Sick baby bath

When we got back from the trip to Oregon earlier in the month, Kate got her first ever Puking Sickness. We were sitting down to dinner, and all of the sudden, up came lunch. Fortunately, she was wearing what I call the "2nd chance bib" - the type that catches food for eating later. Well, it also served a good job of catching a lot of puke.

But not all, so it was Bathtime for Kate. She loved the bath, as she always does. You couldn't even tell that she had been sick.

That is, until she threw up the 2nd half of lunch 30 minutes after the bath. And essentially dry heaved every hour for the next 5 hours.

She's a trooper, though. Recovered quickly.

Bathroom Remodel - The final chapter

Well, the remodel is done and we are all moved in to our new -twice as big as before - bathroom.

The first view is from the door, and we will tour around in an attempt to give you a 360 view of everything. Yes, that a pile of clean laundry on the folding table.

Keep in mind (for those of you who saw the original bathroom), the toilet is in the same place as before.

Close up of the classy faucet. And the detail paint work done by one of our students, Sarah.

Close up of the super pretty tiles in the shower.

While we still have a few small things to finish, like towel racks, it's quite functional and a joy to use. And I'd like to believe that we will more than make back the money we spent on it with a higher resale value some day. :)

Bathroom remodel - part 3

Bathroom remodel - part 2

Deconstruction in process. This is looking into the space from our office. The door on the left was the original door into our bedroom. We've since relocated that door (it's behind me on the left). You can see on the ceiling a strip that is brighter. That's where the old bathroom wall was located. It's gone now, effectively doubling the size of the bathroom. Where the chair is in the picture is approximately where the new bathroom door is located. For this picture, I'm standing in about the same place as the last one, but the door has been framed, the plumbing completed, and the drywall put up. What you see is the future location of the washer/dryer.

Pan right, and on the right wall is the hook-up for the sink. It's about in the same place as before.

Bathroom remodel - part 1

A dream of ours for about 3 years has been to remodel the bathroom. I tried to document the progress of this project. The true 'before' pictures are on the other computer, so you don't get to see them here. But for some perspective . . . .

This picture was taken from the door, looking left. This shelf was above the toilet. You get a sense of how wide the bathroom was. Pan right, to see the sink. And part of the dryer.

Keep panning right to see the rest of the laundry set up, and the door (open) for the doorway I am standing in.

Next posts with be during and after results.

The Oregon Zoo

I think that if Kate had her way, she'd have spend the entire day looking at the ducks. Which is kinda funny, considering that you can find ducks ANYWHERE, but the lions and monkeys, well, they are a 'zoo specialty'. The three sisters, at the end of the day! I think we are smiling because we made it through the zoo with all our children still with us.

Grandma and Kate. For about the last 40 minutes, Kate was running LIKE CRAZY and was very unhappy to be 'corralled' into being near us. So we all took turns trying to keep her happy.

This included a ride on Auntie Suzi's shoulders.

Wow - that bear is TALL!

I think Seth thinks so, too!

How many of the "Oshel" clan can you count in this picture?

When Kate is running around the house, it seems so normal. But when we get outside, she looks so small! And she's so darn fast!

Legos at Grandma & Grandpa's

The last day in Oregon, the massive bag of Legos made an appearance. A favorite with all the grandkids. I love how they are so concentrated on making the tower tall.

Notice how all 5 grandkids who were in the house are actually in the picture.

Sleeping baby

Okay - time for a bunch of story telling that is out of order. When Kate and I were returning from Oregon during my spring break, we left after dinner and a busy day at the zoo. She was asleep within 10 minutes of starting the car ride. Slept most the way home. As it should be!

Helping fix dinner

This is what it looks like when Kate 'helps' me with dinner. Usually it's her playing with water in the sink. At least I don't have to hold her while trying to cook! You should also notice the Kix on the counter next to her. Fun to eat or to play with.

Barnyard Dance

Kate is really enjoying "Barnyard Dance". Will move with the rhythm of the words. Likes finding the duck (her current favorite animal).

But here we see her playing hide and seek with Daddy.

Sliding fun

Kate can now climb up the slide and go down all on her own. Sometimes feet first, sometimes head first. Mommy discourages full-on standing while at the top of the slide, though.

21-month self-portrait

Mama, you are silly!

birthday presents

Yeah, it's been a while since my birthday, but I thought I'd display some of my gifts in action. These are two spice racks designed for your drawer. Thank you, Jennie. Now I can actually see all my spices at once. I'm so happy!

New pots and pans. No more cracked plastic handles! Thank you, Mom & Dad! To see the recipe that goes with this meal: http://lookwhaticooked.blogspot.com/2009/12/brie-veggie-pasta.html

bath time

As you can tell from the date-stamp, these are from a while ago, but this is Kate's first bubble bath.

It was a lot of fun.

Here she is practicing her kicking. I think she'll have a lot of fun in swim lessons.

Okay, parents with experience. Is there a good way to leave the bubbles in the tub? Or do we just towel them off?