CRAASSHH

Our computer crashed last week and I am unable to post any pics from Christmas at this time. I hope we can get it up and running and save our files, especially our pictures.

In the meantime we are doing what we can from Cali's laptop.

Will post soon........

chuckle for the day

Ha Ha Ha

Away in the Manger

Maria's latest creation.

We Got Elfed

Gotta check out our little elf selves.
See the girls
See me and Andy

Barhopping with mom

Last night mom took me, Andy, Eleni, Martie and Jay to Murphy's Bar to see "Howard and the White Boys" play. Pete Galanis is the lead guitarist of this blues band and has been playing with them for quite awhile. Check out their website and pick up one of their CD's. They make great Christmas presents and as Pete put it yesterday, "for every CD sold, that's one week I don't have to eat Ramen Noodles"
So do your duty and support a musician!

Happy Thanksgiving

I would have loved to have posted pictures from yesterday's delicious dinner at mom's, however, my digital camera crashed in the middle of dinner and lost all the pictures on my memory card.

We all had a lovely time together, friends and family. Lots of great food, traditional Thanksgiving menu with a Greek flair. How can you have Thanksgiving dinner without pastichio and spanakopita?? Desserts included, kolokithopita, galopita, melomacarona, apple pie, pumpkin pie & cookies !!

Plenty to be thankful for, our blessings are too many to number ~ Thanks be to God.

Today, we are celebrating round 2. We did not head to the malls for the early bird Black Friday Rush but opted to sleep in. Cali and I will head to the mall a little later, after all the crazies have left. (I am thankful that I am not working retail again this year!) Angela is in the Turkey Tournament this weekend, so we will be spending some time at the gym too.

Tonight we are heading to Small Tula'sfor a traditional Southern meal. Hopefully I can get some pictures and post them tomorrow.

Gobble Gobble these cookies

Here's a quick easy recipe for some cute Thanksgiving cookies. I made them with my Sunday School kids yesterday and they were a big hit. You know they'll be making an appearance at mom's Thanksgiving dinner too!

Ingredients: Sugar Cookies, Candy Corn, mini m&m's, frosting

mystery rash

Last week Cali developed a mysterious rash on her legs and went to the ER. By the time she got to the hospital the rash was gone, but her breathing was so bad they put her on the nebulizer for an hour. Thankfully her roommate Trish went with her and took care of her. Next day, Andy and I ran up to DePaul with her nebulizer.
My new mission, to get Cali and Trish healthy again. College finals really do a number on these kids.
On Saturday I took her some avgolemono, some fruit, a couple of plants (for increased oxygenation and toxin removal ;) and a couple of containers of Damp-Rid.
I think next I will buy stock in "Airborne" and "Emergen-C".

Homecoming - Part 2

Angela and her friend George went to Sandburg's Homecoming today. Over 20 couples met up at Dimitri's House for pictures, then Champp's for dinner, the dance and finally to Diana's for an after-dance party! The weather was beautiful and everyone looked great!

Homecoming - Part 1

Angela and her friend George Iliopoulos at Addison Trails' Homecoming.

We celebrated Yiayia Pope's 81st birthday with a lovely dinner at Opa's Greek Taverna. The highlight of the evening was, of course, the bellydancer who entertained us all. The kids were a little embarrassed by the whole thing, with one of them (who shall remain nameless :) running to the washrooms till the show was over! My girls were horrified that their father would tip the girl. It was quite a riot. We all had a good laugh and plenty of good Greek food!

Our entertainment for the evening, she put on a good show!

Ian, hiding unsuccessfully under the table, Megan enjoying his embarrassment!
"AWKWARD TURTLE!"
Maria, unsure is she likes it or if she should be emabarrassed too!
Yiayia Pope making her birthday wish

The cuzzies, having a good time.
Toula & Mom
Andy enjoying the show... a little too much!

Moving In Day

(I am on a roll, haven't posted for awhile but I will put everything up tonight! )

Cali is back at DePaul as of today and has an awesome apartment!
3 Living Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bathroom and Back Porch!
It's very cool and all 4 girls just love all the room they have to spread out.

I have a feeling Cali won't be coming home much this semester!

In front of the Belden Apartment
Main Living Room
2 additional study areas

Maria's First Day of School

Watch out Mrs. Floyd, here comes Maria, the big 2nd grader! The school year started with lots of sunshine and smiles last week. Everyone was glad to see their friends and all the moms were glad to get into a routine again.
Have a blessed school year everyone!

Maria with Billy, Elena, and Angelica

Our Annual Picture with "Mrs. Galanis"
Maria's Big Cousin Kayla
Koraes School, lined up and ready for prayer!

Angela's Party

Couldn't let Angela's birthday go by without a celebration! Even Uncle George and Aunt Barbara flew in for the occassion ;)

16 Candles

Happy Golden Sweet 16 Angela!
Sixteen on the 16th! Enjoy the day!
xoxoxo

Too much fun in the sun!

Just "plum-tuckered out" !!
Those Pappases and Karamihases wore out Uncle George!!!
Get some rest ;)

Florida Vacation

Just got back from 8 days of Fun in the Florida Sun!
Mom, Uncle George and Aunt Barbara were wonderful hosts. "Our" new home is beautiful and we felt right at home the entire time. Can't wait to go back.
Bonita Springs es muy bonita !!

Yiayia Tina "shelling" at the Beach

Matching Smiles at the DQ
Brother and Sister loving each other's company
Lighthouse Bay
Tula & Maria taking the plunge at Busch Gardens!!

Beautiful Lighthouse Bay
Tula's Dream House at Barefoot Beach
Hanging out at Sanibel Island
Crashing the waves at Bonita Beach
Hula Hooping at Busch Gardens


More pics coming this week ;)