sides of our family as well as those of others.  This helps spread peace and tolerance, which will create harmony in the world.  Hey I’m all for spreading smiles and giggles but I have to add my own angelic anarchy and chaos into the mix.

So as we look forward to our first holiday on Friday evening when I officially get to help light the first candle on the Menorah I give a big shout out to all my Jewish friends.  My gift to you on the first day of Hanukah is love.  Love is the best gift you can give, and when it’s given with a smile, even better.  Mom says if we could bottle my smile and sell it we could solve world hunger.

In the spirit of Festivus I have to say I am soooo looking forward to Maggie’s visit on Friday.  Water table at the science center here we come!  We’re gonna close the place down!  Mag is coming down with her new sis Ella.  We’re gonna show her the ropes, but not before we get to tear through the new Angel 2007 calendars!  If you haven’t ordered yours yet, totally do it man!  They are way cool!  Just go to Maggie’s site (the link is on this page) and order away.  The proceeds go to ASF, which delivers all kinds of grants to study Angelman Syndrome.  Besides how can you pass up dozens of cute kids with big ole smiles! You need a calendar for 07 so why not?

Just in time for New Year’s mom and dad should know if I’m gonna have a baby sister or brother… Cool

T minus 18 days til we take off for Florida!  MMMMM sunshine and WATER!  This weird cold/lukewarm/freezing/lukewarm/cold weather is driving me nuts.  Mom can’t figure out what to dress me in.  At least in Florida I can run around in my birthday suit and go to the pool. That’s the way it should be.  Maybe when we get back it’ll snow!  We didn’t get much snow last year.  I think I got to use my sled 1 time (which was rockin cool).

So before I sign off… I have to give a GET WELL shout out to Austin our cutie neighbor.  We hope you will be up and running very soon!  If not I can come over and keep you company and we can watch Friday Night Lights and eat pizza :)  Also a welcome home to his sister Brittani, she’s the coolest!

Happy Holidays everyone- don’t forget to put up your mistletoe!- Arianna

Oh baby it’s cold outside!

23 degrees (Farenheit for you Canadian folk) and who needs a hat! Apparently the rents think I do.  Don’t they know that 23 to me is like 50 to the rest of the world!  I’m having to make this a quick post cuz Friday Night Lights is on in 20 minutes (oooh do I likey me some boys in football gear- the lifegaurd at the pool isn’t so bad on the eyes either). 

Public service announcement:  The 2007 Angelman Syndrome cutie pie calendars are ready to order.  Go to the Maggster’s site www.sheldonhickey.com to order them.  They are $10 and the proceeds go to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation.  If you need another incentive… I’m on the February page

My latest feat has been to destroy mamma’s China Cabinet.  I love to get in the cupboards and empty them and then try to pull all the stuff off the shelf.  Thus I have been banned from the dining room.

My walking is quite superb, and I think it’s time for Jess and I to part ways… Mom and Jess think otherwise (Jess is my PT).  So I guess she can stick around for a bit longer.  She’s fun to play with.

The Holidays are coming fast.  We hope that everyone has a safe and happy season filled with giggles, smiles, and of course mischief!

Gotta go watch FNL!  TTFN. Love- Aribeth