The Monkey's Favorite Things

Random Questions asked to the Monkey and her Responses:

1. Favorite Color- Pink and Purple

2. Her Best Friend- E- Bear and Katy

3. Favorite Toy- Polly Pockets

4. Favorite Food- Pasta

5. Favorite Drink- Water and Apple Juice

6. Favorite TV Show- Barack Obama

7. Favorite Movie- Princess Diaries

8. Favorite thing to do with Mommy- Build a tower out of legos

9. Favorite thing to do with Daddy- Build a tower

10. Favorite Snack- Fruit Snacks

11. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go- Pizza Hut

12. Favorite Cereal- Cheerios

13. Who do you miss right now- Mimi and Umpa, Cece & Poe

14. Favorite Game- Candy Land

15. What do you want to be when you grow-up-TinkerBell

16. Favorite Nickname- BoBo

17. Favorite Sport- Skateboarding

18. Favorite Word- Gross A-Roo (From Punky Brewster)

19. What will you do this summer- play in the water with Cookie and play with Spiderman and Princesses. Cookie can have the boys and I can have the princesses.

20. Favorite thing Mommy says- Ummm Monkey Moo

21. Favoite thing Daddy says- Hey Punky Brewster

22. Favorite thing to do with MiMi and Umpa- play Polly Pockets with them

23. Favorite thing to do with CeCe and Poe- go to the store and get a new Polly Pocket

24. Favorite thing to do with Mag- Play with Kitchen and make food

25. Favorite thing to do with Cookie and Ms. Bee- Pretend were going to the store to get food, and letting Bee push the cart for us.

Sending Out Love

Well we had a wonderful Valentine's at the Hooker household!! Ry and I got to go out for dinner and a movie, while the Monkey got to spend time with her new favorite babysitter Megan on Friday evening. Yesterday, we made our first trip to "Build a Bear" and I must say they have some crazy outfits for those bears. Check out the shot above. We ended the evening with Ry cooking dinner for us and since he is such a good daddy he even painted the monkey's toes so she could sport her new monkey flip flops!! Just want to end the week by sending love out to all of our family and friends. So, Cookie and Berky Bee per your request, check out your special message below. Love you all.

Under the Weather

Well we know it's February at this house!! We have made it thru most of the winter without the typical flu or cold infecting Mommy or the Monkey. Only Dad had been our weeble one, with a few stomach bugs... But late last week leave it to me to bring a horrible head cold into our warm home. It started with the sniffles and has now morphed into the Monkey getting Strep Throat and as her Dr. called it Scarlet Fever. Not sure if it is truly the Scarlet Fever of the olden days, but she advised since she has a fever and rash, the strep is doing it's job on her system. She also told us we get to look forward to her skin peeling. Doesn't that sound like fun. Anyways, the Monkey and I have got to spend lots of quality time together watching Season 1 of Punky Brewster, coloring, and creating the best valentines cards yet... The bummer is the weather here has actually warmed up to the 50-60 range and we haven't gotten to enjoy it much. Hopefully, spring is right around the corner. The best part has been how much the monkey loves to cuddle when she is not feeling well and we get to spend time rocking like we used to, who wouldn't enjoy that :) I believe I hear her waking up.... back to mommy duties. I think Daddy is on call tomorrow!

One More Time

This is a little late in getting posted, but it's a quick follow-up to the post Steeler's Super Bowl victory. Hope you enjoy. Check out that helmet Daddy is sporting it was his official Steeler's helmet from when he was little. How cute:)

This one's for you "Uncle Keg"

In preparation for tomorrow's big game, the monkey has prepared a little number for sending out to her "Uncle Keg". "HERE WE GO STEELERS".....

Weekend Recap

This weekend we spent time with family. Monkey's cousins Cookie and Chunky Monkey were here for a visit, along with Mimi, Umpa and of course Aunt Mere. Poor Chunky was a bit under the weather so she didn't get to join in on all the fun. Like going on our first trip to paint pottery. What a big event. Cookie and our Monkey thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we weren't sure if they spent more time painting their items or themselves. Needless to say a good time was had by all. We also went to see Hotel for Dogs- What a cute movie.. The kids and adults loved it :) Ry and I have always said no dogs for us, but after seeing this movie and Marley and Me, I hope we can hold strong when that request comes... Unfortunately, we also recently find out the Monkey is highly allergic to dogs, so that may be a good excuse when she pleads her case some day. Other than that we just hibernated the rest of the time since we see no end in sight for this frigid winter. Our weekend was definitely a circus at times with three little ones, but we truly enjoy getting to see and spend time with our families. So, Mimi and Umpa-- Addie has one last message for you. Have a safe and wonderful trip.. We love you.

Here We Go STEELERS!!

Well it was a glorious night in the Hooker household last evening. The STEELERS won another AFC title and are heading to the Super Bowl! Good thing we have MLK day off, b/c the Monkey and Mommy were up quite late cheering for our team and trying to find Daddy in the stands. Yes, you heard correctly Daddy and his brother "Uncle Keg" made the long, frigid drive out to Pittsburgh to take part in all the festivities and cheer on their team. So, today we are awaiting Daddy's return and a request to go to the Super Bowl :) Will have to see about that!! We have been busy cleaning, catching up on laundry and even fit time in to go sledding. The Monkey truly is becoming a snow bunny, she has no fear and today her favorite move was going down head first. For now will just finish enjoying our apple cider and getting warm, it's back to work and daycare tommorrow. Our long weekend went way to fast, but we definitely enjoyed celebrating Mimi Jean's and Poe's birthday. Here's a look back at the Monkey in her Steeler gear when they won the Super Bowl 3 yrs. ago. Third times the charm, b/c "Here We Go Steelers", three years later. We were at Disney World the day after the Steeler's won 3 yrs. ago. The monkey was just about 4 mos. and she was within 10 ft. of Heinz and "The Bus".... Enjoy the photos and are quick jaunt down memory lane...