Monday, January 9, 2012
Happy Birthday Caelum!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A Trip to the Dairy Rat
In keeping with some of my "resolutions", the younger two boys and I took an impromptu trip to Chuck E Cheese today. After we dropped Hunter off at school, Ashton casually mentioned Chuck E Cheese. Normally, I would adamantly say (ok, yell) NOOOOO to this request, but, I instead I took a deep breath and said "ok."
So, we went and we conquered. I must say I do enjoy the ol' Rat when no one else is there and weekday mornings before 11:00 definitely fits that description.
This is such an awful picture of them. Shep refused to smile, I think he was scared by the Rat... see below.
Even though there were only 3 kids there (my two and another little boy), the guy working there was so sweet and went back and put on the Chuck E Cheese costume. Ashton was thrilled. Shepherd was petrified.
For some reason, Shep HATES Chuck E Cheese. It is so weird, that is the only dress up character that he is petrified of. I think it has to do with the robotic, singing, dancing action. It really is a bit disturbing for a 2 year old I suppose. Here is a clip of Shep not wanting to go up and say "hey" to the singing rat (I am trying to upload it, check back Thursday morning to see if it actually loaded or not)
Ashton and I teamed up and scored 143 points in basketball.
In honor of Hunter, they did the simulator.
And perhaps the favorite activity... feeding the tickets into the machine.
Overall, it was a fun day that cost me nothing but lunch (we have a bunch of tokens left over). And best of all, Ashton has been a saint of a child since going. hmmmm, maybe Chuck E Cheese should be a daily thing... well, maybe not daily, but you get my drift.
Oh and shhhhh, make sure you don't tell Hunter... He would be beyond ticked off that we went without him.
So, we went and we conquered. I must say I do enjoy the ol' Rat when no one else is there and weekday mornings before 11:00 definitely fits that description.
This is such an awful picture of them. Shep refused to smile, I think he was scared by the Rat... see below.
Even though there were only 3 kids there (my two and another little boy), the guy working there was so sweet and went back and put on the Chuck E Cheese costume. Ashton was thrilled. Shepherd was petrified.
For some reason, Shep HATES Chuck E Cheese. It is so weird, that is the only dress up character that he is petrified of. I think it has to do with the robotic, singing, dancing action. It really is a bit disturbing for a 2 year old I suppose. Here is a clip of Shep not wanting to go up and say "hey" to the singing rat (I am trying to upload it, check back Thursday morning to see if it actually loaded or not)
Ashton and I teamed up and scored 143 points in basketball.
In honor of Hunter, they did the simulator.
And perhaps the favorite activity... feeding the tickets into the machine.
Overall, it was a fun day that cost me nothing but lunch (we have a bunch of tokens left over). And best of all, Ashton has been a saint of a child since going. hmmmm, maybe Chuck E Cheese should be a daily thing... well, maybe not daily, but you get my drift.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Ramblings and Resolutions
Ramblings
1- I am so glad to be back in our little routine. The two weeks was great but I was lazy and need my structure!
2- The boys room is basically done. I need to make some curtains and hang a couple other things and then I will reveal it!
3- Hunter has started asking me for another dog. The bad thing is that I really want one but they can be quite expensive.
4- Shepherd's grasp of the English language amazes me. He speaks full sentences that even those that don't speak "toddler" can understand.
5- Shepherd has also started using the potty. He is no where near potty trained, but he will pee on the potty if I ask him. His reward is Smarties.
6- Ashton loves to watch football. Chad is so excited to have 1) a football watching buddy and 2) an excuse to watch football. Ashton always roots for the team that Chad is against.
7- I was about 10 minutes late picking Hunter up from school yesterday and he told me that he had been waiting on me for hours!
8- Ashton is so competitive!
9- Shepherd knows his colors really well now, but he will always come up and ask "what's this favorite color?" He is just really wanting to know the name of the color but he throws "favorite" into the question. Too cute!
Resolutions
1- I am NOT going to butcher my kids hair this year... which means, I will have a professional cut their hair especially Shepherds! I don't do a bad job cutting/ shearing the older two, but I am ready for something different- unfortunately I just sheared them a couple nights ago and TOTALLY regret it with every ounce in me.
2- I will get off this remaining 6 lbs since I had Shepherd. Blah!
3- I will do "home school" with Ashton three days a week. I was awful about getting into a routine last year with his preschool work. He goes to MMO 2 days a week but those other three days we really need to do something at home.
4- I will start to memorize Bible verses... I have gotten quite rusty.
5- I am going to be more conscience about my computer time when the boys are awake. It is so easy to sit down "real quick" to check something and then 40 minutes later...
6- I will reach (and go beyond) listing/ naming 1000 gifts/ Eucharisteo.
7- I am going to say "yes" to the boys more.
Ashton: "Mommy, can I have a snack during quiet time?" Me: "No."
Hunter- "Mommy, do you want to watch me play this game". Me: "uh, no, not right now."
Shep- "play with me?" Me: "not right now"
Just say YES!
1- I am so glad to be back in our little routine. The two weeks was great but I was lazy and need my structure!
2- The boys room is basically done. I need to make some curtains and hang a couple other things and then I will reveal it!
3- Hunter has started asking me for another dog. The bad thing is that I really want one but they can be quite expensive.
4- Shepherd's grasp of the English language amazes me. He speaks full sentences that even those that don't speak "toddler" can understand.
5- Shepherd has also started using the potty. He is no where near potty trained, but he will pee on the potty if I ask him. His reward is Smarties.
6- Ashton loves to watch football. Chad is so excited to have 1) a football watching buddy and 2) an excuse to watch football. Ashton always roots for the team that Chad is against.
7- I was about 10 minutes late picking Hunter up from school yesterday and he told me that he had been waiting on me for hours!
8- Ashton is so competitive!
9- Shepherd knows his colors really well now, but he will always come up and ask "what's this favorite color?" He is just really wanting to know the name of the color but he throws "favorite" into the question. Too cute!
Resolutions
1- I am NOT going to butcher my kids hair this year... which means, I will have a professional cut their hair especially Shepherds! I don't do a bad job cutting/ shearing the older two, but I am ready for something different- unfortunately I just sheared them a couple nights ago and TOTALLY regret it with every ounce in me.
2- I will get off this remaining 6 lbs since I had Shepherd. Blah!
3- I will do "home school" with Ashton three days a week. I was awful about getting into a routine last year with his preschool work. He goes to MMO 2 days a week but those other three days we really need to do something at home.
4- I will start to memorize Bible verses... I have gotten quite rusty.
5- I am going to be more conscience about my computer time when the boys are awake. It is so easy to sit down "real quick" to check something and then 40 minutes later...
6- I will reach (and go beyond) listing/ naming 1000 gifts/ Eucharisteo.
7- I am going to say "yes" to the boys more.
Ashton: "Mommy, can I have a snack during quiet time?" Me: "No."
Hunter- "Mommy, do you want to watch me play this game". Me: "uh, no, not right now."
Shep- "play with me?" Me: "not right now"
Just say YES!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Hunter's Stats
Hunter and I had a "date" yesterday. He had his 6 year old doctor's appt and he and I decided that we would make it a date. He was so cute with how excited he was to "go on his first date." On the movie Cars 2, Sally and Lightning McQueen go on a date so he kind of got the concept that just he and I were going somewhere together.
We went and ate lunch together, went to the mall, and then went to Toys R Us for a bit.
On our way home, I realized how long it had been since just Hunter and I had gone somewhere together. He is turning into such an amazing little man. We had a great time.
His doctor's appt went great. He is healthy and got a clean bill of health.
Here are the stats.
Weight: 52 lbs (81%)
Height: 48.5" (94%)
We went and ate lunch together, went to the mall, and then went to Toys R Us for a bit.
On our way home, I realized how long it had been since just Hunter and I had gone somewhere together. He is turning into such an amazing little man. We had a great time.
His doctor's appt went great. He is healthy and got a clean bill of health.
Here are the stats.
Weight: 52 lbs (81%)
Height: 48.5" (94%)
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
25th to 27th
As mentioned in the last post, we had been super busy with Chad's side of the family.
When we got back from church, we packed it up and went up to NC to my Grandparents house. I love going to their house. There are so many memories when I pull up in that driveway. I am so thankful that my kids get to experience GorDean's house too.
Once at GorDean's, we did our last batch of opening presents.
Nolan convinced us to go to McAdenville that night to look at the lights. Supposedly, this little town is in the top 10 Christmas towns in the country... I think. Last minute, we decided that Shep was not going because he was DONE- absolutely exhausted. Chad stayed back with him. So, Hunt, Ash, Nolan, and I did the lights.
We decided to stay the night so we could meet up with dear friends of ours at the Chick fil A in town. Our boys and the "T" boys had a great time playing together and it is always good to see Matt and Olivia!
After that we went back to GorDean's house so we could visit with my aunt, uncle, and my cousin Stephanie.
We got home Monday evening in time for the boys to play with all of their new toys for a couple hours.
Today was a gloriously uneventful day. My parents had Molly while we were out of town so we went to pick her up this evening and ate dinner with mom and dad. Here is a picture that is taken with the boys new Leap Pad Explorer.
It was another whirlwind of a Christmas, but I again humbly walk away knowing that we are so loved and so blessed. God is truly good.
With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, we got up and got our family presents opened before heading off to church. The boys really liked everything we got them. We did keep it pretty simple this year though... their "big" gift was the Leap Pad Explorer. We only got 1, so sharing will be in order.
The boys with their stockings
Shep was not quite awake during the stocking time.
When we got back from church, we packed it up and went up to NC to my Grandparents house. I love going to their house. There are so many memories when I pull up in that driveway. I am so thankful that my kids get to experience GorDean's house too.
Question: How do you know when your kids are tires.
Answer: When 2 of the 3 fall asleep in the car
This picture just makes me smile. My AMAZING grandparents with my adorable kiddos.
What can I say? That is my father.
GrandmaDean got a Kindle
Grandpa Gordie hugging all his presents while Mantis opens his.
Shep sporting Mantis' new hat.
Shep looks so grown up here.
Don't you just want to pinch him?
The boys were so excited to get out of their car seats to look at all the lights.
We decided to stay the night so we could meet up with dear friends of ours at the Chick fil A in town. Our boys and the "T" boys had a great time playing together and it is always good to see Matt and Olivia!
Luke, Ashton, Noah, Shep, and Hunter
My newly wed cousin and my aunt saying their good byes to us.
Today was a gloriously uneventful day. My parents had Molly while we were out of town so we went to pick her up this evening and ate dinner with mom and dad. Here is a picture that is taken with the boys new Leap Pad Explorer.
It was another whirlwind of a Christmas, but I again humbly walk away knowing that we are so loved and so blessed. God is truly good.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
23rd and 24th
The 23rd and 24th are normally slammed with Chad's family get togethers and this year was no exception. We had a really good time continuing in the traditions.
On the 23rd, Grandma asked us to come up a little early to make gingerbread houses. The boys had a really good time and Hunter and Ashton actually stuck with it until they finished their houses. Shepherd ate more house than he actually did work on it.
Finished products. From left to right- Ashtons, Hunters, Charlees, and Shepherds.
*** Just a note, the other side of Hunters was way better than the side I took a picture of, he put the tiny ball candies in 4 even rows. And Shepherd's was really done by Grandma. And I love the way Ashton noticed the smaller details like decorating the yard.
Then we went to Tommy and Sandee's house for what I will call the SBS (last name initials) get together. This one included Chad's mom and dad, his sister and her family, and his aunt and uncle and their kids (with a girlfriend). Love this smaller gathering! We still feel the absence of Chad's grandpa though. He had such a presence when he was in a room. He didn't even need to say a word and you knew he was there. I miss that.
The 24th began at noon with the "G" get together. The food at this gathering is enough to feed a small army. I neglected to take the 1st picture... oops. For some reason my camera hardly ever makes it out of the bag when at this get together.
Then it was off to open presents at Chad's parents house. We just let the kids go first and then tried to shove them in a corner with their toys so we could enjoy watching Grandma and Papa Hub open their gifts.
Papa Hub's book we made him. I got the base idea off of pinterest... here is the link to the blog. We tweaked it a lot though by doing a two part book instead that 1) had pictures from his 60th birthday party and 2) had family members and friends send us their favorite "Hub" story. I put a picture of whoever told the story with the story right beside it. He really loves the book and I loved putting it together. I learned a lot about my father in law.
The last get together on Chad's side of the family is in the evening on the 24th. This one is at his grandma's house. The food was good and I really enjoyed it. The people are real and quite genuine... which I totally appreciate.
Though we are worn out, we have a had a great 2 days. I think the boys now own almost every piece of Car and Cars 2 item ever invented! We have also started quite the Lego and Batman collection as well! Thank you to Chad's parents for always making this time of year a special one for both the boys and us.
On the 23rd, Grandma asked us to come up a little early to make gingerbread houses. The boys had a really good time and Hunter and Ashton actually stuck with it until they finished their houses. Shepherd ate more house than he actually did work on it.
This is what Shep did... bite of cookie
... put icing on finger...
... lick icing off of finger...
... rest on daddy.
You could tell Hunter had done this at school He did really good on his own
Hunter mastering the decorating
Grandma helping Ash with the bag of of icing
Ashton begins decorating
Papa Hub helping Charlee
Finished products. From left to right- Ashtons, Hunters, Charlees, and Shepherds.
*** Just a note, the other side of Hunters was way better than the side I took a picture of, he put the tiny ball candies in 4 even rows. And Shepherd's was really done by Grandma. And I love the way Ashton noticed the smaller details like decorating the yard.
Then we went to Tommy and Sandee's house for what I will call the SBS (last name initials) get together. This one included Chad's mom and dad, his sister and her family, and his aunt and uncle and their kids (with a girlfriend). Love this smaller gathering! We still feel the absence of Chad's grandpa though. He had such a presence when he was in a room. He didn't even need to say a word and you knew he was there. I miss that.
The 24th began at noon with the "G" get together. The food at this gathering is enough to feed a small army. I neglected to take the 1st picture... oops. For some reason my camera hardly ever makes it out of the bag when at this get together.
Then it was off to open presents at Chad's parents house. We just let the kids go first and then tried to shove them in a corner with their toys so we could enjoy watching Grandma and Papa Hub open their gifts.
Opening presents
Papa Hub's book we made him. I got the base idea off of pinterest... here is the link to the blog. We tweaked it a lot though by doing a two part book instead that 1) had pictures from his 60th birthday party and 2) had family members and friends send us their favorite "Hub" story. I put a picture of whoever told the story with the story right beside it. He really loves the book and I loved putting it together. I learned a lot about my father in law.
Uncle Tommy and Aunt Sandee watching the kids play
The last get together on Chad's side of the family is in the evening on the 24th. This one is at his grandma's house. The food was good and I really enjoyed it. The people are real and quite genuine... which I totally appreciate.
Unwrapping gifts at Mamo's house
Miss Charlee loving her new "princess" toy
Mamo W and the boys
Mamo W with the boys and Grandma
Though we are worn out, we have a had a great 2 days. I think the boys now own almost every piece of Car and Cars 2 item ever invented! We have also started quite the Lego and Batman collection as well! Thank you to Chad's parents for always making this time of year a special one for both the boys and us.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
tooth numero dos and other things
First, I promise that I am not going to document every single tooth loss, but this is a cute one.
Hunter was eating a snack after dinner tonight and looked up at me with big eyes and said, "I lost my other tooth." He had a whitish colored thing in his hand and handed it to me. I look at it and tell him that is not his tooth and to open his mouth. He opened and got to see the hole in his mouth where his tooth had come out... I also got to see a mouthful of crunched up Doritos. I did not however see a tooth. So, I guess he swallowed it with all the crunching of his chips.
It reminded me of the tooth I swallowed when I was eating corn on the cob at GrandmaDean and GrandpaGordie's house.
Here is his note to the toothfairy.
He will be quite excited in the morning when he has a new chapter book of LarryBoy under his pillow. :)
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And just a cute Ashton story, he got paid $2 to pick up pine cones at mom and dads house today. We stopped at Barnes and Noble to kill about 30 minutes and he promptly found a book to buy with his money and enthusiastically took his money and book to the front to pay.
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And poor Sheppy has been running a fever for 2 days now. Because of Christmas, I decided to take him to the doc today to rule out and ear infection. Thankfully, no ear infection just the croup. Hopefully he will start to feel better in the next couple days.
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