Sheeny Rosy-She Does Exist!

For those of us growing up Downriver, or maybe just in my family, Sheeny Rosy was not someone we wanted to meet.  Legend has it that Sheeny Rosy was a gypsy living in a junk yard.  Parents are rumored to have sold their rotten kids to Sheeny Rosy, never to be seen again. 

So maybe its a little harsh to say Morgan resembles a certain junk yard lady, but she certainly made some odd choices in her dress up attire tonight.

What's in a name?!?!

Today our Nanny Tessie told me that her sister gave birth to twin baby girls this past weekend.  Her family called her and gave the good news.  When I asked what the names were, she got a big smile and said that she had suggested Morgan Marie and Molly May (she couldn't remember that Molly's middle name is Michelle) and her sister LOVED the names.  So now there are 2 sweet twin baby girls with the almost same names as our girls.  And we think its great!  I'm anxious to hear what Morgan thinks of this.  

We did it!!!

Sadie and I made it up the BIG hill today.  If you'll recall from an earlier post this summer, Mark and I said we wanted to conquer the BIG hill by the end of the year.  Well it is the beginning of the year and Sadie and I did it.  (I may have just done this, but I've been up plenty of big hills here in Seoul since we arrived in July.)  We took it slow and steady and it felt great!  And I now have a greater appreciation for the women that do this in high heels.  Yikes!

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Molly!

Molly turned 2 today!  We had a small tea party for her in celebration of the big day.  It didn't take long for Molly to figure out the whole Birthday Princess idea and she LOVED every minute of it.  Morgan's friend Gracie from school, and her sister Sophie came over for a play date and the tea party.  The girls quickly got into the dress ups (see pics below) and were ready for the party to start.  Molly was happy to sing the Birthday song to herself and was so excited about blowing out the candles that we had to do it twice.  She loves all of her presents but the biggest hits were the chapstick, cellphone, doll, and castle.    

"Yay!  I'm 2!!"

(P.S.  She had a pretty party dress on before she decided this was a better outfit for the party.)

Our "Wild Child!"

The sweet girl we know and love!

Snugglin'

Big Sis offering "tea" to the Birthday girl.

Goodie Bags

Once again, chapstick is the hit of the party.

The Birthday Princess!

Yummy cupcakes!

Mom and the Birthday Girl

Yummo!

"I like cupcakes, Momma!"

Sisters!

Double-Yummo!

Presents!!!!!

"What?!?!?"

Jumpin' with Sophie!

"Hellloooo!"

Paper, paper everywhere!

Daddy setting up the new castle.

She loves her new pink castle and played with it for a long time after her nap today.

She loves her new doll so much that the doll had to sit on her lap for lunch and sleep with her at nap time.

So what....that's it??!?!

Apparently Winter is almost over.  The weather has been great this week and will likely stick around for a bit.  It's 50 degrees today.  This warm streak has the expat community all a buzz asking "Can it be?  Is winter over?"

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Morgan's friend Ryan turned 5 on Sunday.  When his Mom, Terri, asked him what he wanted to do on his Birthday he said he wanted to go to "the place with the owls."  He wasn't talking about the Owl Museum.  Nope, nothing says Happy 5th Birthday like dinner at Hooters.  So we went along and had a fun time.  The kids all had a blast and I didn't have to cook last night.  Halfway through dinner Morgan asked "why are they wearing short-shorts?"  I told her to ask her Daddy.  

Even Molly had a fun time!

Ryan & Morgan

The Birthday Boy

Brendan, Ryan & Morgan with the Hooter Girls

Mark & Molly enjoying their wings

Burns' Night Dinner

On Saturday night, Mark and I attended the St. Andrew's Society of Seoul's Burns' Night Dinner, in honor of Robert Burns.  Really it was just an excuse to get together, have fun, make fun of men and woman and drink....a lot.  Here are a couple of pictures.

Haggis Ceremony

Haggis Ceremony

Not too bad considering I literally just stepped off of the airplane after an 18 hour trip, changed in the airport bathroom, did my makeup in the car, and managed to stay for almost the entire night.

My handsome date!