I think #1 scared the young man behind her.
#3 got to go first or second. Can you guess why?
Yes, this is seriously one cul de sac...
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Are you guys a cult?
A cul de sac! Some of our neighbors sponsored a cul de sac party on Monday evening. The children enjoyed a treasure hunt and a pinata in addition to hot dogs!
I think #1 scared the young man behind her.
#3 got to go first or second. Can you guess why?
Yes, this is seriously one cul de sac...
I think #1 scared the young man behind her.#3 got to go first or second. Can you guess why?Yes, this is seriously one cul de sac...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Spring
#s 2, 3 and I built a snow dog Saturday morning. They bailed before the photo shoot in favor of warm towels fresh from the dryer.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Dizzy Dad
As Melissa battled for good health, I took a couple of days this week to take care of the children. We had a fair amount of fun but I became jealous of the constant comedy of being around small children. Some of the interesting events were:
Melissa (resting): "What are you doing #2?"
#2 (holding a shoe): "Dad said to throw something at your head."
David: "What!?! #2, come here!"
After running into the room at full speed, #2 skidded to a stop and held up a bouncy ball in triumph, then yelled to the family photos on the wall, "BASED ON A TRUE STORY!" After we stopped laughing we asked him what was "based on a true story"? He starred blankly at us. "Do you know what 'based on a true story' means #2?" "No, why?"
I sat down in the spinning recline-a-rocking-chair. I heard gleeful giggles from across the room and saw #3 waddle-running at me and laughing. She grabbed the side of the chair and started running around in circles spinning me. I figured that, being the more mature grown-up I could last longer in a dizzy contest than she could. I held on for five minutes of her laughter and then gave up. I wanted to puke so bad. That was from (10:12 to 10:17) I was nauseous until 4:30. Melissa explained to me later that #3 doesn't get dizzy because the circle is large enough for her size of body. I'm still surprise she ran that long. That's probably the equivalent of a mile for someone her size. ugh, just remembering it is making me want to hurl.
Melissa (resting): "What are you doing #2?"
#2 (holding a shoe): "Dad said to throw something at your head."
David: "What!?! #2, come here!"
After running into the room at full speed, #2 skidded to a stop and held up a bouncy ball in triumph, then yelled to the family photos on the wall, "BASED ON A TRUE STORY!" After we stopped laughing we asked him what was "based on a true story"? He starred blankly at us. "Do you know what 'based on a true story' means #2?" "No, why?"
I sat down in the spinning recline-a-rocking-chair. I heard gleeful giggles from across the room and saw #3 waddle-running at me and laughing. She grabbed the side of the chair and started running around in circles spinning me. I figured that, being the more mature grown-up I could last longer in a dizzy contest than she could. I held on for five minutes of her laughter and then gave up. I wanted to puke so bad. That was from (10:12 to 10:17) I was nauseous until 4:30. Melissa explained to me later that #3 doesn't get dizzy because the circle is large enough for her size of body. I'm still surprise she ran that long. That's probably the equivalent of a mile for someone her size. ugh, just remembering it is making me want to hurl.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Stars and a Movie
Early spring is a great time to throw a party, so #1 invited her friends over for a "Stars and a Movie" party. The little ladies came up the red carpet colored chalk sidewalk to be harassed by paparazzi (#2) with a camera. They then signed autograph books, made jewelry, got a makeover by a friend of ours, and David painted their fingernails before getting a spritz of strawberry or raspberry scent. They then went to their photo shoot to model their glam. After the shoot they watched "Bolt" and enjoyed popcorn and cake. Enjoy the photos!
How do you feel about world peace?
The cake - our first fondant experiment!
Most of the girls needed to be coached for a photo shoot, but a certain someone has watched "Enchanted" too many times...
How do you feel about world peace?
The cake - our first fondant experiment!
Most of the girls needed to be coached for a photo shoot, but a certain someone has watched "Enchanted" too many times...
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Support your National Rifle Association...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Madness
An infectious disease has come over David, and is spreading through the home.
It's a good thing we don't bet, or else David would probably spend the latter half of March in Vegas. In recent years he has dominated his work and family brackets, but this year his methodology (yes, he actually runs numbers and match-ups ever since one of the secretaries beat him) has resulted in some interesting picks. Which makes him more strung out and stressed than usual.
I have concluded that with the symptoms of mood swings, growling at the tv, and tears for two weeks straight, this is the male equivalent of PMS. Unfortunately chocolate does not help. Can I get a prescription of nachos and IBC Root Beer in here... I think I'm coming down with something!
David
Gonzaga
Pitt
Memphis
Louisville
Melissa
UNC
Pitt
Memphis
Louisville
#2
USC taking it all.
It's a good thing we don't bet, or else David would probably spend the latter half of March in Vegas. In recent years he has dominated his work and family brackets, but this year his methodology (yes, he actually runs numbers and match-ups ever since one of the secretaries beat him) has resulted in some interesting picks. Which makes him more strung out and stressed than usual.
I have concluded that with the symptoms of mood swings, growling at the tv, and tears for two weeks straight, this is the male equivalent of PMS. Unfortunately chocolate does not help. Can I get a prescription of nachos and IBC Root Beer in here... I think I'm coming down with something!
David
Gonzaga
Pitt
Memphis
Louisville
Melissa
UNC
Pitt
Memphis
Louisville
#2
USC taking it all.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Big Girl Follow-up
#3 is still loving her bed and even took a nap on it yesterday. As always, we checked on her before we went to bed. This is what we found...
One of these nights she'll get it right:-) She fell into this place again at 5AM so now we have a boppy and huge blanket there to keep her out--for her own safety, not to limit her exploration.