This is my one hundredth post! And it only took me 2 years to get here! Granted I had about a 6 month hiatus when we were without internet, but still. I'm glad I've found lots of fun blogs to read and hopefully somebody out there takes away a little something when they read mine! Considering sometimes they don't even make sense. But alas, if nothing else I've got something great to help me look back and remember!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Better Late then Never
My Sweet Baby Hadley Jean was 11 months on Saturday! I cannot hardly believe that in less than one month I won't have a baby anymore!! She's getting so big, and the little lady is already walking. Not full blown quite yet, but it won't be long. She averages around 10-12 steps before she starts to take off at a run and then falls, but she just giggles and gets right back up! Can't wait for her birthday party!!!
Such a little cheeser!!!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Making the old new again
My girlies have a lot of toys. Not an obscene amount, but we're not hurting for them. Sometimes they'll sit for so long untouched, that I decided to start rotating them. The big toys anyways that otherwise just seem to be getting in the way.
For Christmas last year Gabe got Gracen a ten to play with and before it was even set up she was in love. But she also wanted me or Gabe to constantly get in it with her and crawl through the tube it came with (which btw- we don't fit). So she sort of lost interest. Once we bought the bunkbeds, there was no room in there for all the beds and the tent, so we put it on a short hiatus to the basment.
Today I decided to get it out again because as much as we love and try to be outside, it's hard for Hadley since she's not completely walking yet. She has to have on pants and shoes so that she doesn't scrape up her knees and little toes. Well the poor bambino gets hot pretty quick, so after a long walk and about an hour outside she's donezo.
So I tried to make inside just as exciting, and when I brought the tent up from the basement, you would've thought I was Santa Claus that's how crazy both girls went. And it has been non-stop climbing/running/diving/crawling all over the thing. It was difficult to get them to go nap, I had to promise Gracen it would still be here when she woke up. Ah to be 2 again.
For Christmas last year Gabe got Gracen a ten to play with and before it was even set up she was in love. But she also wanted me or Gabe to constantly get in it with her and crawl through the tube it came with (which btw- we don't fit). So she sort of lost interest. Once we bought the bunkbeds, there was no room in there for all the beds and the tent, so we put it on a short hiatus to the basment.
Today I decided to get it out again because as much as we love and try to be outside, it's hard for Hadley since she's not completely walking yet. She has to have on pants and shoes so that she doesn't scrape up her knees and little toes. Well the poor bambino gets hot pretty quick, so after a long walk and about an hour outside she's donezo.
So I tried to make inside just as exciting, and when I brought the tent up from the basement, you would've thought I was Santa Claus that's how crazy both girls went. And it has been non-stop climbing/running/diving/crawling all over the thing. It was difficult to get them to go nap, I had to promise Gracen it would still be here when she woke up. Ah to be 2 again.
Gracen loves that Hadley's getting big enough to play more with her
Peek-a-boo!
hehe one day Hadley will be big enough to fend for herself, and Gracen won't know what hit her!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Stella & Dot
Last night I ventured out to a Stella & Dot jewelry party. If you've never heard of it, it's basically like AVON or Mary Kay but jewelry. Independent women sell the stuff and make a comission, and then the host of the party gets a certain percentage of jewelry free depending on the total sales of the party. Now I have never been to one of these parties, but any excuse for some yummy appetizers, wine (lots and lots of wine) and a night out with only other adults? Yes please!
They have some really beautiful jewelry, and lots of it was vintage looking which I love, the only problem was the price tag. I mean there wasn't hardly anything below the $40 price point. Which is unfortunate because with that much wine in me, it took every fiber of my being not to buy just about everything. I understand they have to mark it up so high so the host and the sales lady can get something out of it, but it still made me feel a little awkward and guilty that I didn't purchase anything. Thank goodness for wine. Did I mention there was wine there?
Up until my attendance at this party I had thought about selling it. It's in my fashion field, it would look good on my resume (so that I'm not doing nothing for years) and I wouldn't have to send my kids to daycare. My only hesitation is that I only know so many people which probably only half I could con into having a party, so I'm not sure how long I would actually be able to make money at it. I really just want to make a couple extra bucks a month for things like pre-school (for those of you non-parents reading... pre-school is EXPENSIVE), or for gymnastics lessons or things like that. Thoughts? Can I con all of you into throwing a party? Let me know becuase that might swing my decision into actually doing this!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Movie Review Monday
Since this household is a cable-free household, our weekends usually consist of a couple of movies. Let's review shall we?
Currently Gracen's favorite pick is "The Secret of Nimh". Please don't ask me why, becuase in my opinion it's a little scary. But she's fascinated by it. People, this movie is older than ME. It's from 1982. We now have wonderful animation tricks and 3D and way better story lines, and this is her favorite? We've watched it 4 times (not all the way through each time) in the past 2 days. Lord help me if I hear her ask to watch the "mouse" again.
Saturday night was the hubs choice and he picked "The Green Zone". I'm not really a fan of war movies, but he sits through most of my girly ones so every once in a while I'll let him through in a pick of his own. I didn't mind this too much, but I wouldn't watch it again. It was extremely slow, and Matt Damon wasn't even super bad-assy (yea I know I made that word up) like in the Bourne movies. It does however make you think twice about the war in Iraq and the Bush administration and it just sort of pissed me off. I won't give any spoilers away but just know what you're getting into if you choose to watch it for yourself.
Sunday was my turn to pick and I really wanted "The Last Song" but they didn't have it at RedBox (most likely bc it just came out but whatev) so I went with "It's Complicated". Loved it! It might have to do with the fact that I love Alec Baldwin as well as Meryl Streep, but seriously it was just so funny. It gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "Home Sweet Home". If you've seen it you should know what I'm talking about, if you haven't, finding out why is reason enough to rent it tonight. The kids acting was not the best and they were all no-names at least to me, but John Krasinski (sp?) was awesome, even only for the few minutes he was in it. It also shone a new light on Steve Martin's acting abilities. He wasn't his typical over the top goofy hand waving character. I highly recommend this flick. But considering I'm a little behind the times and this has probably been out a while most have you have probably already seen it.
Happy Monday!
Currently Gracen's favorite pick is "The Secret of Nimh". Please don't ask me why, becuase in my opinion it's a little scary. But she's fascinated by it. People, this movie is older than ME. It's from 1982. We now have wonderful animation tricks and 3D and way better story lines, and this is her favorite? We've watched it 4 times (not all the way through each time) in the past 2 days. Lord help me if I hear her ask to watch the "mouse" again.
Saturday night was the hubs choice and he picked "The Green Zone". I'm not really a fan of war movies, but he sits through most of my girly ones so every once in a while I'll let him through in a pick of his own. I didn't mind this too much, but I wouldn't watch it again. It was extremely slow, and Matt Damon wasn't even super bad-assy (yea I know I made that word up) like in the Bourne movies. It does however make you think twice about the war in Iraq and the Bush administration and it just sort of pissed me off. I won't give any spoilers away but just know what you're getting into if you choose to watch it for yourself.
Sunday was my turn to pick and I really wanted "The Last Song" but they didn't have it at RedBox (most likely bc it just came out but whatev) so I went with "It's Complicated". Loved it! It might have to do with the fact that I love Alec Baldwin as well as Meryl Streep, but seriously it was just so funny. It gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "Home Sweet Home". If you've seen it you should know what I'm talking about, if you haven't, finding out why is reason enough to rent it tonight. The kids acting was not the best and they were all no-names at least to me, but John Krasinski (sp?) was awesome, even only for the few minutes he was in it. It also shone a new light on Steve Martin's acting abilities. He wasn't his typical over the top goofy hand waving character. I highly recommend this flick. But considering I'm a little behind the times and this has probably been out a while most have you have probably already seen it.
Happy Monday!
Friday, August 20, 2010
I'm getting... OLD
I have never been one to shy away from my birthday just becuase I'm past the infamous 21st birthday and its "downhill from there". I love my birthday and look forward to it every year. That's not what this post is about.
My mind tells me I'm 25 I'm still young! My body on the other hand is apparently an 85 year old fragile lady. This past week due to the nice weather I've been outside as much as possible playing with the girlies. We've gone on walks in the am and the pm. All the while I'm thinking "score! time to finally get rid of the last extra lbs!" But I am no longer the athletic person I used to be despite chasing after 2 kids for the past 2.5 years. My knees hurt, my back is killing me and I got massive blisters on my heels.
I've come to 2 conclusions: 1) This is the real reason people don't like getting older or 2) I have GOT to start working out more and work through the pain hoping it's just a welcome back to the excercising world.
I'm hoping for reason #2. So once again I am begging you fall to last a couple months so I can maintain my walks outside!!
My mind tells me I'm 25 I'm still young! My body on the other hand is apparently an 85 year old fragile lady. This past week due to the nice weather I've been outside as much as possible playing with the girlies. We've gone on walks in the am and the pm. All the while I'm thinking "score! time to finally get rid of the last extra lbs!" But I am no longer the athletic person I used to be despite chasing after 2 kids for the past 2.5 years. My knees hurt, my back is killing me and I got massive blisters on my heels.
I've come to 2 conclusions: 1) This is the real reason people don't like getting older or 2) I have GOT to start working out more and work through the pain hoping it's just a welcome back to the excercising world.
I'm hoping for reason #2. So once again I am begging you fall to last a couple months so I can maintain my walks outside!!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Us at "America's Fair"
If you read in the previous post, the IA state fair is HUGE. We didn't get there until 5 pm becuase we had Steph's shower in the AM and we waited until after naps, for everyone's benefit. There were so many things to do and see, we didn't have near enough time to get it all done. Guess we'll have to go back next year! :)
Gracen loved alll the rides. only problem is it was expensive!
I am so proud of Hadley and how well she did in the heat and in the stroller
About half way through the carousel ride Gracen either got dizzy or was just done so I held her the rest of the ride
She did this ride 3 or 4 times, she did not want to get off!
Loved the bumper boats, not apprehensive at all pretty sure she would've jumped in the water if no one was watching!
We saw all kinds of animals, and couldn't resist this pic
After only 4 hours (it only seemed like 1!) it was time to head home
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