Mollo's Blog

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Alright. I'm back. I think. I've been thinking of starting my blog back up. Life seems to have gotten back into a manageable groove. This happened when O was born too…. it seems like many of the things in our lives (writing, yoga, piano, etc) took a two year hiatus. When G was born three years ago, it appears that cycle began again.

I've been contemplating writing again, using it as a springboard to develop ideas for sermons, sharing stories about the kids with family and friends, and as the occasional documented rant on what Jim Mollo thinks.

So, what do you think? Will anyone read this… or does that question not really matter?

Saturday, March 21, 2009

No such thing as coincidences...

We spent the afternoon in Easton, Pennsylvania today. We heard about the Crayola factory and thought it would be worth a visit for O. It was a mad house. There were way too many kids and not enough room to maneuver Gigi's stroller. We found a room to decorate T-shirts (additional cost of course) that wasn't crowded, so we spent an hour or so making this masterpiece.

Kim and I took turns coloring with O. During Kim's turn, I posted a few inquiries to friends on Facebook asking them if they knew of any good places to visit in Easton.

We hit one to two other exhibits then hightailed it outta there. We went for a walk looking for somewhere to catch an early dinner. We looked in a couple Antique stores and headed down a street when we heard someone shout, "Mollo."

Suzy and Danny Moyer had seen us walk by a store they were visiting. Suzy was one of the people I had written to on my blackberry in the Crayola Factory. She didn't get the note. I haven't seen them in five years and we ran into them walking down a street. We went to a couple places where Danny exhibits his work (the pieces were amazing) and then went to a pub for a burger, nachos and some beers. It was fantastic seeing them. We're planning on getting together soon.

There is no such thing as coincidences.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Disney Photos - March 2009

O with Goofy.

O and Donald. Duck was on the menu at The California Grill - that took some explaining.

This was really cute - O and Minnie were having a spinning contest to see who's dress could spin the most.

O with Pluto (not Uranus).

O & The Big Rat.

Waiting to get into Chef Mickey's.

O curtsying with Sleeping Beauty in Downtown Disney.

Snow White and O in Downtown Disney.

Dinner at the California Grill... O taking control of the pictures.

O & Goofy at Chef Mickey's.

Minnie was digging O's ears.

Breakfast at Chef Mickey's.

O & Donald at Chef Mickey's breakfast.

The family.

O at Story Time with Belle.

O posing.

O had control of the camera - this was Tiger - not to be confused with Tigger.

Pluto and O at Chef Mickey's.

Pluto sneaking up on Gigi.

Exhausted from her 7th ride on Peter Pan's Flight.

O with Flick in Animal Kingdom.

Another shot of O with Belle after Story Time.

Horse carriage ride down Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

This is O telling Snow White that she "she shouldn't take apples from strangers."

We saved this grasshopper from passing feet.

O with her hosts.

O & Sleeping Beauty.

O & Belle.

The end of our vacation. On the way out of the park on the last day we watched the parade.

The family posing on Main Street.

The Fairy Godmother - she seemed a little miserable.

O with Mary Poppins - this woman was everywhere.

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Weeeeee're heeeerrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

It's a bit more crowded than I thought. This is supposed to be their 'slow' time. I think people may be taking advantage of their 'buy four nights get three free sale'. You'd never think the economy was in the crapper given the way people are spending money around here.

We arrived yesterday (Friday). The plane took off on time and without incident. The landing was a different story. As we were coming in... we were about 50-100 feet from the ground when the plane suddenly pulled up and banked off to the side. It was more than a little disconcerting. We circled a bit then landed again without a problem. There wasn't an announcement or any word of what happened. Everyone looked a little freaked out.

Ok, I'm on vacation... I'm not reordering these photos... but here they are.

This was today (Sat morning). We had a Mary Poppins breakfast. Pooh was there (actually Pooh was there as well as in Gigi's diaper).

Olivia was showing Pooh her 'Pooh Pin'.

We wanted to know if Mary Poppins would be available as a Nanny when Kim goes back to work in a couple of months.

That is a Mary Poppins doll in O's hand. She LOVESSSS MP and the movie! We have to get to see the show on Broadway at some point.

This was perhaps the cutest moment. She just ran to Tigger and they sort of cuddled on the floor for a minute or so.

The Mat Hatter didn't really seem to be too into the whole gig. Plus, what's with the nose? Is he like a booze bag or something?

This is O being crazy in "It's a Small World".

The wait in Peter Pan was 40 minutes. Gigi could make it that long.

O with Goofy as you enter Main St in Magic Kingdom.

O n' Daisy.

This is for Uncle Ted. We miss you and are thinking about you in Michigan. Hope all is ok.

This one is for Laga! Thanks for all of the songs. Miss you guys!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

St. Paul's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Good conversation. Kim and Georgia are out of frame on the right.

The future matriarchs.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

More Photos (Thanks John!)

My brother-in-law sent me these photos. They're great. The files are enormous and took me forever to upload, but the quality is fantastic. He takes great photos.