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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Jason!
Jason celebrated his 34th birthday on the 2nd. I had the girls tease him all day that he is getting "old"! We had friends and family over for dinner and cake and ice cream. We had a barbeque of steak and chicken, potato salad, jello salad and green salad. I made a German chocolate cake per Jasons request.
Not really sure what Michaela is doing in this picture! Jason got two cards that made obnoxious sounds; the kids had fun driving us all nuts all night long opening them up!
Our friends got Jason this neat hat; it has lights built into it. We all had fun trying it on and shining it in everyones eyes. Jason also got a blood pressure monitor (he really is old!) and we all tried that as well.
It was a nice birthday, and we were all reminded how glad we are to have Jason as a husband, father, and friend. Happy Birthday, honey!
Not really sure what Michaela is doing in this picture! Jason got two cards that made obnoxious sounds; the kids had fun driving us all nuts all night long opening them up!
Our friends got Jason this neat hat; it has lights built into it. We all had fun trying it on and shining it in everyones eyes. Jason also got a blood pressure monitor (he really is old!) and we all tried that as well.
It was a nice birthday, and we were all reminded how glad we are to have Jason as a husband, father, and friend. Happy Birthday, honey!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Look who's walking!
Corrine took her first steps at fourteen months, and now at fifteen months she is near cruising. She still falls often, but can walk many steps before she does. And the smile of accomplishment on her face is priceless to behold.
I love newly walking babies. I love the way they move their legs from their hips, not their knees, and how they look up at you to make sure you are watching. We are watching Corrine; keep going!
I love newly walking babies. I love the way they move their legs from their hips, not their knees, and how they look up at you to make sure you are watching. We are watching Corrine; keep going!
Meet Kylo.
Our family aquired a new member on Saturday. We bought him when we were at the farmers market; we couldn't resist. Really, it just felt right.
He is much luuuuved in this house, held often like a baby. The real baby likes him, but doesn't like to touch him.
Ava is in ecstasy, she loves dogs. She has told me many times, Mommy, I wish we had a dog.
He is much luuuuved in this house, held often like a baby. The real baby likes him, but doesn't like to touch him.
Ava is in ecstasy, she loves dogs. She has told me many times, Mommy, I wish we had a dog.
Now we do!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Pocatello Kids Triathalon 2009
Saturday was a big day for us, as the girls participated in their second kids triathalon. This was Ava's first year, Michaela and Payden's second. The older girls improved this year, and Ava did so good!
Our three triatheletes!
Here is Payden swimming,
and Michaela swimming.I thought both of them did really well, especially given that they haven't had any swimming lessons or swim team this summer. The older girls went after the older boys, then the younger girls went after the younger boys. Ava was in agony waiting to "go swimming!"
After the swim, it was out to their bikes for the next event. It is so funny watching them trying to get socks on when wet and rushed.
Michaela was out of the pool and on her bike before I even made it outside.
After much waiting, it was Ava's turn in the pool. She was so excited!
The older girls had to do 4 laps, the younger 2. So Ava had to swim down and back twice. I hadn't explained to her that this was a race, but I did say she had to swim without playing. She did so good, even though she was the last out of the pool she swam the whole time!
Then outside for the bike. I ran the whole course with her, expecting to have to push her on the bike or carry her for the run. I didn't have to push her on the bike at all, and I have to say she looked just adorable with her number on her shirt, pedaling along.
By the run, she was tired and a little grumpy. I carried her a little, and up the stairs, but other than that she did it all by herself. I was so proud of her!
She didn't want the lady to put her medal on her; she wanted to do it! Last one through, but I think she made the biggest accomplishment.
Michaela and Payden had their pictures taken by Grandma, so when I get those pictures I will post those. They both had good time. Michaela felt sick to her stomach afterward because she pushed herself so hard, but after some refreshments she felt better. Payden really enjoyed the food table afterward! Both girls said they felt they did much better this year than last. Last year, Michaela said she never wanted to do it again; this year she said she wants to do it again! Last year, Payden said she had fun, this year she said she didn't want to do it again. I give up trying to figure my kiddos out. I have a good time watching them do this, and I am so proud of them for pushing themselves and doing something amazing!
Here is Payden swimming,
and Michaela swimming.I thought both of them did really well, especially given that they haven't had any swimming lessons or swim team this summer. The older girls went after the older boys, then the younger girls went after the younger boys. Ava was in agony waiting to "go swimming!"
After the swim, it was out to their bikes for the next event. It is so funny watching them trying to get socks on when wet and rushed.
Michaela was out of the pool and on her bike before I even made it outside.
After much waiting, it was Ava's turn in the pool. She was so excited!
The older girls had to do 4 laps, the younger 2. So Ava had to swim down and back twice. I hadn't explained to her that this was a race, but I did say she had to swim without playing. She did so good, even though she was the last out of the pool she swam the whole time!
It was so cute watching her swim.
Then outside for the bike. I ran the whole course with her, expecting to have to push her on the bike or carry her for the run. I didn't have to push her on the bike at all, and I have to say she looked just adorable with her number on her shirt, pedaling along.
By the run, she was tired and a little grumpy. I carried her a little, and up the stairs, but other than that she did it all by herself. I was so proud of her!
She didn't want the lady to put her medal on her; she wanted to do it! Last one through, but I think she made the biggest accomplishment.
Michaela and Payden had their pictures taken by Grandma, so when I get those pictures I will post those. They both had good time. Michaela felt sick to her stomach afterward because she pushed herself so hard, but after some refreshments she felt better. Payden really enjoyed the food table afterward! Both girls said they felt they did much better this year than last. Last year, Michaela said she never wanted to do it again; this year she said she wants to do it again! Last year, Payden said she had fun, this year she said she didn't want to do it again. I give up trying to figure my kiddos out. I have a good time watching them do this, and I am so proud of them for pushing themselves and doing something amazing!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
A picture of Motherhood.
This just seems to sum up motherhood sometimes: a beautiful bath tub being used as a play pen so I can take a shower in the morning. I love this tub; nice and deep. That fact alone makes it so Corrine can't climb out of it; a perfect play pen. So it is filled with toys, my decorations that usually sit around the tub are in the window sill, and notice also that the handles on the faucet have been removed because Corrine could turn them on. She would scream when water came out and she got wet. Corrine gets my lovely bath tub, so I can grab a quick shower.
And she doesn't even appreciate being in it.
Last Camping Trip
Two weekends ago, we headed out for an overnight camping trip. We left after church on Sunday.
First thing when we got there, we set up and cooked dinner. My mom brought ribs already cooked that we just needed to add bbq sauce to and heat over the fire. YUM! I forgot seasonings for the zucchini, so I used mustard and some bacon to flavor it. It actually didn't taste too bad!
The girls rolled around the campsite on their rollerblades. Our van was packed full and we don't have a bike rack, so rollerblades were the next best thing. I brought mine as well, and the next day we went for a walk and rollerbladed. We stayed at Walcot Lake, and they have great paved paths throughout the whole park, day use and camping. It is great to bike through!
First thing when we got there, we set up and cooked dinner. My mom brought ribs already cooked that we just needed to add bbq sauce to and heat over the fire. YUM! I forgot seasonings for the zucchini, so I used mustard and some bacon to flavor it. It actually didn't taste too bad!
The girls rolled around the campsite on their rollerblades. Our van was packed full and we don't have a bike rack, so rollerblades were the next best thing. I brought mine as well, and the next day we went for a walk and rollerbladed. We stayed at Walcot Lake, and they have great paved paths throughout the whole park, day use and camping. It is great to bike through!
Here is our set up. Michaela and Payden slept in their own tents, we slept in ours with Ava and Corrine, and my mom slept in the van.
Of course we roasted marsmallows and had a nice fire!
Our darling daughters.
I may have forgotten some things for dinner, but I sure got dessert right! We use our sandwhich makers and use pie filling, chocolate, and sometimes marsmallows for the filling. Then we have whipped topping for the top. Soooooo yummy.
Cute little bundle! It was kind of cold in the morning. We cooked bacon and pancakes.
After breakfast, we packed up so we could frisbie golf on the course they have there. Here is Jason, hard at work taking the tent down!
We played on the playground first, here is a picture of all the girls on the swings: Corrine, me, Michaela, Payden, Ava, and Grandma.
Having fun, Payden?
Then we played frisbie golf, which I didn't take any pictures of. It was soooo buggy at the lake, that we packed up, went into town, and found a park to eat our picnic lunch at. Again, very cold! But that didn't stop us from getting shakes on the way home!
That must be pretty good!
I may have forgotten some things for dinner, but I sure got dessert right! We use our sandwhich makers and use pie filling, chocolate, and sometimes marsmallows for the filling. Then we have whipped topping for the top. Soooooo yummy.
Cute little bundle! It was kind of cold in the morning. We cooked bacon and pancakes.
After breakfast, we packed up so we could frisbie golf on the course they have there. Here is Jason, hard at work taking the tent down!
We played on the playground first, here is a picture of all the girls on the swings: Corrine, me, Michaela, Payden, Ava, and Grandma.
Having fun, Payden?
Then we played frisbie golf, which I didn't take any pictures of. It was soooo buggy at the lake, that we packed up, went into town, and found a park to eat our picnic lunch at. Again, very cold! But that didn't stop us from getting shakes on the way home!
That must be pretty good!
I am glad we got to go camping one more time, even if it is a whole lot of work for one day. I actually like when it is colder; I don't like being hot when camping. The crisp air at night and in the morning make it perfect. We all had fun and are looking forward to next season!
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