19 December 2009
16 December 2009
Gingerbread House
Eerie similarities.
Same kit.
Same sneaky finger licking.
Almost the same shirt.
December 09
December 08
Same kit.
Same sneaky finger licking.
Almost the same shirt.
December 09
December 08
04 December 2009
30 November 2009
09 November 2009
Where oh where?
It's been a while, but we're still here. The kids and I took a trip to Indy to my brother's family. Pictures coming as soon as I think of something creative to say about them!
Other than that we have been low key around the house. Trying desperately to figure out ways to keep our heating bills down over the winter. Curtains are going up, footie pajamas are being acquired (for the kiddos of course), and a whole slew of baking is being planned.
Hubby is getting ready to start an easy month at the hospital, so I am very much looking forward to a predictable schedule. In just a few weeks time we are headed down south for Thanksgiving, and I am very excited! Overwhelmed with all the planning and organizing and house cleaning I need to get done, but excited just the same.
Hope your Monday finds you well!
Other than that we have been low key around the house. Trying desperately to figure out ways to keep our heating bills down over the winter. Curtains are going up, footie pajamas are being acquired (for the kiddos of course), and a whole slew of baking is being planned.
Hubby is getting ready to start an easy month at the hospital, so I am very much looking forward to a predictable schedule. In just a few weeks time we are headed down south for Thanksgiving, and I am very excited! Overwhelmed with all the planning and organizing and house cleaning I need to get done, but excited just the same.
Hope your Monday finds you well!
13 October 2009
08 October 2009
24 September 2009
Surgery
It was my first, and probably not my last. Two incisions, total organ replacement, near hysterical family members, and a positive outcome.
George, Curious presented with acute sudden onset of total blindness of the right eye:
A small incision and a little man-handling of the internal stuffing created sight for George. After removing the post-surgical eyepatch we discovered this:
After a consult with the family, we proceeded with removal of the left eye for a replacement of a matching shape:
Upon seeing George with no left eye, family proceeded to lapse into hysteria at the thought of his dear monkey remaining partially blind:
Once again in surgery, another successful eye transplant was completed and removal of the post-surgical patch revealed this:
With a never wavering smile, George was rewared with a lollipop upon leaving the hosptial:
Closer examination revealed that George could indeed not open his mouth, so for surviving the emotional turmoil of it all, family enjoyed the lollipop!
Sister remained undetered by George's experience, and was in fact banned from surgery (naptime) due to her contagious state. But hey!, 2 more teeth!
George, Curious presented with acute sudden onset of total blindness of the right eye:
A small incision and a little man-handling of the internal stuffing created sight for George. After removing the post-surgical eyepatch we discovered this:
After a consult with the family, we proceeded with removal of the left eye for a replacement of a matching shape:
Upon seeing George with no left eye, family proceeded to lapse into hysteria at the thought of his dear monkey remaining partially blind:
Once again in surgery, another successful eye transplant was completed and removal of the post-surgical patch revealed this:
With a never wavering smile, George was rewared with a lollipop upon leaving the hosptial:
Closer examination revealed that George could indeed not open his mouth, so for surviving the emotional turmoil of it all, family enjoyed the lollipop!
Sister remained undetered by George's experience, and was in fact banned from surgery (naptime) due to her contagious state. But hey!, 2 more teeth!
16 September 2009
Work
The way I figure, it is probably best to encourage their natural passion before working on technique. I am pretty sure she yells at me, cautions me that the vacuum is hot, sings about vacuuming, and then charges the camera. Enjoy!
24 August 2009
A Recommendation
Today was the first day in a while we had beautiful weather, I didn't even get hot until the sun started baking my front windows! We went to the playground by the libary and played on the "beautiful colorful slides" and they posed for pictures on the swings.
Later, when we started to get hot, we went out back and played in the shade and then I remembered the best toy ever.
I saw these in a magazine and made them from dollar store sponges. They were wet, easy to throw, didn't hurt, and are really fun to wring out over your child's head. Both kiddos loved them! I didn't even plan the fun, they were so easy to pull out last minute! I'll probably make more and we will each arm ourselves with buckets and sponges and play until we are soaked. Plus, you don't have to pick up tiny little pieces like you do with water balloons!
Later, when we started to get hot, we went out back and played in the shade and then I remembered the best toy ever.
I saw these in a magazine and made them from dollar store sponges. They were wet, easy to throw, didn't hurt, and are really fun to wring out over your child's head. Both kiddos loved them! I didn't even plan the fun, they were so easy to pull out last minute! I'll probably make more and we will each arm ourselves with buckets and sponges and play until we are soaked. Plus, you don't have to pick up tiny little pieces like you do with water balloons!
10 August 2009
Brother
Our son is a budding artist! Paint, crayons, markers, colored pencils, you name it, he creates with it. He loves to turn the pages of is coloring book and admire his art. He is also a little water bug, jumping and swimming all by himself and his swimmies. Our latest trip was out to Indiana to see my brother and his family. He has the perfect sidewalks for bike rides.
02 August 2009
Birthday Number One
Well, almost two months ago, little one turned one! It didn't take long for her to figure out what a cupcake is for! Following tradition, we had a second party in Delaware, where she got her first bite of chocolate cake! She is now a walking champ, starting to say words, "baby" "dog", and smiles all the time. She is also very good at working herself into a pout when she gets told no. It's so cute we smile and laugh, much to her dismay!
11 July 2009
Just don't call him doctor,
unless you are his actual patient!
I am so proud of him, and think he cuts a rather dashing figure in his long white coat.
I am so proud of him, and think he cuts a rather dashing figure in his long white coat.
Catch All
I have been a negligent poster. Even now, I am doing a rapid post of pictures as the mounting piles of my clutter are closing in.
It has been a very cool summer up here, but the kids braved the kiddy pool anyway. It was so cold, L's lips turned blue!
Husband made a quick trip down to Texas for a friend's wedding.
And, my garden is growing! I am an expert lettuce grower, my tomatoes are trying valiantly, I can grow a mean jalepeno, but my green bell peppers are about the size of my pinkie nail.
It has been a very cool summer up here, but the kids braved the kiddy pool anyway. It was so cold, L's lips turned blue!
Husband made a quick trip down to Texas for a friend's wedding.
And, my garden is growing! I am an expert lettuce grower, my tomatoes are trying valiantly, I can grow a mean jalepeno, but my green bell peppers are about the size of my pinkie nail.
10 June 2009
05 June 2009
Son
I haven't posted on brother in a while because he is just now almost healed from various non-life-threatening facial injuries.
First, he fell off the stool where he was brushing his teeth and into the corner of the bathtub. He did not break the skin and the speed at which his blood swelled under his skin the size of a golf ball was amazing. The swelling didn't last long but a bruise the size of a hamburger did.
Then, when the bruise was finally fading to a sickly yellow color, he got an ear infection, and was vomitting. Gross. This happened the day Husband graduated medical school. A shot of antibiotics and E was feeling better enough that I was able to make graduation.
Finally, after returning from our quick trip to Texas, E fell off the couch with his bottom lip between his teeth and got two nasty cuts in his mouth. The swelling has gone down enough that he can close his mouth and swallow again. When asked how his lip feels he says, "God is healed it." Cute.
P.S. Leah has started walking! Post soon!