September 19, 2010
Un-rolling is so much easier than Rolling
Tim had the clear mind to take a picture to document this moment so we could laugh about it later. I'm usually so steamed when things like this happen that I don't think to grab the camera. Caption: "Maybe if I smile they'll laugh and I won't get in trouble... Eh mom and dad? What do you think?"
Lydia's 2 Month-day
I have so much to blog about before I have even MORE to blog about. Best get started while everyone else is napping...
For starters: Lydia turned 2 months old-- well, about a month ago. Brooklyn made party hats and helped me make a chocolate mousse filled cake to celebrate for family home evening. Lydia wasn't super thrilled with the idea of taking pictures, so here's our best 2-Month-Day shot.
At her two month appointment she weighed 13 pounds 13 ounces, which, excuse my bragging, happened to be off the charts-- as in above the 100th percentile. What can I say...? She was also 24 inches long, not off the charts. We like 'em round and roly-poly-ish. She has a hemangioma on her lip, which I mention here so I don't have to keep explaining what it is to everyone. It might be a little disturbing looking to people who aren't used to it, but it's completely harmless, and should go away on it's own, hopefully in about a year.
Anyways, Lydia at two months:
-Smiling since 1 month, especially when full and well-rested
-burps and toots like a man, but surprisingly, more often than one
-loves watching Brooklyn
-sometimes sleeps a long 6 hour stretch at night
-giggles
-loves bathtime
-always rooting around to suck on something, but won't take a pacifier
For starters: Lydia turned 2 months old-- well, about a month ago. Brooklyn made party hats and helped me make a chocolate mousse filled cake to celebrate for family home evening. Lydia wasn't super thrilled with the idea of taking pictures, so here's our best 2-Month-Day shot.
At her two month appointment she weighed 13 pounds 13 ounces, which, excuse my bragging, happened to be off the charts-- as in above the 100th percentile. What can I say...? She was also 24 inches long, not off the charts. We like 'em round and roly-poly-ish. She has a hemangioma on her lip, which I mention here so I don't have to keep explaining what it is to everyone. It might be a little disturbing looking to people who aren't used to it, but it's completely harmless, and should go away on it's own, hopefully in about a year.
Anyways, Lydia at two months:
-Smiling since 1 month, especially when full and well-rested
-burps and toots like a man, but surprisingly, more often than one
-loves watching Brooklyn
-sometimes sleeps a long 6 hour stretch at night
-giggles
-loves bathtime
-always rooting around to suck on something, but won't take a pacifier
September 13, 2010
My husband, the party-pooper
I realize that the picture of Scorpio has been the first thing you see for WAY too long, so I decided I'd better blog about something.
Then I realized that I have failed to mention that Tim did finish his year of training successfully (back in July), and is now an official Wildlife Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish! That year of training was very long, and I think he's definitely glad to be done, and now be able to decide what he wants to do on a day-to-day basis. Because of his work, we have now acquired lots of things (only for work purposes of course): a four-wheeler, camping gear (cot, lantern, propane stove,etc.), another computer desk and computer + all of the workings for an office (except an extra room), maps, files, etc. Tim is also supposed to be bringing home a Gila Monster, which I am super excited about. Wouldn't you be?** Apparently it belongs to the region and we are the lucky caretakers.
**Note: sarcasm
This is the picture of Tim when he graduated from the Police Academy last December. I need to take a new picture of him looking official with his truck and uniform-- maybe that will happen soon.
Anyways, I am really proud of Tim. It's been a grueling year and he's a great officer. He really loves what he's doing.
When my brother asked my parents "exactly what does Tim do?" and they told him that Tim writes tickets basically for all of the wrong/illegal things people do outside he said, "Oh, so he's a party-pooper?"
Yes, that's my husband, the official party-pooper. But hey, as long as you're doing everything legally, no need to worry.
By the way, though not mentioned by name, Tim was a crucial part of the closing of the investigation talked about in this recent news article:
I'm so proud!
Then I realized that I have failed to mention that Tim did finish his year of training successfully (back in July), and is now an official Wildlife Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish! That year of training was very long, and I think he's definitely glad to be done, and now be able to decide what he wants to do on a day-to-day basis. Because of his work, we have now acquired lots of things (only for work purposes of course): a four-wheeler, camping gear (cot, lantern, propane stove,etc.), another computer desk and computer + all of the workings for an office (except an extra room), maps, files, etc. Tim is also supposed to be bringing home a Gila Monster, which I am super excited about. Wouldn't you be?** Apparently it belongs to the region and we are the lucky caretakers.
**Note: sarcasm
This is the picture of Tim when he graduated from the Police Academy last December. I need to take a new picture of him looking official with his truck and uniform-- maybe that will happen soon.
Anyways, I am really proud of Tim. It's been a grueling year and he's a great officer. He really loves what he's doing.
When my brother asked my parents "exactly what does Tim do?" and they told him that Tim writes tickets basically for all of the wrong/illegal things people do outside he said, "Oh, so he's a party-pooper?"
Yes, that's my husband, the official party-pooper. But hey, as long as you're doing everything legally, no need to worry.
By the way, though not mentioned by name, Tim was a crucial part of the closing of the investigation talked about in this recent news article:
I'm so proud!
September 1, 2010
What gets YOU going in the morning?
Do you like to have a cup of hot chocolate while you watch the sun rise?
Do you like to go for a quick run to ensure the perfect start to a day?
Do you like to take a cold shower to get your heart pumping?
Not me. I prefer to eat a bowl of cereal with Brooklyn while we stare at our ceiling. What is it about our ceiling that gets my heart going? Why can we not remove our gaze? Well, we just like to make sure our newest pet is still caged. We call him Scorpio.
Do you like to go for a quick run to ensure the perfect start to a day?
Do you like to take a cold shower to get your heart pumping?
Not me. I prefer to eat a bowl of cereal with Brooklyn while we stare at our ceiling. What is it about our ceiling that gets my heart going? Why can we not remove our gaze? Well, we just like to make sure our newest pet is still caged. We call him Scorpio.
August 28, 2010
Why we REALLY go through so many diapers
I've heard stories about kids that pull their diapers off. For some reason, they love the surprise they give their parents after a nap when the parent comes in to find them completely naked.
I don't have THAT problem.
I have THIS problem.
Brooklyn doesn't care about taking off her own diaper. But she is infatuated with changing Lydia's diaper-- without my help, and sometimes, without my knowledge.
I had just changed Lydia's diaper and gotten her dressed for the day. I left her on the floor while I went to make myself decent. When I came back, Lydia was undressed, and un-diapered. Brooklyn was summoning all the muscle power she had to try to lift Lydia so she could put a clean diaper under her.
--"What are you doing Brooklyn? I just changed Lydia."
--"She STINKY!"
Of course.
I don't have THAT problem.
I have THIS problem.
Brooklyn doesn't care about taking off her own diaper. But she is infatuated with changing Lydia's diaper-- without my help, and sometimes, without my knowledge.
I had just changed Lydia's diaper and gotten her dressed for the day. I left her on the floor while I went to make myself decent. When I came back, Lydia was undressed, and un-diapered. Brooklyn was summoning all the muscle power she had to try to lift Lydia so she could put a clean diaper under her.
--"What are you doing Brooklyn? I just changed Lydia."
--"She STINKY!"
Of course.
Super GREEN, Not-even-a-little-black, Thumb
Remember this?
It was more of a fun project than anything else. And did I mention that it only cost $11 to build the whole garden box, buy the soil, and plant the seeds/plants? Someone at Home Depot offered us $200 off our purchase if we signed up for their credit card. Since we only have one card account open between the two of us, we decided it wouldn't be a bad idea.
We spent $211.
Anyways, I wasn't too sure anything would grow. I haven't had much luck in the past keeping anything alive but my husband and children. Still, we gave it a shot.
The results:
Not bad eh? We've had corn, peas, green beans, carrots, zucchini, squash, strawberries, and we even have a pepper on now! I don't know how we made things grow, but we did it! (note: it may have helped that I did not touch a plant or seed during the planting process)
Hey, I bet YOU can't grow a zucchini that looks like this:
Do you think I could auction it off on ebay?
It was more of a fun project than anything else. And did I mention that it only cost $11 to build the whole garden box, buy the soil, and plant the seeds/plants? Someone at Home Depot offered us $200 off our purchase if we signed up for their credit card. Since we only have one card account open between the two of us, we decided it wouldn't be a bad idea.
We spent $211.
Anyways, I wasn't too sure anything would grow. I haven't had much luck in the past keeping anything alive but my husband and children. Still, we gave it a shot.
The results:
Not bad eh? We've had corn, peas, green beans, carrots, zucchini, squash, strawberries, and we even have a pepper on now! I don't know how we made things grow, but we did it! (note: it may have helped that I did not touch a plant or seed during the planting process)
Hey, I bet YOU can't grow a zucchini that looks like this:
Do you think I could auction it off on ebay?
August 26, 2010
Contest: Who Loves Me the Most?
I'm now announcing a contest: Who Loves Me the Most?
The idea behind the competition is really very simple. Whoever can get me on What Not to Wear or another makeover show wins. And then I'll think you're pretty much the best person ever.
Ready... go!
The idea behind the competition is really very simple. Whoever can get me on What Not to Wear or another makeover show wins. And then I'll think you're pretty much the best person ever.
Ready... go!
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