My little Helper!
She doesn't look very happy in this, but the "look" was toward her brother and the camera - she wanted to get back to her super fun vacuuming, rather than "posing!"
Friday, February 12, 2010
Dueling Vacuums
My little Helper!
She doesn't look very happy in this, but the "look" was toward her brother and the camera - she wanted to get back to her super fun vacuuming, rather than "posing!"
Monday, February 8, 2010
Laughable Landscaping
Nearly five years ago, when we originally moved into this house, our backyard was literally one big, steep hill of dirt. Nothing more. Nothing less. It's come a long way since then, thanks in part to hired hands and in part to our own sweat and tears. Even with all the work we've put into it, there's still a lot of hill and a lot of dirt back there. Many times I've wished we could have leveled more of the yard for the kids to play in. But, that hill brings more laughter (not to mention dirt) into my house than most things, so I'm thankful for it.
(Good thing we recently replaced the fence with a super sturdy, steel-post fence!)
(Good thing we recently replaced the fence with a super sturdy, steel-post fence!)
A Name Tag from Birth
Last night, snuggled up as a family in front of our cozy fire watching the SuperBowl, I had a moment of nostalgia and asked Isaac if he knew why we named him "Isaac." I know we've told him why in the past, but he seemed to have forgotten.
Austin, however, knew right away...
"That's what was on the name tag God put on his back when he came out of your tummy!"
Praise the Lord we are all named by our Heavenly Father, as CHILD, and that He knew each one of us before He created us in our mother's womb. What an amazing gift that the God of the universe has our names (each one of them) written on the palm of his hand!! He knows us better than anyone else and loves us more than we could ever fathom.
"That's what was on the name tag God put on his back when he came out of your tummy!"
Praise the Lord we are all named by our Heavenly Father, as CHILD, and that He knew each one of us before He created us in our mother's womb. What an amazing gift that the God of the universe has our names (each one of them) written on the palm of his hand!! He knows us better than anyone else and loves us more than we could ever fathom.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Kids say the darndest
I haven't been posting enough of our everyday commentary lately, so I thought I'd take a second, as I procrastinate on my bookkeeping and write a few of the latest down.
A compliment, I think.
While trying on one of several new dresses I ordered online to choose from for our romantic get-away, Isaac in a very excited and surprised voice said, "Wow mommy, I like it! It makes you look like a whole better person!"
I'll take that as a compliment!
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A lesson in politics
Early in January, as I was working on end-of-month and end-of-year paperwork for Candela, at breakfast one morning, Isaac said, "Mommy, can we be the parents today and you and daddy be the kids?" Playing along with it, I said, "sure, but I have a lot to do today...I have to clean up the kitchen after breakfast."
Excitedly both boys said, "yeah, we can do that."
"I have to make all the beds..."
Again, another very enthusiastic, "okay, we can do that!"
"I have to do lots of laundry."
Yet another positive response, as if I was telling them we could go to the zoo today.
And then I said, "oh, and I have to get all the taxes done for the business."
There was a short pause. Then Austin, a bit concerned, said, "I don't know how to do that!"
Isaac piped up quickly and said, "Oh, I do. We just send all the money to the president!"
Whoa! Where that came from, I don't know, but by George, I think he's got it!
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An Assertive Little Girl
Elyse says so many funny things these days. She talks non-stop! I know Joey can attest to that, after 9+9. (Okay, all of my kids talk pretty much non-stop!) Apparently Kurt's and my introverted-tendencies did not get passed along in the genes...
My favorite funny thing that Elyse is doing currently is putting her brothers or the dog in their place. In a very firm and assertive voice, my sweet little angel will say/shout, "Soward SIT," or "Soward, NO!" What's best is, "Boys, stop that now!" or "Ace, sit down!" It really is quite funny coming from the mouth of a 21 month old!
That's all for now. Once my memory kicks in again, hopefully I'll jot some more down.
A compliment, I think.
While trying on one of several new dresses I ordered online to choose from for our romantic get-away, Isaac in a very excited and surprised voice said, "Wow mommy, I like it! It makes you look like a whole better person!"
I'll take that as a compliment!
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A lesson in politics
Early in January, as I was working on end-of-month and end-of-year paperwork for Candela, at breakfast one morning, Isaac said, "Mommy, can we be the parents today and you and daddy be the kids?" Playing along with it, I said, "sure, but I have a lot to do today...I have to clean up the kitchen after breakfast."
Excitedly both boys said, "yeah, we can do that."
"I have to make all the beds..."
Again, another very enthusiastic, "okay, we can do that!"
"I have to do lots of laundry."
Yet another positive response, as if I was telling them we could go to the zoo today.
And then I said, "oh, and I have to get all the taxes done for the business."
There was a short pause. Then Austin, a bit concerned, said, "I don't know how to do that!"
Isaac piped up quickly and said, "Oh, I do. We just send all the money to the president!"
Whoa! Where that came from, I don't know, but by George, I think he's got it!
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An Assertive Little Girl
Elyse says so many funny things these days. She talks non-stop! I know Joey can attest to that, after 9+9. (Okay, all of my kids talk pretty much non-stop!) Apparently Kurt's and my introverted-tendencies did not get passed along in the genes...
My favorite funny thing that Elyse is doing currently is putting her brothers or the dog in their place. In a very firm and assertive voice, my sweet little angel will say/shout, "Soward SIT," or "Soward, NO!" What's best is, "Boys, stop that now!" or "Ace, sit down!" It really is quite funny coming from the mouth of a 21 month old!
That's all for now. Once my memory kicks in again, hopefully I'll jot some more down.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
A Dream Come True
Kurt and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage on September 9, 2010. BUT, we just celebrated our 10-year anniversary of our engagement on December 30th, 2009! SO, we decided it was time to celebrate - Hawaii style! Actually, we were starting to plan a special trip for September, when our good friend, and best man from our wedding, announced that he'd be getting married on Kauai in January. Immediately we decided we were going to do everything we could to make it happen. With the kids, that's a little easier said than done, but thanks to my INCREDIBLE, super, selfless (insert any and all possitively amazing adjectives here) Aunt JoAnn and a little help from Hannah, Wes, and even Hayley, the kids were in extremely loving hands, had a blast, and we got to enjoy Kurtie and Erin time for the first time since having all three!! It was amazing. Truly, a dream trip. We are so blessed! I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and that I get to wake up next to my best friend each and every day!! What a blessing! Some one at Nathan's wedding said, "I wish for you two, what I have." (referring to his marriage.) I completely agree. I don't think there's anything else you could hope for more than a great marriage! And I have it! Praise God!
We took over 600 photos and so far have only weeded them down to 500. To start, however, I put together a short little slideshow of some of the shots we got of the two of us - just enjoying being together!
We're now back to reality. Yes, it was hard to leave the beauty and relaxation of Kauai, but you know what, our reality - our kids, our business, our friends, family, and our life in beautiful Colorado - is really a dream come true, too!
We took over 600 photos and so far have only weeded them down to 500. To start, however, I put together a short little slideshow of some of the shots we got of the two of us - just enjoying being together!
We're now back to reality. Yes, it was hard to leave the beauty and relaxation of Kauai, but you know what, our reality - our kids, our business, our friends, family, and our life in beautiful Colorado - is really a dream come true, too!
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Life-long Friends
Our good friends, the Browns, have been visiting for a few days this week! It's been fun catching up with them, touring a bit, and just hanging out and letting the kids play together. Isaac and Griffin, the two oldest, are only 6 weeks apart and were friends in the womb, known back then, as "Elmo" and "Oscar!"
Here are a few photos from the past and a few from this trip.
Best Buds, from day one (2004)
An outing for the boys (2004)
Picnic with the newest member of the Brown Family (2004)
Adriana, Eric, Griffin, Kurt, and I (Isaac in womb VERY near term)(2004)
Visit to the Air Force Academy with the Browns, 2009
Griffin, Isaac, and Austin near the Academy Chapel
Here are a few photos from the past and a few from this trip.
Best Buds, from day one (2004)
An outing for the boys (2004)
Picnic with the newest member of the Brown Family (2004)
Adriana, Eric, Griffin, Kurt, and I (Isaac in womb VERY near term)(2004)
Visit to the Air Force Academy with the Browns, 2009
Griffin, Isaac, and Austin near the Academy Chapel
A picnic on January 2nd!
Today, like every other Saturday, was Pancake Day! This is a tradition we began when Isaac was barely one. After about an hour of making pancakes and about 45 minutes of the kids devouring them, I had about an hour of work to do, but then we decided it was a day for a family hike. The weather looked good - a bit cool, but a beautiful sunny, blue-skied Colorado day. We packed a lunch, filled our camelpacks and were off to Rock Ledge Ranch for a quick picnic before a hike thru Garden of the Gods.
As we pulled up to Rock Ledge Ranch, we noticed an ominous-looking cloud coming over Pikes Peak and it seemed that between parking the car and getting to our picnic spot, the temperature dropped 10 degrees. We thought nothing of it. We just zipped our jackets up a bit more, pulled our hats down lower, and moved a bit as we ate. Well, within 10 minutes of our hike the clouds were overhead and we had snow, with quite the wind. The kids thought it was great - just like a REAL BLIZZARD! It was cold! They were disappointed to have to turn back, but we promised them hot chocolate at home, so that made up for it all. You really never can tell what the weather is going to do here, but at least we got out for a little bit!
As we pulled up to Rock Ledge Ranch, we noticed an ominous-looking cloud coming over Pikes Peak and it seemed that between parking the car and getting to our picnic spot, the temperature dropped 10 degrees. We thought nothing of it. We just zipped our jackets up a bit more, pulled our hats down lower, and moved a bit as we ate. Well, within 10 minutes of our hike the clouds were overhead and we had snow, with quite the wind. The kids thought it was great - just like a REAL BLIZZARD! It was cold! They were disappointed to have to turn back, but we promised them hot chocolate at home, so that made up for it all. You really never can tell what the weather is going to do here, but at least we got out for a little bit!
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