Tuesday, November 23, 2010
3 tired creatures
I was picking up Terry from a doctor's appointment, and came home to find 3 sleepy creatures on the couch.
Spice drawer
Recipe for a toddler-mess-making.
1) Mom's at church.
2) Dad thinks Kate is with Grandma
3) Grandma thinks Kate is with Dad.
4) Kate is VERY quiet in the kitchen. Creating a concoction of peper, curry, nutmeg, chili powder. IN the spice drawer.
1) Mom's at church.
2) Dad thinks Kate is with Grandma
3) Grandma thinks Kate is with Dad.
4) Kate is VERY quiet in the kitchen. Creating a concoction of peper, curry, nutmeg, chili powder. IN the spice drawer.
Snow Day!
Today Doug and I had a snow day, due to the icy roads and 3 inches of snow we received. Kate and I got all bundled up, and headed out into the white stuff. We played the 'mittens on mittens off game.' I think if she had more dexterity with them on, they would have been on the whole time. Pretty much the only reason she wanted to go inside was because her hands were so cold.
For a while we were in the front of the house, and I was wiping snow off my car. Kate wanted to do the same thing with her car.
She then proceded to the swing set, brushed off the swing, and went for a spin.
Finally, cleaning off and taking a turn at the slide. It was fun watching her dump herself into the snow at the bottom of the slide. The only disappointment of the day was that the snow was so dry, I couldn't make a snow ball, let alone a snow man!
For a while we were in the front of the house, and I was wiping snow off my car. Kate wanted to do the same thing with her car.
She then proceded to the swing set, brushed off the swing, and went for a spin.
Finally, cleaning off and taking a turn at the slide. It was fun watching her dump herself into the snow at the bottom of the slide. The only disappointment of the day was that the snow was so dry, I couldn't make a snow ball, let alone a snow man!
First Snow
On Sunday Morning, we saw our first snow flakes of the winter. Kate, in her pajamas, enjoyed the little flakes a lot. Truly, it IS snowing in these pictures.
Yes!! Snow!!
Can I catch one on my tongue?
Yes!! Snow!!
Can I catch one on my tongue?
Saturday, November 6, 2010
2 year 5 month self portrait
Kate: I won't smile, but I'll show you the peanuts I'm eating for a snack.
Okay, this is a little better. A little.
Okay, this is a little better. A little.
Halloween 2010, part 2
The official Lady Bug pictures, with the 'warm' clothing underneath for the trick or treating. She wasn't very into posing for the pictures . . .
But I was able to sneak this one in when she came to look and the previous picture I took.
But I was able to sneak this one in when she came to look and the previous picture I took.
Halloween 2010, part 1
Welcome to pumkin carving 2010. Kate was very interested in watching what I was doing.
She did try scooping guts. Once. Then declared it too yucky, messy, so I had the honors of finising up the cleaning duties.
Pumkin design picked out by Doug via the internet.
So, what are the odds that I'll get the pumkin off the front porch in enough time that I won't need a shovel?
She did try scooping guts. Once. Then declared it too yucky, messy, so I had the honors of finising up the cleaning duties.
Pumkin design picked out by Doug via the internet.
So, what are the odds that I'll get the pumkin off the front porch in enough time that I won't need a shovel?Friday, October 29, 2010
Lady Bug
Kate is going to be a lady bug for Halloween. She looks even cuter, when it's not over her Mariner Moose shirt and Pooh Bear shorts (I know, what a combo!) Hopefully I'll get even better pictures this weekend.
A smile compromise for the camera.
Me catching her running back to the picture to look at the picture. A genuine smile!
And now a little lady bug story. Normally Kate is asleep when we leave for work in the morning. But when I was in the shower this morning she woke up all upset. Doug went in, and couldn't at first figure out what she wanted. Pacifier, check. Blankies, check. Finally, he asked, "Are you saying, 'Wings?' " Kate, "Yeah . . . I want my wings. I want my wings." Doug convinced her that she should go back to sleep, and then she could wear her costume when she wakes up. How cute!
A smile compromise for the camera.
Me catching her running back to the picture to look at the picture. A genuine smile!
And now a little lady bug story. Normally Kate is asleep when we leave for work in the morning. But when I was in the shower this morning she woke up all upset. Doug went in, and couldn't at first figure out what she wanted. Pacifier, check. Blankies, check. Finally, he asked, "Are you saying, 'Wings?' " Kate, "Yeah . . . I want my wings. I want my wings." Doug convinced her that she should go back to sleep, and then she could wear her costume when she wakes up. How cute!
2 year, 3 month self portrait
So it seems, not only have I not posted and entry in 2 months, it also seems this is the ONLY picture I took in September. Good thing it was a good one.
Best I can figure, the rest of the month was overwhelmed with the start of work and 1st trimester exhaustion. Due date: May 13.
Best I can figure, the rest of the month was overwhelmed with the start of work and 1st trimester exhaustion. Due date: May 13.Saturday, August 28, 2010
Trip to Whidbey Island
Earlier in the month, we walked onto the Whidbey Island ferry to visit some of Doug's friends. Kate loves riding the ferry; running around on the deck and keeping her face to the wind.
Fun at the beach, just past the ferry dock.
Most of the time she ran in the water parallel to the water. But once she decided to run straight in. Lost her footing, and I had to run in after her to keep her from drowning. She was mostly just surprised that she got all wet. Fortunately, SHE had a change of clothes. Unlike her mother who spent the rest of the afternoon with wet jeans.
And the, she passed out on the couch when we got home.
Fun at the beach, just past the ferry dock.
Most of the time she ran in the water parallel to the water. But once she decided to run straight in. Lost her footing, and I had to run in after her to keep her from drowning. She was mostly just surprised that she got all wet. Fortunately, SHE had a change of clothes. Unlike her mother who spent the rest of the afternoon with wet jeans.
And the, she passed out on the couch when we got home.
Henry's Quilt
My nephew Henry FINALLY gets his quilt! His bedroom is a space theme, so when I found TWO different space monkey fabrics, I knew we were in business.
Final note: most of the baby quilts I've made have been grounded in blues and greens. Even when I knew the gender of the baby. So when I went to the store, I thought to myself: Branch out. Try something new. Don't get blue and green. Ha ha. You can see how well THAT worked out.
Final note: most of the baby quilts I've made have been grounded in blues and greens. Even when I knew the gender of the baby. So when I went to the store, I thought to myself: Branch out. Try something new. Don't get blue and green. Ha ha. You can see how well THAT worked out.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Fullers 2010
At the end of July, the Fullers came to visit - with a highlight being a trip to the Woodland Park Zoo.
They were feeding the Giraffes, so we got to see them up close!
Hey, it was the best I could do!
Zach and Syd were GREAT with Kate. Reading books was a big hit.
They were feeding the Giraffes, so we got to see them up close!
Hey, it was the best I could do!
Zach and Syd were GREAT with Kate. Reading books was a big hit.
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