Pocahontas

Pocahontas Schaefer

"Poca"

September 15, 1997 - February 13, 2011

Our sweet cat Poca passed away Sunday morning.  She will be missed very much.  In many ways Poca was like our first child.  When she was adopted from the cattery she was a timid skinny cat.  Over the years she has become more calm and loving.  Her favorite toy was her little yellow ball which she played fetch with.  We have had that same ball since she was in the cattery.   We have shared many special memories with Poca and she will never be forgotten.

We are engaged! December 2000

Happy Halloween 2004

Santa Claws

Meow kitty - Poca loved to sit on top of the fish tank where it was warm

Our 1st baby Poca

Pretty Eyes

So sweet





Isabella at 18months with Poca



We love Poca and she will be missed.

"... what we have enjoyed, we can never lose ... all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."  - Helen Keller

Germ Free Family

Germs germs go away the Schaefers want to come out to play!  The girls and I have been sick the past few weeks.  We had an awful tummy bug that lasted for a few days each.  On top of that Miss Sophia cant seem to kick her ear infections.  She was given an antibiotic injection 4 times last month for her ears and the fluid is still  there.  Thus Sophia is getting tubes this month.  I am glad she will finally get some relief for her little ears.

 We have been cooped up in the house due to germs but still having fun.  Sophia is 15 months old now and doing new stuff every day.  She can stand on her own but not for long.  She can also walk holding on to a walker or stroller.  She has 2 new teeth for a total of 14 pearly whites.  Her newest word is "baby" and she now calls our cat Poca "CoCa" .  No one can make her giggle like her big sister.  The girls play together some and it is sweet to see them together despite the fights over toys.  Ha!  They always want the toy their sister is using.  Isabella wants to take certain toys from Sophia and says "Mom...But I NEED it!  On the flip side Isabella does bring toys to Sophia to play with.

 Speaking of Isabella sharing, she went into my purse (without my knowledge) and took  a beautiful red lipstick.  By the time she asked me if I would like some she had already applied some on her self and her sister.   Hey, at least she was sharing right?

My little make up artist

Pretty Lips Sophie

 Sophia can also get herself into  a mess.  Can you guess what color lolly pop she was eating?  Blue as you can see on her face and in her HAIR!

Bath Night

 Thankfully we are all feeling better and trying to stay germ free.  Its nice to see Sophia back to being active.

 Isabella is potty training again and doing great!  For the past few weeks Bell would take her diaper off during nap time and put on underwear.  I thought that was sign she was ready,   she even senses when it is time to go to the bathroom.  We are using pull ups at night and during nap times.  Yesterday, I came into her room after nap time (aka quiet time) and she had somehow managed to put a diaper on herself !  Yes, my child now knows how to put a diaper on herself. This defiantly means its time to say goodbye to diapers!!  In case you are wondering,  she lays it out flat and sits on top of it and cinches the sides while sitting.  Smart little girl does not want to be in wet diaper anymore.

I am so proud of my daughters and all their new accomplishments.  They are  growing up so fast.



Frostbite

Congratulations Kirsten Schaefer on finishing the Frostbite 15K on January 23, 2011. For your records, the weather at start time was mostly cloudy, 26 degrees F, WNW wind 4.6 mph.  Your time was 1:40:20.30 giving you an overall pace of 10:46 per mile.    

 Sounds like a fun Sunday morning, huh?

I bid my sweet & happy children goodbye to brave the FREEZING cold with a few friends. Notice how excited my daughters look.  As I was walking out the door Isabella ran up to me not to give me a hug but to tighten my shoelaces. So sweet.

BEFORE

 The Frostbite 15K lived up to its name as my toes were numb till about mile 3.  After that it was smooth sailing.  Despite the cold, it was a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

AFTER

While I was gone, Daddy spoiled his daughters.  Look how warm and toasty they were.  Sophia particularly loved rolling around in the fur blanket.  He even served their favorite lunch - spaghetti.  The girls enjoyed having fun with daddy.

Thank you to my dear husband who supports me running!


Ham

Would you like some HAM with your cheese?  This week my girls have been hamming it up for the camera!  Gosh, they make me giggle.  Even Isabella's fashion choices keep me entertained...notice the safety glasses she is rockin'.  Silly girls.





Grandmere's Birthday

Over the Potomac River and through the woods to Grandmothers house we go....  Sunday we made a quick trip to Maryland to celebrate Grandmere's birthday.    The girls enjoyed making cards and Isabella even helped make the lemon cake. Here are a few pics from our trip.  Enjoy!

Craft time

Sisterly Love

Sophia - 14 months

Isabella - 35 months old (almost 3!)

Our girls

"Mom, I am ready to go..."

My little pink powder puff.  Like the hat?  I am selling them now, yay!

Meredith, Sean, Isabella, Fred (Poppy) and Gracie

Grandmere & Sophia

Happy Birthday to Grandmere!



Static Sisters

We have been busy or at least Isabella was busy with a blue marker!

Our sweet Sophia is 14 months old and is on the move!  She loves to stand (holding on) or climb the stairs.  She has strung her 1st two words together which were "Bye Dada".  She also says "Mama" (which I love to hear), calls our cat Poca "Ka" and says "Uh-oh".   Sophia uses a spoon or fork to feed herself and is becoming more independent.  She enjoys coloring as much as she enjoys trying to eat the crayons.

Sophia & Poca hit the stairs for some exercise

Isabella wants to hold Sophia's hand to climb the stairs

Our big girl showing how its done

Of course the girls love to play together and want to do the same things.  Isabella discovered her hair stands up after being under the blanket.  We thought Sophia should join in on the fun too.

We love our silly girls and they adore each other.