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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Bookworms
Last evening, it was silent back in the bedrooms, so Jim went to see what the kids were doing. This is what he found.
I love that my children love books; Logan actually spent two hours on our bed looking at books last night, and Annie was with him for most of it! Right now Logan is really curious about letters and letter sounds so we've been working on those more. I have a feeling he's going to be really excited once he knows how to sound those words out and read!
I love that my children love books; Logan actually spent two hours on our bed looking at books last night, and Annie was with him for most of it! Right now Logan is really curious about letters and letter sounds so we've been working on those more. I have a feeling he's going to be really excited once he knows how to sound those words out and read!
Big Girl, Big Boy
Annie has been asking to go potty for several months now. She's probably been ready to start potty training, but I haven't been ready. So we finally bought her some underwear this week. She and I had a special shopping trip together and she picked them out. So far, she's only actually peed in the potty once, and she's had plenty of accidents (she isn't wearing them full time). After one accident I said to her in a light tone, "Annie you peed on Minnie!" Her response with a very sad face and sad voice, "Oh! Is she sad?" The next day she reminded me of it again and informed me that it made Minnie sad.
Alex is starting to sit up. This week he's starting to keep his balance for minutes at a time.
The basket is a wonderful thing right now because he can sit up all he wants, but it catches him when he tips.
Yay big boy! (I just noticed that he's holding the same toy in these pictures; he really loves that train!)
Alex is starting to sit up. This week he's starting to keep his balance for minutes at a time.
The basket is a wonderful thing right now because he can sit up all he wants, but it catches him when he tips.
Yay big boy! (I just noticed that he's holding the same toy in these pictures; he really loves that train!)
Making Progress
I'm suddenly realizing that between construction and moving, I won't have time to finish my Christmas projects unless I start now. So I've pulled out the stocking that I promised myself I'd finish for Annie. I worked on it a little bit at the beginning of the year, but had come to a dead stop with it. I was a little bit burned out after finishing Logan's stocking. (see my post from October 4, 2009)
This is what I'd already had done (minus the gingerbread men, and the red stripes on the long white strip).
After a couple of evenings working on it, this is where I'm at now (plus two candy canes). I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel, although I'm only about halfway finished and have several hours worth of work remaining on it. It's a good thing I enjoy this!
This is what I'd already had done (minus the gingerbread men, and the red stripes on the long white strip).
After a couple of evenings working on it, this is where I'm at now (plus two candy canes). I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel, although I'm only about halfway finished and have several hours worth of work remaining on it. It's a good thing I enjoy this!
State Fair
On Labor Day, my mom invited us to the State Fair. Jim decided to stay home to work on the many things he is busy with, so I went with the kids. Josh, Sarah, and Dave also joined us.
First we watched the end of an alligator show. The man was actually holding a large alligator.
Josh paid to get a picture taken with a small alligator, and the man thought he was my husband (no surprise, we get that every time he comes anywhere with me and the kids). I gave Sarah my camera and got my picture for free. :) Annie was not interested in touching the alligator, although she did pet it right before we got down.
Shaking hands
My mom let Logan ride one ride. She wanted to let Annie do one, too, but she wasn't tall enough for any of them. So Annie played a game and won a princess crown instead.
I call this picture "The Princess and the Corn Dog"
Mom also bought us lunch. The kids were really good about sharing the corn dog with each other.
You've got some ketchup on your face kid!
Sarah and Dave
Joshy (Even when you don't have small neices and nephews anymore, I think we'll still call you that Josh!)
Little mister good sport...diaper change time
We looked as some of the animals; it was so hot and the fair was so big that we didn't see everything.
Annie eventually decided that the horses weren't going to hurt her and tried to feed them! She was saying, "Are you hungry horsie?"
Annie pretended to be a farmer while we were in the petting zoo area.
The kids had fun playing in the fountain; it wasn't long before they were both soaked and saying they were cold! (Such a contrast to how warm I was feeling.)
First we watched the end of an alligator show. The man was actually holding a large alligator.
Josh paid to get a picture taken with a small alligator, and the man thought he was my husband (no surprise, we get that every time he comes anywhere with me and the kids). I gave Sarah my camera and got my picture for free. :) Annie was not interested in touching the alligator, although she did pet it right before we got down.
Shaking hands
My mom let Logan ride one ride. She wanted to let Annie do one, too, but she wasn't tall enough for any of them. So Annie played a game and won a princess crown instead.
I call this picture "The Princess and the Corn Dog"
Mom also bought us lunch. The kids were really good about sharing the corn dog with each other.
You've got some ketchup on your face kid!
My mom
Sarah and Dave
Joshy (Even when you don't have small neices and nephews anymore, I think we'll still call you that Josh!)
Little mister good sport...diaper change time
We looked as some of the animals; it was so hot and the fair was so big that we didn't see everything.
Annie eventually decided that the horses weren't going to hurt her and tried to feed them! She was saying, "Are you hungry horsie?"
Annie pretended to be a farmer while we were in the petting zoo area.
The kids had fun playing in the fountain; it wasn't long before they were both soaked and saying they were cold! (Such a contrast to how warm I was feeling.)
Thanks for a fun day Mom!
Balloon Glow
We went to the annual hot air balloon festival over Labor Day weekend. Someday maybe we'll get up early enough to see the balloons take off in the morning, but we still had fun at the balloon glow on Saturday night.
First, we walked around and looked at everything. Logan was very excited to use a port-a-potty, and to look at the VW vehicles. That kid loves cars! Now he keeps asking me if different cars have their engines in the back!
We packed snacks to eliminate anyone wishing for something from a booth. Here's Annie enjoying her sandwich and the stroller.
Waiting for the balloons to start filling.
We were waiting by the energizer bunny, and someone was handing out these fun ears. We also had free glo-sticks for the kids. A kind lady gave them to us earlier. I think someone has given our children free glo-sticks/ necklaces everytime we've gone to a balloon glow or a fireworks show, and it totally thrills them! Someday, I'm going to take a bunch of glo-sticks to one of these events and give them to families with small children.
Logan didn't want to wear his, so I wore them.
Jim didn't want to get bored waiting.
Alex enjoyed his stroller ride! He is such a good sport about everything!
The kids were fascinated once the balloons started filling up.
Time for the pictures...Jim took dozens, and I took a few. I'm only posting some of them.
First, we walked around and looked at everything. Logan was very excited to use a port-a-potty, and to look at the VW vehicles. That kid loves cars! Now he keeps asking me if different cars have their engines in the back!
We packed snacks to eliminate anyone wishing for something from a booth. Here's Annie enjoying her sandwich and the stroller.
Waiting for the balloons to start filling.
We were waiting by the energizer bunny, and someone was handing out these fun ears. We also had free glo-sticks for the kids. A kind lady gave them to us earlier. I think someone has given our children free glo-sticks/ necklaces everytime we've gone to a balloon glow or a fireworks show, and it totally thrills them! Someday, I'm going to take a bunch of glo-sticks to one of these events and give them to families with small children.
Logan didn't want to wear his, so I wore them.
Jim didn't want to get bored waiting.
Alex enjoyed his stroller ride! He is such a good sport about everything!
The kids were fascinated once the balloons started filling up.
Time for the pictures...Jim took dozens, and I took a few. I'm only posting some of them.
Happy Birthday Logan!
Logan turned four a few weeks ago, and he had a lot of celebrations. First, my mom took him to dinner on Friday. Second, he had a much anticipated friend party on Saturday morning. Third, my sister took him to lunch on Saturday afternoon. Fourth, we celebrated with Jim's family on Sunday evening. Fifth, my family came over to celebrate on Monday evening. And sixth, we went to see Jim's sisters in Denver on Tuesday (his actual birthday).
I did manage to take a few pictures from his friend party. We went to this very awesome accessible park; the kids loved it.
Climbing the big rock
This was cute; Annie somehow ended up with Avy and Laura pushing her on the swing.
This big rocking boat is very cool. Someone could wheel all the way onto it if they wanted to, and it can fit a lot of people! Nicole was being a very fun mom by rocking all these kids! (In the picture are clockwise: Nicole, Logan, Avy, Lucy, Gabrian, Janelle, Hannah, and Isaiah.)
On the boat: Gabrian (well part of him), Hannah, Janelle, Isaiah, Avy
Cake time! I actually took this picture after we sang to him because I forgot to get one during (plus I was trying to block the wind from blowing out the candles!). The candles added to the fun of this cake; I put some wavy red and yellow candles sticking out the bottom so it looked like it was blasting off! (Laura, Logan, Avy)
Laura, Logan, Avy, Annie
Logan actually had even more friends at his party than ended up in the pictures; when I asked him who he wanted to invite he named every single one of them. He really has a lot of friends! After he opened presents, he ran around giving everyone popcorn balls that we'd made as a thank you. I loved watching him do it because he was so happy to have something to give his friends.
I also have a few pictures from our gathering at our home with my family.
We had dinner and then presents.
I really love this picture!
I did manage to take a few pictures from his friend party. We went to this very awesome accessible park; the kids loved it.
Climbing the big rock
This was cute; Annie somehow ended up with Avy and Laura pushing her on the swing.
This big rocking boat is very cool. Someone could wheel all the way onto it if they wanted to, and it can fit a lot of people! Nicole was being a very fun mom by rocking all these kids! (In the picture are clockwise: Nicole, Logan, Avy, Lucy, Gabrian, Janelle, Hannah, and Isaiah.)
On the boat: Gabrian (well part of him), Hannah, Janelle, Isaiah, Avy
Cake time! I actually took this picture after we sang to him because I forgot to get one during (plus I was trying to block the wind from blowing out the candles!). The candles added to the fun of this cake; I put some wavy red and yellow candles sticking out the bottom so it looked like it was blasting off! (Laura, Logan, Avy)
I was nervous about getting this cake out of the pan because I've become very spoiled with my Demarle molds. I couldn't make a rocket out of those! It came out just fine, though.
Make a few cuts...
Add some frosting and M&M's...voila! Super simple!
Lucy on far left, Rachel, and Avery
Laura, Logan, Avy, Annie
Brooklyn, Rachael, Lincoln, Haywood
Present time! We were a little bit nervous about how he would handle this part. What if he didn't like something and said so?! We discussed that before his party just in case. It certainly wasn't a problem, though, and he was a very gracious little host.
Clockwise starting with my boy: Logan, Isaiah, Fox, Annie, Avy, Avery, Rachel, Keira, Laura, Jim standing above
Logan actually had even more friends at his party than ended up in the pictures; when I asked him who he wanted to invite he named every single one of them. He really has a lot of friends! After he opened presents, he ran around giving everyone popcorn balls that we'd made as a thank you. I loved watching him do it because he was so happy to have something to give his friends.
I also have a few pictures from our gathering at our home with my family.
We had dinner and then presents.
I really love this picture!
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