I just can't get away without posting this as well.
We went to a little park this evening and Ann was deceived by a pond. She wanted to go see the frog statue that stood in the middle of it. As she stepped up on the ledge I cried out to here "Stop! STOP!" but too late, the floor buds covering the top of the water looked too much like the rubber mats on the playgrounds these days and:
I ran saw as she landed that the water only came up to the top of her thighs but she was caught so off guard that she tipped over and got a full bath. I quickly grabbed her and our trip to the park was short lived.
Ann is just fine, just very upset that she did not get to visit the frog and we can't help but laugh.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Happy Easter!!
Happy Easter Everyone!
We have been very busy, as usual. Visits to family have taken place, trips to the aquarium, and lots of fun times.
The following pictures and videos are in no particular order but here for all to enjoy. I just wanted to share with everyone the many blessings in which God has given us:
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Truly Waxing and Waning
In my last post I said that I would be back to catch up soon. I blinked and now it's March 7... This world moves so fast.
I have been spending less and less time online recently, but I know so many family members who want to get back to the pictures and the little stories that I have been documenting. Especially since I let time win and did not send out Christmas cards last year. I'm sorry.
If I truly spent the time catching the blog up as I should, this post would be so hard to load for all of the pictures. I will, after this post goes up, put the missing pictures in on facebook. I think I'm the only one who has seen the pictures from our trip to Washington, DC in December (one of my favorite places to go, I want to go back so much!!) If you know me and would like to see the pictures, be sure to look there. Add me on and I'll let you look.
Things are well here in our household though. Ann is a typical 2.5 year old with a smart mouth (she's told me recently that "NO is not necessary, Mommy") picking up every bit of information she can and spinning it to meet her needs. I'm in so much trouble as she grows! There is not telling what she is going to be doing. But she is kind and pleasant and going to "school" (daycare) really helps reinforce everything we do at home and gives her others to be with so she learns to share. I'm so glad that we have a wonderful daycare for her to go to when we work.
For Chad and me life continues on the beaten path that we have been on - both of us having lots of work projects to do and spending some time with hobbies when Ann is not ruling over us what to do (she is so spoiled so this is mostly when she is in bed).
Look forward to sharing more with you all as I take advantage of time and journaling, and as promised, here are a few pictures. Some from Christmas morning and the other two from a trip to the Charleston Museum:
Pictures from DC, Ann's first haircut, and other odds and end on facebook! Later all!
I have been spending less and less time online recently, but I know so many family members who want to get back to the pictures and the little stories that I have been documenting. Especially since I let time win and did not send out Christmas cards last year. I'm sorry.
If I truly spent the time catching the blog up as I should, this post would be so hard to load for all of the pictures. I will, after this post goes up, put the missing pictures in on facebook. I think I'm the only one who has seen the pictures from our trip to Washington, DC in December (one of my favorite places to go, I want to go back so much!!) If you know me and would like to see the pictures, be sure to look there. Add me on and I'll let you look.
Things are well here in our household though. Ann is a typical 2.5 year old with a smart mouth (she's told me recently that "NO is not necessary, Mommy") picking up every bit of information she can and spinning it to meet her needs. I'm in so much trouble as she grows! There is not telling what she is going to be doing. But she is kind and pleasant and going to "school" (daycare) really helps reinforce everything we do at home and gives her others to be with so she learns to share. I'm so glad that we have a wonderful daycare for her to go to when we work.
For Chad and me life continues on the beaten path that we have been on - both of us having lots of work projects to do and spending some time with hobbies when Ann is not ruling over us what to do (she is so spoiled so this is mostly when she is in bed).
Look forward to sharing more with you all as I take advantage of time and journaling, and as promised, here are a few pictures. Some from Christmas morning and the other two from a trip to the Charleston Museum:
Pictures from DC, Ann's first haircut, and other odds and end on facebook! Later all!
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all! May life this year bring happiness and healing to all. I know so many who need it.
There is a lot for me to catch up on, and true to form I have many, many projects to catch up on - including for deadlines that we know well in advanced when they come. I finally accept that this is how I live my life. I will save all of that for later though to share with you a quote I am now drawing a lot of strength from, and should have come to the conclusion of on my own a long time ago:
"It is none of my business what other people think of me."
I don't know who to attribute it to and I have seen many people listed as the source. But it is my new mantra and I hope to take it to heart.
Good night all, and here's to new beginnings again. I'll be back to catch up soon!
There is a lot for me to catch up on, and true to form I have many, many projects to catch up on - including for deadlines that we know well in advanced when they come. I finally accept that this is how I live my life. I will save all of that for later though to share with you a quote I am now drawing a lot of strength from, and should have come to the conclusion of on my own a long time ago:
"It is none of my business what other people think of me."
I don't know who to attribute it to and I have seen many people listed as the source. But it is my new mantra and I hope to take it to heart.
Good night all, and here's to new beginnings again. I'll be back to catch up soon!
Friday, November 16, 2012
Avoidance of the List
I guess I finally have to suck it up and post this. I've been avoiding this post like the plague because I feel like a greedy good for nothing spoiled brat of a person for even putting it out there. But, there are multiple people requesting it so...
The Christmas Wish List:
Ann:
She doesn't need anything and has everything. Santa is bringing her three special gifts (mosaic tiles from Discovery Toys, a Melissa and Doug Calendar, and a hobby horse - if you heard about the other thing, it's still on the table, just as part of Chad's gift as that will be something for him to and won't violate the three gift rule). All of that said I know you all would like directions:
Craft supplies friendly for toddlers - especially paper that handles paint well (coloring paper doesn't cut it) and beads her size as we are working on making sure to avoid tactile issues and she always wants to help me with my beads when she sees the bag that they are in.
all types of books - list coming Tuesday of what we have from Dr. Seuss and what we have read - much easier than trying to go through everything that I have and putting that list down.
We are big fans of Melissa and Doug Toys as well.
Mom, one specific item I have been talking about is listed here:
http://amzn.com/w/1C06RAKWYVAU2
Chad:
He is the most difficult as he buys what he wants for himself as he's able to. That and his desires cost a lot. In fact, he has really only given me two options for him.
A Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet (from Lowes)
A K-Cup
I know that he can always use shirts.
Myself:
I am easy -
Earrings (unfortunately I have a nickel allergy. I've only tried gold though and not tungsten.)
Fabric for shirts for myself (three yards)
I do have a little list with a few things as well:
http://amzn.com/w/39SMD286I1K7I
And as always,
notions of all types (buttons, stabalizers, specialty needles, clasps, etc), fabric of any measurement thread (any type of fun thread for quilting and I'm trying to start doing embroidery too), yarn, and beads are always much appreciated.
I'm off to bed for tonight, talk to you all more later!
The Christmas Wish List:
Ann:
She doesn't need anything and has everything. Santa is bringing her three special gifts (mosaic tiles from Discovery Toys, a Melissa and Doug Calendar, and a hobby horse - if you heard about the other thing, it's still on the table, just as part of Chad's gift as that will be something for him to and won't violate the three gift rule). All of that said I know you all would like directions:
Craft supplies friendly for toddlers - especially paper that handles paint well (coloring paper doesn't cut it) and beads her size as we are working on making sure to avoid tactile issues and she always wants to help me with my beads when she sees the bag that they are in.
all types of books - list coming Tuesday of what we have from Dr. Seuss and what we have read - much easier than trying to go through everything that I have and putting that list down.
We are big fans of Melissa and Doug Toys as well.
Mom, one specific item I have been talking about is listed here:
http://amzn.com/w/1C06RAKWYVAU2
Chad:
He is the most difficult as he buys what he wants for himself as he's able to. That and his desires cost a lot. In fact, he has really only given me two options for him.
A Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet (from Lowes)
A K-Cup
I know that he can always use shirts.
Myself:
I am easy -
Earrings (unfortunately I have a nickel allergy. I've only tried gold though and not tungsten.)
Fabric for shirts for myself (three yards)
I do have a little list with a few things as well:
http://amzn.com/w/39SMD286I1K7I
And as always,
notions of all types (buttons, stabalizers, specialty needles, clasps, etc), fabric of any measurement thread (any type of fun thread for quilting and I'm trying to start doing embroidery too), yarn, and beads are always much appreciated.
I'm off to bed for tonight, talk to you all more later!
Friday, November 09, 2012
Because I worked
Because I shouldn't be the only ones amused by such things, and I've honestly seen them in the stores:
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Retractable-Medium-Point-FHAP21-Black/dp/B005PFESMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352516558&sr=8-1&keywords=bic+for+her
Even Ellen has a comment on it:
Today, I am thankful for my coworkers. We are great at teamwork and making the slow days we wish not to speak of so as not to jinx ourselves go by.
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Retractable-Medium-Point-FHAP21-Black/dp/B005PFESMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352516558&sr=8-1&keywords=bic+for+her
Even Ellen has a comment on it:
Today, I am thankful for my coworkers. We are great at teamwork and making the slow days we wish not to speak of so as not to jinx ourselves go by.
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