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Elk Meat

2011-06-22T13:56:00.000-07:00

Last night I cooked Elk steaks for dinner. Bubba discovered that he likes Elk meat. He renamed it "CHOCOLATE MEAT" because it is a darker meat then turkey dogs and chicken nuggets (which up to this point is the only meats he will eat). He ate the portion I gave him, then asked for more... then before bed he asked for more. AGAIN he requested more today, so I cooked more.

This is a very big deal for the picky eaters at my house.

Sid hated it, but somewhat gracefully ate his one bite (then chugged a whole glass of water).

two sid stories

2011-06-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

I had just finished working out the other day and I was ushering the kids into the car. As Sid climbed up, an empty water bottle fell out and rolled deep underneath the Sienna next to us. There was no way to retrieve the bottle. When I told Sid I couldn't reach it, he began to cry and kept saying, "But that is littering! Now I am a litterer!"
It was cute and sad at the same time. I told him thats why we pick up trash that isn't ours, we can all help each other... it sort of calmed him down.

****

Brittany came to visit this last weekend. The night she got here Sid really wanted to show off his bike riding skills for her and Johnse. He wanted his sandles and couldn't find them. I told him where to look and from the other room I heard him exclaim, "Aha! There you are you sexy sandals!"
Uuummmm... I swear he didn't here that from me.

MAGIC WANDS

2011-06-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

We watch a cartoon called Adventure Time. In one of the episodes the boy uses a magic wand (like a fairy wand with a little star on the end) to defeat the bad guys.
Since then Sid loves wands. Awhile ago, Sid asked Daddy to get him a wand. So Daddy made him a "manly wand" out of cardboard.
I think it must be inspired from D&D. The boys love them either way.

Trimmed the Tree

2011-06-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

All of the branches you see filling the entire horse trailer are from one tree. It was damaging our roof. Luckily my hubbies parents were here to help when we moved. And Grandpa had a chain saw AND a horse trailer to haul it away. We are so grateful.

2011-06-07T14:43:00.000-07:00

Originally the boys room was all brown. And I mean ALL, the walls and the ceiling painted all the same brown. It is a small room. it looked like a cave.
I painted it a warm grey. And the ceiling an almost white grey. Then I striped it... and the paint bled under the tape. I had to fix the bleeds with a little paint brush. It was a lot of work, but I am happiest with their room of any.

In the kitchen,

I started by taking down the lovely fruit patterned wallpaper.

Three of four burners worked on the oven and the door was scary close to falling off. They had patched it with Gorilla glue. The microwave made noise and the glass disk inside rotated, but when we tried to cook with it, it didn't cook.

SOMEDAY, we will get a wall mounted microwave. But we are quite happy with this for now.

This is the dining area. before.

This is it after. YAY! First time ever I have put out this much of my MilkGlass. I still have three more pieces. But they are for a cute little shelf I haven't put up in the dining room yet.

Before and After (family room area)

2011-06-07T10:22:00.001-07:00

I still haven't worked out the furniture set up. but this is it for now. We painted and deepened the floor color (even though it doesn't show well in the pics). Some day we will hang art and replace the missing base boards with 6" pieces, some day...

no rules baby!

2011-06-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

There is a little boy who lives across the street. He is the age that is right between Sid and Bubba. He came over to play today. While I was in the room next to theirs unpacking some boxes and I hear Sid say, "Hey wanna play Zombies? THERE'S NO RULES BABY, you can do anything!" Between the random wit of their father and the fun phrases Sid comes up with, there is never a dull moment around here.

2011-05-24T23:12:00.000-07:00

I went to church on Sunday for the last time in my current ward. I loved my callings. I love Primary. We move this Saturday.
I had large spots of paint covering my hands, and some in my hair too. I had dark circles under my eyes.
I really want the boys room finished before we move in. A place that can be put together and unmessy for them. Why did I decide to put stripes on their walls? can anyone tell me why I made MORE work for myself?
I figure the rest of the house will be chaos for a bit. I think they need their room done to help with adjusting to the new house (although it isn't like we haven't moved over a dozen times already- why am I so worried now?). Bubba makes me the most nervous. He is older and more aware then ever before. He absolutely hates change.
Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thank you sweet Hubby for your help, and to my sweet friend Zan.

2011-05-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

Keys to our new house will be in hand tomorrow. Let the repairing BEGIN!

Herrick Reservoir, Idaho

2011-05-15T18:17:00.000-07:00

This was supposed to be Sid's version of a sad face. He was trying so hard to stick out his bottom lip.

This was his version of surprised. Looks a little like confused, with just a hint of constipation.

House

2011-05-03T18:05:00.000-07:00

So we got a house. We move in next month. YAY!
It will eventually get a face lift (paint job), but this is it for now :)
I took some pictures of some of the funny aspects of our new house during the home inspection. Wanna see?
This is wallpaper. In the laundry room, hence the clothes on a clothes line.

AND MORE WALLPAPER! Fruit in a kitchen.
This wallpaper matched the kitchen, but was not in the kitchen... and used to cover a cable outlet. At least this bit of wallpaper will be easy to remove.
This is the room they decided never to finish painting (family room)
And this is the room that they... had extra... I'm not sure what they were thinking. (dining room)
There is more but I will save it for the before and after shots.

2011-04-10T15:43:00.001-07:00

Today I was told that Sid wanted a new hairstyle. He saw a cartoon character on TV with the haircut and fell in love it.
It's a mullet. Why Sid? Why?!

memorable Sid quotes

2011-03-22T18:43:00.000-07:00

Tonight we watched Flushed Away before bed. Sid entertained me more then the movie did:

Sid- Is this a real story?

Me- No, it's pretend

Sid- Oh. Then its fiction mom.

...

This part is non-fiction though, you see?

me- Nnnnno? Why?

Sid- Well cause anyone can get flushed down a toilet.

(later)

Sid- Where are his kids mom?

Me- He doesn't have any yet. He's not married. He needs to find the right girl rat and marry her first.

Sid- I think that one is right. She will be a mom and then her belly gets fat.

(Thanks Sid.)

2011-03-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

We made an offer on a house. Someone else did too. Now we just wait and see who made a better offer.

I hate waiting...
and moving.

Finding your own sense of humor

2011-03-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

JR- knock, knock... Mom... knock, knock...

mom- Who's there?

...

JR- controller (he was holding a Wii controller in his hand)

mom- controller who?

JR- controller was in a tree! (for some reason all of his knock knock jokes end with in a tree, or on the roof)

mom- oh you are so silly!

JR- You never heard that one before?

mom- no... no definitely not.

He really wants to make people laugh, and does very often, someday it will actually be because his joke was funny.

The puzzling 'happy noise'

2011-03-10T10:10:00.000-08:00

Both my children have something they refer to as their "happy noises". This noise of their sounds suspiciously like whining. I honestly can only tell the difference if I can see the look on their face. I can't figure out where they got the idea that this whiny, moaning, chirping thing they do has anything to do with the expression of joy....

Sometimes they copy each other so much that they create a norm with something that might be a social taboo.

I have thought a lot about this 'happy noise'. Where did it come from?
After serious thought, I think it comes from our dog (who btw cries more like a bird then a dog). I think they might think his crying is his 'happy noise'.

I really can't be sure what those little crazies are ever thinking though.

2011-02-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

My cute Hubby (the rather happy boy holding the baby) and his siblings.

It's funny to see this pic because Sid and my hubby look alot alike and Sid is super obsessed with babies right now.

Overall I would say we are done having kids, but every now and then I get those baby urges (you know you get them too). Yesterday I turned to Daddy and as I sighed I said, "I want a baby..."
And from behind me, with this squeaky little mimicky sigh, Sid said, "I do too."

2011-02-16T06:49:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Sid and JR noticed that a toy was broken. They immediately blamed each other, and then screamed that they didn't do it.

mommy- "sometimes toys just break. Maybe this toy wasn't made well, or maybe it was old. It isn't always some ones fault that a toy is broken"

[blank stare and quiet pause]

...

JR- "It was a monster."

Sid- "Yup. Definitely a monster."

Christmas Cards

2010-12-05T14:27:00.000-08:00

Today after church we decided to try and take Christmas pics (next to the backyard fence) to mail out.
We saved the final pick as a surprise.

Sid was the only one worth looking at in this shot.

Zombie Killers

Dad forgot to let us know it was time... Rosco was ready.

Who knows what happened here?

The camera is THAT way

Classic family jump

Classic picture of the family jump (a little too late)

Are we done yet?

Sid's Bowling Birthday

2010-11-29T10:01:00.000-08:00

Sid sets up his throw

Throws the ball and begins his dance...

Steelhead for Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T09:29:00.000-08:00

This is what my giddy husband brought home to me. He is thankful for his eight pound Steelhead. It was very cute. Notice his little boy smile?

(oh and all that white you see in the background is the snow in our backyard. It'll be a white Christmas in Idaho)

Knotts Berry Farm

2010-11-21T20:29:00.001-08:00

Back before we left the state, when Mike was visiting and cousins were in driving distance, Grandma loaded up all the grand-kiddies and took us to Knotts Berry Farm. It was a great day for all. I have the Pics to prove it.

JR enjoyed watching the rides and sipping the very large drink Uncle Tim bought him...
that is all JR liked.

Lap 1 for Sadie

Lap 3 for Sadie

Lap 5 for Sadie

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T22:02:00.000-07:00

Tonight we went to Tim's house. The pics will be posted when our life settles a little bit. We had fun and said good bye. A "see you in a long time" kind of good bye. My mom took the kids back to her house so we can load up the moving truck tomorrow.

I tried to drown my sorrows in candy. It didn't work. My stomach aches.

Good bye San Diego.

Boxes and boxing

2010-10-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Today as we were packing we heard J.R. scream, and then cry. He came running to us and told us that Sid had punched his face. Sid came running behind him and was yelling, "No I didn't! No I didn't! I only punched his nose!"

I can only imagine that Sid's thinking was along the lines of noses are smaller than faces so he should get in less trouble.

find a penny, pick it up

2010-10-28T14:35:00.000-07:00

Sid loves finding change all around the house. He has proclaimed himself, “a money finder”. His Dad says some day he will be one of those guys you see on the beach with a metal detector. Right now he is sandwiched between the cushions looking for change in the couch. Our dog Rosco does that, only he is looking for food crumbs.

Sid has a fondness for pennies. He will gladly trade you any of his coins for pennies. I am not ashamed to admit I trade him a penny for a quarter whenever I get a chance. That is called a win-win situation.

Hang in there

2010-10-25T09:26:00.000-07:00

So I know I took summer off, and I haven't even caught my blog up to date, BUT I will be taking another short, little, tiny, break. I will be back pretty soon though. All the packing and finding a new place and switching Sid's school info and on and on, can be a little much. So I will catch you guys up as soon as things get a little settled again (and we get internet in our new place).

until then...

Enjoy looking at this lovely picture of my very attractive husband.
As soon as a camera turns on he makes his face to do oddest things.

Moving AGAIN

2010-10-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

This will be the thirteenth time that we have moved in our almost ten years of marriage. But this will be my favorite move. We are headed back to Boise, Idaho! My hubby got a good job and we are headed back to the place that we will call home from here on out.

So all you lovely ladies in Utah (you know who you are) will see more of me in the near future.

Memories from Halloweens past

2010-10-17T23:49:00.000-07:00

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Fishing Frenzy

2010-10-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

Yes, the water was a very strange green shade. I don't want to know why.

Look at Sid's form, he almost got both feet off the ground! lol.

JR has an obsession with bacon and with anything green.
Thats why he chose those ugly sun glasses as a prize.

Finished Carol head... posted for Tyler

2010-10-13T13:04:00.000-07:00

I borrowed these pics from Grandpa and Jenna's blog (yes my Grandpa blogs).
I never took any pics of the final product.
Check out jessicabayliss.com for the original idea.

camping trip

2010-10-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

Time out still happens while camping.

Bug bites itch. Poor poor Rosco.

This is where Addey and Tootsie spent the majority of the trip... in the car waiting to go home.

More Wyoming summer moments

2010-10-11T18:05:00.000-07:00

I told Sid to show me a scary smiley face, I think it confused him...

We decided to stick with the regular scary face.

Wyoming Moments

2010-10-09T19:53:00.000-07:00

Sid has learned at an early age how much he doesn't really care for fishing, or watching his dad fish. He liked to stay home with Grandma during most of our fishing outings.

JR's Birthday

2010-10-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

JR LOVES green. This is mostly do to his love of Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba. So he was really happy when he saw his Brobee cake.

Have you seen Grandpa Roy stick out his tongue? It looks very much like Jake's does in this shot.

My mom thought it was a good idea to let him cut the cake... a three year old... do you see the crazy knife she chose?!

Tim's 'Where the Wild Things Are' head

2010-10-04T14:44:00.001-07:00

it is finished but i haven't taken any pics yet, so those will come later.

Early summer: Ice Cream Truck Treat!

2010-10-04T11:04:00.000-07:00

(A little added bonus) Every day is a celebration for Sid...

I'm back!

2010-10-03T15:03:00.000-07:00

Back by popular demand! A.KA. my mom kept telling me to post stuff. I have a whole summer and then some of catching up to do, and I finally finished editing my 600+ pics. So, I have lots of things to post, but since so little happens, I am going to stretch it out and not bombard you with a whole summer at once... starting tomorrow. I finished the pics today and wrote this... I am officially tapped out.

Tune in tomorrow for the first of my summer installments. ;)

oh yeah, I also finished that giant head project for my brother a couple weeks ago. So I might be throwing some of those pics on there for you as well.

Fourth of July

2010-07-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we swam at Grandma Beth's pool. I had JR swim to me with floaties on. He did, but as he swam he screamed, "I'm DYING, I'm DYING!!!" because he is a little uncomfortable swimming. I couldn't help but wonder what his Dad was like as a child. I think JR gets his dramatic expressiveness from him.

Boys will be boys

2010-06-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard the expression 'climbing the walls'?

Well since summer break started, Sid has been climbing the walls not having recess to help burn off his extra energy.

Sleeping like a baby

2010-06-15T15:00:00.001-07:00

My neck hurts just looking at this.

Another step done on my beast.

2010-06-14T01:29:00.001-07:00

Okay so it is really late at night right now, but I am a little excited about what I completed tonight. I worked on carving the nose out of Styrofoam balls and trying to make the eyes even. The eye sockets dried really uneven and puckered. One eye was higher then the other too. So I am trying to compensate. I still need to paper mache over it and then add furrowed eye brows above the eye socket. Also eye lids.
Take a look

Willy Wonka

2010-06-12T08:59:00.000-07:00

My boys are in love with the Willy Wonka movie. As they watched it I couldn't help but wonder what the moral of the movie was?
I decided that the moral was, your kids are good or bad according to your parenting. If I were to assign my kids one of the characters, JR would be the fat kid. The one who falls into the chocolate lake. I can't help it, he really is a glutton for chocolate milk.
I would say Sid is really most identifiable with Charlie, but of course every parent would hope their kid was Charlie.
This lead me to question what made Charlie the 'good' kid instead of a 'naughty' one? Well he is poor (check- got that one nailed), doesn't eat in excess (double check), isn't a gum chewer (beware the delinquent gum chewing kids! I wonder how Ol' Willy would view Sid's daily battles with hoards of zombies, if gum chewing offends him? Lets pretend he would be delighted with Sid's inventive and imaginative mind) and that leaves us with too much TV, pushy, loud mouth kid... not Sid.
Lastly, I decided to have really excellent kids, as parents, you need to live with your parents and sleep in one large family sized bed... Hey Ronell and Julie, is your stick house done yet? It has one of those larger then king, family sized beds in it! Let's make a deal.

Lullaby

2010-06-11T10:34:00.001-07:00

Right now Daddy and Sid are playing the new Mario Galaxy game for the wii. Sid loves it because he can be the little icon that collects stars and freezes bad guys- but cant kill the main player in any way- just helps out. JR watches too. And since he can't help in any other way, every time they are fighting a big boss, I hear him start singing, "go to sweep. go to sweep. go to sweep widda monsta" (or replace monster with any number of foe. Including 'hot lava', 'Bowser' etc.) over and over. He genuinely believes he is helping and so it is a family victory.

The power of video games leads to family bonding at my house... if you know Daddy, that isn't shocking.

Love your bugs

2010-06-11T00:09:00.000-07:00

Sid has been obsessed with bugs lately. He found these out back as I was gardening. You would've thought he discovered buried treasure if you had heard his bliss filled shrieks. He requested that I take pictures. Thought you might enjoy what brings a little boy happiness...

Not even half way done, but taking shape.

2010-06-07T20:52:00.000-07:00

I reinforced the neck

Cut out the lips. Secured them with tabs

Cut out the eye sockets and rotated them, so that they were indented.

Tied a string to make the nose pull in, between the eyes.

And then MORE paper mache

Finally moving along

2010-06-06T19:36:00.000-07:00

Sid helped me celebrate the deflating of the exercise ball.

Put the face on

Memorial Day

2010-06-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

I had to resist the urge to put all of the pictures I took of Tim & Megan's family so they have a little something to post, if I ever finish sending them all to them... sorry.

Yes, that is Sid's little tighty whities poking out. He was quite upset to have no dry ones to put on when we were done. Live and learn.

Jake refused to take off his floaties when it was time to dry off.

DING, DING, DING!!! We have a winner!!!

2010-06-02T12:29:00.000-07:00

BRITTANY! You guessed it. I am making Carol from Where the Wild Things Are for Tim.

Amber's idea about using the foam blocks inside is genius. My sketches are pretty complicated.

I wont get any further until Friday. So that is all for now on my not so mystery of a project.

2010-06-01T19:40:00.000-07:00

So a couple weeks ago I saw that I had FOUR whole followers. And as pathetic as it sounds, the fact that four different people followed my blog really excited me. That explains why I was posting almost everyday. Gotta give the people what they want... all four of them.

This project, as cool as it will be (hopefully) has really slowed down my blogging. I keep looking things up since it is way out of my comfort zone. I pretty much haven't worked with ANY of the materials I am attempting to use (except paint- if I ever get that far). It's starting to take up so much of my thoughts and spare moments -not doing it mind you, just studying it- that I dont even take the pics off my camera. (I promise to get memorial day pics on tomorrow- probably).

I need some supplies- so I am at a stand still. But I will give you more answers...
Scott and Amber were right with the Halloween guesses. Tim is CRAZY for Halloween. With two little boys, and a very detailed project I am starting way in advance to assure finishing in time. I really hope it isn't a FAIL. Especially now that my loyal four followers have heard all about it. lol. Scott was also right in thinking it to be a head to a costume. Right now I am working on how in the world I am going to make it secure to a persons head and not wobble all over the place. I have some sketches, but nothing solid.

Here are some of the future materials needed:
styrofaom balls
more paper mache crap (BORING)
paint
foam core board
tag board
and the big clue item... (drum roll)... FUR!

Mystery Project

2010-06-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

Still adding layers and letting them dry 24hrs.
still...

I found this on youtube- this woman is my soul mate when it comes to paper mache (except substitute the coffee for a sugar high).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dTAOvW_ZB8&feature=related

I don't know how to do one of those fancy hi-tech posts with the video. You will have to teach me that Tyler, if we ever make it up there to visit you guys.

Back log: My little artist

2010-05-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

Awhile ago, I came downstairs and found Jake had discovered my moms marker stash. He LOVES to color. Why can't the world be your canvas?
Stifling my laughter, I tried to snap a few shots without giving the impression I was encouraging his new found love of modern art. I think I failed. For once, he enjoyed posing for me.

I am pretty sure he started by attempting to put on lipstick. His use of color is wonderful here, the base of purple with hints of blue speak to me; something like, "Hey Grandma, turn up the heat" comes to mind.

Secret Project

2010-05-24T21:36:00.000-07:00

So I began with an exercise ball and a garbage bag.

When we blew the ball up, the bag ripped (mini FAIL). But a new one fit over the ball just fine. Then I taped down all the flappy, bumpy parts.

That's where the newspaper comes in (Claudia, you were partly right. You are a winner- PAPER MACHE!- Just not a pinata). There will be multiple layers and each layer needs 24 hours to dry. I could do a pic of each layer, but in Sid's very wise words, "boring..." So, I will not be posting until the new step is finished.

Until then, you will just have to suffer through more stories and pictures of my family.

2010-05-23T17:52:00.000-07:00

Secret project

2010-05-22T21:20:00.000-07:00

I am beginning a project for my brother Tim. I am keeping it a surprise for now because it is much more entertaining for you (and me) to keep you guessing. But I will update the progress (and I'm sure my many, many mistakes) with pictures documenting it all as I go. Hopefully it will not be a FAIL on my part. But hey, might as well try.

P.S. No fair cheating and asking Tim or Megan for the scoop! Guessing is fun... isn't it?

The first night I cut lots and lots of news paper strips, and tore up Kraft paper. Hmmmm... what does one do with lots and lots of news paper?

School feild trip to Underwood Farms

2010-05-20T07:51:00.001-07:00

Sid's class went to Underwood Farms to pick strawberries. We went ahead of the class and met them at the farm. When Sid got off the bus, Jake ran and tackled him. They rolled around until I was getting too many Mom stink-eyes to ignore.

Weekend Warriors

2010-05-18T16:12:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend we made a 'surf sock' for his long board. He made the pattern and I did the sewing. It was snug and turned out great. I need to figure out more projects that benefit him so we can practice team work more often. It was really fun.

Now if I could only get him to believe making a dress pattern for me would benefit him and not be boring at all... oh the possibilities...

A trip to the zoo

2010-05-17T15:10:00.001-07:00

fun giveaway take a look

2010-05-13T15:41:00.000-07:00

http://lovestitched.blogspot.com/

This was our weekend: Grandma Marje and fishing

2010-05-09T22:14:00.000-07:00

The adventures of bad hair...

2010-05-01T19:52:00.000-07:00

Jake woke up from his nap today looking like this...
his hair was stiff- and I didn't put any product in it to make it that way.

So I gave him a bath.

Sid joined. He came up with the great idea of a 'snow ball fight' with bubbles.

This is the way any proper soap fight ends...

ahhh, good times.

Allergies

2010-05-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

Today Sid informed me that JR is allergic to church.

Sid likes cake

2010-04-26T23:41:00.000-07:00

Currently, when Sid eats cake he requires two utensils. He enjoys this innovative style immensely.

entertainment for all.

2010-04-18T23:40:00.001-07:00

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com

YAY FOR GIVEAWAYS!

2010-04-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

Go here to see the CUTEST giveaway EVER!!!

http://lovestitched.blogspot.com/

Back Log: we went for a family hike (like two months ago)

2010-04-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

Ignore the hair... not my finest pic but J.R. sleeping couldn't be left out.

Redwood National Park

2010-04-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

After their eleven hour drive a good ol' fire roasted hot dog was all those boys needed to be happy

My kids got their hatred of morning from me. I joke that most mornings I am hung over. On this dark and rainy morning, Sid demanded sun glasses to eat breakfast because the lights were too bright.

Ridiculously huge Paul Bunion and his ox Babe... who could resist the urge to take a family portrait?

Our first day out hiking we got to see one of Redwoods wonders, the cute little Banana slug.

The Redwood forest is considered a rain forest

We are standing next to a fallen tree, the base of it is that giant wall to our right

Skunk cabbage... a plant named because of its skunk like aroma

Visiting Reno

2010-02-24T10:09:00.000-08:00

This picture makes me think of an animal in the Zoo.

Mornings at Grandma's house

The beauties of Reno

2010-02-24T10:07:00.000-08:00

Chocolate cake and cupcakes in one night

2010-02-06T14:41:00.000-08:00

My kids are going to be obese after living with Grandma

While wiping his face, I discovered a stockpile of frosting up his nose.

In memory of Grandpa Buz

2010-02-02T22:58:00.000-08:00

Winter sights in Wyoming

2010-01-09T17:18:00.001-08:00

True icicle lights

Cutest Givaway Ever!

2009-12-12T14:38:00.000-08:00

Love and Stitched is having a really cute giveaway right now. The blog is always full of really fun ideas and has great stuff for sale. So take a look... I said LOOK! I mean look right now.

Trick or treat Batman and Max (where the wild things are)

2009-12-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

Our last trip to the zoo... sad

2009-12-08T10:51:00.001-08:00

Sid's Birthday (late post)

2009-12-08T10:35:00.000-08:00

Baby Brother helped me set up the house while Sid was at school

Sid LOVES chocolate

No one could break it. Even the Dads had a go at it. The men finally ripped it apart and dropped candy on their heads.

JR made his first PB sandwich all by himself

2009-10-08T16:29:00.001-07:00

What goes on in that little brain?

2009-10-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

So the 'Blue Angel' Jets are in town for the air show. They repeatedly fly over head for a few days making quite the ruckus. Sid used to drop flat on the ground (like the way some people do when they hear gun shots). Not anymore, this is his third year of the air show- he's so grown up now... but this is the first year JR is old enough to react. When he hears the jets overhead he starts shaking like he's seizing.

Today JR and I took Rosco for a walk and the jets flew by. He had his usual reaction, but after the noise was finished, JR started exclaiming, "volcano! volcano!" I thought he was so smart. That loud thundering noise did sound similar to what a volcano would sound like. Then I thought, how does he know what a volcano would sound like in the first place?

2009-09-25T20:18:00.000-07:00

Today I kissed a lawyer... (right after he saw his B.A.R. results)

Potty Training

2009-09-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

We got a new potty. Someday he will learn to use it. But for now, he likes hanging out on it.

Preparing for Sid's birthday

2009-09-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

My two little helpers

Sometimes JR doesn't like helping very much

Yes, in Sid's world skeletons are for Birthdays... or for any occasion.

Room Mom

2009-09-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

Well, I am the official 'Room Mom' for Sid's class. His teacher called and asked me tonight. I am happy that she wants me, and I have noticed that she has taken liking to Sid. It's a relief because I have been so worried about him starting Kindergarten only being four (and a little immature for a four year old). I guess that's one benefit to 50% of his class not speaking English well. LOL. No wonder I am Room Mom... I'm the winner of a one man race!!!

Disclaimer: This was meant to be funny- not mean.

First day of school

2009-09-08T17:16:00.000-07:00

This was JR comforting his big brother

Unfortunately Sid got his hatred for morning from me. I thought giving him candy would make him smile... this was the result (see the wad of candy in his mouth)

I am getting so old. Sid had his first day of Kindergarten today. He was really nervous. The teacher had them all sit on the rug, Sid didn't want to. JR went with him and held his hand. When it was time to go Sids usual 'goodbye' is to give each other a 'five' a 'knuckles' a hug and end it with a kiss. You could see he was trying not to cry... brave little guy.
We walked out and I cried.
When I picked him up he LOVED it. And decided he cant wait to go back tomorrow. Whew. What a big relief...

Surfin' USA

2009-09-08T16:59:00.000-07:00

On Labor Day we went to the beach. After twenty minutes trying to find parking and twenty minutes of my hubby surfing we turned around and went home.
The fin on his board smacked the top of his foot, he thought it was bruised so kept surfing. As it continued to ache, he glanced down at it and saw a big gaping hole in his foot that starting between his big toe and second toe stretching about half way up his foot (chumming the waters a bit wasn't he).
Ocean water and sand aren't what I would like to rub all over a cut. It looked so very pretty by the time he finally made it to the life guard tower (where they used a hose to clean it- those were highly trained people, I must say). :)
After the emergency room visit, he came home with ten stitches and crutches. My very own tiny Tim. He's taken it like a man though. No pain meds- it must be a guy thing... I'd be popping pills with every ache.

Went to see Grandpa at the Firestation

2009-08-29T20:45:00.001-07:00

This is just how he looks when he pees too.

Not a big dress up fan.

Grandpa, Sid, Grandma, & JR

Trip to Yellowstone

2009-08-27T21:23:00.000-07:00

Visit to Oregon

2009-08-27T21:14:00.001-07:00

Daddy's Birthday (back in July)

2009-08-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Grandpa & Sid

2009-08-27T15:38:00.000-07:00

Wyoming Summer

2009-08-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

Finally, an update... this will make Brittany so happy.

2009-08-27T15:16:00.000-07:00

So we are back in California after our summer in Wyoming. I thought maybe a few pics from summer to catch you up would be nice. We had some great adventures.

What's a MeMe?

2008-11-09T15:26:00.001-08:00

I am MeMe, it's what my son called me when he finally decided to talk. It's a hybrid of my name and mommy. So I know my simple life isn't all that exciting, but I'm still jumping on the blog-bandwagon, hoping that I at least have a little something worth writing about occasionally. I promise it wont always be just about my kiddies- even if they are the only people I have contact with most days- I do have other thoughts. And thats my introduction... short and sweet.